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mlottermoser's review against another edition
3.0
I loved that this book didn't play to traditional stereotypes. Violet wasn't gorgeous, she made mistakes, and everything wasn't perfect at the end.
sharonskinner's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the twists on the heroic Princess and dragon tropes. The world building was solid. The use of a storyteller narrator to tell the story was an interesting structure, though I was not as engaged as I like to be in my fantasy reads due to the narrative distance it created. Overall, an enjoyable middle-grade fantasy.
clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Body shaming, Dysphoria, Death of parent, Death, Infertility, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Violence
ruthailuj's review against another edition
5.0
Violet is not a "Real" princess like the ones she hears about in stories. She has curly frizzy hair; her eyes are 2 different colors; she runs, jumps, climbs, & explores. Her best friend is a stable boy named Demetrius and they both love to explore and listen to stories.
One day they find a book in a hidden passage of the castle. Violet keeps it and soon finds out it has magic in it. A chain of events start to release this magical presence from its prison. It might just be evil. Violet must stop doubting herself and save her kingdom. she is a "real" princess. She and Demetrius must work together to stop this evil.
This is a great story of self discovery and bravery that all can enjoy.
One day they find a book in a hidden passage of the castle. Violet keeps it and soon finds out it has magic in it. A chain of events start to release this magical presence from its prison. It might just be evil. Violet must stop doubting herself and save her kingdom. she is a "real" princess. She and Demetrius must work together to stop this evil.
This is a great story of self discovery and bravery that all can enjoy.
becxreadz's review against another edition
Was really bored, not an engaging story, didn't care for characters
villanellesgf's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
a_ab's review against another edition
3.0
2.5*. This was a very over-stretched and pretentiously stylized simplistic fairytale. I did finish it, and it was ok to pass the time. But the book is conceptually incoherent, as if the author was striving for originality, but ended up throwing the entire kitchen sink of fairytale and mythological cliches at the story and hoped that something will stick in original ways.
So, although the book speaks a lot about hearts, I found it unfortunately devoid of that crucial organ.
It's very sad, I was hoping to like this book.
So, although the book speaks a lot about hearts, I found it unfortunately devoid of that crucial organ.
It's very sad, I was hoping to like this book.
kellsway's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable read overal, but I did find that the story fell flat in multiple places.
Actual Ratings: 2.75
Actual Ratings: 2.75