Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy| Romance
Published: September 27, 2019
Series: The Inner World
Kindle Unlimited: No
Audiobook: No
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Blurb
This was their world.
I was the strange one. I was the prey.
I’d never been ‘normal’. Unless you considered invisible stalkers, animal telepathy, and reading people’s thoughts normal. Oh, and the panic attacks that came out of nowhere. Those were fun.
So, you’d think when goblins abduct my mom and an elf assassin claims to be my guardian, I wouldn't totally freak. Not so much.
Cue panic attack.
He tells me I'm a halfling. Not those cute little guys. I'm half elf and half human. A freak. As if that wasn’t bad enough, I discover just why my mom never talked about her past. Like the fact that she is the rightful heir to a literal fairy tale kingdom. Only this one is not filled with cute little pixies and singing animals. Oh, no. It’s darker—much, much darker.
Now, I’m forced to endure the trials of each of the deadly fae courts. If I win, my so-called family won’t kill me. But what will it take to win? The last piece of my humanity?
Review
Ren is thrust into a world filled with magic and political intrigue when she discovers that she is half-elf and half-human. Considered an abomination, she must prove herself to the different fae courts and rule in her mother's stead, or face death.
The book starts out slow as readers learn more about Ren in her mundane life in the human world. The plot picks up once she discovers the truth behind who and what her family is. Ren has all of the makings of a good teen protagonist; awkward, intelligent, and she doesn't quite know where she fits in. Life in the fae courts and learning to control her magic helps her become mature but, deep down, she's still an insecure teen figuring out what role she's going to play in a new and confusing society.
The politics and intrigue are complex and interesting. The world is based on the caste system and Ren's place within the system is precarious since she is a halfling. Each court wields one of the elements; however, it seems that all courts answer to The White Court with its ice magic because the king and queen of The White Court have sired all of the kings and queens of the other courts.
There are several different characters in the plot that readers will learn more about as the plot moves forward. Some are more intriguing than others, but there isn't a dull character in the bunch. The world that the characters in the book interact with is outstanding. The differences in the landscapes of the courts are unique and appealing. They are an excellent way of setting the tone of each trial that Ren has to face, and one of the many ways readers will be introduced to various types of fae.
Princess of the Elves stands out from similar stories about the fae because of the intricate detail in its world-building and society. I've added the rest of the series to my "Want To Read" list.
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