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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Thirty young women. A handsome prince. A battle to the death Water is scarce. Deserts have taken over the land. Nuclear war has devastated humanity. Humans live in walled super cities to keep out the irradiated. The land that was formerly known as America is divided into kingdoms ruled by royal elites.Born into the lowest Echelon of the Kingdom of Phangloria, sixteen-year-old Zea Calico faces a life of hunger, thirst, and toil. The only way out of this drudgery is revolution, and Zea is desperate to help the cause. When the palace calls for candidates to compete to marry Prince Kevon, Zea joins the Princess Trials to search the palace for weaknesses. The trials should be a fairytale of sumptuous meals, ballgowns, and romance, but one misplaced word causes Zea to attract the Prince's attention. When Zea uncovers the man beneath Prince Kevon's public facade, she is at risk of falling in love and losing sight of her mission. But the televised beauty pageant turns deadly, and Zea must fight for survival.Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Selection, this exciting tale of courage, intrigue, and betrayal will have you turning pages.
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Is The Princess Trials: A young adult dystopian romance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teens face deadly competition in a dystopian world with moderate violence as contestants fight for survival. Romance develops but remains fade-to-black appropriate.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and class struggle (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A thrilling blend of Hunger Games survival competition and Selection-style romance with a rebellious heroine on a secret mission.