Reviews

Rogue Princess by B.R. Myers

anacarter's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

emreeca's review against another edition

5.0

When it was first introduced as a Cinderella sci-fi re-tell of sorts, I was wondering just how unique and different this story would be to the original trope. To my surprise, I found a world full of fresh, invigorating issues, and many interesting twists. While the elements of Cinderella are there, the story presented is so different to the original tale that I felt I was in a completely new world! Additionally, the romance is quite slow-based, and you can observe how the characters gradually fall for each other as they learn to trust and aid one another. For readers that love a fairytale romance, royalty, technology and appreciate surprises and sudden twists (of which this book has many!) this book is for you! I encourage you to read it!

Thank you to the author for creating this wonderful story, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! ❤❤

sleepyowl's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The main issue I had with this book was the indecision on what the point was, what the goals of our leads are. They state for the reader the premise of them, but then spend most of the book contradicting that for the sake of banter, sluggish intrigue, and side-quests that are more interesting than the main plot. The pacing drags, which you don't realize because something is always happening, but the stakes feel super low despite what's been established. A fun twist, and decently foreshadowed, I'll admit, and if you just really like loose fairytale retellings, you'll enjoy this book. If you like premise and plot over character, you might also enjoy. I think the author shows promise, though. I'd be willing to read something else by the. Also, the title is a lie. Pretty cover.

kendal_reads's review against another edition

i just didn’t want to. i haven’t picked up / thought about this book in days. 

disabledbookdragon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

schnoebs13's review against another edition

3.0

Gender bent, scifi Cinderella retelling

Aiden has been working at the palace for a while now and always keeps an eye out for something he can steal and sell back in the Dark District to finally except this miserable planet. The only issue is this time around it leads him down a path that crosses with the future queen to be, Princess Delia, and a possible plot by the rebellion. Will he be able to keep Delia safe and learn what's going on all while trying to keep up this lie he told her about who he really is? A fun Cinderella that really had a twist I didn't see coming. It wasn't anything crazy exciting because it does really follow the original story rather closely but it was still fun none the less. I would highly suggest this for young readers who are trying to enter the YA genre. Lots of fun and explores those feelings one first experiences early in life.

holly_153's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

misterintensity's review against another edition

3.0

When Princess Delia decides to take a ride on her ship while avoiding making a decision on whom to marry, she finds a stowaway. Soon she and the stowaway, Aidan, go on a tour of Aster. She starts to wonder whether she should marry for the sake of her kingdom or for love? This gender swapped, sci-fi reimagining of Cinderella features a princess obligated to marry a prince for his planet’s natural resources; and a boy who has taken to pawning stolen items in order to survive. Myers does give their relationship some time to develop beyond “insta-love.” The typical Cinderella narrative is “royalty falls for poor peasant,” and while present it also takes the time to really explore Aster’s class dynamics. Beyond her romance with Aidan, a big part of Delia’s journey is her realization of how much her people are suffering economically. While there is socio-political commentary, there are plenty of excitement and twists to keep readers interested. The only real quibble is that the supporting characters could have more character development. Those who have finished Cinder and the rest of the Lunar Chronicles series may want to read this next. Fans of An Ember in the Ashes and The Wrath & the Dawn series may also like this one.

Thank you Edelweiss+ for providing an ARC to this book.

allie_schick's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition

4.0

I'd say this lands somewhere between 3.5 and 3.75 I'm being nice and rounding out because the problems with the book are minimal. It takes a bit to get into and it is hard to keep up with all the princes. Delia and Aidan are good characters. I love the concept and the way Myers took the Cinderella concept and changed it up. The cover art. Can we just talk about the cover art. Stunning and 100% why I read this!