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Finding the Flame : A Princess and the Pea Retelling
Princess Octavia has always known her place in the as the seventh and youngest daughter, loved by her family and guided by her teachers, her future was clear. But deep down, she understands her ultimate destiny—marriage to a Prince. She never imagined it would happen so soon… until a letter arrives from a distant land, summoning her to meet a Prince she has never met.
In the land of Ember, strength and prosperity run through the people’s veins—but now, a deadly plague sweeps across the realm. It leaves its victims cold, empty, and lost, draining the life from them as it spreads. The kingdom is in peril, and so too is Prince Aric, heir to the throne. He is ailing fast, showing signs of the plague's wrath, but his illness hides something far more sinister.
Desperate, the Queen devises a contest to find the perfect Princess—one who can win Aric’s heart, and perhaps save his soul. Each Princess is tested, their qualities weighed, their worth judged. But only one can claim the Prince, and the stakes are higher than anyone realizes.
Octavia arrives, young and untested, yet determined to prove herself not just as a daughter, but as a woman capable of facing whatever fate holds for her. As the competition unfolds, she discovers secrets about Aric, his family, and the plague that threatens to consume the kingdom. Can Octavia win his heart—and could love be the cure to save them all?
Finding the Flame is one of eleven novels in the INTO THE ENCHANTED series—a standalone collection of no-spice fairytale retellings where magic-born heroines discover their happily ever after. Brimming with magic, mystery, twists, and swoon-worthy moments, these full-length novels can be enjoyed in any order!
In the land of Ember, strength and prosperity run through the people’s veins—but now, a deadly plague sweeps across the realm. It leaves its victims cold, empty, and lost, draining the life from them as it spreads. The kingdom is in peril, and so too is Prince Aric, heir to the throne. He is ailing fast, showing signs of the plague's wrath, but his illness hides something far more sinister.
Desperate, the Queen devises a contest to find the perfect Princess—one who can win Aric’s heart, and perhaps save his soul. Each Princess is tested, their qualities weighed, their worth judged. But only one can claim the Prince, and the stakes are higher than anyone realizes.
Octavia arrives, young and untested, yet determined to prove herself not just as a daughter, but as a woman capable of facing whatever fate holds for her. As the competition unfolds, she discovers secrets about Aric, his family, and the plague that threatens to consume the kingdom. Can Octavia win his heart—and could love be the cure to save them all?
Finding the Flame is one of eleven novels in the INTO THE ENCHANTED series—a standalone collection of no-spice fairytale retellings where magic-born heroines discover their happily ever after. Brimming with magic, mystery, twists, and swoon-worthy moments, these full-length novels can be enjoyed in any order!
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2025
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June 5, 2025
DNF @ 24%
There's LGBTQ in this! I was not expecting that at all! I don't know if there is anymore other than what I read in the first bit. I have never seen a fairytale retelling like this to have LGBTQ in it. I probably won't be reading any of this authors other books.
There's LGBTQ in this! I was not expecting that at all! I don't know if there is anymore other than what I read in the first bit. I have never seen a fairytale retelling like this to have LGBTQ in it. I probably won't be reading any of this authors other books.
April 5, 2025
Not for me
The story started out interesting enough, if a bit weak in depth. However, it got cringy very quickly when the prince man handles the princess and she just brushes it off and suddenly they are "friends."
Also, for Believers looking for clean stories that are "safe" this is definitely not the book or author for you. This is not the kind of story I prefer to fill my spirit with. I definitely would not recommend to young, impressionable minds.
To the author, and any who may find themselves offended by this review, it's ok if you don't understand why Followers prefer to avoid certain types of content. But we do it for Him and it's always helpful if we have a warning so we know not to put our spirits at risk.
The story started out interesting enough, if a bit weak in depth. However, it got cringy very quickly when the prince man handles the princess and she just brushes it off and suddenly they are "friends."
Also, for Believers looking for clean stories that are "safe" this is definitely not the book or author for you. This is not the kind of story I prefer to fill my spirit with. I definitely would not recommend to young, impressionable minds.
To the author, and any who may find themselves offended by this review, it's ok if you don't understand why Followers prefer to avoid certain types of content. But we do it for Him and it's always helpful if we have a warning so we know not to put our spirits at risk.
September 4, 2025
Yep, went much faster when I read it versus the audible version.
Called the villian at 4%. But didn't realize the "real" queen wasn't actually present. So, neat twist.
Not my favorite retelling of my favorite fairytale. It was interesting how the original was presented in the story almost as a sick representation as what was done to the 5 remaining princesses. Princess competition but we don't "meet" all of them. They are just numbered more or less.
Disclaimer:
Language- 1 profanitiy
Sexuality - one princess was drawn to women, one person was "gender neutral," no sex, very little kissing, HEA
Gore - none
Several people had a "wasting" disease. Heartwrenching!
Switched identities. Cute fox!
Competitors turned friends -- that was a fun twist.
My first read by Felicity. Not sure I'll continue her future series.
3 stars because this is my all-time favorite fairytale and it wasn't horrible!
Called the villian at 4%. But didn't realize the "real" queen wasn't actually present. So, neat twist.
Not my favorite retelling of my favorite fairytale. It was interesting how the original was presented in the story almost as a sick representation as what was done to the 5 remaining princesses. Princess competition but we don't "meet" all of them. They are just numbered more or less.
Disclaimer:
Language- 1 profanitiy
Sexuality - one princess was drawn to women, one person was "gender neutral," no sex, very little kissing, HEA
Gore - none
Several people had a "wasting" disease. Heartwrenching!
Switched identities. Cute fox!
Competitors turned friends -- that was a fun twist.
My first read by Felicity. Not sure I'll continue her future series.
3 stars because this is my all-time favorite fairytale and it wasn't horrible!
December 25, 2024
This was a really great story, even though counting it as a retelling is a bit of a stretch. Then again, the princess and the pea doesn't get retold often because there isn't much to the original tale.
I really liked both of the main characters and a lot of the side characters. The magics and different kingdoms were all really interesting and I'd love to see more stories set in thai world, maybe with each of the princesses getting their happily ever afters.
I really liked both of the main characters and a lot of the side characters. The magics and different kingdoms were all really interesting and I'd love to see more stories set in thai world, maybe with each of the princesses getting their happily ever afters.
January 22, 2025
Refreshing take on the Princess and the Pea
Princess Octavia is the youngest of seven daughters. Her sister are all happily married which leaves her free to pursue her interests in maps, stars and herbology with the kingdom’s centaurs as her tutors. However, one day, a letter arrives from the faraway kingdom of Ember asking the Queen for Octavia’s presence to meet the crown prince, Aric who is now looking for a bride.
Unknown to all outside of Ember, a plague has swept the land, afflicting even Prince Aric, leaving all who are cursed with it’d cold and dark within, until they finally give up the will to live. Aric is ailing fast and his mother decides to hold a contest to determine which princess has the best qualities to be his bride.
Is there more than meets the eye in this contest? Will Octavia be able to help this kingdom and find the adventure she was seeking? And will she survive it?
Brilliant retelling of the Princess and the Pea. Gave me Evil Queen from Snow White vibes as well. Don’t often have studious princesses which was a refreshing change! Lovely addition to this standalone collection of books!
Princess Octavia is the youngest of seven daughters. Her sister are all happily married which leaves her free to pursue her interests in maps, stars and herbology with the kingdom’s centaurs as her tutors. However, one day, a letter arrives from the faraway kingdom of Ember asking the Queen for Octavia’s presence to meet the crown prince, Aric who is now looking for a bride.
Unknown to all outside of Ember, a plague has swept the land, afflicting even Prince Aric, leaving all who are cursed with it’d cold and dark within, until they finally give up the will to live. Aric is ailing fast and his mother decides to hold a contest to determine which princess has the best qualities to be his bride.
Is there more than meets the eye in this contest? Will Octavia be able to help this kingdom and find the adventure she was seeking? And will she survive it?
Brilliant retelling of the Princess and the Pea. Gave me Evil Queen from Snow White vibes as well. Don’t often have studious princesses which was a refreshing change! Lovely addition to this standalone collection of books!
June 11, 2025
1 of 5 Stars
The book had an interesting premise with the prince being sick and our main princess having the gift of healing. It sounded like things were going to get pretty interesting. But I got not even halfway in, and saw something that I refused to just pass by. One of the other princesses was called a “sorceress”. As a Christian, I believe that sorcery is extremely evil. It’s the same as witchcraft. I went ahead and skipped to the end of the book and then found out in the author bio that the lady considers herself a “witch”. That was it. Definitely was not going to keep reading a “witch's” book! So I DNF'd this one at 40%.
The book had an interesting premise with the prince being sick and our main princess having the gift of healing. It sounded like things were going to get pretty interesting. But I got not even halfway in, and saw something that I refused to just pass by. One of the other princesses was called a “sorceress”. As a Christian, I believe that sorcery is extremely evil. It’s the same as witchcraft. I went ahead and skipped to the end of the book and then found out in the author bio that the lady considers herself a “witch”. That was it. Definitely was not going to keep reading a “witch's” book! So I DNF'd this one at 40%.
December 8, 2024
I got to read this book before it's published (obviously, since it comes out in a month) and I loved it SO MUCH!!! The characters are a ton of fun and compelling, you can see the fairytale reimagining elements without it being too obvious, there's a sweet romance, and the conflict is done very well. I may actually go back and reread it again because it's been a few months. Oh! And there's a SUPER cute pet readers will fall in love with too. Definitely definitely read this book!!
June 6, 2025
I loved many aspects of this story. Creative magic, interesting way the competition worked, and I thought that there were lots of interesting ways future stories could develop as well.
I do want to say that while nothing on-page explicit happens in this book, I was not expecting it to have some of the same sex couples, so I was taken off guard and felt it made this book not fit as well in the series it is a part of.
I do want to say that while nothing on-page explicit happens in this book, I was not expecting it to have some of the same sex couples, so I was taken off guard and felt it made this book not fit as well in the series it is a part of.
July 9, 2025
Wanted a bit...more
Creating an interesting story from the princess and the pea base means using a lot of imagination. I felt as though there wasn't enough action and that the conversation was stilted. This is the first book of this author that I have read. I like that she writes in dual POV.
Creating an interesting story from the princess and the pea base means using a lot of imagination. I felt as though there wasn't enough action and that the conversation was stilted. This is the first book of this author that I have read. I like that she writes in dual POV.
January 3, 2025
First time reading from Felicity, and I really enjoyed it. I absolutely loved the writing style, it was simple and fast-paced, making sure to keep the reader engaged!
January 8, 2025
Quite enjoyed this one! A lovely Princess and the Pea retelling, I haven't seen many of those! Full review to come
February 26, 2025
Meh
I had to skim through because the story dragged. The characters were cheesy and there were bi characters too. Not my idea of a good fairytale.
I had to skim through because the story dragged. The characters were cheesy and there were bi characters too. Not my idea of a good fairytale.
March 19, 2025
Absolutely nothing in this book was a surprise and it felt very young, BUT the characters were adorable.
April 12, 2025
Love Fairy tales retold
This was one of my favorites! So many twist and turns from the original tale. Guarantee you will enjoy it!
This was one of my favorites! So many twist and turns from the original tale. Guarantee you will enjoy it!
April 30, 2025
Ummm
The core story is interesting. The writing is for a young audience, not a problem for me, though some content is... questionable. And as advertised, there is no spice.
The core story is interesting. The writing is for a young audience, not a problem for me, though some content is... questionable. And as advertised, there is no spice.
January 28, 2025
I give this 4 1/2 Stars!!
I want to start by saying I received an ARC of this book. This is a Princess and the Pea retelling. The main characters are Prince Aric and Princess Octavia. It is time for Aric to look for a bride so princesses have been invited to compete for marriage. Octativa is one of the chosen to go but doesn’t care about going. When they get there things are worse than anyone expected. The kingdom is cursed and there has been no cure. Can Princess Octavia and Prince Aric break the curse? Can they find a cure before it takes over Aric completely? Will Aric and Octavia find love that they weren’t expecting? This book is so good. I loved to see Aric and Octavia together. I loved seeing them grow together and realize what true love is. The other princesses and side characters were amazing. I was shocked when I found out who was behind everything. This book had a great ending.
I want to start by saying I received an ARC of this book. This is a Princess and the Pea retelling. The main characters are Prince Aric and Princess Octavia. It is time for Aric to look for a bride so princesses have been invited to compete for marriage. Octativa is one of the chosen to go but doesn’t care about going. When they get there things are worse than anyone expected. The kingdom is cursed and there has been no cure. Can Princess Octavia and Prince Aric break the curse? Can they find a cure before it takes over Aric completely? Will Aric and Octavia find love that they weren’t expecting? This book is so good. I loved to see Aric and Octavia together. I loved seeing them grow together and realize what true love is. The other princesses and side characters were amazing. I was shocked when I found out who was behind everything. This book had a great ending.
December 26, 2025
1 of 5 Stars
The book had an interesting premise with the prince being sick and our main princess having the gift of healing. It sounded like things were going to get pretty interesting. But I got not even halfway in, and saw something that I refused to just pass by. One of the other princesses was called a “sorceress”. As a Christian, I believe that sorcery is extremely evil. It’s the same as witchcraft. I went ahead and skipped to the end of the book and then found out in the author bio that the lady considers herself a “witch”. That was it. Definitely was not going to keep reading a “witch's” book! So I DNF'd this one at 40%.
The book had an interesting premise with the prince being sick and our main princess having the gift of healing. It sounded like things were going to get pretty interesting. But I got not even halfway in, and saw something that I refused to just pass by. One of the other princesses was called a “sorceress”. As a Christian, I believe that sorcery is extremely evil. It’s the same as witchcraft. I went ahead and skipped to the end of the book and then found out in the author bio that the lady considers herself a “witch”. That was it. Definitely was not going to keep reading a “witch's” book! So I DNF'd this one at 40%.
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