The Bravest Princess

Goodreads Says:    Sleeping Beauty's younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can't rest while trouble in the kingdom threatens her good friend, Snow White. Snow White's evil stepmother has disappeared, and her father wants her married off right away--but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It's Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue! A hilarious and and fantastical romp through a fairy tale landscape from beloved author E D Baker.









My Thoughts:

-    I love that there is a third book in this series! These are so fun and charming. I can't wait to share these with my daughter when she is older.

-    The cover is awesome!

-    I really like Liam and Annie's relationship. They are friends and companions, and they are sweethearts. 

-    I like the way Liam looks out for Annie. He is so chivalrous. Sometimes he can be too protective, but it's isn't too bad.

-    The map in the front gives a few plot points away.

-    I liked the different competitions the princes had to do. They were clever and fun to read.

-    I love that Annie doesn't fit the typical mold for a princess. She is curious, brave, and smart. I love how she takes matter into her own hands.

-    Overall, I was very pleased with this story. It was fun and cute.

Series Info:

This is the 3rd book in the Wide Awake Princess series. Click on the cover below to see my thoughts on the previous books.

 

Unlocking the Spell

Goodreads Synopsis:    Now that Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by finding her beloved prince, you would think that things would get back to normal. Think again! That beloved prince, Beldegard, is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to help-by finding the evil dwarf who cast the spell. Luckily, Annie has assistance from handsome prince Liam, and she has many tricks up her non-magical sleeve . . .








My Thoughts:

-    This was a really fun and charming sequel!

-    I love the cover! The illustration is so cartoony, and I love it! 

-    I love the map at the front. Just looking at the places made me smile. I knew it was going to be a good book just from the map.

-    I really enjoy Annie's character. She is so spunky and knows what she wants.

-    I like Liam a lot too. He is so chivalrous. 

-    Like the first book, many different fairy tales make an appearance. There was Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Bears, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Snow White, and more! These different characters and stories really make the book! I am so impressed that there weren't repeat fairy tales from the 1st book.

-    Annie is so paranoid about if Liam likes her! It got kind of annoying! Of course he loves you!

-    I thought Gwendolyn was going to be annoying, but she wasn't too bad.

-    I love how everything is resolved and everyone ends up happy!

Series Info:

This is the sequel to The Wide Awake Princess. Click on the cover below to see my thoughts on the previous book.

The Wide-Awake Princess

Goodreads Bit:    In this new fairy tale, Princess Annie is the younger sister to Gwen, the princess destined to be Sleeping Beauty. When Gwennie pricks her finger and the whole castle falls asleep, only Annie is awake, and only Annie—blessed (or cursed?) with being impervious to magic—can venture out beyond the rose-covered hedge for help. She must find Gwen's true love to kiss her awake.

But who is her true love? The irritating Digby? The happy-go-lucky Prince Andreas, who is holding a contest to find his bride? The conniving Clarence, whose sinister motives couldn't possibly spell true love? Joined by one of her father's guards, Liam, who happened to be out of the castle when the sleeping spell struck, Annie travels through a fairy tale land populated with characters both familiar and new as she tries to fix her sister and her family . . . and perhaps even find a true love of her own.

My Thoughts:

-    This is probably my favorite Sleeping Beauty re-telling that I've read.  It was really charming and a lot of fun to read.

-    I love that the story incorporated a bunch of of other Fairy Tales.  There was Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and Red Rose, Rapunzel, Princess and the Pea, and a few others.  I loved when each one appeared! 

-    The characters were wonderful!!  Annie is such a strong female lead.  I loved her character and who whole role in the story.  Liam was a very chivalrous and charming lad!  

-    The sub characters were just as fun.  I loved some and hated some, and it was great!  Each one was kind of a special treat!

-    Some of the dialogue was witty and fun.  The author has a good sense of humor.

-    I also enjoyed all the family dynamics.  It made me really relate to the characters. 

-    I enjoyed the whole story from beginning to end!  It was a delightful read!