The Forsaken Prince Review

The Forsaken Prince is by Andrea Pearson and the first book in the fantasy series, The Kilenya Chronicles.

"Jacob refuses the role of Forsaken Prince. Until his father and little sister are kidnapped... 

When an attractive girl tells Jacob he's the Forsaken Prince and that an entirely different planet needs his help, he calls her crazy and sends her on her way. But then he discovers dead demons in his house, his mother beaten, and his father and sister kidnapped, and he's forced to begin a dangerous journey. 

Now Jacob must team up with Aloren to find a magical key and stage a rescue with a tight deadline, all while making decisions that affect not only himself but hundreds of thousands of his subjects in this new world. Can he figure out his new magical powers fast enough and will he and Aloren reach Jacob's father and sister before time runs out? Forsaken Prince, Kilenya Chronicles Book One is an edge-of-your-seat story of fantasy, adventure, and exciting twists and turns. Secure your copy now to begin the magical journey! "-Goodreads

I've wanted to read this when it was known as The Key of Kilenya, and even though it's had some changes made, I'm so glad I finally read it. It's an easy read and since I wanted to read it, I knocked it out in two days.

Pearson doesn't hesitate to jump right into conflict, and that probably helped draw me in. I knew enough going on from reading the description, and then enough was explained after a tense moment, and then I was flying through the story. There wasn't really a dull moment in the story. There was either information, conflict, or insight into a person. I wasn't sitting there wondering when I thinks would pick up again.

All that is needed for a good story was there (such as world building), but since it's shorter there was not as much depth as other stories. That probably happens with shorter/easier reads. Even if it is a good story, there isn't as much content as a longer, harder book. The next book in the series will most likely delve into more aspects of the key, Jacob's future, and the future of the kingdom, but it was definitely "here's what's relevant."

When Aloren first entered, I wanted to scream at her several times. As the story progressed, I found myself warming up to her. I appreciate that Jacob accepted what he needed to do and didn't run around screaming "this isn't real!" because he couldn't handle it, but still wanted go back to his normal life. He also knew that in order to survive he needed to rely on people and information, and didn't try to do it himself. 

The different creatures and species intrigued me. Their powers seemed amazing, and so the fact that there's a world that has all of them existing together (even the disgusting, vile ones, which with them I'm surprised some of the others lived as long) impressed me.

If you're looking for an easy read or something in the fantasy genre, I recommend that you pick up The Forsaken Prince. Following Jacob's adventures won't disappoint, and I'm wondering what he'll do next.

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I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

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