Frustrating.

I really like the first book of the series, but this sequel is far worse. Nothing the main character does makes any sense, and the main love interest, Sully, behaves so poorly and selfishly that I was truly hoping they wouldn't get together at all. Considering that the overarching plot is about the annoying interactions between these two, it pretty much ruins the book. Finally, (spoilers!) in the end the supposedly well trained and intelligent assassins find the main character alone and vulnerable, then proceed to stand around explaining their motives to her for HOURS instead of just killing her like they were supposed to, so that help can arrive in time to save the "winter queen." Sure. -_-

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woe is me

too many characters continually bemoaning the fact that true love does not conquer all.
aside from that irritation, the story and action are fine

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So disappointing

So disappointing after the 1st book. The 2nd book has way to much inner monologuing is just ridiculous. The books are turning into I hate men, women do better just not a good place to be. I love strong female characters they make books so interesting but when you sacrifice good content it just doesn't make any sense.

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Interesting but Uninspiring

This book has the bones of a great story, but the actual writing is clumsy.

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How hard can it be to protect a prince?

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kelly
NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 3/4
Protect the Prince picks up shortly after the end of Kill the Queen with Queen Everleigh Blair becoming the Queen Bellona. Becoming Queen has not been fun so far but it is what Evie had expected. The next step in Evie’s journey is to make amends with the Andvari people. Once in Andvari Evie must face off with a whole new set of problems from the Andvari Royals, a King that asks too much, an assassin who doesn’t know when to give up, and a trader who wants to take everything.

Protect the Prince is the second book in Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards series and this second book was just as good as the first. There were times while listening that I was not sure my heart would survive the journey. I truly love this series and can not wait for the third and final chapter in The Crown of Shards series.

Once again I let the talented Lauren Fortgang read this book to me. Lauren did a wonderful job of bringing these characters to life for me. I look forward to listening to the next book in this series too.

Disclaimer:
I purchased this book from Audible.com and it is an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Excellent

An excellent sequel with wonderfully developed strong female characters and a gripping plot that keeps you reading.

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love this book

this is a great buy, I love the story and love the narrator. I'm a big fan of audio books and am very picky with who narrates, you will not be disappointed in this book!!

Overall good however

While the book is good to a certain degree however the author was way too heavy-handed with the hints of who the main villain of this book is. I pretty much knew who it was right after you met the main players of this book were and in truth, I spend most of the book ticked off because of it and how predictable it was. I'm also not sure what the almost fascination the author has with making the MC lie as much as she can. The lying/withholding stage should have ended with book one all it does is make the MC kinda seem a bit dense because she only regrets it later. Overall the book is ok but everything from the main villain to the ending and pretty much everything in between is predictable down to the letter. it left me with a bad taste in my mouth.

It’s a love story, yo!

Want a fantasy love story? This is it. It may be a bit predictable But it will make your heart happy.

Evil verses good.

This was a very engaging story with interesting glimpses to the past. Done in such a way as to add to the tail and explain the infinite complexities of the Winter Queen's life
Lauren Fortgang once again does a wonderful job with her narration. Bringing to life the characters in this tail of fantasy, magic, plots and counter plots.
Remer to read book one first this series is that good.