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By Carrie Kingsley
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Loyal friends rule in slow tale of brave, strong princess.
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What's the Story?
In POWER OF A PRINCESS, Aislin uses her powers as a half-fairy, half-pedrasi princess to solve a mystery that threatens the peace her kingdom has just found. For years, fairies had kept humans away from their magical world, but decide now is the time to reopen the doors to their kingdom and move back into the human world. Not all beings are happy about this, though, and Aislin has to confront an old foe who seems to be stirring up trouble. She chooses a group of young women to join her as both protectors and confidants, and must deal with the bitterness and sabotage of the fairies she didn't choose for her inner circle. Solving these problems will take all of her magical strength and personal bravery -- and a hope that no one from her past gets in the way.
Is It Any Good?
Full of flowery descriptions, constant magic, and dedicated friends, this adventure takes an unconventional princess on a dangerous quest -- and reminds readers that loyalty can be life-changing. The story arc is long and a bit meandering, but readers who love fantasy worlds will devour the intricate descriptions of life in the fairy world. The plot of Power of a Princess drags at times, with moments that seem unnecessary and unconnected to the rest of the story, but Aislin's constant strength, bravery, and loyalty are a nice reminder about priorities. The moment when Prince Rory tries to kiss Aislin seems underdone; Aislin and her protectors fought back, but the story misses a big opportunity to tackle the topic of bodily autonomy, a natural fit for a series so focused on one girl's bravery and strength.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the fairies who weren't chosen as Aislin's mestari behaved in Power of a Princess. How would you have reacted? How do you think you would feel if you weren't included in someone's special group?
What do you think of Aislin's reaction to Prince Rory trying to kiss her?
What other fantasy stories have you read? What makes a good princess story?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Publication date : November 19, 2019
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 11
- Number of pages : 304
- Available on : Paperback, Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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