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Princess in disguise
240 pages
A whimsical, fast-paced fairy tale adventure where a disastrous wedding turns into a magical mystery quest.
What it feels like
Reading this juvenile fantasy feels like stepping into a classic fairy tale that has suddenly been turned upside down by delightful chaos. The mood shifts quickly from the bright anticipation of a royal wedding to a suspenseful, magic-fueled mystery as spells, storms, and a mysterious siege disrupt the celebration. The pace is brisk and adventurous, pulling the reader alongside the proactive heroes as they navigate magical fog and seek out a fairy godmother to save their home. The prose is accessible and earnest, perfectly suited for young readers who enjoy a blend of whimsical charm and urgent problem-solving. It is a story that delights in the messy, unpredictable side of magic, rewarding readers who love seeing clever characters work together to untangle a web of enchantments and save the day.
- Mood
- magical
- chaotic
- whimsical
- suspenseful
- Tone
- adventurous
- earnest
- playful
- urgent
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- overcoming obstacles together · solving magical mysteries · the chaos of celebrations · courage in the face of the unknown
- The writing
- Accessible and action-oriented, blending classic fairy tale whimsy with the brisk momentum of a juvenile adventure.
- The arc
- Moves from the joyful anticipation of a celebration into chaotic suspense, culminating in a determined, cooperative quest to restore order.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love classic fairy tale tropes turned on their head with mystery, magic, and proactive heroes.
Content notes
- mild fantasy peril
- wedding-related stress
About the book
With the help of family and friends, Annie and Liam's wedding day looks as if it's going to be perfect until everything starts to go wrong. Liam's father doesn't show up, nor do the magic-wielding guests. Members of the wedding party come down with strange afflictions, Annie's gown is ruined, a storm floods the castle grounds, and an unknown king lays seige to the castle. Queen Karolina decides that they need the help of her fairy godmother, Moonbeam, but a pea-soup fog keeps the messengers from leaving. Only Annie and Liam can get past the magical fog to find Moonbeam, but even after they find her, it's up to them to discover who cast the spells that ruined the wedding, and why the unknown king wants to conquer Treecrest.
Description from Open Library.
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