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An Ordinary Knight: A Fairy Cursed Fable Kindle Edition

by H. L. Burke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 193 ratings
Royal Kennel Guards don't rescue princesses. Especially when they don't even have a spark of magic to their names. But Sir Percy's depressingly ordinary life is about to change when he meets Princess Matty. Sheltered by overprotective parents in the wake of a christening gone wrong, Matty has spent her entire life locked in a tower. She will do anything to escape, and if that means dragging Percy along on a cross-country search for Prince Charming, so be it. But a myriad of dangers lie in wait for them. And Percy isn't qualified to break her curse. If they can't find a proper, magical prince to bestow true love's kiss, sweet Matty could spend the rest of her days as a frog--or worse.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    129 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    November 9, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016VLBL5E
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 193 ratings

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H. L. Burke

H. L. Burke

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Born in a small town in north central Oregon, H. L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and was always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic.

An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture.

Married to her high school crush who is now a retired US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.

She is the author of The Supervillain Rehabilitation Project Superhero Universe, the Award Winning (2016 Realm Award for Young Adult Fiction) Nyssa Glass Steampunk series, and MG/Fantasy "Cora and the Nurse Dragon," among others.

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Customers enjoy this fairy tale for young teens and adults, appreciating its feel of an old-fashioned style and tongue-in-cheek humor that provides a laugh-out-loud experience. The book features well-developed characters, with one review highlighting Percy as a good guy, and includes plenty of fairies and knights. Customers find it not too long or too short, well-paced, and suitable for readers of all ages.

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48 customers mention "Enjoyment"43 positive5 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a sweet fairy tale with an old-fashioned feel.

"...I liked the length of story but missed some of the richer details usually present in novels...." Read more

"...this was really a sweet and humorous story with a lot of great fairytale elements...." Read more

"...This fairytale like story is a completely original tale that feels like an older story...." Read more

"Straightforward fairytale with a solid theme and a happy ending...." Read more

19 customers mention "Cute"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorable and sweet, with one customer noting it is full of vibrant images.

"...An Ordinary Knight was anything but an ordinary story with its cute dragon, vengeful fairies, cowardly prince, and kind ogre...." Read more

"Straightforward fairytale with a solid theme and a happy ending...." Read more

"...Swoon! I found this story to be simply adorable! I like the characters that are involved in this story...." Read more

"...It's so good. I love fairy tales, adorable knights who think they're ordinary but really aren't, princesses who aren't helpless at all but think..." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's tongue-in-cheek humor, finding it a laugh-out-loud experience.

"...Gross. Overall, this was really a sweet and humorous story with a lot of great fairytale elements...." Read more

"...you need for a light, heartwarming, sometimes even laugh out loud experience. I thought Percy made the most adorable knight...." Read more

"...Very well written, and an over-all enjoyable tale." Read more

"...There is a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor, plenty of adventure, memorable characters and a good dose of romance. I had a blast reading it!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the sweet heroine and another noting that Percy was a good guy.

"...For the most part I liked the characters. Dusty was suspicious at first but lovable by the end...." Read more

"...I loved cheering on the characters and was anxious to see how in the world the ending would work out for everyone involved...." Read more

"...There is a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor, plenty of adventure, memorable characters and a good dose of romance. I had a blast reading it!..." Read more

"...The main characters were likable and the love story sweet...." Read more

7 customers mention "Length"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's length, finding it not too long or too short.

"...prejudice against Percy was a bit single-minded, but it was a short enough book to not bother me too much...." Read more

"...It is a short book. More like long novella. But it is absolutely adorable!..." Read more

"...It's a great lighthearted read and just the right length, not too long or too short...." Read more

"...True love's kiss happened, but it's not what broke the curse. A short, sweet tale. But not lacking in adventure. There be dragon." Read more

5 customers mention "Fairy magic"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the fairy magic in the book, with one mentioning there are plenty of fairies and knights.

"...Knight was anything but an ordinary story with its cute dragon, vengeful fairies, cowardly prince, and kind ogre...." Read more

"...For example, there are plenty of fairies and knights, but they are not your typical ones. This is certainly a story that everyone can enjoy." Read more

"...tells how courage and love rise above less-than-honorable knights, angry fairies, lies and choosing second best just because it is easy...." Read more

"...is a fun fairytale romance with two cute, likeable protagonists, fairy magic, and even a dragon!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book well-paced, with one customer noting that the plot moves quickly.

"...Loved the ending especially! Would definitely recommend for a quick, light easy read." Read more

"...Matty is a sweet heroine. This is a fun read that is well-paced...." Read more

"...twist on the fairy tale (such as Sleeping Beauty), Burke's plot moves quickly with engaging characters...." Read more

"...a great way to spend a afternoon. It's a fast, humorous, feel good love story." Read more

4 customers mention "Age range"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is fun for any age, with one customer noting it's written for an audience of all ages.

"An Ordinary Knight is a fabulous young adult novel for the young and old...." Read more

"Cute, fun read for the whole family, An Ordinary Knight has all of the classics anyone would want in a fairy tale: ogres, dragons, fairies, and..." Read more

"...Very clean and written for an audience of all ages. Definitely worth the read." Read more

"This is a fun book for any age. An easy, quick fantasy that holds the reader's interest through unexpected twists." Read more

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  • Denae C
    5.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly ordinary
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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    Sir Percy is a magical zero, no blessing and no curse. Princess Matty has a hundred fairies mad at her, but none have managed to curse her yet. Together, they flee.

    In trying to avoid fairies and find a way to protect Matty from curses, Percy and Matty encounter a cheating prince, an ogre, a spineless traveler, a dragon, an enchanted path, fairies, and bacon. Percy learns what the fairies really think of him, and he gets to spend time as a stone pillar. Both learn what true friendship is, and when to recognize love.

    I liked that Matty had to save her first kiss just in case she was enchanted and needed rescued.

    I liked Gork. The prejudice against Percy was a bit single-minded, but it was a short enough book to not bother me too much. I liked the length of story but missed some of the richer details usually present in novels. Some scenes were glossed over so fast that I never felt truly present.

    Oh, I liked that Percy had thoughts, but they felt more like interruptions than inner dialogue. Each thought had its own paragraph.

    This book was clean (a couple bad guys insinuated that Percy was taking advantage of the pretty princess, but Percy never did).
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  • Virginia Henderson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Reading Pleasure!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
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    It's books like these that make me wish I had more time to catch up on all my to-read books. I mean can you even imagine clicking on your to-read list and only a few titles are staring back at you expectantly instead of 7 or 8 pages of book after book after book after book....you get the idea.

    An Ordinary Knight was anything but an ordinary story with its cute dragon, vengeful fairies, cowardly prince, and kind ogre. Sir Percy and Princess Matty find themselves on an unexpected adventure of self-discovery where loyalty, friendship, bravery and courage are put to the test.

    For the most part I liked the characters. Dusty was suspicious at first but lovable by the end. The underdog turned hero, Percy, was sweet and I liked his flaw of getting himself in trouble by talking before thinking. It made his character more believable. Matty could be frustrating sometimes and she tended to switch between strong female lead to damsel in destress pretty quickly. She was a little flighty and I admit I was offended that she took any liking at all to Edwin. Gross.

    Overall, this was really a sweet and humorous story with a lot of great fairytale elements. Ironically, magic wasn't the center of this story- true love and sacrifice were. And that cover is lovely!! I need more of this series! Highly recommend to lovers of fantasy and classic fairytales.
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  • Cathrine Bonham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes Ordinary is the most special.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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    *audiobook review*

    An Ordinary Knight by H.L.Burke is not a fairytale retelling. This fairytale like story is a completely original tale that feels like an older story.

    The princess Matilda has lived in a tower her whole life to protect her from fairies. They are out to get her.

    Percy has lived his whole life as an ordinary guy because fairies want nothing to do with him.

    When these two get together it turns into an adventure.

    Narrator Rena Gail does an amazing job of differing her voice to make each character sound unique. one of my favorite narrators.
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  • Erin D
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fairytale Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020
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    Straightforward fairytale with a solid theme and a happy ending. I enjoyed the aspect of Percy being ordinary, with no magic blessing, and his journey to accepting that lack of magic was ok. There wasn’t much of a story arch for the Princess but I enjoyed her innocence and heart-warming character. Aside from a few awkwardly worded phrasings and lackluster combat scenes (I just didn’t enjoy the hand to hand fight and the sword fight seemed a bit simple too), this was a fun story. I loved cheering on the characters and was anxious to see how in the world the ending would work out for everyone involved. I’d recommend it for a young audience or those who love clean fairytales with no swearing or adult content.
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  • Peggy M McAloon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The First Kiss
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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    There isn't anything more tragic than a loveable, but average-looking Knight in a fairy tale who scores a complete magical zero! In the Kingdom of Ithelia, no knight wants to be cursed by the fairies; but, they do want to be granted at least one magical character trait. Poor Sir Percy sits on the outside, always looking in. There's absolutely nothing about him that would make anyone notice him, certainly not a Princess. When he meets Princess Matilda (Matty) he vows to do everything in his meager powers to protect the beautiful Princess. He'll do whatever's necessary, even if she is promised to a neighboring Prince.

    This is a delightful and quick story that will tug at your heart and find you rooting for the underdog more than once. I loved little Dusty and his mischevious ways of showing up most unexpectedly. This is a clean read, with a touch of romance, and a quest to save a Princess and her magical first kiss. You may even find an ogre or a dragon along the way! Beware of the fairies. They are a nasty lot.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in Australia on March 11, 2018
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    I really liked reading this story and watching the characters grow as they meet challenges. There wasn't much violence and it was sweet without being overly so.
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  • GR
    5.0 out of 5 stars refreshing and brilliant. Another great book from H
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2015
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    Lovely fairy-tale, witty, refreshing and brilliant. Another great book from H. L. Burke
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  • AA Lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Being Fairy Blessed is Overrated
    Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2021
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    Being fairy blessed is overrated. I enjoyed this cute story which retells Rapunzel's story as a background to Sir Percy's demonstration that just being an ordinary person may be just what is needed to overcome a curse - no extra blessings or curses required. I wonder if Percy's children will share his particular capability.
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  • Debbie Osborne
    4.0 out of 5 stars I loved the premise that the involvement of fairies in your ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2017
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    I loved the premise that the involvement of fairies in your life (for good or ill) is a status symbol, but that being ignored by them has its benefits too.

    The true pleasure of reading this story was watching ordinary knight Percival grow in to himself and his abilities without interference. Mostly without help anyway.

    Princess was also fun to see in action. She has some very typical princess traits which by themselves could make her irritating. However, she also has a wonderful practicality and sense of agency. These are blended together so it is believable that at the beginning she feels she does need a prince, but the way she goes about it is and learns from her mistakes is very natural.

    A very easy and heart warming read.
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  • Marlene
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2017
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    It was a fun adventure. I love unexpected heroes.
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