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annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
Man, that was good, but that ending...I need to know what happens. I've already ordered the last book, but I can hardly wait. I felt this book should have been called The Mage of Trelian, as the chapters around him were far more interesting than Meg's, but I understand the last book will be even more about him, so I get it. This is definitely a great series, and I can't wait to see how it concludes. I'm confident the author won't let me down.
bookhoardingdragon75's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kaylaarnold's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Better plot than the first book in the Trilogy but I was not a fan of the writing style. The story was very intense for a middle-grade book, but the writing and narration were repetitive and consisted of mostly character inner monologue from a narrators perspective.
Better plot than the first book in the Trilogy but I was not a fan of the writing style. The story was very intense for a middle-grade book, but the writing and narration were repetitive and consisted of mostly character inner monologue from a narrators perspective.
dwheeler88's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a smidge darker than the first but I love the recurrent theme of: does knowing a potential future cause it to happen?!
This book is still quite focused on Meg and Calen. Anders is clearly introduced as comic relief. I am really liking Selek as a character more and more.
I have two issues. One is with Sen Eva. Does she seriously think she will get what she wants from a guy who has no issue with killing whom ever? The other is with how poorly everyone is protected against magical attacks, but I suppose if nobody has gone against the Magisterium in 400 years, defense is lax?
This book is still quite focused on Meg and Calen. Anders is clearly introduced as comic relief. I am really liking Selek as a character more and more.
I have two issues. One is with Sen Eva. Does she seriously think she will get what she wants from a guy who has no issue with killing whom ever? The other is with how poorly everyone is protected against magical attacks, but I suppose if nobody has gone against the Magisterium in 400 years, defense is lax?
joanna77_'s review against another edition
3.0
Probably more of a 2.5/3. There were certain aspects that I enjoyed, but mostly I was just bored. I don't feel like this is a very original series. The dialogue was very cheesy. Will be continuing with the series though.
elevetha's review against another edition
4.0
Read: September 2012
Re-read: February 2015
Re-read: December 2016
3.5 stars.
Upon my second re-reading, I think I like this one better than the first. Unfortunately, my two darlings were separated for a good chunk of the book, but I felt like the writing was better, as well as the pacing, though the villains weren't really very scary like they're made out to be.
One thing that was quite well dealt with was that Meg has to deal with her demons that carry over, increased, from book 1.
" There was something wrong with her. The way she was feeling lately, the anger, the slipping away from herself...The link kept changing her, making her feel so out of control, so different, changing her thoughts and feelings and influencing the way she acted, letting her put other people in danger....There was something very wrong with her, indeed."
Some hopes and dreams for Book 3: More Serek. More Anders. Actual tangible danger for Calen\Meg, possibly with someone getting hurt\wounded. Meg and Jakl being awesome, etc.
Re-read: February 2015
Re-read: December 2016
3.5 stars.
Upon my second re-reading, I think I like this one better than the first. Unfortunately, my two darlings were separated for a good chunk of the book, but I felt like the writing was better, as well as the pacing, though the villains weren't really very scary like they're made out to be.
One thing that was quite well dealt with was that Meg has to deal with her demons that carry over, increased, from book 1.
" There was something wrong with her. The way she was feeling lately, the anger, the slipping away from herself...The link kept changing her, making her feel so out of control, so different, changing her thoughts and feelings and influencing the way she acted, letting her put other people in danger....There was something very wrong with her, indeed."
Some hopes and dreams for Book 3: More Serek. More Anders.
Spoiler
Calen gets back where he belongs soondecemberthecreep's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
alyssaarch's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
The Princess of Trelian is the sequel to The Dragon of Trelian, which I read a while ago. It continues to follow Princess Meg and Calen, emphasizing Meg’s struggle to balance her new connection with her dragon, Jakl, and her responsibilities as the heir of Trelian. Calen, on the other hand, is struggling with his desire to learn and master more of his magic while being prevented from doing so by his master, because mages with a predilection for foretelling are convinced that he will be a danger to the Magistratum.
Overall, I think this was a solid sequel. The characters are definitely growing in complexity and the pacing was well done — there weren’t any times when I was bored or I thought things were being glossed over. It has the problem of second books in a trilogy, though, where it’s really just setting things up for the sequel, and it does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. However, it still manages to have plenty of action and adventure for all of that, and I enjoyed the fact that those action sequences didn’t seem so conveniently easy to get out of. One of my biggest pet peeves in fiction is when the heroes are unstoppable and there’s tons of buildup to something, and then they solve it in a few pages. That does not happen in this book — the characters are sufficiently challenged with what they have to accomplish, which makes for an entertaining read.
My one complaint is the relationship between Meg and her parents. All three characters are either far too understanding or far too harsh (whichever is more convenient to the plot) at different times, and there isn’t much in the way of consistency. I didn’t mind this so much from Meg’s character, because she is growing up and is just learning how to handle herself and anticipate the end-results from her actions and attitudes, but it wasn’t explained why fully grown adults (who are rulers, no less) were acting rashly, and it bothered me a bit.
However, I thought this was enjoyable and would have LOVED it as a pre-teen, so I think it hits the right marks for its intended audience. I can’t yet recommend the series without having read the final book, but I will say that the first two books are a solid start to a decent fantasy series.
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The Princess of Trelian is the sequel to The Dragon of Trelian, which I read a while ago. It continues to follow Princess Meg and Calen, emphasizing Meg’s struggle to balance her new connection with her dragon, Jakl, and her responsibilities as the heir of Trelian. Calen, on the other hand, is struggling with his desire to learn and master more of his magic while being prevented from doing so by his master, because mages with a predilection for foretelling are convinced that he will be a danger to the Magistratum.
Overall, I think this was a solid sequel. The characters are definitely growing in complexity and the pacing was well done — there weren’t any times when I was bored or I thought things were being glossed over. It has the problem of second books in a trilogy, though, where it’s really just setting things up for the sequel, and it does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. However, it still manages to have plenty of action and adventure for all of that, and I enjoyed the fact that those action sequences didn’t seem so conveniently easy to get out of. One of my biggest pet peeves in fiction is when the heroes are unstoppable and there’s tons of buildup to something, and then they solve it in a few pages. That does not happen in this book — the characters are sufficiently challenged with what they have to accomplish, which makes for an entertaining read.
My one complaint is the relationship between Meg and her parents. All three characters are either far too understanding or far too harsh (whichever is more convenient to the plot) at different times, and there isn’t much in the way of consistency. I didn’t mind this so much from Meg’s character, because she is growing up and is just learning how to handle herself and anticipate the end-results from her actions and attitudes, but it wasn’t explained why fully grown adults (who are rulers, no less) were acting rashly, and it bothered me a bit.
However, I thought this was enjoyable and would have LOVED it as a pre-teen, so I think it hits the right marks for its intended audience. I can’t yet recommend the series without having read the final book, but I will say that the first two books are a solid start to a decent fantasy series.
Also posted on Purple People Readers.
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