The Shadow Prince (Mini-Review)

The Shadow Prince is a prequel in Stacey O'Neale's Mortal Enchantment series. In it Rowan is given a task in order to be able to claim the throne. Which means he could overturn everything his mother has ever done. But by completing the task he could also be the catalyst of a great war.

I absolutely loved Prisma. She was very clearly the villain and she did that role well. Even before meeting her you get the sense she is not the kind of person you mess around with. The only thing that confused me was the fact that Rowan had any bit of sympathy for her. She never reveals herself to be kind to him and he never gives any indication he cares about her. The only thing I can come up with is that kids must love their parents no matter what.

This book uses the throne as a mere plot point instead of a fully functional part of the plot. Minus one decision in the book where it made sense not to think of the throne, Rowan's decisions about the throne don't make much sense. Instead of doing anything logical, the book makes it out like following your heart and not politics is the noble thing to do.

But, then again, Rowan is looking like he's going to be one of the biggest drama queens.

I would recommend The Shadow Prince to those that want some silly, fun fantasy to relax to.