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A Wicked Trilogy #3.5
The Prince
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new story in her Wicked series…
She’s everything he wants….
Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him. Haunted by a past he couldn’t control, all Caden desires is revenge against those who’d wronged him, trapping him in never-ending nightmare. And there is one person he knows can help him.
She’s everything he can’t have…
Raised within the Order, Brighton Jussier knows just how dangerous the Prince is, reformed or not. She’d seen firsthand what atrocities he could be capable of. The last thing she wants to do is help him, but he leaves her little choice. Forced to work alongside him, she begins to see the man under the bitter ice. Yearning for him feels like the definition of insanity, but there’s no denying the heat in his touch and the wicked promise is his stare.
She’s everything he’ll take….
But there’s someone out there who wants to return the Prince to his former self. A walking, breathing nightmare that is hell bent on destroying the world and everyone close to him. The last thing either of them needs is a distraction, but with the attraction growing between them each now, the one thing he wants more than anything may be the one thing that will be his undoing.
She’s everything he’d die for….
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
She’s everything he wants….
Cold. Heartless. Deadly. Whispers of his name alone bring fear to fae and mortals alike. The Prince. There is nothing in the mortal world more dangerous than him. Haunted by a past he couldn’t control, all Caden desires is revenge against those who’d wronged him, trapping him in never-ending nightmare. And there is one person he knows can help him.
She’s everything he can’t have…
Raised within the Order, Brighton Jussier knows just how dangerous the Prince is, reformed or not. She’d seen firsthand what atrocities he could be capable of. The last thing she wants to do is help him, but he leaves her little choice. Forced to work alongside him, she begins to see the man under the bitter ice. Yearning for him feels like the definition of insanity, but there’s no denying the heat in his touch and the wicked promise is his stare.
She’s everything he’ll take….
But there’s someone out there who wants to return the Prince to his former self. A walking, breathing nightmare that is hell bent on destroying the world and everyone close to him. The last thing either of them needs is a distraction, but with the attraction growing between them each now, the one thing he wants more than anything may be the one thing that will be his undoing.
She’s everything he’d die for….
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
125 pages, Paperback
First published August 14, 2018
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# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
To email me, please use the below addy.
jenniferlarmentrout@live.com
# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
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July 24, 2019 Editing to add I know the next book is out now, it will be a while before I reread this one then continue on
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^^^ me when I finished this novella and it was a fucking CLIFFHANGER.
Ugh. I had no clue it was a cliffhanger. I would have waited to read it!!! I need time to cool off. Rating and review to come when I am less angry about a novella with a cliffy and the next book is being released a fucking year from now.
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^^^ me when I finished this novella and it was a fucking CLIFFHANGER.
Ugh. I had no clue it was a cliffhanger. I would have waited to read it!!! I need time to cool off. Rating and review to come when I am less angry about a novella with a cliffy and the next book is being released a fucking year from now.
June 23, 2020
The Prince is a novella set in the A Wicked trilogy universe after the events of the final novel, Brave. As with all 1001 Nights novellas, The Prince can be read as a stand-alone story within the A Wicked trilogy universe. However, I wouldn’t recommend reading it unless you’ve read the original trilogy. Though The Prince does a fantastic job of keying in readers about past events, readers will inevitable be missing out on key emotional beats and context. So, with that said, let’s proceed to my review.
The Prince follows Brighton as she embarks on a revenge-seeking mission that becomes entwined with the Prince. To their dismay, they realize what they’re seeking is the same as their attraction for each other grows and they’re forced into sticky situations. Brighton and the Prince have great chemistry together from the moment they step onto the same page. Armentrout excels at writing tension that drips off the page and The Prince is no exception.
The Prince is only 125 pages, but Armentrout packs a lot action, plot, and character development in those pages. The pace is fast as Brighton deals with the aftermath of the previous novels, new events that will change her life forever, and an investigation that leads down dangerous roads.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel since it’s shaping up to be a thrilling ride despite it being a novella rather than a full-length novel. Armentrout intrinsically knows the worlds she’s created and what her readers want.
Overall, The Prince is a FANTASTIC addition to the A Wicked trilogy. There’s so much more to explore within this world, so I couldn’t be happier that we’re getting more.
***I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Ahhhhh!! That’s ending! It’s so great to be back in this world.
The Prince follows Brighton as she embarks on a revenge-seeking mission that becomes entwined with the Prince. To their dismay, they realize what they’re seeking is the same as their attraction for each other grows and they’re forced into sticky situations. Brighton and the Prince have great chemistry together from the moment they step onto the same page. Armentrout excels at writing tension that drips off the page and The Prince is no exception.
The Prince is only 125 pages, but Armentrout packs a lot action, plot, and character development in those pages. The pace is fast as Brighton deals with the aftermath of the previous novels, new events that will change her life forever, and an investigation that leads down dangerous roads.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel since it’s shaping up to be a thrilling ride despite it being a novella rather than a full-length novel. Armentrout intrinsically knows the worlds she’s created and what her readers want.
Overall, The Prince is a FANTASTIC addition to the A Wicked trilogy. There’s so much more to explore within this world, so I couldn’t be happier that we’re getting more.
***I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Ahhhhh!! That’s ending! It’s so great to be back in this world.
August 16, 2018
2.5
I really don't feel like this was a novella that the original Wicked trilogy needed. I enjoyed reading Brighton's story and also the little update we got about Ivy and Ren. But I just couldn't stand the prince, he had some good features but his behaviour was just a big no for me. Thankfully Tink was just the little funny creature we all came to know and love.
I really don't feel like this was a novella that the original Wicked trilogy needed. I enjoyed reading Brighton's story and also the little update we got about Ivy and Ren. But I just couldn't stand the prince, he had some good features but his behaviour was just a big no for me. Thankfully Tink was just the little funny creature we all came to know and love.
August 29, 2018
The Prince was everything I absolutely love about Jennifer L. Armentrout! It was a page turner, had a sigh worthy male, a heroine I loved, an addicting storyline, and by just that second chapter I found myself bawling my eyes out. Between the tears, smiles and laughter, my emotions were all over the place. JLA packed so much emotion and action into this book that I still can't believe I was reading a novella. I absolutely loved The Prince and I was left feeling so excited to see what happens in the future with these characters!
While The Prince can easily be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend reading The Wicked Trilogy too. Learning first hand about Ivy, Ren and Tink's past was a fabulous and crazy ride, and they are also in this story. But The Prince does a wonderful job of getting you caught up on the past events, so you can easily follow along with this story without having any prior knowledge. Little clues to the past, or learning who was who, are sprinkled here and there. It's all done without info dumps and is extremely easy to follow and understand. Just know that there are spoilers about The Wicked Trilogy in this book.
This time we followed Brighton Jussier. She had an administrative job in The Order, and was not part of patrolling their city for fae. I already liked Brighton from the previous books, but in this book I came to love her! I loved watching her find not only herself but her confidence too. And I loved that she stood up for herself. Her life hadn't always been easy and in this book she was dealt some hard hands. Hence the sobbing on my part. So I was grateful that Brighton wasn't on the front lines. But she was there when everything went down in the final moments of The Wicked Trilogy. And because of that she got to meet both of the Summer Court's Princes. But two years later, one of them started to appear everywhere she seemed to go.
If you adore tortured males, then you HAVE to meet Prince Caden! His past haunted him and my heart continually broke for the horrors he was put through. And while he could be cold and distant, he wasn't always that way around Brighton. He could be seductive, playful and the way he was protective of her was sexy as hell! Caden was absolutely beautiful inside and out and he easily caught me in his web of seduction.
So like I was saying, Brighton kept finding herself in these random situations with the Prince. She had no problem putting such a powerful being in his place and their moments together always felt charged. There was this underlying tension between them that was sexy and smoldering and I always felt like I was on the edge of my seat waiting for them to explode. It was impossible to keep the smile off of my face when they were near each other! It was so much fun and also oh so hot!
That's all I'm saying about where this story goes, but just know that I loved, loved, loved The Prince! And the best part is that we are going to get more Brighton and Caden! I can't wait to pickup their next book and see where their story goes! I laughed, smiled, cried and was completely captivated reading The Prince! So yes, I definitely recommend this book!
PS Can I just say that I adore Tink and his cat Dixon?! They are so hilarious and cute together!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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Panic began to blossom, but I fought it down. I started to raise my leg, aiming for where it counted, but he pressed his hips in, trapping a large thigh between mine.
“Foolish. So very foolish,” he said. “Also kind of hot.”
Wait. What?
While The Prince can easily be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend reading The Wicked Trilogy too. Learning first hand about Ivy, Ren and Tink's past was a fabulous and crazy ride, and they are also in this story. But The Prince does a wonderful job of getting you caught up on the past events, so you can easily follow along with this story without having any prior knowledge. Little clues to the past, or learning who was who, are sprinkled here and there. It's all done without info dumps and is extremely easy to follow and understand. Just know that there are spoilers about The Wicked Trilogy in this book.
The contact was a shock to my system, and when I drew in a deep breath, he smelled like summer thunderstorms and reminded me of glistening beaches. My skin burned and tingled and the reaction was swift, potent. His hand slid to the center of my back, and the next breath I took caught in my throat.
This time we followed Brighton Jussier. She had an administrative job in The Order, and was not part of patrolling their city for fae. I already liked Brighton from the previous books, but in this book I came to love her! I loved watching her find not only herself but her confidence too. And I loved that she stood up for herself. Her life hadn't always been easy and in this book she was dealt some hard hands. Hence the sobbing on my part. So I was grateful that Brighton wasn't on the front lines. But she was there when everything went down in the final moments of The Wicked Trilogy. And because of that she got to meet both of the Summer Court's Princes. But two years later, one of them started to appear everywhere she seemed to go.
“Because what you said about yourself is a lie.”
I stilled. “What do you mean?”
A long moment passed, so much so that I thought he wouldn’t answer, but then those thick lashes lifted and those eyes seemed to see straight through me once more. “You’re not a ghost. You never could be one, not when you burn as brilliant as the sun.”
If you adore tortured males, then you HAVE to meet Prince Caden! His past haunted him and my heart continually broke for the horrors he was put through. And while he could be cold and distant, he wasn't always that way around Brighton. He could be seductive, playful and the way he was protective of her was sexy as hell! Caden was absolutely beautiful inside and out and he easily caught me in his web of seduction.
Something warm and confusing and consuming filled up my chest as I stared at this beautiful, complicated man . And that’s what I saw when I stared at him. Not a fae. Not an Ancient. Not a Prince. Just a man.
So like I was saying, Brighton kept finding herself in these random situations with the Prince. She had no problem putting such a powerful being in his place and their moments together always felt charged. There was this underlying tension between them that was sexy and smoldering and I always felt like I was on the edge of my seat waiting for them to explode. It was impossible to keep the smile off of my face when they were near each other! It was so much fun and also oh so hot!
He drew my head back and then I felt his lips press to my temple. He kissed me there, and I don’t know why, but that act squeezed at my chest like my heart was in a juice grinder. It was sweet and intimate and… It was everything.
That's all I'm saying about where this story goes, but just know that I loved, loved, loved The Prince! And the best part is that we are going to get more Brighton and Caden! I can't wait to pickup their next book and see where their story goes! I laughed, smiled, cried and was completely captivated reading The Prince! So yes, I definitely recommend this book!
PS Can I just say that I adore Tink and his cat Dixon?! They are so hilarious and cute together!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
For more of my reviews, please visit:
June 22, 2021
The Prince
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’ve fallen in love with the “villain” from the original series, though that was most likely JLA’s plan all along. But, let me imagine him with dark curly hair and I’m happy, I can’t deal with blondes👩🏼🦯.
He’s seriously so sweet, poor bby🥺✊🏼. And Brighton is so much more interesting in this book, love her character.
I didn’t particularly pay attention to the plot… I was more interested in the other stuff…
Which is why I’m starting the next book right now!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’ve fallen in love with the “villain” from the original series, though that was most likely JLA’s plan all along. But, let me imagine him with dark curly hair and I’m happy, I can’t deal with blondes👩🏼🦯.
He’s seriously so sweet, poor bby🥺✊🏼. And Brighton is so much more interesting in this book, love her character.
I didn’t particularly pay attention to the plot… I was more interested in the other stuff…
Which is why I’m starting the next book right now!
October 9, 2023
4-4,5!! Brutal 😍😍. Necesito más!!!
September 30, 2019
It was my first Armentrout book, and it won't be my last. She's fantastic!
Want to read
December 17, 2017It isn't the couple i was waiting for ...like wtf so random...but i want anything of this world if i can read about Fabian and Tink lol.
November 4, 2023
3,5 ⭐️.
Esta semana he tenido poco tiempo para leer por lo que, a pesar de ser un libro cortito, me ha durado un poco más de lo normal.
Este libro lo dividiría en dos partes. La primera mitad es para ponerte en situación y, a pesar de dar información, no me atrapó mucho. En la segunda parte vamos conociendo otro tipo de información más interesante. Es cierto que nada de lo que escriba esta autora te deja indiferente pero al ser un libro de poco más de 200 páginas te deja con la miel en los labios rogando para que sigan traduciendo los siguientes títulos para no quedarte a medias (El anterior libro de esta serie fue traducido en 2018 y hasta septiembre de este año no han publicado el siguiente, bastante tiempo para mi gusto).
En cuanto a los personajes, aquí Ivy ya no es protagonista y casi no aparece. En este libro nos encontramos a Brighton, personaje que aparece de pasada en los anteriores libros, y a Caden, el príncipe que estaba embrujado por la reina. No me parecieron malos protagonistas pero no los conocemos como a Ivy y a Ren, es un libro demasiado corto para ello. Lo que si no puedo terminar mi review sin mencionar a Tick, secundario que me tiene totalmente enamorada.
Esperemos que la editorial siga traduciendo y no nos dejen con la historia a medias.
Esta semana he tenido poco tiempo para leer por lo que, a pesar de ser un libro cortito, me ha durado un poco más de lo normal.
Este libro lo dividiría en dos partes. La primera mitad es para ponerte en situación y, a pesar de dar información, no me atrapó mucho. En la segunda parte vamos conociendo otro tipo de información más interesante. Es cierto que nada de lo que escriba esta autora te deja indiferente pero al ser un libro de poco más de 200 páginas te deja con la miel en los labios rogando para que sigan traduciendo los siguientes títulos para no quedarte a medias (El anterior libro de esta serie fue traducido en 2018 y hasta septiembre de este año no han publicado el siguiente, bastante tiempo para mi gusto).
En cuanto a los personajes, aquí Ivy ya no es protagonista y casi no aparece. En este libro nos encontramos a Brighton, personaje que aparece de pasada en los anteriores libros, y a Caden, el príncipe que estaba embrujado por la reina. No me parecieron malos protagonistas pero no los conocemos como a Ivy y a Ren, es un libro demasiado corto para ello. Lo que si no puedo terminar mi review sin mencionar a Tick, secundario que me tiene totalmente enamorada.
Esperemos que la editorial siga traduciendo y no nos dejen con la historia a medias.
July 28, 2021
Here's the thing... I thought with this book being called The Prince that it would actually be about... you know... The Prince. And while Prince Caden was all over this story, it was really about the idiosyncrasies of a girl named Brighton.
I haven't read the Wicked Trilogy (yet), but this novella gave enough of a hint to make it all pretty understandable. There are Winter Fae (who are evil) and Summer Fae (who are not). Caden is the Prince of the Summer Fae and keeps getting in the way of Brighton finding vengeance for the vicious attack that took her mother and nearly took her own life. As part of The Order, who monitor and protect against the evil fae, Brighton has never been taken seriously. She has no skills, she can't fight, and she has been relegated to desk duty. At least as far as they know.
This girl has made it her mission to find her own justice against the fae who attacked her. She's this close to the ancient one who led it all... too bad Caden's also looking for the same male. And then there's the sexual tension that seems to bleed into every interaction between the two. Can they have some hot sex already???
Wanna know how I know this author can write? I couldn't stand the protagonist, but still found plenty to enjoy about this story. I would have given my left fang for just a taste of Caden's perspective, even if it was just to break up the monotony of Brighton's nonsense. I'm not a fan of single POVs, but I'm interested enough in this story to give The King a chance. I wonder if Brighton will finally act like a grown up and if these two will finally just get it on!!
February 9, 2020
Interestingly, this novella (in fact, all of the novellas for this trilogy) revolves around our beloved secondary characters in the series, a.k.a. Brighton and Caden and my favorite, TINK, and so many more. To be honest, I personally enjoy this book more than the original series because there are more exciting elements such as the slowing brewing war between the Summer and the Winter empires. I'm also fascinated by Brighton's transformation from a plain human being to something potentially far more powerful and stronger than anything she could possibly be. Everything is so promising and full of possibilities in this novella and I'm looking forward to reading the third installment in the novella-ish series, The Queen, which I hope will be Brighton's whereabouts after the sequel, The King.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
August 13, 2018
So, so good! 4.5 stars!
This novella is a spin off from The Wicked Trilogy, and takes us straight back into JLA’s fantastic urban fantasy world set in downtown New Orleans where the fae exist and prey on unsuspecting humans. It’s fast paced, fun and exciting with a sense of intrigue and the beginnings of a UST-filled romance that will have you shivering with anticipation. Be aware that it’s only the first part of the story and you’ll have to wait for part two, but if you don’t mind the cliffhanger and are brave enough to dive in now, you’ll easily be sucked into this story – I loved it!
You can read this novella without having read the first books, there is nice background given, but be aware that it will contain spoilers to the original story.
Brighton is a member of The Order – a group whose sole responsibility is to hunt evil fae that have come to this world to ‘feed’ off humans. While most members of The Order are kickass soldiers, Brighton has been in the background, studying the histories of the two groups and helping her mother who suffered from a fae attack years ago. She’s not the badass hunter that she wants to be, but a vicious attack following the big battle that finished off the Wicked trilogy is about to change everything.
Two years later and Brighton is still working quietly for The Order, but in secret she’s hunting down the fae who terrorised her so brutally. And her nights out trying to track down the bad guys lead straight into the path of the mysterious Prince of the summer fae – an ally of The Order – who is out on his own mission of vengeance.
The Prince was introduced in the original trilogy. Darkly mysterious and unimaginably gorgeous, Brighton is all too aware what he is capable of, and though she finds herself drawn to him, a part of her is disgusted by the fact that he is fae and she knows she needs to keep her distance. But he’s always there - protective, cold and completely badass, getting her out of more than one difficult situation… but why?
When Brighton, as a representative of The Order, is asked by the summer fae to help them track down missing younglings, she decides to carry out her own investigation, very quickly getting in way over her head. But her mission intertwines with the Prince’s, and she finds herself reluctantly working alongside him, facing danger, intrigue and action as they search for clues to the mysterious threat.
And through every minute of it their attraction simmers and the chemistry is absolutely electric! You can feel the want between the two of them, and though Brighton is initially appalled by the idea of being attracted to a fae, she is helpless to resist. The stern and cold Prince begins to show glimpses of sweet softness, introducing himself to her as Caden and allowing us to see that he is feeling something for her too, and the sexual tension is delicious!
But there is so much about Caden that remains a mystery, and with the threat against them far more dangerous than either of them anticipated, they are facing huge challenges… and one massive secret that is going to change everything.
I loved being back in this world. I love Brighton as a character, and I love the secretive, badass, yet undeniably passionate Caden. The dynamic between the two of them is absolutely fantastic, and I had a wonderful time watching every hard fought for moment of intimacy between them.
The other bright spot of the story is the inclusion of Tink the brownie. An absolute scene stealer in the original trilogy, he is fantastic once again in this one. He provides wonderful comic relief but is so much more important than that, and I loved his contribution to the story.
And then…. that ending. It took me by surprise that this wasn’t a standalone story and I admit I was all kinds of ragey after I finished this novella. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers - especially when I don’t know they’re coming and the story is left so incomplete. I felt like I had been cheated. I’m so glad that JLA is going to continue on with the story, I just hate that we have to wait a year for it!
But as frustrating as that ending is, it doesn’t take away my love and appreciation for this book which, like JLA’s other work, is fun, exciting and fast paced with great action, fantastically developed characters that you cannot help but love and a chemistry-filled romance that will keep you breathless. This is a great addition to the original series, and I loved it!
4.5 stars (would have been rated up without the cliffy).
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This novella is a spin off from The Wicked Trilogy, and takes us straight back into JLA’s fantastic urban fantasy world set in downtown New Orleans where the fae exist and prey on unsuspecting humans. It’s fast paced, fun and exciting with a sense of intrigue and the beginnings of a UST-filled romance that will have you shivering with anticipation. Be aware that it’s only the first part of the story and you’ll have to wait for part two, but if you don’t mind the cliffhanger and are brave enough to dive in now, you’ll easily be sucked into this story – I loved it!
You can read this novella without having read the first books, there is nice background given, but be aware that it will contain spoilers to the original story.
Brighton is a member of The Order – a group whose sole responsibility is to hunt evil fae that have come to this world to ‘feed’ off humans. While most members of The Order are kickass soldiers, Brighton has been in the background, studying the histories of the two groups and helping her mother who suffered from a fae attack years ago. She’s not the badass hunter that she wants to be, but a vicious attack following the big battle that finished off the Wicked trilogy is about to change everything.
Two years later and Brighton is still working quietly for The Order, but in secret she’s hunting down the fae who terrorised her so brutally. And her nights out trying to track down the bad guys lead straight into the path of the mysterious Prince of the summer fae – an ally of The Order – who is out on his own mission of vengeance.
The Prince was introduced in the original trilogy. Darkly mysterious and unimaginably gorgeous, Brighton is all too aware what he is capable of, and though she finds herself drawn to him, a part of her is disgusted by the fact that he is fae and she knows she needs to keep her distance. But he’s always there - protective, cold and completely badass, getting her out of more than one difficult situation… but why?
“In the last week, you’ve nearly showed up everywhere I’ve been. It’s almost like you’re following me.”
“What if I was?”
I almost dropped the stake as my gaze flew to his face. His expression was unreadable and I couldn’t tell if he was being serious or not. “Really?” That’s not creepy or anything.”
His sigh was so heavy I was surprised it didn’t shake the buildings. “You shouldn’t be out here.”
“What do you want from me?” I challenged. “I mean, really? Are we going to have this conversation every five minutes?”
“What do I want from you?” An emotion flickered across his face, parting his lips. “That’s a loaded question.”
When Brighton, as a representative of The Order, is asked by the summer fae to help them track down missing younglings, she decides to carry out her own investigation, very quickly getting in way over her head. But her mission intertwines with the Prince’s, and she finds herself reluctantly working alongside him, facing danger, intrigue and action as they search for clues to the mysterious threat.
And through every minute of it their attraction simmers and the chemistry is absolutely electric! You can feel the want between the two of them, and though Brighton is initially appalled by the idea of being attracted to a fae, she is helpless to resist. The stern and cold Prince begins to show glimpses of sweet softness, introducing himself to her as Caden and allowing us to see that he is feeling something for her too, and the sexual tension is delicious!
Those thick lashes lifted and those eyes seemed to see straight through me once more. “You’re not a ghost. You never could be one, not when you burn as brilliant as the sun.”
But there is so much about Caden that remains a mystery, and with the threat against them far more dangerous than either of them anticipated, they are facing huge challenges… and one massive secret that is going to change everything.
I loved being back in this world. I love Brighton as a character, and I love the secretive, badass, yet undeniably passionate Caden. The dynamic between the two of them is absolutely fantastic, and I had a wonderful time watching every hard fought for moment of intimacy between them.
“Why do you call me that? Sunshine?”
“Because I saw you smile once and it was like the sun finally rising.”
The other bright spot of the story is the inclusion of Tink the brownie. An absolute scene stealer in the original trilogy, he is fantastic once again in this one. He provides wonderful comic relief but is so much more important than that, and I loved his contribution to the story.
And then…. that ending. It took me by surprise that this wasn’t a standalone story and I admit I was all kinds of ragey after I finished this novella. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers - especially when I don’t know they’re coming and the story is left so incomplete. I felt like I had been cheated. I’m so glad that JLA is going to continue on with the story, I just hate that we have to wait a year for it!
But as frustrating as that ending is, it doesn’t take away my love and appreciation for this book which, like JLA’s other work, is fun, exciting and fast paced with great action, fantastically developed characters that you cannot help but love and a chemistry-filled romance that will keep you breathless. This is a great addition to the original series, and I loved it!
4.5 stars (would have been rated up without the cliffy).
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
November 16, 2023
"El príncipe" es la primera entrega del spin-off de Cazadora de hadas. Una novela repleta de magia y fantasía con un romance con una atracción brutal y con instantes con muy divertidos entre ellos 👗⚔️🪄❤️🔥
Es recomendable leer la trilogía de Cazadora de hadas antes de leer esta saga ya que contiene unos cuantos spoilers ✨
El libro está narrado desde la perspectiva de la protagonista. Los capítulos son cortos y contienen bastantes diálogos que destacan por sus toques de humor🌟
El romance está cuenta con muchos tiras y aflojas donde la atracción entre Brighton y el Príncipe en cada uno de sus encuentros va en aumento y las chispas saltan a la mínima 🔥
La trama contiene más de un secreto sorprendente que hará que necesites con urgencia los siguientes libros de la trilogía 🤯
En referente a los personajes secundarios, tiene mucha importancia Tink, por favor NECESITÁIS conocerlo 😎 Y también, os vais a reencontrar con Ren y Ivy 😍
Leí ya hace unos cuantos años la historia de Ivy y Ren, y me gusto bastante y en ese momento que aún no existía "De sangre y cenizas" era lo más adulto que tenía la autora publicado. Me ha gustado reencontrarme con este mundo y sus personajes, y me he quedado con muchas ganas de saber más tras el magnífico final. Ojalá llegue pronto enero para disfrutar de "El rey y marzo para leer "La reina" 🤩
Reseña completa: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzuBl3AIe...
Es recomendable leer la trilogía de Cazadora de hadas antes de leer esta saga ya que contiene unos cuantos spoilers ✨
El libro está narrado desde la perspectiva de la protagonista. Los capítulos son cortos y contienen bastantes diálogos que destacan por sus toques de humor🌟
El romance está cuenta con muchos tiras y aflojas donde la atracción entre Brighton y el Príncipe en cada uno de sus encuentros va en aumento y las chispas saltan a la mínima 🔥
La trama contiene más de un secreto sorprendente que hará que necesites con urgencia los siguientes libros de la trilogía 🤯
En referente a los personajes secundarios, tiene mucha importancia Tink, por favor NECESITÁIS conocerlo 😎 Y también, os vais a reencontrar con Ren y Ivy 😍
Leí ya hace unos cuantos años la historia de Ivy y Ren, y me gusto bastante y en ese momento que aún no existía "De sangre y cenizas" era lo más adulto que tenía la autora publicado. Me ha gustado reencontrarme con este mundo y sus personajes, y me he quedado con muchas ganas de saber más tras el magnífico final. Ojalá llegue pronto enero para disfrutar de "El rey y marzo para leer "La reina" 🤩
Reseña completa: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzuBl3AIe...
September 6, 2024
от за що я люблю Дженніфер Арментроут, то це за те, що її книжки затягують і не відпускають. поки не прочитаєш. а після постійно повертаєшся. іноді хочеться стерти пам'ять і прочитати все по новій.
це невелика новела, продовження основної трилогії, але чомусь вона мені сподобалась навіть не менше. принца Кейдена розкрито прекрасно. їхні сцени з Брайтон перехоплювали подих і змушували пітніти долоні. це талант, тільки так. все розгортається логічно і зачаровує. кінець вийшов трохи зім'ятий, але залишає простір для уяви і теорій до наступної частини.
5/5
це невелика новела, продовження основної трилогії, але чомусь вона мені сподобалась навіть не менше. принца Кейдена розкрито прекрасно. їхні сцени з Брайтон перехоплювали подих і змушували пітніти долоні. це талант, тільки так. все розгортається логічно і зачаровує. кінець вийшов трохи зім'ятий, але залишає простір для уяви і теорій до наступної частини.
5/5
August 22, 2018
My only complaint...
I. W A N T E D. M O R E!!!!
All my favorite things to read wrapped up in one marvelous novella. Armentrout rocked that balance, creating perfect symmetry, giving us just the right amount of fantasy, suspense, action, romance and even some humor catapulting the world of The Prince to life.
My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Paperback: 125 pages
Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
Publication Date: August 14, 2018
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1948050137
Genre: Urban Fantasty
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Novella...
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I. W A N T E D. M O R E!!!!
All my favorite things to read wrapped up in one marvelous novella. Armentrout rocked that balance, creating perfect symmetry, giving us just the right amount of fantasy, suspense, action, romance and even some humor catapulting the world of The Prince to life.
My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Paperback: 125 pages
Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
Publication Date: August 14, 2018
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1948050137
Genre: Urban Fantasty
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Novella...
Want more check us out on Tome Tender Book Blog or on Facebook
August 19, 2018
What the hell was that ending?!? I thought this was supposed to be a novella, like an epilogue type ending to the Wicked triliogy! Not a beautifully written story which expanded the characters of both Brighton and The Prince Caden and end on a fricken cliffhanger!!! So uncool.
What the f, Jen? So uncool. I need The King, like, now.
What the f, Jen? So uncool. I need The King, like, now.
September 18, 2019
wow.... Oh wow.
The Prince was really good. For a novella it was packed full of action and adventure without it feeling overwhelming.
But that cliffhanger though... 😮
The Prince by Jennifer L. Armentrout was a solid 4.5 for me... but let's be real...aren't all her books always so good?
The Prince was really good. For a novella it was packed full of action and adventure without it feeling overwhelming.
But that cliffhanger though... 😮
The Prince by Jennifer L. Armentrout was a solid 4.5 for me... but let's be real...aren't all her books always so good?
August 19, 2018
Rating: 4.5/5
The first word that comes to my mind is WOW...seriously i wasn't expecting to get that much into this novella so fast. Of course i absolutely love everything Jen write (pretty sure i would buy her grocery shopping list) and i adored the Wicked series so i knew going back to that world would be a winner for me.
I liked the glimpse of Brighton i got the the wicked series and seeing this world through her eyes was a breath of fresh air. She's not the ultimate badass full of confidence and because of that i find her very reliable.
The chemistry between Brighton and Caden (aka the prince) is of the chart!!It's not insta love, these two have more of a "i can't stand you....now i tolerate you...ok you're hot i can get on board with hooking up with you" relationship. There's so many questions up in the air at the end of his book, it's driving me crazy.
That novella left me wanting for more, when i got to the last page i tried keeping scrolling the pages, hoping for more. I wasn't expecting a book with a sequel so waiting a year for it is going to be hell
Overall it's a must read for any Jen's fans and if you're on the fence about jumping into the Wicked series i'm pretty sure this book will make you stop everything you're doing to jump into the series.
Oh and can i just say i need a book about Tink? Like i REALLY need a book about Tink?!
The first word that comes to my mind is WOW...seriously i wasn't expecting to get that much into this novella so fast. Of course i absolutely love everything Jen write (pretty sure i would buy her grocery shopping list) and i adored the Wicked series so i knew going back to that world would be a winner for me.
I liked the glimpse of Brighton i got the the wicked series and seeing this world through her eyes was a breath of fresh air. She's not the ultimate badass full of confidence and because of that i find her very reliable.
The chemistry between Brighton and Caden (aka the prince) is of the chart!!It's not insta love, these two have more of a "i can't stand you....now i tolerate you...ok you're hot i can get on board with hooking up with you" relationship. There's so many questions up in the air at the end of his book, it's driving me crazy.
That novella left me wanting for more, when i got to the last page i tried keeping scrolling the pages, hoping for more. I wasn't expecting a book with a sequel so waiting a year for it is going to be hell
Overall it's a must read for any Jen's fans and if you're on the fence about jumping into the Wicked series i'm pretty sure this book will make you stop everything you're doing to jump into the series.
Oh and can i just say i need a book about Tink? Like i REALLY need a book about Tink?!
July 23, 2019
reread July 2019
..........
I never know in how much of a reading funk I am until I pick up a JLA book and it knocks my socks right off.
It pains my heart that we have to wait a whole year for continuing Brighton and Caden's story. I do not approve of this, Armentrout. I don't. But I will obviously be waiting.
(what is it about these 1001 Dark Nights novellas Armentrout writes about secondary characters that end up surpassing the original series and becoming my faves? Man.)
..........
I never know in how much of a reading funk I am until I pick up a JLA book and it knocks my socks right off.
It pains my heart that we have to wait a whole year for continuing Brighton and Caden's story. I do not approve of this, Armentrout. I don't. But I will obviously be waiting.
(what is it about these 1001 Dark Nights novellas Armentrout writes about secondary characters that end up surpassing the original series and becoming my faves? Man.)
August 11, 2019
Ok but this novella was WAY better than the original trilogy and that's the tea.
But I didn't know it ended in a cliffhanger. Now I don't know what to do because I want my ship to sail.
But I didn't know it ended in a cliffhanger. Now I don't know what to do because I want my ship to sail.
December 15, 2023
Una continuación de la historia de cazadora de hadas totalmente inesperada pero deseada. Lo
Leí despacio por falta de tiempo pero sin duda me ha encantado desde la presencia de el príncipe como que sea desde la perspectiva de Brighton. Es un libro súper corto y tengo ganas de continuar con el rey que no sabía que iba a tener continuación.
Leí despacio por falta de tiempo pero sin duda me ha encantado desde la presencia de el príncipe como que sea desde la perspectiva de Brighton. Es un libro súper corto y tengo ganas de continuar con el rey que no sabía que iba a tener continuación.
December 5, 2019
The Prince no empezo como yo esperaba, por alguna razon imaginaba que esta novela corta iba a comenzar de una forma muy potente, pero la realidad es que inicia de una manera muy tibia y comedida.
Durante las primeras 100 paginas no sucede gran cosa y la narracion no me estaba agradando tanto como me suele ocurrir con lo que escribe Jennifer L. Armentrout, incluso dude de continuar con estas historias ... pero luego de un momento a otro todo florece, la trama, la parte romantica entre los protagonistas, simplemente todo evoluciona y es cuando realmente consiguio atraparme.
El ultimo capitulo fue injustamente cruel, me dejo ansiando The King, y con muchisimas preguntas sobre Caden.
En fin, The Prince es un libro mas lento de lo que nos tiene acostumbradas esta autora, no obstante, vale la pena darle una oportunidad hasta el final, no solo porque es ahi donde logra engancharte sino tambien porque conocer mas en profundidad a El Principe fue una aventura muy interesante.
2.75 Estrellas!
December 17, 2023
Me ha gustado un montón volver a este mundo, además que sea cortito me resulta refrescante entre tanto tochaco como hay ahora; con misterio y acción a tope, quiero leer ya el siguiente.
April 2, 2019
What a great novella to go with this series I really liked that it wasn’t about Ivy and Ren.
I wanted more closure on The Prince though I don’t think I really got it if anything I have more questions. I hope there is another book because this left us with a perfect open-ended story.
Brighton wasn’t really a side character I thought much about but now that I have read this it really makes sense it was her. I just want more! Lol
The narration again I liked it, I think she does a great job with The Prince's voice and his slight accent.
I wanted more closure on The Prince though I don’t think I really got it if anything I have more questions. I hope there is another book because this left us with a perfect open-ended story.
Brighton wasn’t really a side character I thought much about but now that I have read this it really makes sense it was her. I just want more! Lol
The narration again I liked it, I think she does a great job with The Prince's voice and his slight accent.
December 30, 2023
Reseña completa: http://fiebrelectora.blogspot.com/202...
El príncipe Caden desea vengarse de aquellos que le hicieron daño y lo dejaron atrapado en una pesadilla, y parece que solo Brighton puede ayudarlo, ninguno de los dos tiene elección. Así, ella comenzará a descubrir al hombre que se encuentra tras esa imagen tan fría, y las chispas comenzarán a saltar; sin embargo, tendrán que enfrentarse a una pesadilla empeñada en destruir su mundo y a todos los que lo rodean.
Como podéis ver, en esta ocasión los protagonistas no serán Ivy y Ren, pero aun así diría que es muy necesario haber leído la saga principal, pues si no resulta todo demasiado confuso; ahora, seguiremos contando con Tink, que no podría ser más genial, y la emoción y el salseo que nos van a dar Caden y Brighton va a ser más que suficiente para no echar de menos a la antigua pareja principal.
El príncipe Caden desea vengarse de aquellos que le hicieron daño y lo dejaron atrapado en una pesadilla, y parece que solo Brighton puede ayudarlo, ninguno de los dos tiene elección. Así, ella comenzará a descubrir al hombre que se encuentra tras esa imagen tan fría, y las chispas comenzarán a saltar; sin embargo, tendrán que enfrentarse a una pesadilla empeñada en destruir su mundo y a todos los que lo rodean.
Como podéis ver, en esta ocasión los protagonistas no serán Ivy y Ren, pero aun así diría que es muy necesario haber leído la saga principal, pues si no resulta todo demasiado confuso; ahora, seguiremos contando con Tink, que no podría ser más genial, y la emoción y el salseo que nos van a dar Caden y Brighton va a ser más que suficiente para no echar de menos a la antigua pareja principal.
August 19, 2018
4 3/4 "Sunshine" Stars!
This was so very good. I have to admit Brighton's actions were a bit stupid at times, but I still really liked her; and understood her reasoning. The Prince... Swoon... Loved him! If you are a fan of the Wicked Trillogy, this is a must read. Absolutely my favorite book in this world so far. Only problem is I have to wait until next summer for the next book! 😒 Happy reading! 😊
PS. This is a cliffhanger. It wasn't bad enough to make me want to throw my Kindle against the wall, but it definitely has me counting down to next summer already. 😜
This was so very good. I have to admit Brighton's actions were a bit stupid at times, but I still really liked her; and understood her reasoning. The Prince... Swoon... Loved him! If you are a fan of the Wicked Trillogy, this is a must read. Absolutely my favorite book in this world so far. Only problem is I have to wait until next summer for the next book! 😒 Happy reading! 😊
PS. This is a cliffhanger. It wasn't bad enough to make me want to throw my Kindle against the wall, but it definitely has me counting down to next summer already. 😜
February 20, 2024
Muy básico ,es muy cortito pero es que tampoco necesita más porque pasa muy poco, esta mujer es la gran maga haciendo finales que te hacen empezar el segundo y es lo que ha pasado pero no es destacable, de hecho como vea que el segundo no avanza bien no creo que siga.
August 14, 2018
Original review on Julalicious Book Paradise
Going back into the Wicked world was just awesome. When I first heard about this novella being written, I didn't know who it would be about besides The Prince, but I couldn't be more happy to find Brighton as one of the two main characters.
Brighton has always been a character that intrigued me because she kept a lot of herself, but in this novella, you get to see a whole lot more of her and how far she's willing to go to get to what she wants. She's not as outspoken as Ivy is, but even if she keeps to herself, she will get her point across, especially with a Prince who seems to try to get in her way.
The Prince is a complex character that will start to grow on you. If sometimes is stalking reminds me of Edward in Twilight, you can only find him a lot more charismatic. He's dealing a lot about what he has done in the past and he's trying to be better, starting with Brighton.
The two of them have this attraction that they are both trying to fight if only for different reasons, but as the events unfold, they find themselves getting closer and closer, making a situation even more complicated than it was.
You get to see more Tink which is awesome in itself and you get a few glimpse of Ivy and Ren which made me happy to see what they have been to.
I won't lie, I need more about these two and like NOW; a novella isn't enough. So much more could be done with these two characters and I just need it to be done like now.
I was giving an advanced copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Going back into the Wicked world was just awesome. When I first heard about this novella being written, I didn't know who it would be about besides The Prince, but I couldn't be more happy to find Brighton as one of the two main characters.
Brighton has always been a character that intrigued me because she kept a lot of herself, but in this novella, you get to see a whole lot more of her and how far she's willing to go to get to what she wants. She's not as outspoken as Ivy is, but even if she keeps to herself, she will get her point across, especially with a Prince who seems to try to get in her way.
The Prince is a complex character that will start to grow on you. If sometimes is stalking reminds me of Edward in Twilight, you can only find him a lot more charismatic. He's dealing a lot about what he has done in the past and he's trying to be better, starting with Brighton.
The two of them have this attraction that they are both trying to fight if only for different reasons, but as the events unfold, they find themselves getting closer and closer, making a situation even more complicated than it was.
You get to see more Tink which is awesome in itself and you get a few glimpse of Ivy and Ren which made me happy to see what they have been to.
I won't lie, I need more about these two and like NOW; a novella isn't enough. So much more could be done with these two characters and I just need it to be done like now.
I was giving an advanced copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
May 29, 2021
OMG 🤣 me gustó más que la trilogía entera. 🙈🙊
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