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A Breton princess at the peak of the French Renaissance, Lilac lives prisoner in her parents' castle after a wicked secret is revealed on the eve of her tenth birthday soirée. Years later, her coronation ceremony looms, and between the riotous townsfolk and scheming nobleman bent on snatching the throne, Lilac prepares for the worst... Until a mysterious letter arrives fro
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I'm going to describe this book as an enchanting, darkling delight. I loved this. 😍 It was everything I want in YA fantasy: monsters in the woods, cluelessly lovely princess, love-to-hate romance, sass and bickering, and a thunderingly epic ending.
You just have to say 'monsters' and 'woods' and I'm obsessed. This is one of my favourite combinations and I can’t get enough. In Disenchanted, Princess Lilac braves the Brocèliande Forest where all the monsters (vampires, ogres, fae, and more) have be ...more
You just have to say 'monsters' and 'woods' and I'm obsessed. This is one of my favourite combinations and I can’t get enough. In Disenchanted, Princess Lilac braves the Brocèliande Forest where all the monsters (vampires, ogres, fae, and more) have be ...more
Jul 14, 2020
♠ TABI⁷ ♠
marked it as to-read
Me, looking at the cover but mostly the dude lurking in the back:
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I can honestly say Disenchanted took me by surprise! I didn’t think I would enjoy it as much as I did, so much in fact that I can’t stop thinking about Garin and Lilac. I won’t go over the synopsis of this book because if you’re reading this, you’ve probably already know what the book is about.
That being said, the things I loved about this story was numerous starting with the world Sugalski created. Hello mysterious forest home to magical creatures called the Darklings! I LOVED this concept of h ...more
That being said, the things I loved about this story was numerous starting with the world Sugalski created. Hello mysterious forest home to magical creatures called the Darklings! I LOVED this concept of h ...more
I’ve never been more simultaneously nauseous and grateful. My book baby is out today. Thank you Amanda Wright, Shayne Leighton, and Chantal Gadoury for believing in Lilac and Garin’s haphazard trek through Brocèliande. Thank you to all The Parliament House authors for inspiring me and giving me the courage and faith enough to query, and my author/ reader friends Erica, Jessica, Lorrena, Rosemary, and Dominique for helping me stay sane during the sometimes grueling drafting/ editing process (Loni
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A gripping tale infused with history, adventure, and romance; Disenchanted is a compelling story of a cursed princess, a crestfallen killer, the town that wants them to burn, and the witch that can save them both.
Readers will be enticed into a world of mystery, intrigue, and romance. Sugalski showcases her mastery in worldbuilding by transporting readers to Broceliande forest and taking them on the journey alongside. Lilac and Garin.
Disenchanted is the kind of story that will sink its teeth into ...more
Readers will be enticed into a world of mystery, intrigue, and romance. Sugalski showcases her mastery in worldbuilding by transporting readers to Broceliande forest and taking them on the journey alongside. Lilac and Garin.
Disenchanted is the kind of story that will sink its teeth into ...more
3,5 stars
I hate to be the one to ruin the average rating of a book, but I prefer to express my genuine opinion, so here we go.
I gave this book 3,5 which in my rating systems translates to ‘this was decent, but not my thing’.
It all comes down to me misinterpreting synopsis.
What I didn’t realise when buying this book was that this is a vampire romance story. If I knew that, I wouldn’t have picked this book up in the first place.
My expectations ran counter with what the book is actually about.
As ...more
I hate to be the one to ruin the average rating of a book, but I prefer to express my genuine opinion, so here we go.
I gave this book 3,5 which in my rating systems translates to ‘this was decent, but not my thing’.
It all comes down to me misinterpreting synopsis.
What I didn’t realise when buying this book was that this is a vampire romance story. If I knew that, I wouldn’t have picked this book up in the first place.
My expectations ran counter with what the book is actually about.
As ...more
(UPDATE: THERE WILL BE A SEQUEL!)
This changes things. Disregard my comment about the world and about Basiton, because according to Brianna we are getting more!!!!!!
Aaaaah. More Sass Garin!!!!
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“What is different is not necessarily dark, and even then, darkness does not equate to wickedness.”
Disenchanted was a magical read. I very much enjoyed it. Brianna has some lovely writing, and coupled with her magical world, I was thoroughly enchanted. Haha. Ha.
Lilac was interesting. Kind of naive at ...more
This changes things. Disregard my comment about the world and about Basiton, because according to Brianna we are getting more!!!!!!
Aaaaah. More Sass Garin!!!!
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“What is different is not necessarily dark, and even then, darkness does not equate to wickedness.”
Disenchanted was a magical read. I very much enjoyed it. Brianna has some lovely writing, and coupled with her magical world, I was thoroughly enchanted. Haha. Ha.
Lilac was interesting. Kind of naive at ...more
*I received this book for free from MTMC Tours, Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. You can also find this review at
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I LOVED this book, I could barely put it down! Meet Lilac, a valient but slightly reckless young princess who begins her quest in search of a cure to her "curse". From the very first pages, I knew I was going to like her and she really does not disappoint. She is AMAZING, I l ...more
I LOVED this book, I could barely put it down! Meet Lilac, a valient but slightly reckless young princess who begins her quest in search of a cure to her "curse". From the very first pages, I knew I was going to like her and she really does not disappoint. She is AMAZING, I l ...more
Dec 15, 2020
Julia ❤︎
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hate-sex-is-about-to-go-down,
dusty-old-men-who-drink-blood,
supernatural-things-are-afoot,
romantically-swoon-worthy,
everybody-was-kung-foo-fighting,
prince-harry-syndrome,
he-may-be-an-a-hole-but-he-be-sexy,
fav-books-till-infinity-and-beyond,
slowly-burning-over-here,
you-re-a-wizard-harry
✰ 4.5 Stars! ✰
"[. . .] knowledge is power. Knowledge is survival."
-ˏˋ Initial Thoughts ˎˊ-
First things first, before I even get into my review for Disenchanted , may I direct your appreciation towards the wonderful cover -
Seriously, half the reason I wanted to read DISENCHANTED was because of the wonderful cover! There's something about it that captured both my imagination and fascination. Also I also think it's really funny how Garin is just lurking behind Lilac, ✨what a mood✨ Over ...more
"[. . .] knowledge is power. Knowledge is survival."
-ˏˋ Initial Thoughts ˎˊ-
First things first, before I even get into my review for Disenchanted , may I direct your appreciation towards the wonderful cover -
Seriously, half the reason I wanted to read DISENCHANTED was because of the wonderful cover! There's something about it that captured both my imagination and fascination. Also I also think it's really funny how Garin is just lurking behind Lilac, ✨what a mood✨ Over ...more
"What is different is not necessarily dark, and even then, darkness does not equate to wickedness. Even then, I'd rather be perceived as wicked than weak, any day. Women are part heaven and hell. "
This book took me absolutely by surprise. This novel has the feel of a fairy tale, the struggle of a journey and the courtship of a bull in a china shop... and I absolutely adored it. I also went into this blind without reading reviews. I recommend doing so because it adds more to the story as things u ...more
This book took me absolutely by surprise. This novel has the feel of a fairy tale, the struggle of a journey and the courtship of a bull in a china shop... and I absolutely adored it. I also went into this blind without reading reviews. I recommend doing so because it adds more to the story as things u ...more
Disenchanted- Brianna Sugalski
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
4/5 stars
Disenchanted is an amazing, unexpected debut novel that I devoured within hours! I stumbled upon this book on a fellow bookstagrammers page and kindly received an ARC by the author. It is the first book in a duology by author Brianna Sugalski. It’s been a while since I’ve delved into a YA fantasy novel and this one did not disappoint! Right from the start Brianna has you hooked with a world that is as wicked ...more
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
4/5 stars
Disenchanted is an amazing, unexpected debut novel that I devoured within hours! I stumbled upon this book on a fellow bookstagrammers page and kindly received an ARC by the author. It is the first book in a duology by author Brianna Sugalski. It’s been a while since I’ve delved into a YA fantasy novel and this one did not disappoint! Right from the start Brianna has you hooked with a world that is as wicked ...more
An isolated princess trapped by a shameful secret but ready to take fate into her own hands. A mysterious wood filled with magical creatures and an equally mysterious young man. Plus, a villainous plot to dethrone the ruling family. This had all the hallmarks of a fun tale but boy was I disappointed. Even more so after reading all the glowing reviews. I had to DNF this at 80% and have landed on 1.5 stars.
So first up, let's start with the not so good.
The writing was odd and jumbled. The dialogu ...more
So first up, let's start with the not so good.
The writing was odd and jumbled. The dialogu ...more
Disenchanted is a story that will draw you in from the first page. It starts with Princess Lilac, who sets out on a perilous journey in pursuit of an enchantress. There is a sense of mystery and intrigue immediately, which compels you to continue reading. At the beginning it feels like it is heading towards the well known plot: princess sets out on journey, meets a stranger, and the romance flows, however I soon found out I was wrong.
Enter Garin: mysterious, eluding, and sexy! I rooted for them ...more
Enter Garin: mysterious, eluding, and sexy! I rooted for them ...more
Series: Disenchanted #1
Synopsis:
Nineteen-year-old Princess Lilac Trécesson has spent the better part of her young life ensconced in a tower. Now close to her twentieth year and a few days away from her coronation, she receives a note which makes her optimistic about getting rid of the darkness that resides within her. But for that, she has to undertake a dangerous journey through the Forest of Brocéliande - all alone.
While on that journey, she comes to really know about the world outside, an ...more
Synopsis:
Nineteen-year-old Princess Lilac Trécesson has spent the better part of her young life ensconced in a tower. Now close to her twentieth year and a few days away from her coronation, she receives a note which makes her optimistic about getting rid of the darkness that resides within her. But for that, she has to undertake a dangerous journey through the Forest of Brocéliande - all alone.
While on that journey, she comes to really know about the world outside, an ...more
This is an e-ARC I received from Parliament House Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity. ☺️
A debut novel by Brianna Sugalski, she is a Filipino American Dark Fantasy/YA author. Disenchanted is about a princess who has discovered an ability (or a curse, depending on your views) when she was 10 years old and will make an impact on her future as a ruler. This is set during the peak of French Renaissance, and has different fantasy creatures in the story.
The main prot ...more
A debut novel by Brianna Sugalski, she is a Filipino American Dark Fantasy/YA author. Disenchanted is about a princess who has discovered an ability (or a curse, depending on your views) when she was 10 years old and will make an impact on her future as a ruler. This is set during the peak of French Renaissance, and has different fantasy creatures in the story.
The main prot ...more
This book was everywhere and people were raving about it, so I had to read it.
Lilac’s coronation is in a few days but there are riots, the public doesn’t want a Queen who can speak the dark tongue. Sinclair is next in line for the throne and first in line for her future husband. She spent all of her life in the castle, hiding her ability to speak the dark tongue. One day she got an offer from a witch who claimed that Lilac can get rid of her unwanted gift. There goes the rest of the book.
Vampire ...more
Lilac’s coronation is in a few days but there are riots, the public doesn’t want a Queen who can speak the dark tongue. Sinclair is next in line for the throne and first in line for her future husband. She spent all of her life in the castle, hiding her ability to speak the dark tongue. One day she got an offer from a witch who claimed that Lilac can get rid of her unwanted gift. There goes the rest of the book.
Vampire ...more
Read my full review here: https://lifesanovelty.blogspot.com/20...
Opinions: This is a tale of the underdog through perseverance, creativity, and strength. Lilac is an inexperienced character that finds a place in our hearts through her naivety and misplacement in society then wows us by her development throughout the novel. By the end of the book, I was nearly falling out of my chair and squealing at Lilac's improvement in confidence, skill, and relatability to the reader! Sugalski's world build ...more
Opinions: This is a tale of the underdog through perseverance, creativity, and strength. Lilac is an inexperienced character that finds a place in our hearts through her naivety and misplacement in society then wows us by her development throughout the novel. By the end of the book, I was nearly falling out of my chair and squealing at Lilac's improvement in confidence, skill, and relatability to the reader! Sugalski's world build ...more
I LOVED THIS BOOK SOOO MUCH AND CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!
I’m giddy!!! I just finished Disenchanted and I don’t want to leave this amazing, captivating world!!!! Not to mention I WANT MORE OF GARIN & LILAC...NOW!!!!!!
The main characters were so real and flawed, but watching them grow and falling in love with them was everything I want in a story!!!! The other characters that they meet up with in the story have me intrigued, I’m looking forward to reading more about the characters of this ma ...more
I’m giddy!!! I just finished Disenchanted and I don’t want to leave this amazing, captivating world!!!! Not to mention I WANT MORE OF GARIN & LILAC...NOW!!!!!!
The main characters were so real and flawed, but watching them grow and falling in love with them was everything I want in a story!!!! The other characters that they meet up with in the story have me intrigued, I’m looking forward to reading more about the characters of this ma ...more
I love the covers. My expectation did not disappoint me this time, I really like the world building and the romance, even if I didn't know that there will be a vampire involved.
I don't want this to end, I still wanna know what happens next. I hope to see their reign together. ...more
I don't want this to end, I still wanna know what happens next. I hope to see their reign together. ...more
Sugalski makes her foray into the world of dark fantasy with this fabulous first installment of the Disenchanted series, set in a medieval world where a Brenton princess struggles to deal with her anomaly to win her people’s love and respect and become the rightful owner of the throne.
Set during the peak of the French Renaissance, it follows 19-year-old Lilac, a Breton princess, as she leaves the security of her parents’ castle days before her coronation ceremony and ventures into the forest Br ...more
Set during the peak of the French Renaissance, it follows 19-year-old Lilac, a Breton princess, as she leaves the security of her parents’ castle days before her coronation ceremony and ventures into the forest Br ...more
Thank you to The Parliament Press and the author for a review copy!
A prisoner in her parent's castle since an unfortunate curse was revealed on her 10th birthday, Princess Lilac longs for freedom and her own coronation. But with the hatred and anger of the townsfolk and a nobleman bent on stealing her crown, Lilac fears the worst. Even her own parents seem like they fear her. But then one day, a mysterious letter arrives. The witch Ophelia promises that she can rid Lilac of her Darkling tongue ...more
A prisoner in her parent's castle since an unfortunate curse was revealed on her 10th birthday, Princess Lilac longs for freedom and her own coronation. But with the hatred and anger of the townsfolk and a nobleman bent on stealing her crown, Lilac fears the worst. Even her own parents seem like they fear her. But then one day, a mysterious letter arrives. The witch Ophelia promises that she can rid Lilac of her Darkling tongue ...more
It usually does not interest me to hear that a book is written about Brittany as it is often the same old thing with knights, swords and fairies. No offense intended, when I saw the author that wrote it, it was what most interested me. I went into this with little expectation but I was shocked by Brianna's description of Brittany in depth to minor detail. Coming from Morbihan I am impressed. She wrote about our country separate of France and covered the past tastefully. If you expect a book with
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Jun 23, 2020
Rylanne Burdette
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review of another edition
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fiction
Lilac has been held prisoner in her own home for as long as she can remember. She’s heir to her father’s throne, but because she is different from everyone else, her own people and family are afraid of her. Lilac escapes from the castle and begins a journey to find a way to get rid of her “darkness.” It is during this time that she meets Garin, a mysterious man who joins her along the way and makes her realize how strong and powerful she could be.
Disenchanted is a phenomenal book for any and all ...more
Disenchanted is a phenomenal book for any and all ...more
So excited for this book release!
How do you destroy a monster without becoming one?
Disenchanted is a charming and beguiling New Adult dark fairytale-esque debut from author Brianna Sugalski. Deep within its bones, it’s a tale of embracing, rather than shunning, the aspects of oneself that go against the grain and set them apart from the majority; that it’s ok to be different, and changing to appease others does more harm than good. We follow a princess as she ventures into a dark and mystical wood with hopes of finding a wi ...more
Ratings: 3/5 🌟
- I was really excited to read this story because 1. The cover is absolutely stunning and seems like a story I would enjoy 2. The synopsis was intriguing with elements I tend to enjoy in YA fantasy! However, this was just an average read for me and I didn’t love it as much as I hoped to. The story wasn’t what I expected and it just so happens that it is not my preference for fantasy story
- This isn’t a full fantasy story but a mix of fantasy and supernatural, which I wasn’t expecti ...more
- I was really excited to read this story because 1. The cover is absolutely stunning and seems like a story I would enjoy 2. The synopsis was intriguing with elements I tend to enjoy in YA fantasy! However, this was just an average read for me and I didn’t love it as much as I hoped to. The story wasn’t what I expected and it just so happens that it is not my preference for fantasy story
- This isn’t a full fantasy story but a mix of fantasy and supernatural, which I wasn’t expecti ...more
It’s finally time to bring vampires back and honestly, I am soooo ready.
I was actually recommended this book by Jess(@metalheadreader) and I took a leap of faith and purchased a copy. I’m super glad I did, as I was actually super impressed! Since this book was published by an not well-known publishing house, there were a few typography issues but it didn’t change any of the meaning. It only bugged me a little as I’m taking classes about how to form and layout books!
This book was *chef kisses*. T ...more
I was actually recommended this book by Jess(@metalheadreader) and I took a leap of faith and purchased a copy. I’m super glad I did, as I was actually super impressed! Since this book was published by an not well-known publishing house, there were a few typography issues but it didn’t change any of the meaning. It only bugged me a little as I’m taking classes about how to form and layout books!
This book was *chef kisses*. T ...more
Mar 17, 2020
✨j e s s | XXII | Night Court🌓
rated it
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review of another edition
I received this E Book From Parliament Press in return for a review.
Background
Lilac is a prisoner in her own castle after events unfold at her 10th birthday ball.
As her coronation fast approaches years later, there many hellbent on stealing the crown that is rightfully hers. But as she beings to lose all hope of claiming her right to the throne, a letter arrives from he Witch of Lupine Grotto with a proposition to cure her darkness forever, but at what cost?
My Thoughts
This book was actually a ...more
Background
Lilac is a prisoner in her own castle after events unfold at her 10th birthday ball.
As her coronation fast approaches years later, there many hellbent on stealing the crown that is rightfully hers. But as she beings to lose all hope of claiming her right to the throne, a letter arrives from he Witch of Lupine Grotto with a proposition to cure her darkness forever, but at what cost?
My Thoughts
This book was actually a ...more
Secrets, treacherous nobles, street riots, wily enchantresses, and self-appointed travel companions: Lilac, a Breton princess at the height of the French Renaissance, is about to learn that if you want something done, you've got to ditch your bling and get your hands a little dirty.
Disenchanted by Brianna Sugalski is a bold combination of history and fiction, fact and fantastical. As if the upheaval of the French Revolution weren't already enough to ramp up the tension in any story, the addition ...more
Disenchanted by Brianna Sugalski is a bold combination of history and fiction, fact and fantastical. As if the upheaval of the French Revolution weren't already enough to ramp up the tension in any story, the addition ...more
IMPRESSION : Where has been this book all my life?! I want this to be made a movie!
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TITLE: Perfectly relatable and simple. It's very rare to find a single worded title that a reader could never understand unless you divulge into the book and suddenly , after flipping the last page, you realise that It's surprisingly perfect for the story. DISENCHANTED - This title I thought was etched in every chapter , every scene and every character of the book.
COVER: It was ...more
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TITLE: Perfectly relatable and simple. It's very rare to find a single worded title that a reader could never understand unless you divulge into the book and suddenly , after flipping the last page, you realise that It's surprisingly perfect for the story. DISENCHANTED - This title I thought was etched in every chapter , every scene and every character of the book.
COVER: It was ...more
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