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goliathfrog 's review for:
Ash Princess
by Laura Sebastian
The other reviews aren’t wrong, this book is heavily similar to other popular YA/NA novels. It’s hard to ignore some of the parallels to Throne of Glass and Red Queen. I mean the whole idea of a multi-name character who keeps saying “my name is ____ and I will not _____” can’t be a coincidence. You also have the theme of the prince who knows his kingdom is evil, but is willing to let the evil king keep doing his thang. That is, until he sees a pretty damsel in distress with secret powers who is playing a coward but then suddenly gets the strength to rebel once she knows there’s a movement behind her. You also have the overtaken kingdom, dead royal parents, elements of magic that only half the population has, etc. I could go on.
BUT here’s the thing, it worked for me. I enjoyed the book. I like books in this category and it doesn’t really bother me to listen to different versions of the Dystopian Princess Rebellion story. I could have used some more passion in the romance aspects too honestly.
I don’t read these type of books for literary genius, I listen to them on audible during my commute so that I can destress and get lost in a different world. If you’re looking for books that follow the same general formula of Throne of Glass and Red Queen (which I specifically was), then this is for you.
BUT here’s the thing, it worked for me. I enjoyed the book. I like books in this category and it doesn’t really bother me to listen to different versions of the Dystopian Princess Rebellion story. I could have used some more passion in the romance aspects too honestly.
I don’t read these type of books for literary genius, I listen to them on audible during my commute so that I can destress and get lost in a different world. If you’re looking for books that follow the same general formula of Throne of Glass and Red Queen (which I specifically was), then this is for you.