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The Princess Purge
A hunted princess
A violent gameshow
A nation that wants her dead When Princess Briar moved to the Amstraad Republic, she didn't expect it would be a battle for survival. She certainly did not expect to star in a violent game show where contestants compete for her death.
Her only chance of leaving the purge alive is a scarred young man entered into the games as an underdog.
But will he betray her to win the grand prize?
The Princess Purge is a dystopian romance for fans of The Hunger Games, Battle Royale, and The Princess Games.
A violent gameshow
A nation that wants her dead When Princess Briar moved to the Amstraad Republic, she didn't expect it would be a battle for survival. She certainly did not expect to star in a violent game show where contestants compete for her death.
Her only chance of leaving the purge alive is a scarred young man entered into the games as an underdog.
But will he betray her to win the grand prize?
The Princess Purge is a dystopian romance for fans of The Hunger Games, Battle Royale, and The Princess Games.
510 pages, Paperback
Published May 14, 2021
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September 13, 2021
The Princess Purge definitely reminded me of The Hunger Games. Mostly because of the violent game show where people are basically rooting for someone to die. So when Princess Briar gets bamboozled by her own horrible mother, and basically the entire kingdom, due to being married off to some random ass dude that definitely betrayed her the second after they got married. Well, it's no surprise that she ends up becoming a total bad ass and wants revenge.
I guess it goes to show that you never really should underestimate people. Especially when you are a horrible parent and your kid didn't die like you wanted. Well, I'm here for the revenge people and I can't wait for the next book. Mostly because I really don't like her mom or even Cannon, the douche canoe she married, or his father. They are a bunch of self-centered assholes and I just want Briar to take them all down.
Other than that, secrets definitely came out throughout the book and it made this a page turner for me. I honestly don't like when everything gets revealed towards the end because it sometimes feels like the book is being rushed. So I definitely enjoyed how Cordelia planned everything out in this one. Which is why I can't wait for the next book.
Bring me the revenge!
I guess it goes to show that you never really should underestimate people. Especially when you are a horrible parent and your kid didn't die like you wanted. Well, I'm here for the revenge people and I can't wait for the next book. Mostly because I really don't like her mom or even Cannon, the douche canoe she married, or his father. They are a bunch of self-centered assholes and I just want Briar to take them all down.
Other than that, secrets definitely came out throughout the book and it made this a page turner for me. I honestly don't like when everything gets revealed towards the end because it sometimes feels like the book is being rushed. So I definitely enjoyed how Cordelia planned everything out in this one. Which is why I can't wait for the next book.
Bring me the revenge!
September 15, 2021
This book was a load of fun, and to be honest, a lot better than I thought it would be! It reminded me a little of Libby Bray’s story about beauty contestants and features a range of characters good and bad. I liked the world setting and the writing was smooth. The only thing I’d say is- the main character Princess Briar is meant to be only 16 but she definitely came across as older than that.
May 27, 2021
Having read the previous series by Cordelia Castel I was excited to read this spin-off. Princess Briar was introduced in the last story of the previous series and she wasn't shown in the best light but this book gives her a whole different side and I have to say - I love her! This book does happen in the same realm/world as Princess Trials but it does take place many years before.
Her story starts years in the past as she is making her big debut into society at age 16. We learn more about how she grew up and her "relationship" with her mother. We also meet Mauser in the last book of the previous series, and he is more detailed in this book as well. Briar has a story that is straight out of Hunger Games with a slight sprinkling of Divergent. It is fast-paced, action-packed, and there are twists upon twists in this book. It is the first in a new series and there is so much promise for the future! I must admit that I loved this book more than I would have thought.
Finding herself making the ultimate sacrifice to save someone she loves, Princess Briar finds herself being used as a pawn by two countries. When she learns that she was set up for failure, she is left alone and abandoned by her home and is left to fend for herself. There are only a couple of people she can rely on as she is thrown into a fight for her life- one that is televised for sport. Let the Princess Purge begin!
The writing flows so well and the descriptions make it so easy to get lost in. The characters are written brilliantly and they are so real that you soon forget that you are reading a work of fiction. This is an easy read that you will not want to put down. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of the Hunger Games, Divergent, and any other dystopian genre. You will always be on the edge of your seat and left wanting, no needing, more!
Her story starts years in the past as she is making her big debut into society at age 16. We learn more about how she grew up and her "relationship" with her mother. We also meet Mauser in the last book of the previous series, and he is more detailed in this book as well. Briar has a story that is straight out of Hunger Games with a slight sprinkling of Divergent. It is fast-paced, action-packed, and there are twists upon twists in this book. It is the first in a new series and there is so much promise for the future! I must admit that I loved this book more than I would have thought.
Finding herself making the ultimate sacrifice to save someone she loves, Princess Briar finds herself being used as a pawn by two countries. When she learns that she was set up for failure, she is left alone and abandoned by her home and is left to fend for herself. There are only a couple of people she can rely on as she is thrown into a fight for her life- one that is televised for sport. Let the Princess Purge begin!
The writing flows so well and the descriptions make it so easy to get lost in. The characters are written brilliantly and they are so real that you soon forget that you are reading a work of fiction. This is an easy read that you will not want to put down. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of the Hunger Games, Divergent, and any other dystopian genre. You will always be on the edge of your seat and left wanting, no needing, more!
April 21, 2025
Great book!
After reading the Princess Trials, I wasn't sure if I would like a different perspective but I was hooked about a third of the way in! Time to get to the next one!
After reading the Princess Trials, I wasn't sure if I would like a different perspective but I was hooked about a third of the way in! Time to get to the next one!
May 27, 2021
Very Exciting YA book - Set in the same world as the Princess Trials but also very Different - This one almost has a Divergent twist to the Hunger Games style of book, Cordelia Castel has single handily re-ignited my love of YA books and this series has the potential to be even better than the first.
After meeting Princess Briar towards the end of the first series i didnt think i was going to like her personality at all but i was so wrong.
This is her storey along with Mauser's and i really enjoyed the character development and relationship dynamics plus the non stop full paced action
Just Briliantly engaging and entertaining from the very first chapter right until the last page!
After meeting Princess Briar towards the end of the first series i didnt think i was going to like her personality at all but i was so wrong.
This is her storey along with Mauser's and i really enjoyed the character development and relationship dynamics plus the non stop full paced action
Just Briliantly engaging and entertaining from the very first chapter right until the last page!
July 30, 2021
Redundant!
I see no point in writing this book or reading it! I skimmed through most of it.
I see no point in writing this book or reading it! I skimmed through most of it.
May 26, 2021
Thanks to the author I got arcs for all the books in the original trilogy and although eventually they weren't exactly what I had been hoping for, they made me really curious to read this story. Mostly because I'm quite certain that I will like princess Briar's story arc and character growth a lot better. After all, we already learned in the originally trilogy that she did not stay cute and innocent and sweet and that she learned to navigate the harsh world she's living in.
This book was from start to finish very exciting. I loved how we traveled to another country for this book, because although we met the people from this country, we've never seen what their lives really are like. This book answered all my burning questions. Without making it feel like info-dumps Castel shows us around. We meet the people who are having a good life and we meet those at the very bottom of the food chain. And we meet the landscape in between them.
It's the plot that makes it possible to show us all the exciting, horrible, thrilling and sickening parts of this society. The entire concept, a tv-show where people are hunted for sports, leads of course to a very action packed story. I was however quite glad that it wasn't taking place in some closed off environment. Therefore we were kept on the tips of our toes constantly. Who could we trust? Who is behind all this? And what is everyone's end goal?
And just like I'd hoped I really loved princess Briar as a character. In this book we meet a girl who's grown up at court and knows that politics is a game. However, now she's in another country the rules of the game have changed, but Briar is a quick study and willing to fight for herself and the people she truly cares about. Although we know that she will not stay sweet and kind and caring, I surprisingly found it quite easy to root for her. And I can't wait to discover what more is waiting for Briar in the next book(s).
This book was from start to finish very exciting. I loved how we traveled to another country for this book, because although we met the people from this country, we've never seen what their lives really are like. This book answered all my burning questions. Without making it feel like info-dumps Castel shows us around. We meet the people who are having a good life and we meet those at the very bottom of the food chain. And we meet the landscape in between them.
It's the plot that makes it possible to show us all the exciting, horrible, thrilling and sickening parts of this society. The entire concept, a tv-show where people are hunted for sports, leads of course to a very action packed story. I was however quite glad that it wasn't taking place in some closed off environment. Therefore we were kept on the tips of our toes constantly. Who could we trust? Who is behind all this? And what is everyone's end goal?
And just like I'd hoped I really loved princess Briar as a character. In this book we meet a girl who's grown up at court and knows that politics is a game. However, now she's in another country the rules of the game have changed, but Briar is a quick study and willing to fight for herself and the people she truly cares about. Although we know that she will not stay sweet and kind and caring, I surprisingly found it quite easy to root for her. And I can't wait to discover what more is waiting for Briar in the next book(s).
May 24, 2021
I read this author’s other series, and I really liked it, so I was excited to try this spin-off series. We had met Princess Briar in the last story of the previous story, and this one starts her story years in the past. I find her quite an interesting character, and I like her even better than Zea. We learn some interesting facts in this one which we didn’t know about in the previous ones, and the bearer of a couple of those is also an interesting character. I know this is probably impossible, but I hope that character returns. Vague, yes, but I don’t want to give out any spoilers. Well-written and entertaining, I am looking forward to the next one. I am not a huge fan of YA books, but this series might make me a fan. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
May 27, 2021
So the princess trials were an incredible read so I eagerly looked forward to reading the princess purge and omg it was everything I hoped it would be and more! It’s an entertaining and exciting read that shows us what happened to princess Briar whom we met in a previous book. Set in the past we see her be betrayed and entered into the sickening and horrible trials. She is a strong and likeable character whom you definitely put your all behind and hope against hope she will make it through. Cannot wait for the next book!
May 15, 2021
I loved the beginning of Princess Briars story. She endures many hardships in this book. Lots of twists in the plot that keep you guessing as to what will happen next. I can't wait to see where her story leads her to next.
September 29, 2021
When I saw this come out on KU, I honestly didn’t look to see what it was about. I really love they way Castel writes. Very strong female character forward.
As I got into the book, surrounding Princess Briar, I realized it predated Princess Trials. I really enjoyed that we got to see where she started and how she turned out the way she did. I’m also really excited to read book 2 and see if any of those nuggets turn into something.
As I got into the book, surrounding Princess Briar, I realized it predated Princess Trials. I really enjoyed that we got to see where she started and how she turned out the way she did. I’m also really excited to read book 2 and see if any of those nuggets turn into something.
November 30, 2024
Preferred this prequel to the Princess trials. A Princess marries into a separate ruling country in an attempt solve some political issues. What happens next is a similar idea to the Hunger Games, a violent game show with its own unique dystopian twist.
June 2, 2021
Revealing!
Hearing Briar's story, makes me want to reread The Princess Trials! Excellent tie in but also a good stand alone!
Hearing Briar's story, makes me want to reread The Princess Trials! Excellent tie in but also a good stand alone!
July 9, 2021
I am eating this series up. The author's description of Hunger Games meets The Selection is completely accurate. Quick fun reads. Worth checking out if you like YA.
December 3, 2024
GURL SHE COOKED WITH THIS ONE
March 18, 2025
“The Princess Purge" held all the promise of another thrilling installment in the The Princess Trials series. The premise, as always, was captivating, brimming with the kind of high-stakes excitement that has kept me hooked from the very first book. Unfortunately, this entry was severely hampered by a glaring and pervasive flaw: a shocking lack of editing.
While the narrative itself kept me engaged, the sheer volume of errors was incredibly distracting. It felt as though the book had been rushed through production, leaving a trail of inconsistencies and mistakes that significantly detracted from the reading experience. For instance, the recurring social media platform "Netface" inexplicably morphed into "Facenet" at various points, creating unnecessary confusion. Characters' names, like Hudson's intermittent transformation into "Houston," added to the sense of disarray. Pronoun mix-ups were frequent, leading to moments of genuine bewilderment as I tried to decipher who was doing what. And the constant misspellings, like "President Heath" becoming "President Health," along with missing and transposed words, made it feel as though I was reading a rough draft.
This level of editorial oversight is particularly disappointing given the high quality of the previous three books in the series. They were polished and immersive, allowing readers to fully lose themselves in the story. "The Princess Purge," however, felt sloppy and unfinished.
I sincerely hope that this is an anomaly and not a sign of things to come. The series has built a loyal readership on its engaging storylines and well-crafted world. I'm crossing my fingers that book five will return to the standards set by its predecessors, offering the same level of polish and attention to detail that we've come to expect. While the premise of "The Princess Purge" was promising, the execution was ultimately a royal letdown.
While the narrative itself kept me engaged, the sheer volume of errors was incredibly distracting. It felt as though the book had been rushed through production, leaving a trail of inconsistencies and mistakes that significantly detracted from the reading experience. For instance, the recurring social media platform "Netface" inexplicably morphed into "Facenet" at various points, creating unnecessary confusion. Characters' names, like Hudson's intermittent transformation into "Houston," added to the sense of disarray. Pronoun mix-ups were frequent, leading to moments of genuine bewilderment as I tried to decipher who was doing what. And the constant misspellings, like "President Heath" becoming "President Health," along with missing and transposed words, made it feel as though I was reading a rough draft.
This level of editorial oversight is particularly disappointing given the high quality of the previous three books in the series. They were polished and immersive, allowing readers to fully lose themselves in the story. "The Princess Purge," however, felt sloppy and unfinished.
I sincerely hope that this is an anomaly and not a sign of things to come. The series has built a loyal readership on its engaging storylines and well-crafted world. I'm crossing my fingers that book five will return to the standards set by its predecessors, offering the same level of polish and attention to detail that we've come to expect. While the premise of "The Princess Purge" was promising, the execution was ultimately a royal letdown.
June 15, 2021
The Princess Purge is the first book in Cordelia K. Castel's spin-off series that takes readers to the beginning. We get to meet Briar before she is married off to a man she has never met in a desperate attempt to save her father's life and bring another country some relief from their own hunger. Briar has no idea the drama and danger that she is about to face, but face it head-on she must. She will have allies to help her, but this is not at all what she had ever thought would be the life she's living.
The Princess Purge is an exciting novel that grabbed me from the beginning and kept me page-turning. I initially had mixed feelings when I started this book simply because I was hoping for a glimpse into Kevon's son's "Princess Games" but when I got Briar and got to see exactly how she was forced to deal with things...I devoured this book. There were moments of where I had mixed feelings about Briar, but overall, she's really a likeable character. I like that we get to see a clearer picture of her relationship with her mother as well. Wow is that woman power hungry! Yeah, I was still shocked at how cruel, cold and manipulative she was. But honestly...the hits just keep coming. I couldn't believe it. LOL!
There honestly isn't much that I can complain about concerning this book. With this series, I already had some idea of what to expect in certain respects. I got annoyed when she froze up in crucial moments, but it all plays to the bigger picture so I can't really complain.
I am choosing to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I'm raving for the next book and can't wait to read it. If you enjoy books by this author and enjoyed the previous series then I encourage you to read Briar's story. You won't be disappointed.
The Princess Purge is an exciting novel that grabbed me from the beginning and kept me page-turning. I initially had mixed feelings when I started this book simply because I was hoping for a glimpse into Kevon's son's "Princess Games" but when I got Briar and got to see exactly how she was forced to deal with things...I devoured this book. There were moments of where I had mixed feelings about Briar, but overall, she's really a likeable character. I like that we get to see a clearer picture of her relationship with her mother as well. Wow is that woman power hungry! Yeah, I was still shocked at how cruel, cold and manipulative she was. But honestly...the hits just keep coming. I couldn't believe it. LOL!
There honestly isn't much that I can complain about concerning this book. With this series, I already had some idea of what to expect in certain respects. I got annoyed when she froze up in crucial moments, but it all plays to the bigger picture so I can't really complain.
I am choosing to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I'm raving for the next book and can't wait to read it. If you enjoy books by this author and enjoyed the previous series then I encourage you to read Briar's story. You won't be disappointed.
July 22, 2025
I really like Princess Briar as a character, so I enjoyed that she got her own story in this book as I found her to be a really compelling, traumatized, powerful, naive, and complex heroine with an interesting premise. Selling herself to save her dying father to receive a life saving treatment/surgery abusive mother. However, the whole premise is that the country quickly turns on her and sets up a gameshow set to kill her. However, there’s no real high stakes because you know this book is a prequel. You know she survives, and you know the characters who are mentioned in the Princess trials which occur 5 years after this story survive. I appreciated the romantic budding romance and her plotline of what it’s like to marry a stranger for political advantage to save her loved one, the King. The story in my opinion is compelling and reminds me of the movie “Nerve” with the interesting hunters, televised live steam, and common people as the viewers hiding behind the screens with power to control the competition as a horrific to hunt to the death of Briar that serves as the distraction/entertainment to the oppressed people’s daily lives. To me the story was somewhat dragged out, but I appreciated the heightened moments of predictable betrayals, surprise attacks, one-bed-trope, and deadly showdowns. It’s a compelling story and I read it in a day, but was disinterested several times towards the climax of the story. I liked the world building and story of survival that painted the differences between Phangloria’s corruption and the Amstraad Republic.
September 19, 2022
>Book Review – The Princess Purge
>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 1st in the Princess Purge series and ends in a cliffhanger. This book is a prequel to the Princess Trials series. Prince Kevon’s older sister, Briar, is forced into marriage with a rival country’s Prince – Cannon. At first, Cannon seems nice, but directly after their wedding, in a plane on the way to her new country, Cannon takes his mistress in to the plane’s bedroom. Briar really handles things well. She takes her new husband’s cheating and the fact she was basically sold to another country calmly.
>Briar’s mother, the queen, is trying to get rid of Briar. She sends Briar with the technology the new country requested, but makes sure the technology doesn’t work, putting Briar’s life at risk. This new country is very bloodthirsty. The country is in what used to be Alaska. The people there cannot grow their own food and suffer to stay warm in the endless winter. These people also enjoy game shows that fight to the death. The importance of a person is based on their popularity. The story is a never-ending series of attacks on Briar, her bodyguard and an ally, Mouse.
>This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this book 4 stars. There is a bit of a romance and a surprise revealed at the end of the story. This story was exhausting as the threats never end.
>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 1st in the Princess Purge series and ends in a cliffhanger. This book is a prequel to the Princess Trials series. Prince Kevon’s older sister, Briar, is forced into marriage with a rival country’s Prince – Cannon. At first, Cannon seems nice, but directly after their wedding, in a plane on the way to her new country, Cannon takes his mistress in to the plane’s bedroom. Briar really handles things well. She takes her new husband’s cheating and the fact she was basically sold to another country calmly.
>Briar’s mother, the queen, is trying to get rid of Briar. She sends Briar with the technology the new country requested, but makes sure the technology doesn’t work, putting Briar’s life at risk. This new country is very bloodthirsty. The country is in what used to be Alaska. The people there cannot grow their own food and suffer to stay warm in the endless winter. These people also enjoy game shows that fight to the death. The importance of a person is based on their popularity. The story is a never-ending series of attacks on Briar, her bodyguard and an ally, Mouse.
>This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this book 4 stars. There is a bit of a romance and a surprise revealed at the end of the story. This story was exhausting as the threats never end.
February 11, 2023
1st reading: Like the other Princess books, I found a number of editing issues - sentence fragments, misused words, missing words or ones out of place (i.e., ones that had obviously been replaced but hadn't been deleted from the text). The most disconcerting were ones that were wrong from a narrative standpoint, e.g., referring to NetFace as FaceNet, calling Colonel von Mauser a Corporal, calling a location Reindeer Hills everywhere except for the one place it's called Reindeer Creek, listing out the main geographical points of the country, going from west to east - except when reaching the eastern point it's called the "westernmost." Do a better job of editing!!
That aside, the plot and characterizations - again, like the other books - are well formed. It's an interesting journey to see Briar go from debutante to warrior, someone willing to do pretty much anything to reach her goals. Having said that, I find it somewhat difficult to connect the dots between the Briar at the end of this book to the one in the Princess Crown. Yes, it's been five years, but I feel like Briar should have gained a bit more sense in that time. Also, the Briar at the beginning of this book seemed to get along better with Kevon than she does in the Princess Crown. Yes, motives and ambitions have changed, but her entire personality? Idk.
That aside, the plot and characterizations - again, like the other books - are well formed. It's an interesting journey to see Briar go from debutante to warrior, someone willing to do pretty much anything to reach her goals. Having said that, I find it somewhat difficult to connect the dots between the Briar at the end of this book to the one in the Princess Crown. Yes, it's been five years, but I feel like Briar should have gained a bit more sense in that time. Also, the Briar at the beginning of this book seemed to get along better with Kevon than she does in the Princess Crown. Yes, motives and ambitions have changed, but her entire personality? Idk.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 3, 2021
I was first introduced to this world through the Princess Games and I could not get enough of it. I was sad to see it come to an end but I love that this was not the end for these characters. I always wondered what happened to make Briar into a character that I had a love hate for and this book really shines a light on her.
We start off with getting to see Briar for her debut but things do not go as she planned and her family is hit with a big crisis right of the bat. I still don't like Damascena and she really hasn't done anything to change that. In this book we get introduced to new characters and also learn more about some characters that were introduced in the previous series in this world.
While the worlds are connected you do not have to read the other series to read this book. In a sense it is a prequel to the previous series and you get to learn about what happened before Kevon started to find a wife. I could not get enough of it and cannot wait for more in this series! You get to see a different side of Briar and it breaks my heart to see how she ended up but it was absolutely incredible to read!
We start off with getting to see Briar for her debut but things do not go as she planned and her family is hit with a big crisis right of the bat. I still don't like Damascena and she really hasn't done anything to change that. In this book we get introduced to new characters and also learn more about some characters that were introduced in the previous series in this world.
While the worlds are connected you do not have to read the other series to read this book. In a sense it is a prequel to the previous series and you get to learn about what happened before Kevon started to find a wife. I could not get enough of it and cannot wait for more in this series! You get to see a different side of Briar and it breaks my heart to see how she ended up but it was absolutely incredible to read!
June 3, 2021
After reading the ending of the Princess Trials series, I had mixed feelings if I want to read Briar's story, but curiosity won, and I am glad it did. Similar in its deadliness yet very different from Zea's story, Briar brings the reader to the Amstraad republic to see and understand the life people are living there. And experience the (in)famous game in person. Briar, in her sheltered innocence yet accustomed to her mother's attitude, is thrown as a pawn to the sharks in the political game of power, dependence, and gaining the upper hand. Married to a stranger and sent to a completely different country, she has to use all her wits to survive. Briar's story shows the true faces of how people can turn out under the same hard circumstances - backstabbers, cold strategists, cowards, despots, but also loyal, brave, kind, and protective. I especially loved to learn more about Mauser, and definitely want to see the next clashes between Briar and president Heath.
November 7, 2023
This books sounded interesting from the paragraph on the back. But the description on the back was not actually for this book so I was terribly confused from the very beginning. I have completely finished the book and I still have absolutely no clue what is going on. The only way I can describe this book is a cross between-
The hunger games
Star trek Borg
Princess diaries
And taken
I could not follow along between the different countries,it was very difficult picturing what the author was describing, and nothing seemed to make sense. Nothing flowed into the next part of the story. It was all over the place and new ideas. Objects words governments were presented, just randomly through the entire book.
I finished the book because I was very interested to see how it would end, but it doesn’t end. The last word in the book is read book 2, which I am not going to do.
The hunger games
Star trek Borg
Princess diaries
And taken
I could not follow along between the different countries,it was very difficult picturing what the author was describing, and nothing seemed to make sense. Nothing flowed into the next part of the story. It was all over the place and new ideas. Objects words governments were presented, just randomly through the entire book.
I finished the book because I was very interested to see how it would end, but it doesn’t end. The last word in the book is read book 2, which I am not going to do.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2024
Compared to the original trilogy, this book is much slower. There’s a lot of connecting the future to the past, since we’re working backwards. This is essentially a prequel, or Princess Briar’s origin story. After the nonstop rush of the previous stories, this was a bit of a let down. The title subject isn’t even introduced until the halfway mark, after which it picks up significantly. It is pretty interesting navigating a life or death plot when you know the outcome. That said, there is a bit of a twist thrown in, but I wouldn’t say it affects the storyline too much. Instead, of wondering if Briar survives, you’re wondering how. What does she do to win, what comes nexts, and what happens to create the Princess Briar we know later on. After what she’s endured and how she’s been treated by her own, it’s no wonder she retaliates when given the opportunity.
May 29, 2021
🔥A true dystopian coming of age story!
I'm still overwhelmed with all the feels for Princess Briar. I haven't read the previous three books of this series yet, and had no trouble following along. My goodness this book has so much rolled into one. There's tons of action, intrigue, deception, court politics and treachery, end of innocence and so many secrets to keep the readers anxiously awaiting what's next. I dare you to be bored at any point within this brilliant book! I was cheering this amazing, resilient, kind hearted and mistreated princess at every turn. I've A feeling she's long been underestimated by many, and that might be their downfall/mistake in future books. I for one can't wait to see what's up next in this twisty, turny, action packed and twisted tale!!!
I'm still overwhelmed with all the feels for Princess Briar. I haven't read the previous three books of this series yet, and had no trouble following along. My goodness this book has so much rolled into one. There's tons of action, intrigue, deception, court politics and treachery, end of innocence and so many secrets to keep the readers anxiously awaiting what's next. I dare you to be bored at any point within this brilliant book! I was cheering this amazing, resilient, kind hearted and mistreated princess at every turn. I've A feeling she's long been underestimated by many, and that might be their downfall/mistake in future books. I for one can't wait to see what's up next in this twisty, turny, action packed and twisted tale!!!
June 2, 2021
An amazing new young adult dystopian romance from author, Cordelia K Castel. The whole world that the author has created, as well as the characters, is brilliant. Princess Briar will do anything to save her father, including marrying the President of the Amstraad Republic's son. But not everything goes to plan when the exchange doesn't work out how it was meant to. Briar, her cousin Violet are thrust into The Princess Purge, where they must survive an almost Hunger Games type game.
Each page kept me turning to the next one until I reached the end, and even then I wanted more. So I for one am very much looking forward to the next book in this series. If you are a fan of The Princess Trials by the same author, then The Princess Purge is definitely one for you.
Each page kept me turning to the next one until I reached the end, and even then I wanted more. So I for one am very much looking forward to the next book in this series. If you are a fan of The Princess Trials by the same author, then The Princess Purge is definitely one for you.
November 9, 2024
The Princess Purge was just as thrilling as I’d hoped!
It follows Briar, a princess abandoned in a foreign land full of untrustworthy characters, where survival is anything but guaranteed.
The book kept me on my toes from start to finish! Castel’s writing style had me constantly guessing what Briar would face next, and the blend of romance and survival was an exciting roller coaster. While some scenes felt intense and full-on, Briar’s unwavering determination and growth were inspiring to watch unfold. I loved how she was always in motion, and as a reader, I could see the transformation she went through.
This book is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes adventure, survival against all odds, and an ultimately inspiring journey.
It follows Briar, a princess abandoned in a foreign land full of untrustworthy characters, where survival is anything but guaranteed.
The book kept me on my toes from start to finish! Castel’s writing style had me constantly guessing what Briar would face next, and the blend of romance and survival was an exciting roller coaster. While some scenes felt intense and full-on, Briar’s unwavering determination and growth were inspiring to watch unfold. I loved how she was always in motion, and as a reader, I could see the transformation she went through.
This book is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes adventure, survival against all odds, and an ultimately inspiring journey.
May 27, 2021
This is a phenomenal, action packed book that leaves you on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns, and betrayals leave you reeling, and never knowing what is going to happen keeps you hooked from start to finish. There were more plot twists and gut wrenching moments than I could count, and I was living for every second of it. Briar goes from poised, protected princess, to a force to be reckoned with. Never doubt someone who’s fighting for their survival, because if it’s their life on the line, they truly have nothing left to lose. And Briar is proving that to the entire population. I really hope there’s another book.
June 3, 2021
Runs the reader artfully through a political minefield
Princess Briar, eldest child of the Phangloria royal family, is excited to finally be introduced to society at the Eleusinian Ball. As the story progresses her debut does not go as planned, treachery derails a peaceful trade, and trying to learn politics on the fly could be the only way to survive. Cordelia K. Castel dives further into her post apocalyptic world and runs the reader artfully through a political minefield just waiting for one misstep. The Princess purge follows Princess Briar along her harrowing journey to save the people she loves above saving herself.
I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited subscription and I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Princess Briar, eldest child of the Phangloria royal family, is excited to finally be introduced to society at the Eleusinian Ball. As the story progresses her debut does not go as planned, treachery derails a peaceful trade, and trying to learn politics on the fly could be the only way to survive. Cordelia K. Castel dives further into her post apocalyptic world and runs the reader artfully through a political minefield just waiting for one misstep. The Princess purge follows Princess Briar along her harrowing journey to save the people she loves above saving herself.
I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited subscription and I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
June 6, 2021
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
We meet Princess Briar, the eldest child of the Phangloria royal family. She is very excited to finally be introduced to society at the Eleusinian Ball but things take a turn that was unexpected. From that point on Princess Briar has to figure things out as she goes being thrown into the political deep end with no notice. Makes for a great adventure set in this dystopian world full of the unexpected. Draws the reader in from the start making it hard to put down until the very end making for an enjoyable read. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
We meet Princess Briar, the eldest child of the Phangloria royal family. She is very excited to finally be introduced to society at the Eleusinian Ball but things take a turn that was unexpected. From that point on Princess Briar has to figure things out as she goes being thrown into the political deep end with no notice. Makes for a great adventure set in this dystopian world full of the unexpected. Draws the reader in from the start making it hard to put down until the very end making for an enjoyable read. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
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