Esther M. Friesner

Determined to fend for herself in a world where only men have real freedom, headstrong Helen, who will be called queen of Sparta and Helen of Troy one day, learns to fight, hunt, and ride horses while disguised as a boy, and goes on an adventure throughout the Mediterranean world.

Nobody's princess

Hannah Yang

Nobody’s Princess is an amazing book that charms you and makes you want to laugh. With an intriguing and action-filled storyline, plenty of drama, and twists that just make you want to read on and on, this book is a stunning tale that inspires me. The way Helen gets what she wants with all that determination and sass is admirable.

I love how dramatic the scenes are, and how descriptive they are, too. I feel like I know Helen, and I’ve been through everything that she has gone through. I feel annoyed with Milo when Helen is annoyed with Milo, and I feel sad when Atlanta leaves- like Helen. The way it’s written just makes you feel like you’re there and you really can connect with Helen... it’s an amazing feeling.

One of my favorite lines is when Ione says that she’s going to make it rain, and she spanks Helen, which makes her cry. It makes me laugh, even though I feel sorry for Helen, because her crying is the “rain” Ione makes. Amazing how Friesner manages to make something like that sound funny.

I can’t find many flaws in this book, and I wish Helen’s story went on and on! This fun-filled, descriptive tale will keep you coming back for more. With admirable story-telling skill and a narration that makes you giggle, Nobody’s Princess is a must-read, for all ages and genders.

Nikki Sojkowski

This wasn't quite what I was expecting, but still good. Helen and her story is much younger than I thought, it's a prequel but one that takes place during her childhood and not a lead up to the Trojan War. It includes physical training, politics, and the appearance of many myths and heroes which I enjoyed immensely as I've study Greek Mythology and specifically Greek Tragedies quite throughly. Seeing Helen in this light after reading so many texts about Clytemnestra and Helen after the Trojan War was a pleasure, though this book didn't particularly have a climax in my opinion. I will most likely read book two at some point.

Nobody's princess

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