Review of In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

 About the Book ~

It seems like a dream come true . . . until it forces her to question everything.

Brielle Adebayo is fully content teaching at a New York City public school and taking annual summer vacations with her mother to Martha's Vineyard. But everything changes when her mom drops a bombshell--Brielle is really a princess in the island kingdom of Ọlọrọ Ilé, off the coast of Africa, and she must immediately assume her royal position, since the health of her grandfather, the king, is failing.

Distraught by all the secrets her mother kept, Brielle is further left spinning when the Ọlọrọ Ilé Royal Council brings up an old edict that states she must marry before her coronation, or the crown will pass to another. Brielle is uncertain if she even wants the throne, and with her world totally shaken, where will she find the courage to take a chance on love and brave the perils a wrong decision may bring?

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My Thoughts ~

I still remember my delight as I sat in the theaters for the first Princess Diaries movie, utterly captivated as I watched all the romance, angst, humor, and joy unfold... In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh brought back all those feelings while whisking me to a topical kingdom in this contemporary world! 

In Search of a Prince was filled with whimsey, charm, romance, and girl power from cover to cover! Largely set in the fictional kingdom of Oloro Ilé, I loved how the author created this gorgeous setting through researching islands off the coast of western Africa, tribes of Nigeria, and the language of Yoruba. It made this fictional story wonderfully authentic. The story moved at a good pace, and it even included a mysterious element with a twist I didn't completely expect. I loved the romance between Brielle and her prince, and I was delighted with her choice of prince in this twist reminiscent of The Bachelor.

Brielle's journey took quite a ride, exploring many different facets and avenues for fear. Fear of failure, fear of our identity, fear of God's calling, fear of making the wrong choice, fear of physical harm -- just to name a few! I thought the author handled these different things well, incorporating them into Brielle's story in a realistic way while also pointing readers towards our loving God whose strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Five Stars ~ In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh is an absolutely charming princess story! In Search of a Prince can be read as a standalone, and I am looking forward to reading the author's next book set in Ọlọrọ Ilé! The author also has other books in her backlist for readers to enjoy!

Disclaimer ~ In accordance with FTC regulations, I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not compensated, nor was a positive review required. All opinions expressed are my own.

See you next time, and God bless you guys!!!

Hugs!

~V. Joy Palmer

V. Joy Palmer loves to write romantic and comedic stories that proclaim God’s deep love for us. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and an avid blogger. In her spare time, Joy loves to sing (especially Disney songs), drink large quantities of coffee, and take flowery photos for Bookstagram. When Joy isn’t fighting with fictional people, she’s hanging out with her husband and their adorable little girl. Connect with Joy via www.vjoypalmer.com!

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