Alsop, Cheree, The Thief Prince. Cheree Alsop,
2014. (unbar.) 9.06 hrs. Audible Download.
Ever since her brother’s sickness, Princess Kirit, aka Kit,
has been forced to take on the role of Crown Princess. Unfortunately, she
doesn’t fit in. As a child, she spent more time with the animals in the stable
and learning how to swordfight than running a country. One fateful evening,
when all of the Crown Princes and Princesses are visiting for a ball, the
Prince of Antor, Prince Andric kidnaps all of them and takes them back to his
kingdom. Right as they get there, an avalanche occurs, and the group is forced
to spend winter in Antor until the mountain pass clears. As time passes, Kit
finds herself getting chummy with the princes and princesses as well as Andric.
She also discovers that she likes the people of Antor and, like them, can talk
to animals. As she comes of age and grows up, she saves the kingdom and its
people a couple times over. When spring comes, however, the people of Antor
will have to leave their homeland due to lack of resources. Determined to find
a solution for everyone, Kit begins writing home. Although her brother is
getting better, her parents are stubbornly not listening to Kit’s pleas to take
some of Antor’s people in. To make things even more interesting, Kit starts
falling in love with Andric, but if her brother doesn’t continue to get better,
she and Andric will have no chance together.
Will Kit find a way to save Antor and continue her relationship with
Andric? Will she get her parents to see sense?
Narrator, Michele Carpenter is a
unique, funny, entertaining narrator ideally suited for this book. Her unique
voices for the character bring to life their personalities. Although the
narration was a little slow at the beginning, it picked up and here transitions
were smooth. The plot is a little predictable, but enjoyable. The characters
are well-developed and the dynamic that grows between them is amazing and engaging.
Readers who like fantasy, adventure, and a little bit of romance will enjoy
listening to this book.
4.5 stars, MS, HS.
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