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A Posse of Princesses (Paperback)

by Sherwood Smith (Author)
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  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: Norilana Books (1 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1934648272
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934648278
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 137,975 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A POSSE OF PRINCESSES Rhis, princess of a small kingdom, is invited along with all the other princesses in her part of the world to the coming of age party of the Crown Prince of Vesarja, which is the central and most important kingdom. When Iardith, the prettiest and most perfect of all the princesses, is abducted, Rhis and her friends go to the rescue. What happens to Rhis and her posse has unexpected results not only for the princesses, but for the princes who chase after them. Everyone learns a lot about friendship and hate, politics and laughter, romantic ballads and sleeping in the dirt with nothing but a sword for company. But most of all they learn about the many meanings of love. Sherwood Smith is the author of over 25 books, in particular stories for children and young adults. She has been writing fantasy since age eight, and her best known novel CROWN DUEL is currently in its ninth printing. Visit her website at www.sherwoodsmith.net "In this delightful novel...Smith's humorous narrative, colorful descriptions of palace life, and fully realized characters will appeal to romance and fantasy buffs alike." --School Library Journal "...Full-on adventure, with plenty of cliches overturned to entertain readers wanting a little extra bite to their fantasy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought I wouldn't like it...because of the cover, 12 Nov 2008
Sherwood Smith's book, though with a cringe-worthy title and a cover that did not (and still doesn't) appeal to me at all, is actually a really awesome read. The plot: Princess Rhis is invited to a party for the prince of Vesarja. Of course, once she arrives her hope for romance is rocked by the events that take place.

Uh, yeah. My summary is pretty terrible, especially in comparison to the story itself. But don't worry, I plan to give nothing important--plotwise--away. I really enjoyed this book. It's fun, entertaining, funny, and just an all-around good read. There's also a little lesson thrown in about outward appearances, which is a definite plus.

The main character--as well as all of the characters--is very likable, which isn't always the case in stories. And, here's another bonus, she is also three-dimensional, with flaws, fears, sympathies, and a lot of heart. Rhis and the other female and male characters that are encountered along the way are also strong characters, and not just personality-wise but with the way in which they conduct themselves. I enjoyed the conversations, the adventure (which, there is...don't worry), and the relationships. One thing that I give extra credit to the author for is that the main character is not only likable, her behavior is also honorable; she is a character that deserves respect (not something often seen). This is story that contains strong female characters as well, and is definitely not one where they need to be saved. They take care of themselves (even better).

That all aside, I loved this story. And I'm being very vague plot-wise because I always think it's better to go in knowing as little about the story as possible. Now, this is not a perfect book, and although I loved it, I will note the things I did not like.
I believed one character to be quite older than she actually was, and later learned that her age had been eleven. (I don't remember her age being given beforehand--negligence on my part?--but this altered her character for me.)
The huge twist is not so huge; I pretty much had it figured out from the beginning and kept thinking, okay, you can tell me now. (Even though I've actually seen this same plot twist many times, I did still enjoy it. But...not surprising.)
Also, the very end half was rushed. I felt like the minor characters who had been brought in were abruptly cast aside and the story was shoved forward so that it could end, and this really did not seem to go with the rest of the story. This is probably the most disappointing thing, that the end was not written as well as the rest of the story. I am almost tempted to rate the book less just because of this.

Altogether, these complaints are all pretty minor. This is an excellent story. I know, look past the cover...and the title...I felt a little embarrassed when my sister saw me with this book and asked what it was called...And, of course, don't be embarrassed to pick it up, because you'd be missing something. If you enjoy fantasy, small romances, adventure, or just want something to pass the time with, try it out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A YA novel that's also enjoyable for adults like me!, 28 Mar 2008
By M. Brinkley "Maggie the old trout" (Hoddesdon, Herts, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Posse of Princesses (Hardcover)
In fairy-tales such as 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses,' the hero has to rescue one (or more) Princess before he can earn the hand of the king's daughter and half of his kingdom. That isn't quite what happens in this book! Yes, there are Princesses, and dances, and a devastatingly handsome prince, and an elegant royal court. These Princesses - and especially Rhis, who quite naturally falls in love with the gorgeous Prince as soon as she sees him - aren't going to sit around like wallflowers at a ball when trouble appears. Oh, no! If there's any rescuing to be done, they'll do it themselves!

This book may be aimed at Young Adult girls - who will enjoy it enormously, I assure you as an ex-librarian - but there are twists and riffs on the traditional kind of tale that will have more experienced fantasy readers laughing with glee. It is a clever, affectionate story, and the characters are most attractive. I recommend it most highly, especially to those who like fantasy 'novels of manners' such as those by Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman.

The cover, too, is lovely!
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