Review: The Lonely Prince - Red Fairy & Fox Adventures #2

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I have such a soft spot for Queen Red and Fox, so I was quite keen to find out what happens to them next! The Lonely Prince, the next book in the Red Fairy and Fox Adventures series by Courtney Denelsbeck, releases on August 31, 2024. If you enjoy YA fiction that takes an allegorical spin like the Chronicles of Narnia, you are in for a treat!

Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

Rumors of Magic. A dark, cursed kingdom. And a trapped prince.

“Was it absurd to think their queen had magic? It didn’t seem any more absurd than believing she had wings. The truth was he wanted to believe it. He needed to.”

Oliver dreams of freedom, for himself and his country. His enemies live in luxury, while his kingdom is cursed in darkness. When rumors of the fairy queen reach his borders, he decides it's time to escape his prison and home.

Red tries her best to be the queen her people need, but the threat of invasion has her wanting to run and hide. Oliver demands she help his kingdom, but Red doesn’t understand why she’d want to. She only wants to end the war between their kingdoms and have life return to normal. Oliver and Red change each other’s worlds forever, just not in the way they were expecting.

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Book Thoughts

Courtney Denelsbeck does it again with her masterful world building as we return to Lusolis and gain a better understanding of their neighbouring kindgom and rival, Tennebris. I loved getting to see Queen Red grow in her leadership abilities while enjoying the spunkiness of Fox as he plays the role of her faithful sidekick. Prince Oliver is a complex character, and though we are introduced to him quite quickly, it is evident that he will play a significant role in the futures of Lusolis and Tennebris.

More importantly, this book delves into the characters being able to interact with the Creator, bringing the story to life through such a powerful spiritual allegory. I was mesmerized by how the Creator's world defined this story, with some of the most worshipful scenes I have encountered. If you've read Red Fairy and Fox, reading The Lonely Prince is an absolute must. I can't imagine this series continuing in any other way, and am eagerly looking forward to the next book so that I can return to the special world of pond jumping, clever animals, and sacrificial servanthood.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📱
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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