Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of Scorned Prince by Brady Hunsaker! Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores. Content Warnings
Parental abuse, death of a parent, violence, death, murder Scorned Prince follows a prince named Migo who is trying to win back his mother's favour in order to save his life and stop the assassination she has planned for him. We also follow Katsi, a shaman girl, who Migo is charged with killing. All Katsi wants to do is stop a conflict that has been happening for years between her tribe and Migo's mother. And when she uncovers a plot that could mean thousands could die on both sides, she and Migo must each decide where their loyalties lie.
I was really intrigued by the premise of Scorned Prince, especially the magic system and political intrigue, which is what made me pick up this book. I was excited to learn more about the world and its history which we get snippets of throughout the story. The world building was well done and I was able to picture the setting clearly while reading. On the other hand, the writing style when it came to action and characters felt a bit more like we were told what was happening as opposed to seeing it unfold ourselves. The pacing of the plot also felt very fast and I would have liked to see some scenes drawn out more so that we could fully grasp the gravity of the situation and spend more time with the characters. I enjoyed seeing Katsi grow and become more involved in her magic and past. She was very determined and was willing to do anything for what she thought was right. Unfortunately, I felt that the romance didn't have enough time to develop and at times felt like it came out of nowhere. I preferred reading about Katsi and Migo's individual internal struggles more. One of my favourite character was Scales, a lizard the Katsi saves in the beginning of the story. I thought the little pet was very cute and provided some relief from the danger and action of the plot. Ultimately I liked the concept but found the pacing to be too fast. I gave this book 3/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of Scorned Prince by Brady Hunsaker. I hope you enjoyed it! What are your favourite fantasy books? Or one on your tbr you’re excited to read? Let me know in the comments below!
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May 2024
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