Another story that is a sort of distraction from the main plot, but it is charming in its way. It is nice to have the usual gender roles subverted, with the girl rescuing the prince (and further subverted by the rescued character then actually becoming somewhat competent rather than just staying useless), though this is problematized by the later use of the trope of manly, gruff warrior father disappointed in his scholarly son (reminiscent of Samwell Tarly, though way more amicable). Also nice to see the mother approving of the peasant girl, since cattiness is another overused trope. It would be nice for once for a young royal to be depicted as other than either a spoiled brat, or as a sensitive person yearning to escape the confines of palace life; both options seem overdone. I like Dessa's self-awareness when she's like, "really, I have to rescue him again?" Fisk proves himself to be more than muscle, since he has a pretty good sense of how precarious their situation is and repeatedly suggests that they leave while they can. Also interesting that we finally see some two-headed ettins, if only at a distance. Look to be about the same size as Fisk. Also, you have to wonder how things work out for Paladin; that would be pretty awkward to return home after that confrontation with his father, but he doesn't have many better options. A cute adventure tale about Dessa and her two friends. It is tricky reading a book in a series when you have not read earlier books. It wasn't difficult to follow the adventure. Great art and a fun adventure that made me chuckle!Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge through NetGalley for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.
What do You think about The Captive Prince (2012)?
It wasn't the best but it was very exiting and filled with adventures i love that
—Naomi
