Sunday, May 11, 2014

So You Think You Know Prince Charming...

Hi guys! Sorry it's been so long, I was finding some new material to review. For this week's book, I will be reviewing the first in its series and then reviewing the rest later. Don't worry, I'll have links to each review on all three posts in case you missed one. Alright know for the mystery book I have been talking about for two sentences. Now three. THE HEROES GUIDE BY CHRISTOPHER HEALY
Here's our summary and review: Everyone thinks they know Prince Charming and their precious princesses. The thing is, they don't. Turns out Prince Charming is actually four princes, and they have names other than Prince Charming. There's Frederic, a prince who will hide under a bush when he sees dirt. Although, that isn't very logical since there is probably dirt behind the bush. In short, Frederic has been raised by a strict dad who gets into his brain. Therefore, Frederic thinks only about etiquette and royal balls which is the same place he met his adventurous fiancee, Ella, aka Cinderella. Ella isn't a blonde stupid girly-girl who cleans happily. Ella is a tough brunette, who is ready for adventure, with her trusty sidekick, her always thinking brain. Across a map in the kingdom of Erinthia, Liam is running away from his destiny. He was betrothed to Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty) who actually turns out to be a wicked brat. Believe it or not people! And Briar and Liam's parents are trying to have him married for riches. One of seventeen, Prince Gustav finds it hard to do anything right and get credit for it in Sturmhagen. After his fail trying to save Rapunzel, he's the laughing stock of not only his kingdom, but all thirteen kingdoms. So it's a given that he'll try to make up for it. He's got potential, but he'll need help. On the other hand, Duncan of Sylvaria is happily living with Snow White in a cozy cottage. They both find joy in being spontaneous and naming random animals. Snow is getting tired of having Duncan always stick to her side, though. She sends him on a short walk, which will change everyone's fate. All four princes run into each other, and set off on a quest to save the world-- and Ella, although the princes don't know it yet, is doing quite fine being a captive. Later, the League of Princes is formed, and so is the enemy. The same one the League is out to defeat. I'm going to give this book 4 stars ****. The plot is action packed, the characters are well formed, and their bonds are no different. But the best is yet to come. The first book is really just going to set up the next book, which is why I don't suggest reading the books out of order. The plot isn't as brilliant as the others. Therefore, I have to give this book a four out of five. Look out for next week's review of Death City!

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds like a great series. The book cover looks very intriguing – a lot going on. I'll be adding this one to my TBR list.

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  2. Yay!! That's probably the FIRST person who's said that. Most everybody says no way when I recommend this book to them. It's a great book, and they ARE NOT bookmarks. I don't think they've picked up a legit piece of literature. : )

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  3. This is one of my favourite reads. Love the humour!

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  4. I agree completely. I have to say that the third book was the best.

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