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A review by amandasbookreview
In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Thank you, NetGalley, Toni Shiloh, and Bethany House for the opportunity to read this book. It releases on February 1st, 2022.
Ok, before I even get into In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh. I have to praise the cover. JUST LOOK AT IT! It is absolutely gorgeous!!! It is probably one of my favorite covers…ever! But the book is just as enchanting as the cover. Brielle is a middle school civics teacher who was raised by her mother after her father died. So when she discovers that her father was actually a royal prince of an African island nation called Ọlọrọ Ilé and she is the heir… it is understandable that she is shocked. She gets to meet her grandfather, who is ill but is determined to teach her everything she will need to know about ruling the nation. However, there is one stipulation—she needs to be married in order to be accepted as Queen.
This book is in the same vein as the Princess Diaries, except we get the beautiful setting and culture of Africa. While Ọlọrọ Ilé is fictional, the author drew her inspiration from many cultures in the area. What I loved is that there is more to this book than being able to properly wave, wear ball gowns, and fall in love. The first half of the book focuses on developing the beautiful culture and Bri trying her best to learn the language and get to know the people. She sees firsthand the effects of French colonization that still impact the nation. I love how she and her best friend, Iris brainstorm ways to come up with sustainable ways of trade to help those in poverty.
This book is very focused on Christianity and the main characters lean on God to see them through their trials. I normally don’t like books that are preachy, but this book did not come off this way. I love how the characters doubt their decisions and face real fear but look to God for guidance. The romance story is also very touching as well. While it all came down to being pretty predictable, it doesn’t make it any less entertaining. I loved this fairytale story and the characters in it! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars!
This book is in the same vein as the Princess Diaries, except we get the beautiful setting and culture of Africa. While Ọlọrọ Ilé is fictional, the author drew her inspiration from many cultures in the area. What I loved is that there is more to this book than being able to properly wave, wear ball gowns, and fall in love. The first half of the book focuses on developing the beautiful culture and Bri trying her best to learn the language and get to know the people. She sees firsthand the effects of French colonization that still impact the nation. I love how she and her best friend, Iris brainstorm ways to come up with sustainable ways of trade to help those in poverty.
This book is very focused on Christianity and the main characters lean on God to see them through their trials. I normally don’t like books that are preachy, but this book did not come off this way. I love how the characters doubt their decisions and face real fear but look to God for guidance. The romance story is also very touching as well. While it all came down to being pretty predictable, it doesn’t make it any less entertaining. I loved this fairytale story and the characters in it! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars!