Book Review: Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After

illustrator Glynise Martin

How many of you have ever read a fairy tale and wished that it had a different ending? Maybe one that didn't involve the princess being swept off her feet by some unrealistic, ideal of a Prince, or one where she actually does something productive to save herself?

Guess what? I have the perfect book for you! I did receive an advance free copy in exchange for an honest review of the book. I honestly loved it! The illustrations are adorable and the storyline is wonderful!

This is wonderful book about Princess Monroe who is more than just a princess. She is a smart, independent girl with many different interests. While her Queen Mom has a more traditional idea of finding her a prince, Monroe wants to explore, learn and play. As the princess continues speak her truth, without a prince beside her, her mom accepts her daughter's wishes. In this story,the princess saves herself.

Here is just a bit more about the book:

Full Title: Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After

Author: Jody Smith

Illustrator: Glynise Martin

Synopsis

Princess Monroe is more than JUST a princess. While she likes “princessing,” she finds it a bit boring. Monroe is more interested in learning, playing and building stuff. She has dreams of traveling to Paris, rescuing puppies and becoming a scientist. In her spare time she likes to rock climb, dance and garden.

Quite frankly, the only issue for Monroe is there are only 24 hours in a day! What she knows for sure is she can’t possibly find what makes her happy while she’s taking care of a prince. So instead of being saved by Prince Charming like every other fairytale, Monroe is going to save herself first.

I found this book so refreshing compared to all the books out there that are full of the sterotypical princess story of the princess falling in love and finding "true" love. Today's world needs more about how the real world is and I feel that Princess Monroe gives us that. She shows us that there is so much to be explored and done in life and that it's not all about settling down with a "prince charming", but it's about adventure and fun and how you can do that without hurting those you love. Her mother accepted that her daughter didn't want to fit into that stero-typical princess type, and she rolled with it. So I think it would be good for every mom to read this book as well as every princess!

*You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/2p9dT1M

Connect with the Author Jody:

Website http://www.princessmonroe.com

Instagram http://instagram.com/jodyvalleesmitth

Facebook http://facebook.com/jodyvalleesmith

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