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A World Without Princes

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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Book Brief

Soman Chainani

A World Without Princes

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

433

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fairy Tale Realm • Medieval

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani, students Sophie and Agatha return to the School for Good and Evil, discovering it transformed where girls and boys are in constant conflict. They navigate this new world, facing challenges and testing their friendship.

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Mysterious

Playful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Soman Chainani's A World Without Princes captivates with its imaginative world-building and complex character dynamics. While praised for its clever twists and mature themes, some readers find the plot occasionally convoluted. Overall, it's a compelling sequel that deepens the original's enchantment and intrigue.

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Who Should Read A World Without Princes?

Middle-grade and YA fantasy enthusiasts who loved Harry Potter and The School for Good and Evil will enjoy A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani. The book offers a captivating mix of fairy tale twists, strong friendship themes, and moral dilemmas, making it perfect for readers who appreciate detailed world-building and dynamic characters.

Character List

Agatha

A courageous and self-aware protagonist who grapples with her ties to both her best friend, Sophie, and her prince, Tedros, while challenging societal expectations. She strives to balance her desire for true love with her loyalty to friendship.

A complex and charismatic character torn between her fairy-tale aspirations and darker impulses, who struggles with her identity as both Good and Evil. Her ambitions and manipulations often place her in conflict with those she loves.

The brave and emotionally sensitive prince who is deeply connected to Agatha, serving as both her romantic interest and ally. He demonstrates a blend of traditional masculine and feminine traits.

A manipulative dean with a secretive past, driven by a desire for validation and power within male-dominated structures. Her actions are marked by her longing for recognition and influence.

Book Details
Pages

433

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fairy Tale Realm • Medieval

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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