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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
The Princess and The Pawn by Kaitlyn Davis
4.0
A few months ago I saw the Raven and the Dove on Netgalley and it sounded as the perfect book for me. A fairytale retelling, fantasy elements, a new kingdom to explore and some tragic romance. It's still one of my favorite reads of the year and I'm so looking forward to the rest of the world discovering this book too!
Of course, you can already read the prequel to get in the right mood. I think it gives a really nice impression of the world, the characters and the setting of the story, just as it introduces the dooming mystery a little. However, I'm not entirely sure if the prequel will have the same impact on you, reading it before the first book, as it has on me, reading it after I read the first book.
For me this prequel felt like coming home, like reuniting with the characters I've grown to love so much. Seeing them prepare and getting ready for the day that's gonna change their life is like watching old photos with friends. And since I knew what was coming I could also really enjoy the dramatic irony elements.
What I loved most though, is that most of this prequel is about the emotions rushing through the veins of these characters. Anticipation, fear, insecurity, hope, longing, pain and everything in between. Davis has this amazing writing style that really makes me feel everything her characters go through. I'm therefore really excited to read more of her work. And the second book in this series can't come soon enough either!
Of course, you can already read the prequel to get in the right mood. I think it gives a really nice impression of the world, the characters and the setting of the story, just as it introduces the dooming mystery a little. However, I'm not entirely sure if the prequel will have the same impact on you, reading it before the first book, as it has on me, reading it after I read the first book.
For me this prequel felt like coming home, like reuniting with the characters I've grown to love so much. Seeing them prepare and getting ready for the day that's gonna change their life is like watching old photos with friends. And since I knew what was coming I could also really enjoy the dramatic irony elements.
What I loved most though, is that most of this prequel is about the emotions rushing through the veins of these characters. Anticipation, fear, insecurity, hope, longing, pain and everything in between. Davis has this amazing writing style that really makes me feel everything her characters go through. I'm therefore really excited to read more of her work. And the second book in this series can't come soon enough either!