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Tales Of The Misplaced #2
The Merchant Prince
Disguised as a man to throw assassins off her trail, Mira's story continues as she works undercover as a merchant against the slavers of Pokorah-Vo.
To travel north to Shifara and present her case to the Rider Council, she must turn this task over to Rispan. The problem is, her case will likely be contested, and she will have to defend it in trial by combat... including magic.
At only seventeen years of age and a year of training under her belt, is she truly prepared for a duel of swords and sorcery?
To travel north to Shifara and present her case to the Rider Council, she must turn this task over to Rispan. The problem is, her case will likely be contested, and she will have to defend it in trial by combat... including magic.
At only seventeen years of age and a year of training under her belt, is she truly prepared for a duel of swords and sorcery?
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2022
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March 9, 2022
Loved it!
Nice little book. I will recommend it to others. I can't wait to finish the story.
Will read again someday.
Nice little book. I will recommend it to others. I can't wait to finish the story.
Will read again someday.
January 26, 2025
The Merchant Prince is an unforgettable tale that follows Mira as she navigates a dangerous world filled with new realms, diverse races, and high-stakes battles. Mira’s journey is one of growth, resilience, and sacrifice. As she learns the customs and intricacies of these unfamiliar lands, she emerges as a leader who balances strategy with compassion.
The battles Mira faces are not just physical but emotional as well. She loses dear friends along the way, and the weight of those losses adds a layer of realism and heartbreak to the story. Adam K. Watts doesn’t shy away from showing the toll of war, making Mira’s victories feel hard-earned and deeply rewarding.
A standout moment in the book is Mira’s encounter with the Roruhjen horses, magical beings capable of telepathic communication. Her bravery shines as she risks everything to save them from the malevolent White Riders, creating a powerful bond with these majestic creatures.
Watts excels in world-building, crafting realms and races that feel alive and layered. Mira’s journey is a testament to her courage and determination, and the story is packed with action, heart, and moral complexity.
If you’re a fan of immersive fantasy with strong characters and compelling stakes, The Merchant Prince is a must-read. It’s a story that will pull you in and leave you thinking about Mira’s journey long after you’ve turned the last page.
The battles Mira faces are not just physical but emotional as well. She loses dear friends along the way, and the weight of those losses adds a layer of realism and heartbreak to the story. Adam K. Watts doesn’t shy away from showing the toll of war, making Mira’s victories feel hard-earned and deeply rewarding.
A standout moment in the book is Mira’s encounter with the Roruhjen horses, magical beings capable of telepathic communication. Her bravery shines as she risks everything to save them from the malevolent White Riders, creating a powerful bond with these majestic creatures.
Watts excels in world-building, crafting realms and races that feel alive and layered. Mira’s journey is a testament to her courage and determination, and the story is packed with action, heart, and moral complexity.
If you’re a fan of immersive fantasy with strong characters and compelling stakes, The Merchant Prince is a must-read. It’s a story that will pull you in and leave you thinking about Mira’s journey long after you’ve turned the last page.
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September 24, 2026
Worldbuilding Plus!
Watts has written a solid sequel to this series. Enjoyable, complicated, and filled to the tippy top with story arcs that are unfolding for future interesting details. There continues to be a lovely mix of action, intrigue and interaction between characters to keep the narrative lively.
The story breaks out of a single POV to feature Rispan from the last book in order to open the plotlines. This is effective as it allows a wider scope for storytelling. Good stuff.
No spoilers, but each of the MCs, Mira and Rispan, each go through careful development along with the supporting characters that make the story satisfying.
What I have enjoyed particularly is that there are no single dimension cultures, powers, or people. There is no race that is without its share of positive and negative influence and politics. The two main cultures have developed into polarities of mostly good or bad, but Watts has written people into his narrative and not stereotypes.
His worldbuilding continues to expand with great fine detail and broad scope at the same time. There are interesting spinoff cultures and races that feature and develop and I’m sure we will see again.
I am reading the 1st omnibus version books 1-4, so I'll leave a capstone review for that half when I get there.
Onwards to Book Three!
Watts has written a solid sequel to this series. Enjoyable, complicated, and filled to the tippy top with story arcs that are unfolding for future interesting details. There continues to be a lovely mix of action, intrigue and interaction between characters to keep the narrative lively.
The story breaks out of a single POV to feature Rispan from the last book in order to open the plotlines. This is effective as it allows a wider scope for storytelling. Good stuff.
No spoilers, but each of the MCs, Mira and Rispan, each go through careful development along with the supporting characters that make the story satisfying.
What I have enjoyed particularly is that there are no single dimension cultures, powers, or people. There is no race that is without its share of positive and negative influence and politics. The two main cultures have developed into polarities of mostly good or bad, but Watts has written people into his narrative and not stereotypes.
His worldbuilding continues to expand with great fine detail and broad scope at the same time. There are interesting spinoff cultures and races that feature and develop and I’m sure we will see again.
I am reading the 1st omnibus version books 1-4, so I'll leave a capstone review for that half when I get there.
Onwards to Book Three!
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