Name: Liz Griffin's review of Rise of the Vicious Princess by C. J. Redwine
Item: Rise of the Vicious Princess
Rating: 5
Author: Liz Griffin

C. J. Redwine

The first in a YA political fantasy duology about a fierce princess determined to bring lasting peace to her kingdom regardless of the cost to her heart—from C.J. Redwine, the author of the Defiance series and the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, And I Darken, and Ash Princess.

Princess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe Montevallo, even if the cost is her own heart.

When violence erupts in the castle itself, nearly killing the queen, Charis must assume her mother’s duties and manage both the war and her kingdom. But as an unseen enemy begins sinking Calera’s ships, Charis realizes a threat much greater than Montevallo is coming for her people. So she forms a plan.

By day, she is Calera’s formidable princess intent on forging an alliance with Montevallo. By night, she disguises herself as a smuggler and roams the sea with a trusted group of loyalists, hunting for their new enemies. And through it all, she accidentally falls in love with the wrong boy.

But her enemies are much closer than Charis realizes, and her heart isn’t the only thing she has left to lose.

Rise of the Vicious Princess

Genesis (@whisperingchapters)

Really enjoyed this one! Great worldbuilding, relatable no-nonsense protagonist who puts duty and kingdom before self like any self-respecting perfectionist eldest daughter would. Delicious bodyguard romance (no “spice”, just some kissing, but perfect level for YA).

I did figure out the “big twist” at about 60%, but it was very well disguised and I might have missed it if I hadn’t already been suspicious.

Liz Griffin

Really enjoyed this one! Great worldbuilding, relatable no-nonsense protagonist who puts duty and kingdom before self like any self-respecting perfectionist eldest daughter would. Delicious bodyguard romance (no “spice”, just some kissing, but perfect level for YA).

I did figure out the “big twist” at about 60%, but it was very well disguised and I might have missed it if I hadn’t already been suspicious.

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