janeneal 's review for:

Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock

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I liked the premise and beginning of this book, but the resolution does not sit right with me at all. Ben loses weight and behaves more docilely, thus becoming acceptable to folks in the castle. She's not thin at the end, but has obviously lost a significant amount. That left a bad taste in my mouth, especially because this had been praised for having a fat heroine.

Her aunt was interesting, but her actions are too abusive to be excused as a misunderstanding. Also, the prince sucks and I was pretty disappointed he and Ben ended up together. He was legitimately horrible to her, but somehow they fell in love with each other?

There was a lot to love in the premise, but the execution was not it.