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Rating: really liked it
Writing
Spelled was by far the most fun I've ever had throughout my writing journey...until I had to revise it and try and tame Rosie's antics and imagination. But the difficult revision was worth it, for I'm very happy with how Rosie's story and growth turned out. I hope you enjoy experiencing Rosie's journey discovering her true love.
Rating: really liked it
Oh Rosie...Rosie, Rosie, Rosie. You are a very mischievous character, all in the name of true love though, right? When you believe in true love and know it's out there, how can you not try all within your powers to make sure you find your prince? Even if it means baking up a magical love potion. It's all for love, so nothing could go wrong. Right?....maybe?
If you read book one, Pathways, then you have already met Rosie and know that she is a dreamer, storyteller, baker and mischief maker. If you haven't read Pathways and are just starting with this book then you might not know what to think about Rosie at first. But to all readers, whether you've read book one or not, Rosie is not a perfect character. She needs to make mistakes, have some failures, learn some things and go through her own little trial so she can come out stronger, better and happier. So don't go into this story thinking that our heroine is perfect. Sit back, relax and trust that Rosie will have her moments of frustration but all will turn out right in the end.
Rosie is a dreamer and her imagination can often send her into stories in her head. Try to keep up with her many antics and adventures. She will definitely keep you on your toes for this story. She might not be a character for all readers but she won my heart in the end. When I read Pathways I knew she was a very determined character and that came out very strongly in her personality throughout this book. But thankfully she has a group of good friends who watch out for her and help her through her mishaps and antics. Eileen, Prince Aiden, Prince Liam, Alastair the guard, her family. And I have to say that I didn't quite see the twist at the end. I loved it! I laughed out loud and giggled, of course that was after my mouth hung open for a second of, "oh my word I did not see that coming." It was great! Nice job Camille Peters. You certainly surprised this reader.
If you love adventures, silly characters, fanciful antics, love potions, spelled princes, true love, character growth, best friends, fairy tales, perseverance, late night exploring and adventures, dragons, knights, castles, gardens, and much more, this is definitely a book I will recommend for you.
The old adage is true..."Don't judge a book by its cover." Well, I'm going to change it just a touch, "Don't judge a Rosie at the beginning of the book." I hope you have fun and can see where the author is leading Rosie while you read this one. And if Rosie isn't your cup of tea, hang on and wait for the next book because I am super excited for the next characters' story. I can't say who it is yet because it might spoil this story. Just know I am super excited for it!
Content: Clean.
My own personal copy.. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
Rating: really liked it
Wow. Rosie. I think I'm just going to say that I struggled with Rosie, she wasn't my favorite character, and leave it at that. I did love the continuation of characters in this book from the first. It gave me a sense of family and community.
The whole tone and voice of this book is young. It reads as more of a middle grade than young adult. Maybe that contributed to how I felt about Rosie? She felt very immature.
I enjoyed the first book in this series, Pathways, although I did mention in my review of that book that it also felt "younger". While I didn't enjoy this book as much, I still have hope for the next book and know who I hope the main character will be!
The cover for this book is pretty!
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Rating: really liked it
We first meet Rosie in Pathways and are introduced to her dreamy, silly ways. Rosie has to be this type of head-in-the-clouds character for this story to work, although she is slightly aggravating because of her stubborn foolishness.
Rosie has had big dreams of finding her own charming prince and will stop at nothing to get him, going as far as baking up the ultimate spell. I thought for sure her long-time friendship was going to be completely ruined because of her mischievous and disobedient ways. But remember--no happily-ever-after comes easily and that point is only achieved after a lot of hard work, lessons learned, and time.
This was a fun story, especially since it's loosely based on The Frog Prince, and it was interesting to see where the author would take this classic tale. I enjoyed the way it all ended up and I'm looking forward to the next one!
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
Rating: really liked it
I didn't like this one as much as the first,
but it was still a cute story. Rosie and Alaster were fun characters. I thought it was a little wordy/repetitive at times, but overall enjoyed it. Hope to see a story about Prince Liam!!!
Moral Note: Clean romance, clean language, no violence
Rating: really liked it
I can imagine that Camille Peters had a great time writing this book. I found it to be written as a "tongue-in-cheek" novel. I found Rosie to be an "over-the-top" character and that her actions and words were not always in harmony. There were many moments that were very funny. She certainly knows how to get herself in a predicament.
The best part was the banter between Rosie and the guard Alastair. Prince Liam was a pleasant surprise. His part as the "spelled" victim in the book was funny. I can't imagine having a Prince drool over me. It was out of character for the flirtatious Prince that left me snickering quite a bit.
This is the second book in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone, but I would highly recommend reading Pathways before this one. That way you are familiar with the characters and their role in this book.
This book is a comedic romance that is loosely based on a fairy-tale. It contains mild romance and the threat of dragons (I must not forget the dragons.).
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Rating: really liked it
Main character is way too annoying with no real depthMy tween daughter wanted to read this series so I decided to read it first to make sure it was appropriate. Oh my goodness, I have never disliked a main character more. Rosie was nothing but a whiny, selfish, and delusional pest. And the people around her, too indulging. Aiden should have laid down the law a lot sooner, and her so called best friend didn't act anything like a best friend and stop Rosie's delusions. Honestly, there was no reason for anyone to be drawn to Rosie, not as a love interest or a best friend from how her character was portrayed in this story. I only gave it 2 stars because the other characters were much better written and it did the job of passing the time, when I wasn't too annoyed with it. Honestly, if my daughter hadn't wanted to read it, I wouldn't have bothered to finish it...yes, Rosie was that annoying.
Rating: really liked it
Camille Peters writes a sweet story. Unfortunately, I just could not relate to the heroine Rosie. She presents as someone who is REALLY young for her age. While Ms. Peters intends this novel for a teen/young adult audience, it may be more suited for a pre-teen audience as Rosie may resonate more with them than with an older audience.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Rating: really liked it
I love books that seem like a fairy tale! This one does that so well. It just feels timeless. There’s enchanted water, spells, and a great hero and heroine.
I loved Rosie. She was in Camille Peters’ first book, Pathways. She’s Eileen’s best friend. The book opens with her not having any idea what happened to Eileen. Then the unthinkable happens. Eileen is able to write from the palace and she’s about to be married to the prince. I loved the way this book connects with Pathways.
Rosie travels to the palace to be with Eileen. There she meets a certain guard, Alastar. The relationship that Rosie has with Alastar is a bit rocky to say the least. The two of them are constantly fighting about something. And they are constantly thrown together. Making things even worse.
I loved the way Rosie knows what kind of fairy tale she herself wants. She does everything she can think of to make that happily ever after happen for her. After all, Eileen got a prince, why shouldn’t Avery? But Avery learns for herself that sometimes your fairy tale isn’t quite what you think it will be. It’s even better.
This is a great book! It’s a fairy tale type book that is engaging and fun. It’s also clean so you can let your teenage daughters read it with no problems.
Rating: really liked it
Oooh my. Love this newest installment in Camille Peters' world! Like Pathways, the first book, it's a real mix of fairytale and fantasy which I really like - fantasy with all the beauty and magic intact. :D Her characters are nuanced and realistic, developing and deepening as the book goes further on. Even the two main characters from the first book have a side story in this book, which I really like! It's written from Rosie's perspective, and oh my does she have such an entertaining - and oftentimes hilarious - mind!! ;) I laughed so many times at her banter with the delightfully dry-witted man-who-is-not-a-prince. The prince himself (whom I also shan't name ;) ) is such a hoot! The romance (which even Rosie's determination can't squelch) is meltingly adorable and the book just kept getting better as time went on. I'm so glad this is supposed to be a really long series as there are so many intriguing characters that I've met or that have been mentioned that I can't wait to find out what their stories are! :D
Rating: really liked it
This is a phenomenal story within a story. Rosie takes a little while to understand and appreciate as she comes off naive, but she really lives inside her own story, making her own chapters. She also fights for what she believes is her happily ever after, only its not. This book literally had me laughing out loud with tears running down my face. It is so hilarious at times. I really like how Rosie's prince handles the whole situation. If you need a break, step into this uniquely crafted world for a truly unique experience.
Rating: really liked it
Honestly, this is the most fun I've had reading a book in a long time. The main character, Rosie, is fun and hilariously flawed. She has a wild imagination and sees what she wants to see, which may be different from reality, creating an interesting dynamic in the story as she goes with what she *thinks* is happening. The banter between her and her love interest is fun and entertaining. Being emotionally connected to the main character was fun so it was hard to watch her stubbornly refuse to see what everyone, including the reader, could already see throughout the story, but I found this trait pretty personally relatable. Ultimately I couldn't put it down because I had to see how it would end.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
LOVED this!! Rosie’s antics had me rolling and cringing. There was plenty of crying as well. Though that could have just been me needing to expel some emotional stress. Rosie reminded me of my 5 year old. Full of dreams and head way in the clouds. I love how Ali played along with all her insanity. Really fun book! Though, I think if it hadn’t ended when it did Rosie may have reached the point of unlikeable. Can’t wait for the next one.
Rating: really liked it
4.5 stars
The first book was okay but this one blew my socks off! I wasn't even sure I wanted to continue the series and I'm certainly glad I did!!
Rosie was in the first book as the adorably fairytale minded best friend to Eileen, who found her happily ever after with the Dark Prince, Aiden.
Now, we are fortunate to join Rose in her own adventure. What an adventure it is too!! Rosie is invited to the palace to be with Eileen and prepare for the wedding. Determined to find her own prince, Rosie's imagination begins to run wild one thought at a time.
Alastar, Eileen's guard, manages to help Rosie out of each disaster she finds herself in except when she decides that Prince Liam is the prince she wants. Coming up with the idea to bake him a love spell to ensure his affections, Rosie realizes that love and infatuation are quite different.
I knew Liam was scheming too but I wasn't sure until light was shed on his role in the dastardly plot!
Thankfully, Rosie's true love was able to break all enchantments on the overbearing prince and alls well that ends well.
The banter alone make this by far one of the most fun books I've read this year! I loved Rosie & Ali (Alastar). I laughed so much, I elicited weird looks from those around me! If you haven't begun the series yet, you won't want to miss this one! It's my favorite in the series thus far!
Rating: really liked it
Ooh, I LOVE this story!! I was sucked in and had to binge read it so I could find out what happened; I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!! I love the realism in the story and how there weren't just conflicts with the main character but the others as well. It was all resolved so beautifully!
Also, this book is hilarious!! There were so many witty lines that just fit PERFECTLY!
Prince Liam is an absolute hoot and Alastar is a miiiighty fine knight in shinning armor!! I loved Rosie's growth and maturity but also how she always keeps that sparkle that makes her Roise. I'm so happy with how everything turns out! I also loved her love for baking and how it was sweetly (hahah no pun intended) weaved into the story with Rosie always baking up treats for people! So cute!
