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The Hidden Princess (The Magics of Rei-Een Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Georgina Makalani (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In the Empire of Rei-Een, tradition is everything and magic means death.

Lis has spent her life hidden away from the magic hunters of the Empire. Her father was instrumental in removing magic from the Empire and knows just how dangerous the world is for her. But when the crown prince dies, Lis’s magic is at risk of discovery.

With his brother’s murder, the new crown prince is concerned with far more than the woman to be hidden away as his bride. Magic has found its way back and he is determined to stamp it out before anyone else dies.

When Lis is summoned for the Choosing of the Hidden Princess, she soon discovers not all magics are the same. Some seek revenge for a war that ended a lifetime ago, amidst whispers and visions of a different future for Rei-Een. But who can she trust?

The Empire’s greatest hunter is never far from her side, and what will he do if he discovers the truth? Everyone thinks Lis can help them in some way, but all she wants is to return to her little island home. If she remains in the heart of the Empire of Rei-Een, there is far more at risk than her life.

The Hidden Princess is the first in a sword and sorcery fantasy series, set amongst the palaces and high stone walls of the Empire of Rei-Een.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07THS6HSD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 14, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2188 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 ‏ : ‎ 311 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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Georgina Makalani

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Georgina Makalani survives life as a servant of the public by hiding in cafes at lunch time with dragons, witches, a laptop and a little bit of magic. Her current series include The Raven Crown, The Legend of Iski Flare, The Magics of Rei-Een and The Last Dragon Skin Chronicles.

She lives in beautiful southern Tasmania, with her daughter, two crazy cats and a writing desk that overlooks the water.

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Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and wondrous
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
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This book was a surprise to me. I knew from the beginning that Lis would be chosen, but didn't expect it to cause me to grieve with her. I cried at several points in the early chapters. It is rare to fall in love with a character so quickly, but Georgina did such a beautiful job bringing the girl to life, that she felt like a friend almost from the first page.

Prince Remi is also a very good person. He loves his family and his people and seems to be falling fast for the new princess. But that doesn't change his desire to search for those who are using magic to kill, magic that both the prince and the princess's fathers supposedly eradicated a generation earlier, magic that killed his brother and threatens to take the lives of several others.

Lis learns there is much more to her than she realized, but struggles to find where she fits or if she fits. It is also very hard to see who she can trust. Why does she keep having strange dreams? Why are so many people trying to kill her? And why was magic destroyed in the first place? The world building is incredible, but we'll have to keep reading to find out the answers to those questions. I know I can't wait to read the next book! I recommend this to anyone who likes fairy tales, adventures, strong heroines, and a bit of mystery.
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KJM
3.0 out of 5 stars Compelling world; less compelling characters
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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I'm leaning a little more toward 2.5 stars vs. 3, but the Amazon gods decree we do nothing by halves, so....

WHAT ROCKED MY SOCKS

Wuxia vs. western: It can be tough to find a novel set in a fantasy world that isn’t based on the usual faux-medieval Europe scenario. That’s why I’m always excited to come across a setting like this, which feels like a hybrid of wuxia-style ancient China with a bit of Japanese topography thrown in. I loved discovering the world, its culture, and its history.

To magic or not to magic: Was magic truly destroyed at the end of the war? If it still exists now, why and how is it manifesting? And most importantly: how can Lis build her new life and still hide her magic from Remi, who suspects magic killed his brother? Dun dun dunnnn! It may seem simple, but a conflict set up done well is always a delight.

What is it good for?: It’s fascinating to see how deeply the magic war has affected the world of this story. Lis’s father obviously has a Dark Past™ regarding his role in the war, and it becomes clear that the royal family was a little too quick to put out those press releases about how There’s No Magic Anymore. It looks like Makalani also has a prequel novella available about what actually went down in the war, and I suspect it has some neat-o backstory that brings the characters to where they are today.

WHAT DIDN'T ROCK MY SOCKS SO MUCH

Who’s this?: While the world is delightful, I had some issues with the characters in it, particularly our heroine. I never felt like I had a good handle on who Lis actually is, personality-wise. One minute, she’s demure and in tears; the next, she’s saying something sassy directly to royalty who outrank her. The other characters are a little more consistent, but even they have some choppy characterization (e.g., Remi suddenly decides he actually likes Lis, but it’s unclear why). As someone who reads primarily for the characters, I was bummed that I never felt really connected to anyone in the story.

Unclear on the rules: I’m still not sure I understand what the magical rules are in this world, particularly with regard to what Lis can do. We’re about 1/3 of the way through the book before it becomes apparent that Lis has an extremely important magical skill we were never told about up until then. Some of the other characters have powers similar to Lis’s, but some are entirely different, and it’s unclear why some people have certain abilities and not others. While I certainly didn’t expect someone to sit down and list out every power in alphabetical order, it sometimes felt like powers randomly manifested as needed for the plot rather than developing organically.

Imminent(ish) danger: Given that one of the biggest draws for this novel is the conflict of whether Remi will discover Lis’s magic, it was weird that it became a bit of a non-issue after a while. Remi seems unable to notice anything happening right under his nose, and while that’s sort of the point, given what Lis can do, it made her peril far less imminent. That significantly diminished the impact of the main conflict of the book. There are other things going on, of course—attempts on Lis’s life, for example—but they don’t pack the punch they might have, since you’re never really worried about the outcome.

TL;DR

While I enjoyed the worldbuilding and set up for this novel, I wasn’t really feeling it with the characters or their plights, and the lack of clarity surrounding the magic rules sometimes made it hard to follow what was happening and why. I still had fun reading this, but it wasn’t as strong of an overall story as I was hoping it would be.
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WelshDragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic has no Conscience
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020
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This story surprised me. It started out slow, and quickened faster than I was aware of. I was finished with it much faster than I thought. The characters are well fleshed out and quite believable. The plot twisting, but easily followed. I do, very much, recommend this book.
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SM Review
2.0 out of 5 stars Okay I guess..
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
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Storyline was actually not bad but the tedious telling of daily event was overdone up to 35%. It got boring. The chemistry between the h was nonexistent. No passions, emotional pull, or captivating moments while reading this book. More telling than showing. The ending wasn't great either on how the h treated the mc brutally. Good plot but weak execution in my opinion. Ended up skipping pages than reading.
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Suzie Queen
5.0 out of 5 stars A very well written story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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I was completely engaged with this story from the beginning to end. The characters are interesting, the story line is great, and the magic is intriguing!
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Catherine E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
While going through the books in the Featured of ARC, I came across this book. As an Asian myself, the title and the cover of the book intrigued me. Though I have not read any of Georgina Makalani's book before, I chose to check the book out. After reading the book, and the mastery way that Georgina told the story, I am convinced that Georgina is definitely an author that I have to follow, especially if all her stories are as well written as this one.

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Tony
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
What a great story. How a young woman survives in a country that has outlawed magic when she has it. Then to make life easier she is selected to be the next empress and she has to live amongst people who search for magic and kill those who have it. Can’t wait for the next one.
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Erin McDonough
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019
Great story line, fast paced, thoroughly written, and with great characters. Lis is a wonderfully written character. Throughout her story she is faced with many challenges to overcome and learn whom she can and cannot trust. I can't to see what this series brings next.
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