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A review by chelle_thebelle
How to Catch a Queen by Alyssa Cole
5.0
Five stars for a compelling story and INCREDIBLE world building!
I need to start by saying we all underestimated Shanti in A PRINCESS IN THEORY. In that book, she came across as a valid title-chaser; but the more I learned of her story and why she wanted to be a queen, the more impressed I was by her. Sanyu (excuse me, King Sanyu II) seemed like much more of a work in progress, but he’ll get there with her by his side.
Their story takes place in a setting with richly detailed history, theology, geography, and culture. Njaza is not at the top of my “fictional places I wish I could visit,” but it was fascinating to learn about this land and its place in the world.
Finally, it has been said that having a good book is like having a good friend with you. I can certainly say that the appearance of certain people, none of whom felt shoehorned in, was as happily unexpected as running into a friend on the street. Not to mention I made some introductions to others I’d be more than happy to get to know better.
I need to start by saying we all underestimated Shanti in A PRINCESS IN THEORY. In that book, she came across as a valid title-chaser; but the more I learned of her story and why she wanted to be a queen, the more impressed I was by her. Sanyu (excuse me, King Sanyu II) seemed like much more of a work in progress, but he’ll get there with her by his side.
Their story takes place in a setting with richly detailed history, theology, geography, and culture. Njaza is not at the top of my “fictional places I wish I could visit,” but it was fascinating to learn about this land and its place in the world.
Finally, it has been said that having a good book is like having a good friend with you. I can certainly say that the appearance of certain people, none of whom felt shoehorned in, was as happily unexpected as running into a friend on the street. Not to mention I made some introductions to others I’d be more than happy to get to know better.