Read via NetGalleyThis was a pretty amazing book. I had no idea what it was about because I wanted to try reading a book without reading its summary. Gladly, I could understand the book without the summary. But that is not really the point of this review, so let me start with the plot, like I always do.The Plot- Princess Andrea is the daughter of King Andres (Needs an accent on the 'e') and Queen Jimena. Her parents want her to become a proper lady, while her heart yearns for the life of action and fighting. Basically, she's a tomboy. Of course, things are not the way they seem.On the night of her second-oldest sister, Rosa's, ball to find her husband, the next king, Andrea learns of the different worlds that exist. On one side is the land she's thought of as home. The other is; Earth. Eager to find out about Earth, Andrea sneaks through the portal and finds herself in a world very different from hers. She also finds out her family has been keeping a secret from her. On Earth, Andrea adjusts to life with the help of her uncle. She attends college classes and finds a friend in her cousin Lindsay. She also makes friends with John, but wants more than friendship from him. When she and John accidentally find themselves back in Andrea's world, Andrea learns the consequences of mixing the two worlds together.This book was an intriguing book. I loved the concept of the two worlds. By the way, that's why the title is Two Moon Princess.10 Likes/Dislikes1. - All of the characters seemed kind of shallow. They had no real personality. They were like robots being controlled for a larger purpose. There could have been at least some more arguments going on if two characters despised each other.2. + I liked how the author managed to give a historical reason on how Andrea's world existed, well why people live there. *Spoiler* The reason has to do with Spain*3. + Andrea's time on Earth was rather short, I admit. But all of excitement occurred in the other world. I was glad the author made Andrea's visit very short.4. - I did not like that in the end of the story, everything is fixed perfectly. I mean, there could have been a little loss. A little lose makes the story sweeter in a way.5. + The cover of this book is amazing! The different hues in the background and the two moons really catch the essence of this book.6. - I did not really like that the author never really described the setting. She just told the story and automatically assumed you knew what everything looked like. It made it harder to imagine the story in my head.7. + The writing style was excellent. It was just enough to feel Andrea's anguish and stubbornness, but not too much to slam the book down for being to dramatic in the feelings.8. + The contrast between the two worlds keeps the story more interesting that it would if the worlds were not only the same, but spoke the same language.9. + The names in this novel are all completely different. I know that this is a small thing. But names are important, they are on every single page in a novel (well at least I think they are). Here's a list of the names (you might get what I mean)1. Andrea2. John3. Julian4. Alfonso5. Jimena6. Jennifer7. RosaI hope you understand what I mean. They're a mix of Spanish and English names.10. + The ending was really sweet and romantic for a mostly action packed novel. I am not the biggest fan of romance, but if it ends well romantically, I love it!I give this book a 3.5 stars. I would recommend this to pretty much any fantasy reader. 3.5 stars/5 starsI enjoyed Two Moon Princess, it started a bit slow however, the pace soon picked up! I loved the mystery and fantasy elements, such as the hidden door in the cave. The plot itself was good and I understood the overall concept of a girl trying to find herself in the world.I thought all of the characters, particularly Andrea develop into much more rounded characters. Andrea grows into herself, which makes her a believable character, as people change.Romance was intertwined throughout the story and the ending was satisfying. I think ‘Two Moon Princess’ is a great YA Fantasy novel.
What do You think about Two Moon Princess (2007)?
This one's not for me. The heroine is too young and after 40 pages, I'm just not hooked.
—mastermina8
Finally finished this. Mixed feelings. Review to come soon(ish).
—Granny
