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This book was creative and interesting enough, but I wasn't sucked in by any means. That's the main reason I knocked off 2 stars for this review.

Let's start with the main character. I can't even think of any words to describe her, because SHE can't even think of any words to describe her. She has no idea who she is, and I guess that's understandable seeing everything she thought she knew about herself is torn away in the first few pages, but it would have been easier to relate to her had she at least had some traits that stuck around after being de-princessified. Eventually she comes to as a stubborn, confident, intelligent person, but it's too little too late. She even questions her own motives for doing the things she does: is she doing it to help everyone else, or is she doing it for herself, to give herself a place in the world? The only thing we know for sure is that she wants to do things herself, which may include answering this question. So we're expected to stick around while she figures it out.

Next, the setting. I just couldn't believe it at all. It's supposed to take place in the year 1161 in some country called Thorvaldor, which is still ruled by a monarchy? A little difficult to relate to. Add to that the fact that most of the characters talk like modern-day (or maybe 19th-century) English people, and it just doesn't make sense.

On to the romance. I found it sweet and endearing that Kiernan-- excellent name, by the way-- and Sinda-- horrible name-- have fallen in love after being best friends practically their whole lives, but I wish that more focus had been placed on this. I don't require that all my books have a heavy romantic element, but I think it would have helped this one a lot. Kiernan wasn't present nearly enough and when he was, they hardly ever focused on their relationship. They were always discussing the other plot elements like the princess-switching and King Kelman's Door and the magic, so the romance seemed a little rushed even though you knew it was there the whole time.

Finally, the ending. It didn't disappoint, necessarily, but it was a pretty typical Happily-Ever-After scenario that you'd expect from any story with the word "Princess" in the title. Saw it coming from a mile away.

Overall the plot was pretty interesting, but not a total page-turner, and it's a good read if you're not looking for something to keep you occupied and entranced for long periods of time.


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The False Princess Eilis O'Neal Books Reviews

The False Princess is an amazing tale that grabbed my attention from the first chapter. Sinda was very easy to relate to and didn't get on my nerves. The only life that she has ever known is stripped from her and she's tossed aside and forgotten like a used Kleenex. As a reader I understood clearly both sides of the story but I felt that the way Sinda was left behind was extremely harsh. Perhaps this was done on purpose so that I would bond with Sinda instantly.

Sinda leaves the palace without putting up much argument and accepts her new role in life with a sort of numbness. Life for Sinda outside of the palace is exceptionally difficult. She was only ever prepared for life as a future ruler. The day to day life of the working man is hard to adjust to but not for a lack of trying. This is something that I truly admired in Sinda. She wanted to learn how to do everything that she could. She just had a hard time picking up the dying trade, or cooking, or cleaning....you get the picture.

Sinda decides to return to the only city that she can really call home. She has no clue that doing so will start into motion the biggest adventure of her life.

Sinda is surrounded by great secondary characters and without them the story would probably not have been the same. O'Neal does a wonderful job setting up her story and then following through with almost non-stop action. Anyone who enjoys a good adventure story with a mix of fantasy and young adult romance should pick up this book!
This was a wonderful fantasy with a fairy-tale feel.

I liked the story of a young woman who has had everything she believed about herself taken away and who then has to find out who she really is. At first we see Sinda as the Princess Nalia who is happy enough in the life but who feels that she is too clumsy and shy. Once it is revealed that she is a false princess, we see her trying to cope with a life she never expected. She doesn't fit in at all in the quiet village where she is sent. The aunt who is her only relative is not a warm person. She resents Sinda because she looks like the woman who abandoned her brother and broke his heart.

When Sinda discovers that she has magic and that the magic comes from her unknown mother, she is determined to return to the royal city and learn to use her magic. Once in the royal city she discovers a plot that is long-standing and could ruin the kingdom. But who will believe a girl who was once a princess and must resent her change in circumstances?

All along Sinda has had a friend in Kiernan. He is a baron's son and has been her friend and companion since they were babies. When she goes to the village to live with her aunt, he follows her. But she rebuffs him because she is completely unacceptable as a wife. Their circumstances are too different. She sends him away and manages to break both their hearts.

When she finds out about the plot in the city, Kiernan is the only one that she can trust. But what can two sixteen-year-olds do to thwart a plot that has been going on since they were born?

I liked that Sinda wasn't perfect. She had a good share of vanity and a sense of insecurity too. She was used to learning things quickly but wasn't all that good at learning her aunt's trade or learning about her magic. She did have a strong sense of duty to the kingdom that she was raised to rule. She felt a loyalty to the king and queen even though they had treated her badly.

I also liked Kiernan. He was funny and supportive and absolutely determined that Sinda was the one for him whether she was a queen or a pig herder. I felt sorry for him when Sinda's own insecurities hurt him. But he was also resilient. He was unfailingly supportive of her needs.

The story was filled with magic and danger and adventures and romance. I recommend it to lovers of fantasy of any age.
This book was creative and interesting enough, but I wasn't sucked in by any means. That's the main reason I knocked off 2 stars for this review.

Let's start with the main character. I can't even think of any words to describe her, because SHE can't even think of any words to describe her. She has no idea who she is, and I guess that's understandable seeing everything she thought she knew about herself is torn away in the first few pages, but it would have been easier to relate to her had she at least had some traits that stuck around after being de-princessified. Eventually she comes to as a stubborn, confident, intelligent person, but it's too little too late. She even questions her own motives for doing the things she does is she doing it to help everyone else, or is she doing it for herself, to give herself a place in the world? The only thing we know for sure is that she wants to do things herself, which may include answering this question. So we're expected to stick around while she figures it out.

Next, the setting. I just couldn't believe it at all. It's supposed to take place in the year 1161 in some country called Thorvaldor, which is still ruled by a monarchy? A little difficult to relate to. Add to that the fact that most of the characters talk like modern-day (or maybe 19th-century) English people, and it just doesn't make sense.

On to the romance. I found it sweet and endearing that Kiernan-- excellent name, by the way-- and Sinda-- horrible name-- have fallen in love after being best friends practically their whole lives, but I wish that more focus had been placed on this. I don't require that all my books have a heavy romantic element, but I think it would have helped this one a lot. Kiernan wasn't present nearly enough and when he was, they hardly ever focused on their relationship. They were always discussing the other plot elements like the princess-switching and King Kelman's Door and the magic, so the romance seemed a little rushed even though you knew it was there the whole time.

Finally, the ending. It didn't disappoint, necessarily, but it was a pretty typical Happily-Ever-After scenario that you'd expect from any story with the word "Princess" in the title. Saw it coming from a mile away.

Overall the plot was pretty interesting, but not a total page-turner, and it's a good read if you're not looking for something to keep you occupied and entranced for long periods of time.