I loved this book, and when I go to the end, I just wanted to keep reading, give me more of the story. She isn’t Thora, that was a name forced upon her. Then one day, Thora is forced to do the unthinkable, and it changes her, reminds her of who she is. Her life is like walking a tightrope, never knowing what might set the Kaiser off. She submits and learns to live as a quiet shadow, never trying to cause disruption in fear of catching the Kaiser’s eye and the Theyn’s whip.Ī captive in her own court, Thora exists, quiet and submissive, seemingly more interested in gossiping with the Theyn’s daughter, Crescentia (Cress). She learns quickly to not cross the Kaiser or the Theyn, two very powerful men. I cannot wait to see what happens next, and where the story goes.Īnd I have a feeling that this is going to be a rather long review because I enjoyed this book so much, I have a lot to say.Īsh Princess follows Thora (Theodosia) who has been stripped of everything – her name, her country, her people, her family – and crowned the Ash Princess. I loved this book so much, and my only big gripe is that book 2, Lady Smoke isn’t out yet. When I finally got the chance, I devoured it.

I finally read the synopsis, I didn’t care I had been wrong, and could not wait to pick this book up.

Based on the title alone, I figured this was going to be some kind of Cinderella retelling. I’m not going to lie, when I first saw the gorgeous cover of this book, I didn’t care what the story was about, I just wanted to read it.

Like with the majority of my reviews, the first part will be spoiler free, with a designated spoiler section after. And power isn’t always won on the battlefield.įor ten years, the Ash Princess has seen her land pillaged and her people enslaved. But she does have a weapon: her mind is sharper that any sword. With blood on her hands and all hope of reclaiming her throne lost, she realizes that surviving is no longer enough. Then, one night, the Kaiser forces her to do the unthinkable.

She is powerless, surviving in her new world only by burying the girl she was deep inside. She’s endured the relentless abuse and ridicule of the Kaiser and his court. Theo was crowned Ash Princess – a title of shame to wear in her new life as a prisoner.įor ten years, Theo has been a captive in her own palace. On that day the Kaiser took Theodosia’s family, her land, and her name. Theodosia was six when her country was invaded and her mother the Fire Queen, was murdered before her eyes.

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