Reviewed by McKenzie Tritt for TeensReadToo.com
Gracepearl Coal lives on the island of Miramore, a special place where princes come to train. The rules have changed this year, and now princes are allowed to marry any girl on the island. For the girls it means a chance at love and a chance to escape Miramore. Gracepearl has always dreamed of leaving Miramore, especially now that she's having strange dreams about people in need of her help. What do these dreams mean, and how is she supposed to help the people she sees in them?
Gracepearl is quickly wooed by two young princes, both of whom she finds charming and exciting. Deep down, however, she knows that she only has one true love, Mackree, an island boy. The princes offer something that Mackree cannot, though: a chance to leave the island.
As Gracepearl comes closer to her sixteenth birthday, secrets are slowly being revealed. All leads up to that fateful birthday, when Gracepearl learns the secrets of her past and must make a decision that will affect her and her family forever.
A PEARL AMONG PRINCES was full of historical interest, cute romance, and plenty of secrets. Gracepearl was a wonderful character who was easy to connect with, as were her two best friends. The princes were fun to learn about, and I enjoyed their courting of Grace. The plot flowed seamlessly, never falling off course. The pacing was perfect, and I couldn't put the book down. It turned out to be an incredibly quick read!
I was surprised by this book, as it was both girly and serious. I expected a fluffy love story, which there was some of, but the book also focused on more important issues. Gracepearl was faced with some tough decisions that required true maturity.
A PEARL AMONG PRINCES was wonderful, filled with charm and an exciting plot. Girls of all ages will enjoy this book.
Gracepearl Coal lives on the island of Miramore, a special place where princes come to train. The rules have changed this year, and now princes are allowed to marry any girl on the island. For the girls it means a chance at love and a chance to escape Miramore. Gracepearl has always dreamed of leaving Miramore, especially now that she's having strange dreams about people in need of her help. What do these dreams mean, and how is she supposed to help the people she sees in them?
Gracepearl is quickly wooed by two young princes, both of whom she finds charming and exciting. Deep down, however, she knows that she only has one true love, Mackree, an island boy. The princes offer something that Mackree cannot, though: a chance to leave the island.
As Gracepearl comes closer to her sixteenth birthday, secrets are slowly being revealed. All leads up to that fateful birthday, when Gracepearl learns the secrets of her past and must make a decision that will affect her and her family forever.
A PEARL AMONG PRINCES was full of historical interest, cute romance, and plenty of secrets. Gracepearl was a wonderful character who was easy to connect with, as were her two best friends. The princes were fun to learn about, and I enjoyed their courting of Grace. The plot flowed seamlessly, never falling off course. The pacing was perfect, and I couldn't put the book down. It turned out to be an incredibly quick read!
I was surprised by this book, as it was both girly and serious. I expected a fluffy love story, which there was some of, but the book also focused on more important issues. Gracepearl was faced with some tough decisions that required true maturity.
A PEARL AMONG PRINCES was wonderful, filled with charm and an exciting plot. Girls of all ages will enjoy this book.
