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A review by jlove731
Rise of the Vicious Princess by C.J. Redwine
5.0
C.J. Redwine knocked the start of this new series out of the park. I mean, she hit it so hard the stitches are falling apart… like my heart after that final chapter. Rise of the Vicious Princess is such a masterpiece up until even the very final paragraphs.
Charis has been raised to be the future Queen. Her ruthless mother raised her to be just as cold and vicious. After attempted murder attacks on the royal family, Charis learns what it’s like to rule alone and how to be the vicious princess her mother groomed her to be.
I really enjoyed Charis’ character. She has wit and ruthlessness when needed but underneath is a caring heart. She walks the line of those two beautifully in this book, of course until the end which had her drowning in emotions. As much as I want Charis to follow her heart, I loved the fact that she put duty above all else for now.
Tal, Holland, and Nalani… our side characters. I truly adored this slew of friendships. Everyone needs a Holland: bold, witty, and fiercely loyal. His sister, Nalani is the other side of the coin: reasonable and a wonderful friend. Then there’s Tal, who becomes Charis’ bodyguard after the murder attempt on the Queen. Tal gives you all the heat, fierce fighting, loyal guard, and above all else a true understand of what Charis is going through.
The “forbidden” romance aspect here between Tal and Charis was one I was rooting for. I’ll be very curious to see what happens with them in future books.
The ending was gut-wrenching. So, so, much pain and destruction was brought to Charis. See, I thought I had figured out the twist… then I was like hold up maybe I didn’t? This is great! Then… nope, CJ Redwine did it and more. When an author can make me question everything and then gut you like that… true mastery.
I absolutely cannot wait to dive back into this world. I am so excited to explore other kingdoms and places of this world. Book 2 cannot come fast enough!!
Find the full review at Jotted by Jena
Charis has been raised to be the future Queen. Her ruthless mother raised her to be just as cold and vicious. After attempted murder attacks on the royal family, Charis learns what it’s like to rule alone and how to be the vicious princess her mother groomed her to be.
I really enjoyed Charis’ character. She has wit and ruthlessness when needed but underneath is a caring heart. She walks the line of those two beautifully in this book, of course until the end which had her drowning in emotions. As much as I want Charis to follow her heart, I loved the fact that she put duty above all else for now.
Tal, Holland, and Nalani… our side characters. I truly adored this slew of friendships. Everyone needs a Holland: bold, witty, and fiercely loyal. His sister, Nalani is the other side of the coin: reasonable and a wonderful friend. Then there’s Tal, who becomes Charis’ bodyguard after the murder attempt on the Queen. Tal gives you all the heat, fierce fighting, loyal guard, and above all else a true understand of what Charis is going through.
The “forbidden” romance aspect here between Tal and Charis was one I was rooting for. I’ll be very curious to see what happens with them in future books.
The ending was gut-wrenching. So, so, much pain and destruction was brought to Charis. See, I thought I had figured out the twist… then I was like hold up maybe I didn’t? This is great! Then… nope, CJ Redwine did it and more. When an author can make me question everything and then gut you like that… true mastery.
I absolutely cannot wait to dive back into this world. I am so excited to explore other kingdoms and places of this world. Book 2 cannot come fast enough!!
Find the full review at Jotted by Jena