An in-world, humorous guide to everything Etheria, from She-Ra's POV! Complete with magic sequins on the cover. Adora has a lot to learn once she discovers she's the princess She-Ra! There are new friends to get to know, new kingdoms to explore, and a new way of life outside the Fright Zone to get used to (um... what's a birthday party?!). Adora keeps track of it all in this notebook -- her own primer on how to be a rebel princess.
In the enchanting kingdom of Veridia, where the echoes of rebellion and liberation reverberate through its very core, a young princess discovers the extraordinary power that lies dormant within her. "The Rebel Princess" is an exhilarating young adult fantasy that follows the journey of Elysara, a princess who defies fate and challenges the oppressive forces that seek to control her destiny. Elysara, burdened by the weight of her royal title, yearns for a life beyond the constraints of the palace walls. Little does she know that she possesses a secret power, a power that could change the fate of Veridia forever. As she unravels the truth behind her heritage, she embarks on a royal rebellion, gathering allies and unveiling the hidden truths that have been concealed for generations. With her loyal companions by her side, Elysara explores the mysterious Forbidden Forest, where ancient whispers hold the key to unlocking her true potential. Along the way, she encounters shadows of betrayal, faces the trials of an underground kingdom, and uncovers the secrets hidden within the sacred ancient scrolls. As the battle for freedom intensifies, Elysara discovers an enchanted amulet that holds the key to her destiny. With each step, she defies the predetermined path laid out for her, forging her own identity and embracing her true self. But in her pursuit of liberation, she must confront the darkness that threatens to consume Veridia, testing her strength, courage, and loyalty to the limits. In a final, heart-pounding showdown, Elysara's choices and sacrifices will determine the future of Veridia. Will she emerge as a beacon of hope, inspiring her people to rise against oppression? Or will the forces of darkness succeed in their quest to reclaim the kingdom? "The Rebel Princess" is a captivating young adult fantasy that delves into themes of self-discovery, courage, and the power of individuality. Filled with enchantment, adventure, and the enduring spirit of rebellion, this tale will transport readers to a world where destiny is challenged, friendships are forged, and the true meaning of freedom is unveiled. Join Elysara on her epic journey and experience the triumph of the rebel princess firsthand.
A traitor. A future king. A doomed love story. Merry Stern has never been a spy, but when she's offered asylum in exchange for her help uncovering remaining rebel bands, she accepts in hopes of freeing her father. Working with the royals is no easy feat, especially considering that Prince Gregory Hamilton considers her untrustworthy and duplicitous. As she and the prince navigate their uncomfortable relationship, Merry is introduced to questions she did not know she possessed; questions of light and darkness, good and evil. Princess Roanna is finally engaged to Prince Benjamin of Lox, only the marriage seems stalled, and she cannot determine at whose hand. The Dawsons won't let her out of their sight, Chester's Wake is focusing all efforts on finding their lost princess, and Lox refuses to acknowledge her position entirely. Truth and lies are brought to light as those who seek to control and destroy are finally uncovered in The Rebel Princess.
An obscure Prussian princess is transformed into Catherine the Great, the longest-ruling female leader of Russia The Prussian-born daughter of a minor princeling, Augusta Fredericka dreams of being a queen. When, one snowy December night in 1743, she’s summoned to Russia to wed Grand Duke Peter Romanov, she believes all her fantasies are about to come true. But the heir to the Russian throne is not the man Augusta expects. Stunted and deformed, her husband-to-be is an impotent half-wit who plays with dolls, hates women, and can’t bear to be touched. Once they wed, obtaining an heir becomes the driving obsession of Peter’s aunt, the scheming, powerful Empress Elizabeth, who hires a handsome nobleman to seduce the virgin grand duchess. It works: Catherine bears a son, Paul, who is taken from her, leaving her isolated and vulnerable. Catherine finds fulfillment in a succession of lovers, but lives in constant fear for her life. Her most treacherous enemy is her own husband, who plots to have her arrested for treason. Set against the turbulent background of czarist Russia, Evelyn Anthony’s novel weaves a spellbinding tale of passion and ambition and one woman’s rise to power as empress of her adopted country. Rebel Princess is the 1st book in the Romanov Trilogy, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
When her father, the Grand Duke, tells the lovely young Princess Tora of Radoslav that she is to marry the aged King of Salona, she is appalled and horrified.But no amount of pleading by her will change her fatherÕs mind.So Tora decides that she must find a way to see her prospective husband without his being aware of her presence and then try to find a way to escape her awful Fate.Since she is a talented musician, she has little difficulty in persuading her dear friend, Professor Lazar Srejovic, the nationÕs greatest musician, to allow her to join his famous quartet for a concert at the King of SalonaÕs Palace.She devises a cunning plan to escape from the Palace of Radoslav, so that her father cannot stop her and joins up secretly with the ProfessorÕs quartet to travel by carriage to Maglic, the Capital of Salona.But on arriving at an inn on the way disguised in peasant dress, she is terrified to unexpectantly overhear a sinister plot to murder and violently overthrow the King of Salona and seize his country by force.ÊHer life is now in danger, but, when a dashing and handsome stranger comes to her rescue when she is hiding in a wood near the inn, she loses her heart to him utterly in a moment and just as quickly loses all hope that they can ever be together.And her future is sealed for ever with no hope of love and happiness.Ê
Written shortly before her death and based on the diaries that she kept throughout her life, this book documents the activities of a Muslim princess who rebelled against societal conventions to take an active public role, first, as heir-apparent and chief secretary of an Indian princely state, then as diplomat and dissident in independent Pakistan.
Having lost her royal parents in a palace fire at the young age of four, Chamundeswari is brought up to be the docile princess of a vassal kingdom by her stepmother who is also the newly crowned queen; and her brother, the chief minister. Though Vijayendran is the youngest born of the Chozha Emperor and his temple dancer wife, he grows up to be a great warrior and leader under the auspices of his elder brother Rajendran only after their father's death. He has been especially trained by the newly crowned king to win over territories and annex them to the greatest empire of those times. The earth quakes and the skies shiver when Chamundeswari and Vijayendran come face to face. But is everything what it appears to be on the surface? Forget being docile, the princess with a tiger for her pet, appears to be a rebel through and through. And the warrior whose strength is to annex regions could be the very person the princess needs to save her kingdom. But will The Rebel Princess heed the words of the man who sets her on fire with a mere glance?
Thirty young women. A handsome prince. A battle to the death Water is scarce. Deserts have taken over the land. Nuclear war has devastated humanity. Humans live in walled super cities to keep out the irradiated. The land that was formerly known as America is divided into kingdoms ruled by royal elites.Born into the lowest Echelon of the Kingdom of Phangloria, sixteen-year-old Zea Calico faces a life of hunger, thirst, and toil. The only way out of this drudgery is revolution, and Zea is desperate to help the cause. When the palace calls for candidates to compete to marry Prince Kevon, Zea joins the Princess Trials to search the palace for weaknesses. The trials should be a fairytale of sumptuous meals, ballgowns, and romance, but one misplaced word causes Zea to attract the Prince's attention. When Zea uncovers the man beneath Prince Kevon's public facade, she is at risk of falling in love and losing sight of her mission. But the televised beauty pageant turns deadly, and Zea must fight for survival.Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Selection, this exciting tale of courage, intrigue, and betrayal will have you turning pages.
