Unlike the previous book in this series, I very much enjoyed Heidel! It's short, fun, and sweet, and it centers around a cake-baking contest, so what's not to like? Plus Heidel is officially my favorite princess of the nine, and the first one with whom I think I could be buddies.

One thing that I find cool about this series is the way in which Anita Valle focuses a lot on what could almost be described as slice-of-life stories while building a bigger plot in the background. It's different. (On the note of that bigger plot, though- we come tantalizingly close to answers at one point here, and aaaauuuuugggghhhhh why can't you tell me things, character-who's-a-spoiler?)

My main problems with this book were Eravis and his father. I don't mind the hate-to-love trope, and I could tell from the beginning that Eravis and Heidel were going to get together. However, I think Eravis should've been called out more for some of his actions. Competing with a girl to get her attention? Fine. Not the most effective route, but fine. Insulting a girl to get her attention? Not cool, dude. And speaking of people who should've been called out harder- spoiler>how the pumpernickel can Erlamon set the room of one of the princesses on fire and get away with it? They all knew it was him, but they don't really do anything. I know he's the monarch of another kingdom, but you can't just do stuff like that!

3.5 stars overall. Could've been four, if not for the problems I mentioned. Overall, I enjoyed it and look forward to the sequel.

Thanks to Anita Valle for giving me this book to review.

Heidel is not a normal princess as she would rather cook than curtsy and is not graceful or skinny. The princesses are preparing for the annual Fenwick’s feast festival but they are visited by the sarcastic Prince Eravis whose main hobby is irritating Heidel. When they both enter his father’s cake contest she has to try her hardest to beat him but will any of the princess’s notice that there is a far more deadly enemy after them.

Heidel is the enjoyable third novella of this sweet light fantasy series. It was predictable and had a nice love/hate relationship and has more underlying elements to the main plot of the series than previous books.

Heidel is my favourite princess so far as she is passionate about the things she wants to do like cooking and finding a cure for Red Fever, she is very protective of her sisters but she does have a temper. Prince Eravis is an enjoyable love interest, and I liked getting to know Briette and Ivy better.

I am looking forward to reading Briette’s book and I would recommend Heidel to fans of the first two books Maelyn and Coralina.

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I absolutely loved this novel! I loved the first two in the series, Maelyn and Coralina, but this one is my favorite thus far. The story was original, with surprises and twists that I did not anticipate. The writing was beautifully descriptive. Heidel was spunky, strong, and beautiful; if she was real, I would definitely want to be her friend. Heidel's and Eravis' relationship was entertaining, and often frustrating, which made it realistic and kept me going back to read on in order to find out what would happen next between them. I don't want to give anything away, but I was completely happy and satisfied with the ending; however, I do look forward to learning what happens with many of the unanswered questions and loose ends from all three of the first novels. I loved learning more about the princesses, those whose stories we know already that are still unfolding with the continuation of each novel, and those we are waiting to learn. There were a few errors here and there, but I was so engrossed in the story that they didn't bother me. Anita Valle is an amazing author who should be more popular. Her work is insightful, her style captivating, and her characters unforgettable. Thank you Anita for sharing your talent with the world!

This was completely worth the wait!
We see the kingdom, and other princesses from the POV of Princess Heidel. She is known both as the Kitchen Princess, as she has taken over the position of the cook after the servants mysteriously leave, and the Healing Princess.
She is passionate about the her goal to find a cure for Red fever, while speading her time cooking up tasty feasts. Heidel is fiercely protective of Princess Ivy.
Heidel decides to enter the contest hosted by the Crazy King of Bauble. Unfortunately, her cakes are always a disaster. Whereas, Prince Eravis is as gorgeous as his cakes!
Can she face up to the challenge? But there are enemies (and theives) lurking around the corner waiting to pounce.
This novella magically combines the perfect romance, and suspense without being corny or predictable.

I enjoyed Heidel immensely. While it didn't have the same type of twist from Coralina, it definitely gave detail to Heidel's character and story. These are fun, short, and enjoyable stories for anyone looking for something light-hearted, but with a couple of twists.

This was good, but I would have liked it if the romance wasn't quite so... heavy-handed? The spark between Eravis and Heidel was obvious from the first page, though I suppose that was the point. It just felt a little hackneyed. At least watching the two come together was entertaining.