In this coming-of-age story set in a medieval kingdom, Andrea is a headstrong princess longing to be a knight who finds her way to modern-day California. But her accidental return to her family's kingdom and a disastrous romance brings war, along with her discovery of some dark family secrets. Readers will love this mix of traditional fantasy elements with unique twists and will identify with Andrea and her difficult choices between duty and desire.
Two Moon Princess
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I was growing up, many young girls might have envied the life of Princess Andrea, the heroine of Two Moon Princess. She lives in a castle in a world resembling medieval Spain. Horses, servants, beautiful scenery--what's not to like? But for Andrea, a headstrong young woman, that life is stifling. She'd rather train to be a knight, but her fourteenth birthday is only months away, and she must become a "lady." That means staying inside the castle, learning to curtsy and smile and do needlework ad nauseam. No more hunting in the woods.
One day, in the midst of this unwanted transition, Andrea is accidentally transported to modern California. Now we're talking! Andrea is awed by the freedom of the teenagers she meets on a beach. Here as well, she sees her uncle, and is taken to his beautiful home. He travels freely between the two worlds by entering a forbidden cave on the night of a full moon, and tells Andrea she must return to her father's kingdom the next month. But knowing Andrea as we do, it won't be that easy.
Unfortunately, her plans don't work out, and her return to the Kingdom of Zeltia is accidental. She brings back a California boy who falls in love with the lore and swordplay of Zeltia and puts his life at risk.
The relationships between Andrea and her parents, her sister, and the young men she is attracted to in both worlds, are expertly drawn. These are no two-dimensional characters. The author skillfully exposes the motivations of everyone who plays a role in Andrea's burgeoning adolescence. We see both the good and bad sides of people who have the heroine's best interests at heart.
Andrea matures during the course of the story, traveling from her world, which has two moons, to California and back again. She gets into more than a few hair-raising predicaments along the way, but this is no "damsel in distress" story. Andrea keeps busy saving a life or two on her own, learns to accept help, and never gives up trying for the best outcome for everyone in her parallel lives.
This is a princess story to keep a young adult reader turning the pages until the end. Even after the last word, though, you'll wonder what happens to Andrea next. Lucky for us, the author has written a sequel called The King In the Stone for the same publisher.
by Linda Wisniewski
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women
One day, in the midst of this unwanted transition, Andrea is accidentally transported to modern California. Now we're talking! Andrea is awed by the freedom of the teenagers she meets on a beach. Here as well, she sees her uncle, and is taken to his beautiful home. He travels freely between the two worlds by entering a forbidden cave on the night of a full moon, and tells Andrea she must return to her father's kingdom the next month. But knowing Andrea as we do, it won't be that easy.
Unfortunately, her plans don't work out, and her return to the Kingdom of Zeltia is accidental. She brings back a California boy who falls in love with the lore and swordplay of Zeltia and puts his life at risk.
The relationships between Andrea and her parents, her sister, and the young men she is attracted to in both worlds, are expertly drawn. These are no two-dimensional characters. The author skillfully exposes the motivations of everyone who plays a role in Andrea's burgeoning adolescence. We see both the good and bad sides of people who have the heroine's best interests at heart.
Andrea matures during the course of the story, traveling from her world, which has two moons, to California and back again. She gets into more than a few hair-raising predicaments along the way, but this is no "damsel in distress" story. Andrea keeps busy saving a life or two on her own, learns to accept help, and never gives up trying for the best outcome for everyone in her parallel lives.
This is a princess story to keep a young adult reader turning the pages until the end. Even after the last word, though, you'll wonder what happens to Andrea next. Lucky for us, the author has written a sequel called The King In the Stone for the same publisher.
by Linda Wisniewski
for Story Circle Book Reviews
reviewing books by, for, and about women
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fast paced and full of twists, Two Moon Princess follows Andrea, a strong-willed princess, from her Spanish Medieval world to present day California and back.
While her unplanned return to her own world with a Californian boy brings war to Andrea's kingdom, her brave and at times foolish attempts to stop the war and keep the American boy alive has unforeseen consequences that will change her forever.
A feminine protagonist girls can admire, Andrea's daring, strength, powers of observation and compassion lead her and us to discoveries about our world and ourselves.
The characters are fully realized and the romance, forbidden and unexpected, makes for a deeply satisfying ending.
This is an excellent fantasy book for children and adults alike. I highly recommend it.
While her unplanned return to her own world with a Californian boy brings war to Andrea's kingdom, her brave and at times foolish attempts to stop the war and keep the American boy alive has unforeseen consequences that will change her forever.
A feminine protagonist girls can admire, Andrea's daring, strength, powers of observation and compassion lead her and us to discoveries about our world and ourselves.
The characters are fully realized and the romance, forbidden and unexpected, makes for a deeply satisfying ending.
This is an excellent fantasy book for children and adults alike. I highly recommend it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Two Moon Princess, written by Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban, tells the story of Princess Andrea, who lives in a parallel world called Xaren. Discontent with her life, she wants to learn to fight with the other squires, not become a lady and as her distant parents demand. But even when her Tio Ramiro fails to convince her father, she is forced to learn to become a lady, and learn the finer arts of royal behavior with her elder sisters. Until she finds a portal that takes her to modern day California. Here, Andrea flourishes. She is convinced that this is where she is meant to be, and intends to stay forever. But when circumstances beyond her control force her to return to Xaren, along with a John, a boy who is not supposed to know her secret. Soon John is involved in a war that will surely tear her country apart--unless Andrea has the courage and strength of mind to put a stop to it all.
Headstrong, clever, and sometimes a little foolish, Princess Andrea is a character to fall in love with immediately. Her grounded and pragmatic persona in intensely appealling. Fast paced, enchanting, and humorous, Two Moon Princess is definitely a book that you will not want to miss. Don't be fooled by the demure cover, this one headstrong princess's journey will make you wish that Andrea's story would never end as she learns that she can be a lady and still follow her heart.
Headstrong, clever, and sometimes a little foolish, Princess Andrea is a character to fall in love with immediately. Her grounded and pragmatic persona in intensely appealling. Fast paced, enchanting, and humorous, Two Moon Princess is definitely a book that you will not want to miss. Don't be fooled by the demure cover, this one headstrong princess's journey will make you wish that Andrea's story would never end as she learns that she can be a lady and still follow her heart.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's not bad, and it's got some very interesting points, but I've read...
Two Moon Princess is one of the books where the world and the plot are better than the characters placed into them.
At first, I absolutely adored Andrea. Read more
At first, I absolutely adored Andrea. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nicole
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Interesting Read
Book Description: (taken from amazon)
To Andrea, the life of a princess is not a dream; it's tedious and stifling. Read more
To Andrea, the life of a princess is not a dream; it's tedious and stifling. Read more
Published 7 months ago by addicted2books
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Journey
I really enjoyed how the author created two worlds, two worlds that were seamlessly connected. Both were places I could see myself going to. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dvora Konstant
5.0 out of 5 stars
YA parallel universe fantasy with a strong heroine
Princess Andrea lives in the medieval-style kingdom of Xaren, which exists in a world parallel to our contemporary United States. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kate McMurry
3.0 out of 5 stars
A coming-of-age story
Like many girls, Andrea doesn't want to act like a girly girl. She yearns to be a knight whereas her parents expect her to act like the fourth princess that she is. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kris
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Bad
Posted on Romancing the Book's blog
Reviewed by Sabrina
Review Copy Provided by a Contest Win
This was an easy book to get into. Read more
Reviewed by Sabrina
Review Copy Provided by a Contest Win
This was an easy book to get into. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Romancing the Book
4.0 out of 5 stars
Torn Between Two Worlds
I enjoy a good read that throws me a curve ball here and there. I enjoy a read that takes me into new situations and worlds. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rebecca Graf
3.0 out of 5 stars
A review from Bookworm1858
Based on the cover and title, I thought this was going to be a fantasy along the lines of maybe a Tamora Pierce story. Read more
Published 17 months ago by bookworm1858
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great Girls adventure!
Our story takes us on an adventure of Princess Andrea. Stubborn and hearty she wants to be a Page only to have her father turn down her request. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Charlotte Black
3.0 out of 5 stars
Probably good for tweens and young adults, does not translate well to...
Andrea is a princess in what seems to be a medieval town on a totally different planet. She finds it difficult to fit in, and wishes more than anything she did not have to become... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tiffany A. Harkleroad
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