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The Jabberwocky Princess (The Forest Tales Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Cece Louise (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
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He thinks she's peculiar. She thinks he's a joke. They're about to discover that nothing is what it seems.

Kainda is the daughter of a disgraced monster hunter. She longs to use the hunting skills her father taught her, but kitchen maids don’t get to have adventures—especially not a girl everyone thinks is crazy.

That is until devil-may-care Prince Ander enlists her help in defeating a monster troubling a nearby kingdom. As irresponsible as he is charming, Ander won’t let this opportunity to prove himself slip away—especially with a politically advantageous marriage to a beautiful princess on the line.

When Kainda and Ander join forces, they soon realize that what they’re fighting for and where their hearts lie may be at odds. Can they defeat the mysterious monster, or will duty, riddles, and secrets be their undoing?

Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem “Jabberwocky,” this standalone read is perfect for fans of clean romance, suspense, and fairy tales!

Author's Note: The Jabberwocky Princess is a standalone book, so it can be read at any point in the Forest Tales series.

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    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 4
    The Forest Tales Series
  3. Print length
    298 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    March 10, 2020
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". . . enjoyable, humorous, and filled with chemistry." - 5-Star Readers' Favorite review

"Best book I've read so far this year! The Jabberwocky Princess is refreshingly creative and boldly witty, featuring lovable yet flawed characters, exciting adventure, and magnificent plot twists." - Therese Heckenkamp, Bestselling Christian Fiction Author

"As soon as I started reading this book I just couldn't put it down! And I love that it included not one, but two sweet love stories . . . This is an absolute must read!" - Homework and Horseplay blog

"A wonderfully written story with great imagery and depth . . . definitely my favorite read of 2020!" - One Book More blog

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081TYMVZ4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jabberwocky Tales (March 10, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1297 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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Cece Louise

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Cece Louise writes clean novels filled with adventure, romance, and spirit for teens and adults.

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Cece is an avid reader who has been making up stories in her head as long as she can remember. Despite all that daydreaming, she graduated summa cum laude with a BBA from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 2012.

When she's not working on her latest story, Cece spends her time having adventures with her husband and two kids, hiking and biking in her home state of WI, and unfortunately, cleaning her house (which she is convinced is secretly inhabited by mischievous, mess-multiplying pixies).

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Cathleen Townsend
5.0 out of 5 stars Dual sweet romances with strong female protagonists
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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The Jabberwocky Princess is a fun fairy tale read that I enjoyed even more than its predecessor, Desperate Forest, so if you liked that one, you should enjoy this one as well. Like Desperate Forest, it's a fantasy romance, although this book has two female protags, so it has double the romance as well.

Kainda keeps body and soul together as a maid in the castle, but what she really wants to do is follow her father's path and become a hunter. He disappeared many years ago hunting monsters, and harmful rumors circulate about how he went mad doing it. When Kainda sneaks into a knight's meeting held by Prince Ander and demonstrates her knowledge of the hunt, she finds herself included in the quest to track down and kill a monster in a neighboring realm.

The princess of that realm, Opal, has problems of her own. Her father has promised her hand to anyone who can rid the kingdom of the beast terrorizing the citizens. And that has yielded about what you'd expect--a bunch of power-hungry opportunists who she can't even stand to touch, let alone marry.

But if Kainda and Opal don't find help and figure out how to defeat the monster, they're going to have much bigger problems than a lack of adventure or joy in their lives. In face, they won't even have to worry about what their lives will be at all...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick fun read
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
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This has been a fun series to read- fast paced, whimsical, and great characters. There were great Alice in Wonderland themes but definitely a few others intertwined (like Princess Bride). There were also some crossover characters that made an appearance.
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Catherine Bowser
4.0 out of 5 stars Creative adventure with fun characters
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
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The title is what drew my attention. The Jabberwock has always been interesting to me but I don’t see them utilized very much in fantasy. I was thrilled to find my interest was justified.

The world building is lovely here and like I hoped, the Jabberwock has a strong presence. But it’s interwoven into the politics and movements of the world. Which makes it even better on my mind!

The characters are a fun mix. I definitely had my favorites but even the ones I didn’t like as much were still pleasant to read about. You’ll probably have a preference between the two main viewpoints though.

All in all, a fun adventure well worth your time.
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Candy Sosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your normal fairy tale, I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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I was so pleased with this story! The author wove both the poem and it's source seamlessly through the book and I adored the ending!
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April Hogue
5.0 out of 5 stars It was great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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I just finished The Jabberwocky Princess, and it was great! I liked the dual perspective from both Kainda and Princess Opal as they're both striving to find their place in the world and end up finding their other halves-- a seemingly stuck-up prince with a heart of gold and a stable boy turned knight who'd rather preserve life than end it. Well done, CeCe! I'm off to read book #3.
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Lisa Dawn
3.0 out of 5 stars Murky Wonderland Homage that Relies on Stereotypes
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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Similar to Mazarine, the main characters in The Jabberwocky Princess rely on stereotypical archetypes. Kainda is your average warrior princess from a common background who is willing to dress up as a man if it allows her to join the fight but does not personally identify as one. Meanwhile, Opal is a gentle princess who feels trapped by her stature and longs to be free to choose who to marry and make her own decisions. Both of these are characters that we have seen countless times in other fairy tale adaptations, and neither has enough unique traits to make this book stand out. Both of them have slow-burn love interests that take them a while to realize due to their innocence, which creates additional unnecessary confusion from the dual narration. Sometimes I'd be reading from Opal's perspective thinking it was Kainda or vice versa. The two romances seem like too ambitious of an undertaking for a story of this length. If the book had been about a lesbian romance between Kainda and Opal instead, the shorter length probably would have worked better.

The plot itself is as basic as can be. Princess Opal's kingdom has been ravaged for years by a monster that no one can identify, so her father offers her hand in marriage as a reward to anyone who can slay the beast. Meanwhile, in a nearby kingdom, Kainda is certain that she can identify the monster and figure out a way to defeat it using clues that her father had left behind in his past attempt. When Prince Ander announces that he is gathering some knights to join the quest to find and defeat the monster, Kainda makes her intentions known and convinces Ander to let her join the fight alongside her best friend, Larkin, a knight who is often overlooked by his peers. When they arrive in Opal's kingdom, Opal makes friends with Kainda and begins to develop feelings toward Larkin while Kainda and Prince Ander grow closer to each other through their mission to slay the monster. The mysterious beast that has been terrorizing the land is revealed to be the Jabberwock, a dangerous dragon with mind control powers.

The biggest flaw with this book is the backstory of Kainda's father. Before the book begins, he goes on a quest to slay the Jabberwock which he never returned from. However, he sent back a few key items with clues for Kainda to figure out how to defeat it herself. Not only are the clues unnecessarily cryptic when he could have just as easily written her a letter that tells her how to do it outright, but it also doesn't make sense that her father would have the time to prepare and manufacture this puzzle for her to solve before without having time to use the knowledge to defeat the Jabberwock himself. This is a much bigger problem than the unnecessary dual female protagonists. It felt like the author was trying to be clever by incorporating subtle references to Lewis Carroll's stories when the plot itself has nothing to do with Alice or Wonderland. It may have been better not to include them at all and instead work on explaining what happened to Kainda's father in a way that makes more sense.

While The Jabberwocky Princess holds the promise of a fantastical adventure inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, it ultimately falls short. The characters, with their familiar archetypes and predictable romances, lack the spark that ignites reader engagement. The plot, riddled with conveniences and inconsistencies, struggles to capture the whimsical essence of its namesake. While the dual female lead perspectives offer a change of pace, their similarities often blur the lines, leaving readers unsure whose journey they're witnessing. The cryptic clues left by Kainda's father and the forced Lewis Carroll references feel like misplaced attempts at depth, further muddying the narrative waters. This isn't to say the book is entirely devoid of merit. The message of female empowerment through Kainda's determination and Opal's yearning for autonomy holds potential. However, the underdeveloped world, predictable plot, and clichéd characters prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you seek a truly wondrous reimagining of Alice's world, look elsewhere. These Jabberwocky princesses, unfortunately, don't hold the key to unlocking that door.
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Elizabeth Phelps
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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I liked the first in the series, but this is even better! Loved the characters! Great interactions, good pacing, and some fun twists.
Also completely clean:)
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GreenGables
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
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A very loose retelling involving an “Alice” and Jabberwock. I truly enjoyed this unique tale. Told from 2 different view points we follow the story of a kingdom being attacked by a monster. A princess who wants to live her own life, and a girl who wants to walk in her father’s monster hunting footsteps. The plot was paced just right. The heroes and villains were well imagined.
And while the scene may not take place in the Disney version of wonderland this tale was full of hidden gems pointing to the original tale. The last lines of this story are some of my favorite last remarks, as well. I look forward to the next installment in the series.
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