Quinn’s life is filled with women who have been hurt by men. None has been hurt more, though, than Quinn’s mother. Her father left when Quinn and her younger sister, Sprout, were still young. Years pass before Quinn gets back in touch with her father. Instead of being a monster, he proves to be quite charming. His larger-than-life personality is magnetic. But as Quinn looks deeper into his story, she realizes he has left a string of women with broken hearts. When Quinn and Sprout contact their half sister, Francis Lee, who they barely know, the three daughters set of on a journey to return what their father stole from the women in his life.Deb Caletti’s latest novel is a true masterpiece. It flows with a lyricism hard to find in many modern Young Adult novels. The depth is incredible. This is so much more than a girl power novel, though the women protagonists are delightfully strong. It shows how these strong, beautiful, amazing women could all be hurt by a man. Though the novel is led by Quinn in first person, small excerpts from the lives of the other women are included, too. The women all tell their own stories as they offer up advice and warnings to the coming and future generations of women. Girls and women should follow the guidance given in The Secret Life of Prince Charming.
I wish I had had this book about two years ago. It might have inspired me to make a change, and it could’ve saved me from a lot of pain. Love shouldn’t be about hurting. As the novel clearly asserts, love is about goodness and feeling right in the self. The message is stunning in its simplicity and, at the same time, breathtaking.
The Secret Life of Prince Charming receives my highest praises. I recommend it to every girl and woman whether in or out of a relationship. There is so much to learn from this novel, and it’s not the sort of book you borrow or rent; it’s the sort of book you keep for future reference in times of need.
~bella aire~
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Great review! I can't wait to read this. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great review. This one sounds like it will be great, and I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeletegreat review! i think the cover of this book is so cute!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! Thanks for the review - I'll be sure to check this book out :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited to read this. My library is already taking requests for this and guess who's on the list to receive this in the first round of checkouts!
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