They Call Me Princess Cayce: new body, new universe, deadly problems (The Broken Throne Book 1)
New Body, new universe, deadly problems. As if waking up in the body of a young teenage girl wasn’t bad enough, I couldn’t remember my own name.Worse, it turns out I’m the princess, second heir to the throne, in a kingdom full of infighting and on the brink of collapse. Advisors, nobles, people supposed to be on my side, have their own plans for the throne – the only thing keeping me alive.I don’t know why I’m here, what’s going on, or what to do. But if I don’t figure it out quickly, I’m not going to remain a living princess very long.And, yeah, I awoke tied to a tree in the enemy army. The one that just killed the king, this body’s father.---In a gritty, realistic medieval world that doesn’t pull punches, Princess Cayce struggles to adjust. A land of terrifying magic, ever-present warfare, deeply rooted patriarchy and, well, a lot of limitations on how a princess can behave.
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What would happen if you woke up in the body of your opposite gender—the body of a total stranger who happens to be a princess—in harsh, unknown lands? With the main character striving to come to terms with the severity of their situation, They Call Me Princess Cayce endeavors to answer that question, and its funny and grim outlooks ensure a high page-turning potential. The shock of the setting presents a substantial amount of lighthearted interactions between Cayce and the other characters. After all, being mysteriously thrown into a medieval world is not something that should occur seamlessly, one can hardly fault a stumble here and there, and her preconceived notions born from a life in modern times prove to be a double edge blade. On one side, a life’s worth of advanced knowledge can provide unusual solutions to the various problems that threaten the life of an ignorant member of the royal family. However, her idealistic views soon face the barrier of a deeply ingrained patriarchal society. Additionally, as if that alone were not a sufficient hurdle to overcome, Cayce also fights the constant battle to prove that a child’s thoughts and opinions are worth listening to. This intriguing dynamic delivers plenty of exciting character interactions, and their outcomes convey the stakes of their current situation in an easy-to-understand manner. The use of first-person narration aids the understanding of the nuances and mechanics of the magic and noble society, which are just as unknown to the reader as to the main character, but the peculiarity of Cayce’s situation provides a stable balance in the prospects of learning new information and the consequences of exposing her ignorance. This feeling of tension, similar to someone who is anticipating being discovered and called out, keeps the pacing from ever slowing down, and the constant twists and turns add new difficulties that must be overcome every step of the way. Although They Call Me Princess Cayce is a lighthearted story in the majority of its length, there are still some topics that act as a harsh reminder of the direness of the setting. The book does not shy away from showing the unsightly side of warfare; subjects such as sexual assault and betrayal are driving factors of its plot. Fortunately, such instances are brief and told in a delicate manner that never becomes too graphic for the more sensitive readers out there. The first book of The Broken Throne series, They Call Me Princess Cayce is a page-turner, fast-paced, and fun read from beginning to end. Now that the groundwork is done, the consequences of the book’s climax and its solid execution promise ample prospects for the books to come. All in all, the premise alone made me want to read the book, and I was pleasantly surprised by the good time I had while immersed in its world.
Faint not Feint
An amusing premise with a bunch of editing issues. A bit racy and a lot violent. Not a bad story.
Great book 1!
This story weaves action and introspect together masterfully. There are a few modern styles used in the narrative (online-speak style of incomplete sentences) that might be off-putting to some, but as this is a first person pov, it worked well for me. If you're transgender-phobic, keep moving.
3.5 I'm a Guy. I Don't Wear Dresses. Or Indulge In Bondage Fantasies. Often. Stars
They Call Me Princess Cayce: New body, new universe, deadly problems is the first book in The Broken Throne series by p d ball. I am in the same mind as Cayce when it comes to the annoyance this character has for the teeth pulling one must do to acquire vital information. With how this book has concluded, one must wonder whether Sapphire was ever the Princess' closest acquaintance or merely a well placed distraction.. The machinations of the nobility behind the royal family are always twisted webs of intrigue and deceit. It mostly saddens me that our main character didn't catch on to their location within a plot before the Royal family could be further dwindled. Thankfully, the Princess has managed to acquire at least one true ally and a few with growing potential. Yet, we are on to another's home turf, which will save her from the army at her heels but throw her once more into more manipulation and plots. Most of my detraction towards the rating is with how slowly we have garnered any information, leading to understanding the world building or the state of public opinion. Some of it is the flow of the story itself. I am hopeful there is only room for improvement.
Mystery, danger, complexity
He woke up, in the middle of battle captured, he doesn't remember his name, but knows that , doesn't belong here. He is in the wrong body, the wrong sex, the wrong gender. In a place and time that is his own. He has problems that is complicated to put it simply and complex too. And this being the first few weeks or being Princess Cayce.
Great read
Just the kind of book I like to read. Well written. Lost in a land. Lots of fun. If you like this kind of story check it out.
I love this kind of story
I thought it was well written and had a good story. I like the setting and almost felt like I was there in person. I hope book 2 continues in this same fashion.
Good book
Great read. It's more of an adventure story. Still don't know if it is real or a role playing game.
Great read leaving me wanting more...
I'm a very 'visual' reader in that whatever I read, I see the movie playing out in my head. The more detailed, interesting and exciting the book, the better the 'movie' in my head is. I didn't want to put the book down. This was a thoroughly enjoyable, nicely paced 'movie'. I very much look forward to the next book!
It’s a series
Loved the creativity.