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Musketeer Princess
Stories of the heroic Musketeers and Joan of Arc have traveled through all of 17th Century France. Princess Madeline, daughter of the king, has dreamed of fighting alongside the most noble soldiers in France.
Tragedy strikes when a Huguenot assassin kills the king and queen of France in the Louvre palace. One week later, Madeline is betrothed to her childhood bully, Lord Nicholas Beauchard. She escapes her fate by disguising herself and enlisting in the Musketeers.
Madeline is reunited with Pierre St. Just, captain of the King’s Musketeers and the man who always held her heart. When her brother, King Louis XIII, sends the Musketeers out on a rescue mission, Pierre hides Madeline in his troops. They travel through the countryside as she searches for the assassin who killed her parents.
When a secret plot threatens the royal family, Madeline is left with a choice. Does she remain a princess, or become a Musketeer?
Tragedy strikes when a Huguenot assassin kills the king and queen of France in the Louvre palace. One week later, Madeline is betrothed to her childhood bully, Lord Nicholas Beauchard. She escapes her fate by disguising herself and enlisting in the Musketeers.
Madeline is reunited with Pierre St. Just, captain of the King’s Musketeers and the man who always held her heart. When her brother, King Louis XIII, sends the Musketeers out on a rescue mission, Pierre hides Madeline in his troops. They travel through the countryside as she searches for the assassin who killed her parents.
When a secret plot threatens the royal family, Madeline is left with a choice. Does she remain a princess, or become a Musketeer?
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2026
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4.25
Even though this book looked a little intimidating at first because of its length, I ended up finishing it way quicker than I expected because I genuinely had such a fun time reading it. It completely reminded me of the classic Barbie movies I grew up loving, naturally more of the Barbie and the Three Musketeers *cue to the title and the storyline* and that nostalgic feeling made the story even more enjoyable for me.
The atmosphere, friendships, adventure, and little romantic moments, especially between the female character and the male lead gave me that same comforting and magical vibe those movies always had. While the book personally felt a bit more upper middle grade than young adult at times, I still really enjoyed it. And honestly… childhood friends to more will forever have a special place in my heart, so that trope alone already had me invested from the start.
Overall, this was such a cozy, adventurous, and nostalgic read that kept me turning the pages the entire time.
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A female musketeer is all I need to know!!!
4.25
Even though this book looked a little intimidating at first because of its length, I ended up finishing it way quicker than I expected because I genuinely had such a fun time reading it. It completely reminded me of the classic Barbie movies I grew up loving, naturally more of the Barbie and the Three Musketeers *cue to the title and the storyline* and that nostalgic feeling made the story even more enjoyable for me.
The atmosphere, friendships, adventure, and little romantic moments, especially between the female character and the male lead gave me that same comforting and magical vibe those movies always had. While the book personally felt a bit more upper middle grade than young adult at times, I still really enjoyed it. And honestly… childhood friends to more will forever have a special place in my heart, so that trope alone already had me invested from the start.
Overall, this was such a cozy, adventurous, and nostalgic read that kept me turning the pages the entire time.
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A female musketeer is all I need to know!!!
May 8, 2026
Fantastic story, quite awesome!
4.5🌟
Thank you Jane Meyer for allowing me to read this early!
Absolutely loved this, love how independent and fierce Madeline is, regardless of who she's around. Wanting to be a Musketeer so bad, she finds a way when she decides to run away for an arranged marriage. There's a lot going on, but it is full of suspense, thrills and action. So much secrecy. Also love how the author provides historical backgrounds and how characters were influenced at the end of the book. Can't wait to read more in this universe.
4.5🌟
Thank you Jane Meyer for allowing me to read this early!
Absolutely loved this, love how independent and fierce Madeline is, regardless of who she's around. Wanting to be a Musketeer so bad, she finds a way when she decides to run away for an arranged marriage. There's a lot going on, but it is full of suspense, thrills and action. So much secrecy. Also love how the author provides historical backgrounds and how characters were influenced at the end of the book. Can't wait to read more in this universe.
May 11, 2026
Musketeer Princess was such a fun and empowering historical fiction read. I went into this expecting royal intrigue and sword fights, but I ended up getting a story filled with courage, identity, loyalty, and female empowerment.
Princess Madeline is the kind of heroine you instantly root for. Watching her disguise herself as “Claude Bellamy” to join the Musketeers while fighting against the expectations placed on women in 17th-century France made this impossible to put down. The political conspiracies, betrayals, secret identities, and emotional character growth kept me completely invested.
I especially loved how the story balanced action with deeper themes about trauma, justice, and finding your own voice in a world determined to silence you. The relationship dynamics felt genuine, and the ending left me emotional in the best way.
This is a perfect read for teens and readers who want adventure without explicit content.
✅ Ages 13+
✅ No cursing
✅ No open-door sexual scenes
If you love strong female leads, historical settings, hidden identities, and classic Musketeer energy with a fresh twist, I highly recommend this one.
Princess Madeline is the kind of heroine you instantly root for. Watching her disguise herself as “Claude Bellamy” to join the Musketeers while fighting against the expectations placed on women in 17th-century France made this impossible to put down. The political conspiracies, betrayals, secret identities, and emotional character growth kept me completely invested.
I especially loved how the story balanced action with deeper themes about trauma, justice, and finding your own voice in a world determined to silence you. The relationship dynamics felt genuine, and the ending left me emotional in the best way.
This is a perfect read for teens and readers who want adventure without explicit content.
✅ Ages 13+
✅ No cursing
✅ No open-door sexual scenes
If you love strong female leads, historical settings, hidden identities, and classic Musketeer energy with a fresh twist, I highly recommend this one.
April 13, 2026
First of all, a huge thank you to The Nerd Fam and Jane Meyer for providing me with an ARC.
Musketeer Princess is a fun, adventurous read that clearly knows its audience. The story follows Madeline, a fierce and determined main character who dreams of becoming a musketeer in a world that doesn’t quite expect that from her. One of my favorite aspects of the book was definitely Madeline herself - she’s bold, capable, and unapologetically strong. I loved how she challenges expectations and proves that anyone can be a musketeer, regardless of gender. That message really stood out and made her a genuinely inspiring protagonist.
That said, the book wasn’t perfect for me. I found the pacing a bit uneven at times, and the romance leaned heavily into “insta-love,” which made it harder for me to fully connect with those elements of the story. It all felt a little rushed and could have benefited from more development.
However, I do think part of this comes down to the target audience. The book is aimed at younger readers (around 13+), and as a 19-year-old, I could feel that difference in tone and depth. Some parts came across as a bit too simplistic or childish for my taste, but I can absolutely see how younger readers would really enjoy it.
Overall, while it didn’t completely hit the mark for me, Musketeer Princess is still an entertaining and empowering read with a strong heroine at its core. If you’re in the intended age range or just looking for a light, adventurous story with a badass female lead, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Musketeer Princess is a fun, adventurous read that clearly knows its audience. The story follows Madeline, a fierce and determined main character who dreams of becoming a musketeer in a world that doesn’t quite expect that from her. One of my favorite aspects of the book was definitely Madeline herself - she’s bold, capable, and unapologetically strong. I loved how she challenges expectations and proves that anyone can be a musketeer, regardless of gender. That message really stood out and made her a genuinely inspiring protagonist.
That said, the book wasn’t perfect for me. I found the pacing a bit uneven at times, and the romance leaned heavily into “insta-love,” which made it harder for me to fully connect with those elements of the story. It all felt a little rushed and could have benefited from more development.
However, I do think part of this comes down to the target audience. The book is aimed at younger readers (around 13+), and as a 19-year-old, I could feel that difference in tone and depth. Some parts came across as a bit too simplistic or childish for my taste, but I can absolutely see how younger readers would really enjoy it.
Overall, while it didn’t completely hit the mark for me, Musketeer Princess is still an entertaining and empowering read with a strong heroine at its core. If you’re in the intended age range or just looking for a light, adventurous story with a badass female lead, it’s definitely worth checking out.
April 5, 2026
I really enjoyed this sweet YA Historical Romance. The history of France, its people, and the women in the past that were heroes. The book made me think of the limitations placed on women back then (17th century) ie arranged marriages, forced to bear an heir, etc. It also made me reflect on how far we have come—and how far we still need to go.
Madeline is a special princess, a fearless and sarcastic FMC that dreams of joining the Musketeers to defend her kingdom and avenge her parents’ deaths. Enter Pierre- our MMC, Captain of the Musketeers and love interest of Madeline’s. I don’t want to give too much away because I think you need to discover this sweet story for yourself! Trust me, pick this up and read!
Thank you to the author Jane Meyer for the ARC of this book! Review is my honest opinion!
Madeline is a special princess, a fearless and sarcastic FMC that dreams of joining the Musketeers to defend her kingdom and avenge her parents’ deaths. Enter Pierre- our MMC, Captain of the Musketeers and love interest of Madeline’s. I don’t want to give too much away because I think you need to discover this sweet story for yourself! Trust me, pick this up and read!
Thank you to the author Jane Meyer for the ARC of this book! Review is my honest opinion!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Musketeer Princess was an easy 5-star read for me. It’s a YA story with just the right amount of court intrigue to keep things interesting.
Inspired by historical France the heroine, a princess, is a strong, fearless lead who is inspired by Joan of Arc and isn’t afraid to disguise herself as a man and take up a sword to do what’s right.
It gave me PG-13 Bridgerton vibes, but with more action and a fun “whodunit” twist. Between the arranged marriages, secrets, and murders, there was always something happening.
If you are looking for a YA book with a strong female lead, royal drama, and a bit of mystery, this one’s definitely worth it.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam and Jane Meyer for the gifted ARC of the book.
Inspired by historical France the heroine, a princess, is a strong, fearless lead who is inspired by Joan of Arc and isn’t afraid to disguise herself as a man and take up a sword to do what’s right.
It gave me PG-13 Bridgerton vibes, but with more action and a fun “whodunit” twist. Between the arranged marriages, secrets, and murders, there was always something happening.
If you are looking for a YA book with a strong female lead, royal drama, and a bit of mystery, this one’s definitely worth it.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam and Jane Meyer for the gifted ARC of the book.
May 11, 2026
4 ⭐️
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3rd person
Musketeer Princess is definitely giving The Princess Bride movie mixed with Disney Princess movies vibes!
This book is a YA retelling of the Three Musketeers, but a bit different. The princess runs away and joins the Musketeers to avoid a betrothal. Imagine the humor and fun characters in The Princess Bride, but this time the FMC is the hero!
Tropes + atmosphere:
Historical romance
Princess x Knight
Friends to lovers
Strong FMC
Protective MMC
Forced Proximity
Loads of banter
She falls first
But he falls harder
This book is perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and classic Disney Princess movies!
A big thank you to the author and Grimm and for gifting me this book.
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3rd person
Musketeer Princess is definitely giving The Princess Bride movie mixed with Disney Princess movies vibes!
This book is a YA retelling of the Three Musketeers, but a bit different. The princess runs away and joins the Musketeers to avoid a betrothal. Imagine the humor and fun characters in The Princess Bride, but this time the FMC is the hero!
Tropes + atmosphere:
Historical romance
Princess x Knight
Friends to lovers
Strong FMC
Protective MMC
Forced Proximity
Loads of banter
She falls first
But he falls harder
This book is perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and classic Disney Princess movies!
A big thank you to the author and Grimm and for gifting me this book.
April 26, 2026
Musketeer Princess was a breath of fresh air. It’s a YA romance and a Three Musketeers retelling set in France. Madeline is a strong FMC who fights for her family, her goals, and her dreams. Pierre is a protective MMC who supports Madeline and her ambitions. I love a monarchy filled with secrets, betrayal, and the classic battle of good versus evil.
Overall, this was a captivating and adventurous read that blends romance, loyalty, and political intrigue in a way that keeps you hooked until the very end.
Thank you Jane Myer for the Arc
Overall, this was a captivating and adventurous read that blends romance, loyalty, and political intrigue in a way that keeps you hooked until the very end.
Thank you Jane Myer for the Arc
May 4, 2026
This was such a cute YA historical romance. I loved how the FMC was a musketeer, even though that wasn’t a typical role for a female in her world. I also really enjoyed the adventurous vibes and thought this was a fun and empowering story.
Read this if you like:
→ Found family
→ Forced proximity
→ Closed door romance
Thank you @grimm_and_co and the author for the gifted copy of the book.
Read this if you like:
→ Found family
→ Forced proximity
→ Closed door romance
Thank you @grimm_and_co and the author for the gifted copy of the book.
April 25, 2026
Hi! I was left so inspired by this amazing book! Kudos to the author—your writing made me a fan of the friends to lovers trope! This is a big achievement; my sister tried for years with Love, Rosie (to this day, I hate the movie because of it). Leaving that behind, let's start with the review!
About Madeline
I loved the FMC, how she loves and acts so freely, her way of thinking through her innovative creations (I mean, I’m all for practical clothes!), her ability with words (by which I mean her sarcasm), and how she uses that to show a rebellious attitude toward the royal norms given her status. It's interesting that she doesn't hate her role as a princess, but rather the rules and norms attached to it. I loved that her first solution wasn't the "Mulan strategy," but rather one of her last ideas, born from the traumatic situations she lived through (thanks to a new character I really dislike: Nicholas).
It's a nice touch that she already knows how to fight (and very well!). It's a fresh take on a feminine character since we usually get a "training arc" or an underrated character. Not that those aren't great tropes, but I enjoyed that the main plot focused more on solving the problems surrounding the MCs rather than just character growth.
About the World-Building and side Characters
I don't know if you remember, but there was a Barbie and the Three Musketeers movie that I was obsessed with. If you do, the world-building gave me a sense of déjà vu (and no, it's not just because of the musketeers!). It also felt very much like Reign because of the political alliances. The writing is a mix between The Cruel Prince (the politics/royal drama) and Cassandra Clare's style of plot development.
I liked that Isabella's character is complex and that her interactions and attitude have origins explained by the story. It's nice to have a narrative that doesn't necessarily justify the antagonist but helps the reader understand that she is just surviving, much like the main character. I also loved that Josephine, Henry, and Pierre are siblings; I perceived it as a way to give complexity to the subplots involving the side characters during Madeline's crisis.
About Pierre
So, what do I do if my list of book crushes keeps growing? I'm in love with Pierre! His perspective is adorable, how he tries to maintain a straight face while his thoughts are melting and preoccupied with Madeline (I wasn't surprised by his reaction in Chapter 11!).
It’s a nice touch that he isn't power-hungry; his goals are simple: protect Madeline and his family. I also liked the subtlety of the "Touch Her and Die" trope. I appreciate the clarity of the romance from the beginning. My mind couldn't take fifteen different rounds of "does he love me or not" from Madeline’s side, and I think Pierre makes his feelings very clear through his actions.
About the Dynamic Between the MCs
Honestly, I’ve never been a big fan of "friends to lovers," but the interaction between the MCs was very entertaining. Usually, I dislike the slow pace of this trope, but I really enjoyed this take because of the yearning.
What I love are the descriptions and the perspective of being in love, especially from the FMC's side.
We normally see the MMC obsessed and falling in love first, doing crazy things for the FMC, but I loved reading about what it's like to love first and give that love so freely, even when you don't expect it to be returned. It reminded me of having a crush on a friend for the first time, discovering love in a youthful sense.
Also, Jérémie and Constance are total relationship goals! They were so kind and loving to Madeline.
Final Thoughts
It's inspiring that there’s such a great diversity of female characters nowadays. Before, we had the same types of characters, but now we get all kinds of perspectives: bubbly, mature, snarky, or emotional. It’s amazing that, thanks to authors today, every woman can find a character she empathizes with, someone who looks, feels, or thinks like her.
This story is a perfect example of that. Thank you to the author! I’m now a fan of your writing and can't wait to see what you write next!
About Madeline
I loved the FMC, how she loves and acts so freely, her way of thinking through her innovative creations (I mean, I’m all for practical clothes!), her ability with words (by which I mean her sarcasm), and how she uses that to show a rebellious attitude toward the royal norms given her status. It's interesting that she doesn't hate her role as a princess, but rather the rules and norms attached to it. I loved that her first solution wasn't the "Mulan strategy," but rather one of her last ideas, born from the traumatic situations she lived through (thanks to a new character I really dislike: Nicholas).
It's a nice touch that she already knows how to fight (and very well!). It's a fresh take on a feminine character since we usually get a "training arc" or an underrated character. Not that those aren't great tropes, but I enjoyed that the main plot focused more on solving the problems surrounding the MCs rather than just character growth.
About the World-Building and side Characters
I don't know if you remember, but there was a Barbie and the Three Musketeers movie that I was obsessed with. If you do, the world-building gave me a sense of déjà vu (and no, it's not just because of the musketeers!). It also felt very much like Reign because of the political alliances. The writing is a mix between The Cruel Prince (the politics/royal drama) and Cassandra Clare's style of plot development.
I liked that Isabella's character is complex and that her interactions and attitude have origins explained by the story. It's nice to have a narrative that doesn't necessarily justify the antagonist but helps the reader understand that she is just surviving, much like the main character. I also loved that Josephine, Henry, and Pierre are siblings; I perceived it as a way to give complexity to the subplots involving the side characters during Madeline's crisis.
About Pierre
So, what do I do if my list of book crushes keeps growing? I'm in love with Pierre! His perspective is adorable, how he tries to maintain a straight face while his thoughts are melting and preoccupied with Madeline (I wasn't surprised by his reaction in Chapter 11!).
It’s a nice touch that he isn't power-hungry; his goals are simple: protect Madeline and his family. I also liked the subtlety of the "Touch Her and Die" trope. I appreciate the clarity of the romance from the beginning. My mind couldn't take fifteen different rounds of "does he love me or not" from Madeline’s side, and I think Pierre makes his feelings very clear through his actions.
About the Dynamic Between the MCs
Honestly, I’ve never been a big fan of "friends to lovers," but the interaction between the MCs was very entertaining. Usually, I dislike the slow pace of this trope, but I really enjoyed this take because of the yearning.
What I love are the descriptions and the perspective of being in love, especially from the FMC's side.
We normally see the MMC obsessed and falling in love first, doing crazy things for the FMC, but I loved reading about what it's like to love first and give that love so freely, even when you don't expect it to be returned. It reminded me of having a crush on a friend for the first time, discovering love in a youthful sense.
Also, Jérémie and Constance are total relationship goals! They were so kind and loving to Madeline.
Final Thoughts
It's inspiring that there’s such a great diversity of female characters nowadays. Before, we had the same types of characters, but now we get all kinds of perspectives: bubbly, mature, snarky, or emotional. It’s amazing that, thanks to authors today, every woman can find a character she empathizes with, someone who looks, feels, or thinks like her.
This story is a perfect example of that. Thank you to the author! I’m now a fan of your writing and can't wait to see what you write next!
May 2, 2026
3.5/5 stars 0/5 spice. If you are looking for a cute Disney feeling historical romance with adventurous plot, look no further. Musketeer Princess is a fun story that follows princess Madeline as she tries to fulfil her duties as a Princess, when her heart is with the Musketeers. Literally, she is both in love with a Musketeer, Pierre, and has the adventurous spirit of a Musketeer, who longs to join the crew. But as France's Princess, she knows that dream will never come true. After both parents are murdered, Madeline's brother becomes King and sets her up to Marry. Madeline is beside herself as her fiancée is been horribly mean to her her whole life as being in love with Pierre.
Feeling the pull of adventure, Madeline fakes her kidnapping, disguises herself as a man, and runs away from the palace to join the Musketeers. While at the palace, things are unraveling for the King as well, he was forced by his father to Mary Isabella, a horribly vindictive woman who only wants power, after his original betrothal to the love of his life, Anne, fell apart mysteriously. There is something up with Isabella and not all is as it seems.
This is a lighthearted adventure story, this book is fairly straightforward and the style of writing is more of middle grade over YA in my opinion. I actually think I was more into the story between her brother , the King, and Anne over Madeline and Pierre. But adults who love Disney Whimsy may still love this story. There wasn't anything Earth shattering happening in this story but it was a quick, cute read, that i would recommend to anyone who needs a no-spice, YA/MG, historical romance.
Thank you to NerdFam and Jane Meyer for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Feeling the pull of adventure, Madeline fakes her kidnapping, disguises herself as a man, and runs away from the palace to join the Musketeers. While at the palace, things are unraveling for the King as well, he was forced by his father to Mary Isabella, a horribly vindictive woman who only wants power, after his original betrothal to the love of his life, Anne, fell apart mysteriously. There is something up with Isabella and not all is as it seems.
This is a lighthearted adventure story, this book is fairly straightforward and the style of writing is more of middle grade over YA in my opinion. I actually think I was more into the story between her brother , the King, and Anne over Madeline and Pierre. But adults who love Disney Whimsy may still love this story. There wasn't anything Earth shattering happening in this story but it was a quick, cute read, that i would recommend to anyone who needs a no-spice, YA/MG, historical romance.
Thank you to NerdFam and Jane Meyer for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
May 7, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Musketeer Princess was such a fun historical fantasy/adventure read. I really enjoyed the mix of royal court intrigue, action, disguises, and romance. Madeline was easy to root for, especially with her determination to break away from the role others expected her to have.
The Musketeer atmosphere was one of my favorite parts of the story, and I liked how the book balanced adventure with emotional moments and political tension. If you enjoy strong female leads, hidden identities, royal drama, and stories inspired by French history and legend, this would definitely be worth checking out.
The pacing kept me interested, and I especially liked the overall adventurous feel throughout the book. It felt very cinematic at times.
Thank you to the Author Jane Myer and The Nerd Fam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. 😊
Musketeer Princess was such a fun historical fantasy/adventure read. I really enjoyed the mix of royal court intrigue, action, disguises, and romance. Madeline was easy to root for, especially with her determination to break away from the role others expected her to have.
The Musketeer atmosphere was one of my favorite parts of the story, and I liked how the book balanced adventure with emotional moments and political tension. If you enjoy strong female leads, hidden identities, royal drama, and stories inspired by French history and legend, this would definitely be worth checking out.
The pacing kept me interested, and I especially liked the overall adventurous feel throughout the book. It felt very cinematic at times.
Thank you to the Author Jane Myer and The Nerd Fam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. 😊
May 24, 2026
Musketeer Princess is a fun, adventurous story filled with sword fights, secret identities, royal drama, and a heroine determined to choose her own future. Madeline is easy to root for as she challenges the expectations placed on her and proves she’s more than just a princess meant for political marriage.
The blend of historical inspiration and action keeps the story entertaining, while the friendships and loyalty between the characters add heart to the adventure. I especially enjoyed the themes of courage, independence, and finding strength in your true identity.
If you enjoy stories with strong female leads, disguises, court intrigue, and classic Musketeer-style adventure, Musketeer Princess is a charming and empowering read.
The blend of historical inspiration and action keeps the story entertaining, while the friendships and loyalty between the characters add heart to the adventure. I especially enjoyed the themes of courage, independence, and finding strength in your true identity.
If you enjoy stories with strong female leads, disguises, court intrigue, and classic Musketeer-style adventure, Musketeer Princess is a charming and empowering read.
May 11, 2026
I got the opportunity to read Musketeer Princess by Jane Meyer ⚔️
I really enjoyed this book!!
Madeline was such a great character and I loved seeing how strong and determined she was, specially after everything she has been through.
I also loved Pierre and the way he respected Madeline, her dreams, and her ambitions. Absolutely enjoyed the childhood friends to lovers here.
The characters and their interactions were so fun to read, and overall it was such a great story. I’d definitely recommend it.
Thank you to Jane for the ARC opportunity ✨
I really enjoyed this book!!
Madeline was such a great character and I loved seeing how strong and determined she was, specially after everything she has been through.
I also loved Pierre and the way he respected Madeline, her dreams, and her ambitions. Absolutely enjoyed the childhood friends to lovers here.
The characters and their interactions were so fun to read, and overall it was such a great story. I’d definitely recommend it.
Thank you to Jane for the ARC opportunity ✨
April 19, 2026
I’m still figuring out how I feel about it. I think overall it would be a 3.5 stars. It leans more toward a YA historical romance — it feels a bit younger than what I go toward usually, but Madeline is (so far) such a bold and strong FMC and I enjoy that. I believe there’s something empowering about her character even if the story hasn’t fully hooked me yet.
Did Not Finish
April 24, 2026Firstly, I'd love to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to ARC read for this book! I'm incredibly grateful.
This book just wasn't for me! The writing was well done, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I am very happy for the author for publishing this book and I still will be cheering her on!
This book just wasn't for me! The writing was well done, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I am very happy for the author for publishing this book and I still will be cheering her on!
May 9, 2026
This was an amazing musketeer retelling.
I love how the main character did not care about the rules of proprietary in the 17th century and she went out to chase her dreams.
Its a lovely story and it is written in a way that allows you to enjoy history.
Lovely weekend relaxing romance
I love how the main character did not care about the rules of proprietary in the 17th century and she went out to chase her dreams.
Its a lovely story and it is written in a way that allows you to enjoy history.
Lovely weekend relaxing romance
May 13, 2026
So I unfortunately wasn't a fan of this read, I hate to leave a bad review but I feel honest opinions are always necessary. I didn't really connect with any of the characters and it's written in third person (I wasn't aware of this until i started reading). It was great to have every characters perspective spoken but I just felt there was something lacking for me to truly connect. There are lots of plot twists and turns, it's also a YA retelling of the Three Musketeers where the princess runs away and joins the Musketeers. I unfortunately found myself skim reading and the book just seemed pretty straight forward, where I couldn't get into it or fall in love with it. But that's just my opinion, it is well written so think it's just not my type of read.
May 14, 2026
What a fun feminine twist on the life of a Musketeer! Historical reads usually aren’t my go-to, but this title and blurb had me immediately intrigued. Huge thank you to the author for the ARC!
In this YA historical retelling, we follow Princess Madeline, who disguises herself as a male Musketeer to escape the life of a “kept” princess and seek justice for her parents’ murder. Raised to defend herself and challenge societal expectations, she takes on the identity of Claude Bellamy to join the Musketeers, avoid an arranged marriage, and uncover the truth.
Alongside Pierre St. Just, Captain of the King’s Musketeers, she’s thrown into political conspiracies, betrayals, and the harsh realities of 17th century gender discrimination. I absolutely loved how determined Madeline was from the very start. She knew exactly what she wanted and fought hard for it every step of the way.
The villains in this were wicked in the best way and getting to watch everything unfold was SO satisfying. Add in a closed-door romance and a strong, badass FMC? Yeah, this was such a fun read.
If you love historical romances with action, intrigue, and a fierce heroine, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!
In this YA historical retelling, we follow Princess Madeline, who disguises herself as a male Musketeer to escape the life of a “kept” princess and seek justice for her parents’ murder. Raised to defend herself and challenge societal expectations, she takes on the identity of Claude Bellamy to join the Musketeers, avoid an arranged marriage, and uncover the truth.
Alongside Pierre St. Just, Captain of the King’s Musketeers, she’s thrown into political conspiracies, betrayals, and the harsh realities of 17th century gender discrimination. I absolutely loved how determined Madeline was from the very start. She knew exactly what she wanted and fought hard for it every step of the way.
The villains in this were wicked in the best way and getting to watch everything unfold was SO satisfying. Add in a closed-door romance and a strong, badass FMC? Yeah, this was such a fun read.
If you love historical romances with action, intrigue, and a fierce heroine, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!
Review of advance copy
Musketeer Princess
by Jane Meyer.
Genre: Princess x Knight, Friends to Lovers, Mutual Pining, Forced Proximity, Strong Women.
Tropes:
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
Spicy: None
Recommend? 👍
First of all, I would like to thank Jane Meyer and the Nerd Fam for providing me with an advanced reader copy.
I would like to start out that this book was a very fast read when you put your head down to actually read it. Musketeer Princess starts you off right in the middle of the yearning between our main character, Princess Madeline and her musketeer Pierre. Madeline is a strong and determined young woman with dreams of stepping out of the typical female role expected of a princess. Pierre is a loyal and fierce protector who would do anything for his princess.
Now, saying that, I gave it three and a half stars because I felt like I was missing some things. The pace felt a little rushed in parts and sometimes, that promised action was a couple of paragraphs and then it was over. I loved that Meyer was not overly descriptive with the gore or the fighting scenes, but I wanted a little more from it. I also had to keep going back and re-reading previous pieces because I felt like I kept missing points. I was expecting a little more yearning too instead of an already established, somewhat boundary crossing (for a royal and her knight), love that was, and this is the beautiful part, already just perfect as it is.
And there were a lot of characters to keep up with too.
I was expecting to see a little more of Madeline taking some part of a Mulan-esque situation within the Musketeer's before Pierre found out, but the flow of the story is actually quite perfect for the target audience of this book. It's definitely a good, non-spicey book for the younger readers the book is aimed at. It has romance, longing, strong females, that "You can do anything if you truly want too" attitude.
However, one thing, I will give to Meyer is Isabella. Now she was a villain, and perfectly made to rival Madeline's behaviour. While Madeline was this free-spirited, able to do what she almost always wanted, got everything, a loving family kind of princess, Isabella was a commodity used by her father. I loved seeing her spiral from this vindictive woman to actually someone who is a prisoner of circumstances out of her control and her ending was beautifully done.
I loved the found-family trope too, I loved that there was no miscommunication (hate that!), I love that we got to see more than just Madeline/Pierre's love, but also Jeremie and his English Rose (probably my two favourite characters out of the entire book!).
Overall, while this didn't completely hit the mark for me, I do recommend it for the target audience. It is a book about endurance, empowerment, with a strong heroine. It's about forbidden love and changing of ways and showing that women are the support systems of most networks, and that you are very much capable of doing exactly what you want.
Thank you :)
by Jane Meyer.
“What is love without avoidable tragedy.”
Genre: Princess x Knight, Friends to Lovers, Mutual Pining, Forced Proximity, Strong Women.
Tropes:
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
Spicy: None
Recommend? 👍
First of all, I would like to thank Jane Meyer and the Nerd Fam for providing me with an advanced reader copy.
I would like to start out that this book was a very fast read when you put your head down to actually read it. Musketeer Princess starts you off right in the middle of the yearning between our main character, Princess Madeline and her musketeer Pierre. Madeline is a strong and determined young woman with dreams of stepping out of the typical female role expected of a princess. Pierre is a loyal and fierce protector who would do anything for his princess.
Now, saying that, I gave it three and a half stars because I felt like I was missing some things. The pace felt a little rushed in parts and sometimes, that promised action was a couple of paragraphs and then it was over. I loved that Meyer was not overly descriptive with the gore or the fighting scenes, but I wanted a little more from it. I also had to keep going back and re-reading previous pieces because I felt like I kept missing points. I was expecting a little more yearning too instead of an already established, somewhat boundary crossing (for a royal and her knight), love that was, and this is the beautiful part, already just perfect as it is.
And there were a lot of characters to keep up with too.
I was expecting to see a little more of Madeline taking some part of a Mulan-esque situation within the Musketeer's before Pierre found out, but the flow of the story is actually quite perfect for the target audience of this book. It's definitely a good, non-spicey book for the younger readers the book is aimed at. It has romance, longing, strong females, that "You can do anything if you truly want too" attitude.
However, one thing, I will give to Meyer is Isabella. Now she was a villain, and perfectly made to rival Madeline's behaviour. While Madeline was this free-spirited, able to do what she almost always wanted, got everything, a loving family kind of princess, Isabella was a commodity used by her father. I loved seeing her spiral from this vindictive woman to actually someone who is a prisoner of circumstances out of her control and her ending was beautifully done.
I loved the found-family trope too, I loved that there was no miscommunication (hate that!), I love that we got to see more than just Madeline/Pierre's love, but also Jeremie and his English Rose (probably my two favourite characters out of the entire book!).
Overall, while this didn't completely hit the mark for me, I do recommend it for the target audience. It is a book about endurance, empowerment, with a strong heroine. It's about forbidden love and changing of ways and showing that women are the support systems of most networks, and that you are very much capable of doing exactly what you want.
Thank you :)
Review of advance copy received from Author
A fierce and heroic historical romance novel! Musketeer Princess exceeded my expectations by far, with its fictional 17th century France as backdrop and lively cast of characters, they create this fantastic layered story.
At first, I had to get used to the fact that Princess Madeline and Musketeer Captain Pierre were already in love. I often read slow-burning romances, but you'll easily fall in love with this power couple. You may think that Madeline is 'not your typical princess', and you're right, she's not. She's heroic, a bit tomboyish, courageous, loyal, sensitive, and diplomatic. Madeline's character goes beyond the princess archetype.
Pierre St. Just reminded me of a golden retriever puppy when it comes to Madeline, but he can stare like a watchdog, too. So be careful, no one touches his princess! He has all the characteristics necessary to be a good Musketeer, and I loved reading about the times he was with his brother. Pierre knows Madeline's dreams and ambitions, and he's proud to stand by her side.
The side characters (family, friends, enemies) were all very layered and in-depth. Love them, hate them, they're all part of this relational web of politics. I do wish we had seen more of Louis XIII as an individual and not only in relation to others, because I feel like he's got a mind of his own, but there is some character growth and autonomy near the end.
The plot was epic, adventurous, and transformative. And I loved the historical references. Jane Meyer knows her history! There are some little bonuses in the book, like a playlist and a family tree, so those are also always a plus for me. The research in 17th-century France is also evident in the themes of the book, and as an art history major, I loved the details and political angle of it, with the additional twist of feminism. This theme of feminism was so so good! It showed the complex nature of femininity in itself and in relation to others and society. The writing was also easy to follow and captivating. The action was gripping, the revelations were perfectly timed, and the throwbacks added up towards the grand plot.
Overall, a 4.8!
Thank you Jane Meyer for this amazing ARC, which made me feel empowered, hopeful, and pensive!
At first, I had to get used to the fact that Princess Madeline and Musketeer Captain Pierre were already in love. I often read slow-burning romances, but you'll easily fall in love with this power couple. You may think that Madeline is 'not your typical princess', and you're right, she's not. She's heroic, a bit tomboyish, courageous, loyal, sensitive, and diplomatic. Madeline's character goes beyond the princess archetype.
Pierre St. Just reminded me of a golden retriever puppy when it comes to Madeline, but he can stare like a watchdog, too. So be careful, no one touches his princess! He has all the characteristics necessary to be a good Musketeer, and I loved reading about the times he was with his brother. Pierre knows Madeline's dreams and ambitions, and he's proud to stand by her side.
The side characters (family, friends, enemies) were all very layered and in-depth. Love them, hate them, they're all part of this relational web of politics. I do wish we had seen more of Louis XIII as an individual and not only in relation to others, because I feel like he's got a mind of his own, but there is some character growth and autonomy near the end.
The plot was epic, adventurous, and transformative. And I loved the historical references. Jane Meyer knows her history! There are some little bonuses in the book, like a playlist and a family tree, so those are also always a plus for me. The research in 17th-century France is also evident in the themes of the book, and as an art history major, I loved the details and political angle of it, with the additional twist of feminism. This theme of feminism was so so good! It showed the complex nature of femininity in itself and in relation to others and society. The writing was also easy to follow and captivating. The action was gripping, the revelations were perfectly timed, and the throwbacks added up towards the grand plot.
Overall, a 4.8!
Thank you Jane Meyer for this amazing ARC, which made me feel empowered, hopeful, and pensive!
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, I want to thank Jane Meyer and the nerdfam for the gifted eARC of the Musketeer Princess in exchange for my honest and spoiler free review!
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Thoughts:
Growing up, I was always such a fan of anything with musketeers. I feel like I was really heavily into my historical fiction era when I was younger so when I saw this book being promoted, I immediately wanted to read it because it seemed like something I would enjoy.
Turns out I was right! This book was such a fun read! Set in the 17th century of France, the story that’s told follows the life of Princess Madeline who has dreamed of fighting alongside the most noble of soldiers…the musketeers. I truly felt so many things for Madeline. She was a princess that I always liked reading about. Someone who just doesn’t want to do her duty of getting married and producing heirs for her husband. No, Madeline wanted her own life. Not only does she lose her parents, but she also is forced to be in an arranged marriage with a man that has been her bully since they were kids. Everything and everyone seemed like they were against her, so when she is left with no other choice, she makes one. She decides to escape it.
She was brave and strong, and her training skills that she earned while working with a Musketeer named Pierre, Madeline finds herself fighting to join all on her own, even if she has to keep her true identity and gender a secret. Everything about this book transported me back to my younger years and I really liked how everything happened. Pierre and Madeline were such fun to watch and I just felt an overwhelming sense of pride for Madeline.
More does happen in this book but I’m keeping all of that a secret until more readers have a chance to check this book out for themselves! If you like anything Musketeer related or princesses that are different than most, give this book a try!
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Thoughts:
Growing up, I was always such a fan of anything with musketeers. I feel like I was really heavily into my historical fiction era when I was younger so when I saw this book being promoted, I immediately wanted to read it because it seemed like something I would enjoy.
Turns out I was right! This book was such a fun read! Set in the 17th century of France, the story that’s told follows the life of Princess Madeline who has dreamed of fighting alongside the most noble of soldiers…the musketeers. I truly felt so many things for Madeline. She was a princess that I always liked reading about. Someone who just doesn’t want to do her duty of getting married and producing heirs for her husband. No, Madeline wanted her own life. Not only does she lose her parents, but she also is forced to be in an arranged marriage with a man that has been her bully since they were kids. Everything and everyone seemed like they were against her, so when she is left with no other choice, she makes one. She decides to escape it.
She was brave and strong, and her training skills that she earned while working with a Musketeer named Pierre, Madeline finds herself fighting to join all on her own, even if she has to keep her true identity and gender a secret. Everything about this book transported me back to my younger years and I really liked how everything happened. Pierre and Madeline were such fun to watch and I just felt an overwhelming sense of pride for Madeline.
More does happen in this book but I’m keeping all of that a secret until more readers have a chance to check this book out for themselves! If you like anything Musketeer related or princesses that are different than most, give this book a try!
May 7, 2026
I had a fun time reading this book! I enoyed the writing style and the story in this one. It definitly reads like a debut novel, but it was still good enough to keep me interested and wantind to read all the way through!
I like that we jump a little back and forth between the time, to get to know more about what happened earlier before the time the book is set. It did get a little repetetive that each «throwback» happened by a character thinking about old memories.
I liked the characters we follow through the book. The romance between our FMC and MMC was very cute and he would do anything for her, it was kind of insta-love but it did work for this story. We have one bully/villain in this story that I got annoyed with. I would have liked some more backstory for him, and maybe that he had a reason for behaving bad like he did all his life. It seems less realistic for me when a person in a story don´t really have a reason to be mean to people but just is.
Madeline was a funny and strong female character and I enjoyed her journey through the book, and following her dream to become a musketeer.
I liked the start of the book a lot and I did not want to put the book down. When I was about halfway through the book I think the pacing was a little all over the place. Things started happening very fast, and every conflict was solved very quickly and a little to easy. I think the book would have benefitted from being longer so that things could get a little more build up, and the stakes would feel higher! We meet some new characters along the way that our FMC describes as friends immediatly after meeting. I would have liked to get to know new characters more so that I would care more for them.
All in all the story and ending was predictable. But anyways I really enjoyed reading this book and I would love to read more from this author!
I like that we jump a little back and forth between the time, to get to know more about what happened earlier before the time the book is set. It did get a little repetetive that each «throwback» happened by a character thinking about old memories.
I liked the characters we follow through the book. The romance between our FMC and MMC was very cute and he would do anything for her, it was kind of insta-love but it did work for this story. We have one bully/villain in this story that I got annoyed with. I would have liked some more backstory for him, and maybe that he had a reason for behaving bad like he did all his life. It seems less realistic for me when a person in a story don´t really have a reason to be mean to people but just is.
Madeline was a funny and strong female character and I enjoyed her journey through the book, and following her dream to become a musketeer.
I liked the start of the book a lot and I did not want to put the book down. When I was about halfway through the book I think the pacing was a little all over the place. Things started happening very fast, and every conflict was solved very quickly and a little to easy. I think the book would have benefitted from being longer so that things could get a little more build up, and the stakes would feel higher! We meet some new characters along the way that our FMC describes as friends immediatly after meeting. I would have liked to get to know new characters more so that I would care more for them.
All in all the story and ending was predictable. But anyways I really enjoyed reading this book and I would love to read more from this author!
May 12, 2026
Musketeer Princess
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book follows Princess Madeline, a young woman determined not to become the “perfect princess” whose only purpose is to marry well and produce the next royal heir. Since childhood, her future has already been decided for her through an arranged marriage to a prince she has never cared for, and throughout the story she fights against the expectations placed upon her.
One of my favourite parts of this book was Madeline’s character development. Watching her grow into her strength and confidence was genuinely lovely, especially seeing how determined she was to challenge traditions that limited women. She constantly pushed against the rules and expectations around her, and it made her such an engaging character to follow.
I also really appreciated that she could stand toe to toe with the men around her without it feeling forced or bratty. Her courage felt natural, and every time she stood up for herself or other women it added even more depth to her character. It gave the story a refreshing energy that kept me invested.
The only thing that slightly pulled me out of the story at times was the timeline shifts. The book moves back and forth between different points in time, and occasionally it became a little confusing because the transitions were not always very clear.
Overall, this was a really enjoyable read with a strong female lead, themes of independence and breaking tradition, and plenty of emotional growth throughout.
Does Madeline get to marry for love? Can she truly change the traditions surrounding women in her kingdom? You’ll have to read to find out. 👑⚔️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book follows Princess Madeline, a young woman determined not to become the “perfect princess” whose only purpose is to marry well and produce the next royal heir. Since childhood, her future has already been decided for her through an arranged marriage to a prince she has never cared for, and throughout the story she fights against the expectations placed upon her.
One of my favourite parts of this book was Madeline’s character development. Watching her grow into her strength and confidence was genuinely lovely, especially seeing how determined she was to challenge traditions that limited women. She constantly pushed against the rules and expectations around her, and it made her such an engaging character to follow.
I also really appreciated that she could stand toe to toe with the men around her without it feeling forced or bratty. Her courage felt natural, and every time she stood up for herself or other women it added even more depth to her character. It gave the story a refreshing energy that kept me invested.
The only thing that slightly pulled me out of the story at times was the timeline shifts. The book moves back and forth between different points in time, and occasionally it became a little confusing because the transitions were not always very clear.
Overall, this was a really enjoyable read with a strong female lead, themes of independence and breaking tradition, and plenty of emotional growth throughout.
Does Madeline get to marry for love? Can she truly change the traditions surrounding women in her kingdom? You’ll have to read to find out. 👑⚔️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank Nerd Farm and the author for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Musketeer Princess is Jane Meyer's debut, and the premise pulled me in immediately — a French princess disguises herself as a man to join the Musketeers, only to uncover a conspiracy against the throne. That's the kind of high-concept hook that lives or dies on execution, and Meyer executes.
The structural choices are what stayed with me. There's a flashback around the midpoint that completely reframed the antagonist for me, and I sat with it for a while after I read it — that's a real craft move and I admired it. The villainess surprised me too. She's unusually well-built for the YA category — Meyer gives her history, a missing mother, a brother she loved, and lets her own her choices anyway rather than reducing her to a plot function. The cathedral set-piece in the climax is genuinely cinematic, and the final reveal of the female regiment's uniforms pays off setup planted in chapter one in a way that made me grin.
What I kept appreciating as I went was how generous Meyer is with her ensemble. Tony, Eleanor, Anne, Constance, Josephine, Pierre — they all get hero moments rather than serving the protagonist. That's an unusually open-handed approach for a debut, and it made the world feel populated rather than centered on a single voice.
A 3 from me is a fit rating, not a quality one. The right reader — clean YA, princess-adventure, Mulan-coded protagonist — is going to rate this higher, and they should. I respect what this book set out to do, and I think it's going to find its people.
Musketeer Princess is Jane Meyer's debut, and the premise pulled me in immediately — a French princess disguises herself as a man to join the Musketeers, only to uncover a conspiracy against the throne. That's the kind of high-concept hook that lives or dies on execution, and Meyer executes.
The structural choices are what stayed with me. There's a flashback around the midpoint that completely reframed the antagonist for me, and I sat with it for a while after I read it — that's a real craft move and I admired it. The villainess surprised me too. She's unusually well-built for the YA category — Meyer gives her history, a missing mother, a brother she loved, and lets her own her choices anyway rather than reducing her to a plot function. The cathedral set-piece in the climax is genuinely cinematic, and the final reveal of the female regiment's uniforms pays off setup planted in chapter one in a way that made me grin.
What I kept appreciating as I went was how generous Meyer is with her ensemble. Tony, Eleanor, Anne, Constance, Josephine, Pierre — they all get hero moments rather than serving the protagonist. That's an unusually open-handed approach for a debut, and it made the world feel populated rather than centered on a single voice.
A 3 from me is a fit rating, not a quality one. The right reader — clean YA, princess-adventure, Mulan-coded protagonist — is going to rate this higher, and they should. I respect what this book set out to do, and I think it's going to find its people.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Rating for me: 2 stars | Rating for Middle Grade Readers: 3-4 stars
Thank you to the author and The Nerd Fam for the gifted book!
I had to DNF this book at 10% because it just was not for me. The first chapter is almost entirely exposition, and the way the characters interact is what I would expect from an animated movie aimed at 13-15 year olds. And there's nothing wrong with that! Based on what I disliked about it, I think that much younger readers might enjoy it more.
The main character Madeline is a plucky young not-like-the-other-girls princess whose lady in waiting, Josephine, is a slightly more contained mirror (she at least tries to remind Madeline to act like a princess, despite being just as snarky and not-like-the-other-girls-y); and whose crush/boyfriend, the young musketeer Pierre, perfectly fits the expected archetype of the young soldier enabling the incorrigible not-like-the-other-girls princess.
Based on the writing style, the reliance on exposition to introduce the state of affairs and the characters/their relationships, and other story elements (being publicly snippy to the crown princess, the king being publicly rude to his wife about not wanting to marry her, and a host of other things) I just couldn't continue past 10%.
I know there is an audience for this book, I'm just not it!
Thank you to the author and The Nerd Fam for the gifted book!
I had to DNF this book at 10% because it just was not for me. The first chapter is almost entirely exposition, and the way the characters interact is what I would expect from an animated movie aimed at 13-15 year olds. And there's nothing wrong with that! Based on what I disliked about it, I think that much younger readers might enjoy it more.
The main character Madeline is a plucky young not-like-the-other-girls princess whose lady in waiting, Josephine, is a slightly more contained mirror (she at least tries to remind Madeline to act like a princess, despite being just as snarky and not-like-the-other-girls-y); and whose crush/boyfriend, the young musketeer Pierre, perfectly fits the expected archetype of the young soldier enabling the incorrigible not-like-the-other-girls princess.
Based on the writing style, the reliance on exposition to introduce the state of affairs and the characters/their relationships, and other story elements (being publicly snippy to the crown princess, the king being publicly rude to his wife about not wanting to marry her, and a host of other things) I just couldn't continue past 10%.
I know there is an audience for this book, I'm just not it!
April 25, 2026
A fun twist on the classic fairytale style of princess x knight with a bit of three musketeers and the princess bride all mixed in!
You follow the path of the princess FMC Madeline, who spent her life training and hoping to become a musketeer for her kingdom, but after the death of her parents, her brother signs a contract to marry her off to her childhood bully. His evil wife and future queen is making her life miserable and stripping away everything she loved, and when faced with a future with a man who would hurt her, Madeline flees the palace and stages it as a kidnapping and makes her way to join the musketeers under than man shes always loved. She must work to earn her role, hide her identity and help solve the plot thats going on back at the castle.
I enjoyed how the booked jumped back and forth between characters and even showed some insight into the villains as well as flashbacks to better understand different situations and characters motivations. This was a good mix of court politics and battle scenes as well as plots within plots that kept me engaged and excited to find out what would happen next! Overall my rating 4.2/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
You follow the path of the princess FMC Madeline, who spent her life training and hoping to become a musketeer for her kingdom, but after the death of her parents, her brother signs a contract to marry her off to her childhood bully. His evil wife and future queen is making her life miserable and stripping away everything she loved, and when faced with a future with a man who would hurt her, Madeline flees the palace and stages it as a kidnapping and makes her way to join the musketeers under than man shes always loved. She must work to earn her role, hide her identity and help solve the plot thats going on back at the castle.
I enjoyed how the booked jumped back and forth between characters and even showed some insight into the villains as well as flashbacks to better understand different situations and characters motivations. This was a good mix of court politics and battle scenes as well as plots within plots that kept me engaged and excited to find out what would happen next! Overall my rating 4.2/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
May 25, 2026
Thank you to The Nerd Fam and Jane Meyer for providing me with a copy of the book. I’m excited to leave a review.
Musketeer Princess is a YA historical romance that falls Princess Madeline of France and Pierre St. Just as they seek to find who is responsible for the deaths of Madeline’s parents and uncover a sinister plot within the palace.
Madeline was beautifully portrayed as she tries to hold to both her title as princess and her desire to follow in the steps of Joan of Arc and fight for France. I loved her growth and her character arc. Pierre was wonderfully portrayed as he grapples with his feelings for Madeline and his position as captain of the King’s Musketeers. The side characters are equally entertaining. I loved the found family in this one and the villainous characters are perfectly sinister.
The pace is well done and the plot is easy to follow even as you navigate through multiple points of view through the course of the book. The historical points are well explained in the course of the book in a way that was seamlessly integrated with the plot.
This is book is closed door and would be a great read for early teen and up who are looking for strong female characters and stories full of action.
Musketeer Princess is a YA historical romance that falls Princess Madeline of France and Pierre St. Just as they seek to find who is responsible for the deaths of Madeline’s parents and uncover a sinister plot within the palace.
Madeline was beautifully portrayed as she tries to hold to both her title as princess and her desire to follow in the steps of Joan of Arc and fight for France. I loved her growth and her character arc. Pierre was wonderfully portrayed as he grapples with his feelings for Madeline and his position as captain of the King’s Musketeers. The side characters are equally entertaining. I loved the found family in this one and the villainous characters are perfectly sinister.
The pace is well done and the plot is easy to follow even as you navigate through multiple points of view through the course of the book. The historical points are well explained in the course of the book in a way that was seamlessly integrated with the plot.
This is book is closed door and would be a great read for early teen and up who are looking for strong female characters and stories full of action.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved Musketeer Princess by Jane Meyer.
From the very beginning, this book gave me the kind of adventurous, swoony, cinematic feel that made it so hard to put down. If you love stories like The Princess Bride, The Three Musketeers, or Robin Hood, this is absolutely one to add to your list.
One of my favorite things about this story was Madeline. She’s such a strong, determined heroine and the kind of FMC you can’t help but root for. I loved watching her fight for what she wanted, and the whole book had such a fun girl-power energy that made it even better.
I also really appreciated that this was a closed-door romance. It felt refreshing while still giving all the heart and emotional payoff you want in a love story.
And I have to say—when an author shares a playlist for their book and you know 99% of the songs, it somehow makes the reading experience even more fun.
Overall, I absolutely loved this one and read it in less than a day because I could not put it down. It was adventurous, romantic, empowering, and just such a fun read from start to finish.
Many thanks to the author Jane Meyer for the ARC to review!
From the very beginning, this book gave me the kind of adventurous, swoony, cinematic feel that made it so hard to put down. If you love stories like The Princess Bride, The Three Musketeers, or Robin Hood, this is absolutely one to add to your list.
One of my favorite things about this story was Madeline. She’s such a strong, determined heroine and the kind of FMC you can’t help but root for. I loved watching her fight for what she wanted, and the whole book had such a fun girl-power energy that made it even better.
I also really appreciated that this was a closed-door romance. It felt refreshing while still giving all the heart and emotional payoff you want in a love story.
And I have to say—when an author shares a playlist for their book and you know 99% of the songs, it somehow makes the reading experience even more fun.
Overall, I absolutely loved this one and read it in less than a day because I could not put it down. It was adventurous, romantic, empowering, and just such a fun read from start to finish.
Many thanks to the author Jane Meyer for the ARC to review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really liked the overall story of a princess becoming a Muskateer and throwing off perceived gender norms. Madeline was a strong woman who knew what she wanted and went after it. She fought for her dreams. The political intrigue within the royal family and those in their lives was also interesting to read.
I did like the childhood friends to lovers trope as well. Pierre was so good to Madeline--as her friend, her protector, and her love interest.
The near constant back-and-forth between the present and some point in the pastwas a little jarring at times. Some of it may have been better served being told chronologically with minor flashbacks here and there. I also feel like many scenes, especially fight scenes, weren't fleshed out well and made it hard to picture where each person was during the fight. For instance, during the scene where Jeremie is fighting various mercenaries and Josephine is supposed to be hiding under a bush, suddenly, Jeremie glances over and is able to talk with her as if she's right next to him.
Other than those minor things, I enjoyed the story. Thank you to the author for an advanced copy. This is my honest review.
I did like the childhood friends to lovers trope as well. Pierre was so good to Madeline--as her friend, her protector, and her love interest.
The near constant back-and-forth between the present and some point in the pastwas a little jarring at times. Some of it may have been better served being told chronologically with minor flashbacks here and there. I also feel like many scenes, especially fight scenes, weren't fleshed out well and made it hard to picture where each person was during the fight. For instance, during the scene where Jeremie is fighting various mercenaries and Josephine is supposed to be hiding under a bush, suddenly, Jeremie glances over and is able to talk with her as if she's right next to him.
Other than those minor things, I enjoyed the story. Thank you to the author for an advanced copy. This is my honest review.
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