The Escape of Princess Madeline Book Summary:
Madeline, princess of Soron, awakens on her sixteenth birthday to find that her father has already made preparations for her betrothal. When she disappears unexpectedly, her suitors and knight champion rush to the rescue. But all is not as it seems, and the errant princess’s flight has put the kingdom at stake…
Can Madeline find freedom or does it come with too high a price?
Follow Princess Madeline in this adventure full of twists and turns as she tries to find her freedom and answers to her questions about life and love.
Review:
Setting the backdrop and landscape of the story is very important in the first book. The Kingdom of Soron was described beautifully, especially the enchanting sunsets. I could vividly imagine what the kingdom looks like. I admire the way the author used words to paint pictures of the story’s scenes.
The lead character reminds me of Disney’s Princess Merida, but with dark brown hair and green eyes instead. Like her, she also doesn’t want to be betrothed. Both of them value their freedom and have a thirst for adventure. The father, the king, like any other parent, is often misunderstood by his child. Of course he wants what’s best for Madeline and also what’s proper for the kingdom, but imposing it without explanation couldn’t be graciously accepted by his daughter. He does love her but he also seemed aloof, because of the heartbreaking reason stated in the beginning.
I felt like I was reading a historical romance novel, though, minus the censored scenes. There were the subject of betrothal, deaths, Princess Madeline was in awful situations and lovey dovey moments. It didn’t seem like this book is for middle grade kids. Although, the lesson was. I would like my kids to learn that being on their own and literally choosing their own adventures aren’t what they were cracked up to be. Yes, freedom has a price, and that is responsibility.
This is a fast-paced and action-packed book that I would recommend someone who wants a taste of adventure and likes fairy tales.
About the author:
Kirstin Pulioff is a storyteller at heart. Born and raised in Southern California, she moved to the Pacific Northwest to follow her dreams and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Forest Management. Happily married and a mother of two, she lives in the foothills of Colorado. When she’s not writing an adventure, she’s busy living one.
Website: www.kirstinpulioff.com
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Twitter: @KirstinPulioff
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this ebook for participating in the book blast. All opinions are my own.
looks like wonderful book to read 🙂 thanks for sharing
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Sounds like a good book to read. I like princess adventures stories and this book fit on my likes category. Love your review!
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Thanks, Melgie!
it sounds like an interesting read. I can’t help but smile about the censored parts. lol. It might be in the league of sweet dreams?
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Of all the books you have reviewed, this is my favorite so far. The synopsis alone makes me want to buy the book and read it from start to finish in one sitting.
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So, you like adventure and fairytale? 🙂
Once Graduation is finished this week, I will definitely go back to reading. Haven’t heard of this book though but it seems like a good one.
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