The book in this spot is one I had no intention of reading as the second novel of the year. However, I am glad I did. Stain by A.G. Howard is a breathtaking new look on The Princess and the Pea. A.G. Howard is a new writer for me, and I cannot wait to read more of Howard's books. I could see Cate Blanchet reading for this in an audiobook.
Can I first talk about the artwork for this book? I mean it is dissimilar to most books out currently. No sword in hand, no prince to rescue her; the picture is a girl and her crown, or is it? I love how this cover is so intricately detailed.
For me, this year is all about discovering new authors.
Expectations: After reading the back excerpt (yes I am one of those people) I wasn't sure what to expect. It was intriguing to find a story that doesn't give its plot away so easily. The brief excerpt on the back has a girl waking up on a pallet lost, confused, and unable to remember past events, including herself.
During the book: I must say I was spellbound by this book. Albeit it took me longer to read than I wished (life gets in the way sometimes). Her writing style is intrinsic and detailed and flows beautifully. The writing only aided the plot. As I was reading, I thought the story was another take on Cinderella and one other fairy tale. I am glad it wasn't. The Princess and the Pea in which Stain is based is a simple story that is of a prince trying to find his princess but having a pea cause her minor discomfort during her sleep. If she can withstand it, then she will be able to wed the prince. Stain is the story of the princess becoming who she is meant to be, and being able to withstand this form of punishment to prove her worth. But is it just that easy?
Would I recommend this book: Yes
For more information visit: Goodreads Stain Review Page
Book 2 of 2019
Can I first talk about the artwork for this book? I mean it is dissimilar to most books out currently. No sword in hand, no prince to rescue her; the picture is a girl and her crown, or is it? I love how this cover is so intricately detailed.
For me, this year is all about discovering new authors.
Expectations: After reading the back excerpt (yes I am one of those people) I wasn't sure what to expect. It was intriguing to find a story that doesn't give its plot away so easily. The brief excerpt on the back has a girl waking up on a pallet lost, confused, and unable to remember past events, including herself.
During the book: I must say I was spellbound by this book. Albeit it took me longer to read than I wished (life gets in the way sometimes). Her writing style is intrinsic and detailed and flows beautifully. The writing only aided the plot. As I was reading, I thought the story was another take on Cinderella and one other fairy tale. I am glad it wasn't. The Princess and the Pea in which Stain is based is a simple story that is of a prince trying to find his princess but having a pea cause her minor discomfort during her sleep. If she can withstand it, then she will be able to wed the prince. Stain is the story of the princess becoming who she is meant to be, and being able to withstand this form of punishment to prove her worth. But is it just that easy?
Would I recommend this book: Yes
For more information visit: Goodreads Stain Review Page
Book 2 of 2019
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