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The Princess Troll: Seattle Trolls, #2
The Princess Troll: Seattle Trolls, #2
The Princess Troll: Seattle Trolls, #2
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The Princess Troll: Seattle Trolls, #2

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Most trolls have no natural magical ability. However, Christine does. Enchanted powders swirl up when she walks by. Charms glow.

What happens when Christine tries to direct her magical powers?

Nothing. Nada. Zip.

Something blocks Christine from reaching her full magical potential.

But what?

"The Princess Troll"—the second novel in The Seattle Trolls trilogy and the delightful continuation "The Changeling Troll"—follows Christine on her journeys through a skewed Seattle and her encounters with outrageous and whimsical characters. A coming of age tale for all ages! 

Be sure to read the other books in the Seattle Trolls trilogy, "The Changeling Troll" and "The Fairy Bridge Troll", as well as the continuing adventures of Christine in the Troll Wars trilogy.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherLeah Cutter
Release dateSep 5, 2019
ISBN9781644700372
The Princess Troll: Seattle Trolls, #2
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Leah Cutter

Leah Cutter--a Crawford Award Finalist--writes page-turning fiction in exotic locations, such as New Orleans, ancient China, the Oregon coast, ancient Japan, rual Kentucky, Seattle, Minneapolis, Budapest, etc.  Find more fiction by Leah Cutter at www.KnottedRoadPress.com. Follow her blog at www.LeahCutter.com.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Yet another fantastic read from Leah R Cutter! Christine's story continues. From finding out she's a changeling in book 1 to discovering her royal heritage in this book. The story is absolutely enthralling.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I was intrigued by this book, having not read book one was a little unsure. i was not disappointed. This gave the reader enough of the story line to follow book 2.A princess who thought she was human and yet is a troll who looks like a troll and presumably acts like one too ( not sure how a troll should act)The princess has magical powers but require to be unleashed - thus this is essentially the story but hey it works and I enjoyed this style of writing too.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A new troll is trying to learn magic, but something is blocking her. This book is about her quest to release her magical powers. The book was okay, but the plot felt rushed. It is a quick read, and although the book is the second in a series, the previous plot is filled in so you know what happened. Overall, the book is good for teens/tweens.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A good book - I liked it better than her Cassie books, though it suffers from some of the same ideas. Interesting echoes of a series by a different author, The Free Court of Seattle by Angela Korra'ti - not the same story at all, but the setting is the same and they're both about a young woman learning about magic and her own powers and secrets of her past and family. I like Christine, but like Cassie she tends to choose selfishly - things work out better for her than for Cassie, though. Funny - I did enjoy the book, and was quite caught up in it (despite being mightily confused throughout because I haven't read the first book and I struggled to remember who her various families were), but thinking about it afterward I'm thinking more about how it relates to other books than about the story itself. Christine is a troll who was made into a changeling, an exact double of a human girl - that happened, and was undone, in the first book. In this book she's figuring out who she is, now that she's out from under the changeling spell. One major aspect is training her magic - she knows she has some, but the training isn't going well. Her teacher has never dealt with a magic-skilled troll before - they're variously described as rare, only the royal family, or so common (in troll communities) that being a troll _without_ magic made her boyfriend an outcast. She gets a helping hand from someone she considers an enemy, and learns that her magic has been removed from her and bound into various different places. The enemy gives her a few clues - he clearly considers that he's being highly obscure - but she finds both the one place he told her about and one of the three others without much difficulty. The last two places are found by her allies. There's a lot about demonic influence, but it seems to differ widely - sometimes the influence is so subtle that even Christine doesn't notice at all, just thinks her companion is acting a little oddly; sometimes it's utterly blatant, as in one of the demons is standing there whispering to her ally and making her attack Christine. And I have no idea why showing that he was a projection should break the influence. I'm not sure what part Ming was actually playing, either - why was her magic bound (troll politics, apparently?), and why was he the one to bind it? The story ends with a victory for her, and a whole bunch of new threads extending her questions about herself - not really a solid conclusion, it definitely leads on to the next story. I want to read the first one, and the third...but I'm not sure I'll want to reread any of them.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I won a free copy of this ebook via Library Thing in exchange for an unbiased review.Christine is a special kind of Troll - she has magical powers but seems unable to wield them. This story is of finding, and unbinding her powers and discovering her true nature along the way. This is the second of the series, but not having read the first caused no difficulty as there is sufficient background information to surmise previous events.The tale itself carries you along quite well - I certainly enjoyed finding out more about Christine and her plight. The situation with the parents confused me in parts and Christine's feelings towards Joe seemed to change from one chapter to the next. I was a surprised by the lack of involvement from Ty in the last few chapters too, he just seemed to disappear and I think he may have been my favourite character - he reminded me of a very tame version of Dyson from Lost Girl.I'm unsure as to the intending reading audience. I had understood this book had been filed under the latest category of New-Adult, a novel exploring themes including reflection of childhood past, once the protagonist reaches the age of maturity. The telling of this particular tale however feels over-simplified and has the feel that it is for a much younger audience. However there is the odd word thrown in that even a very well educated person needs to consider the meaning of and passing reference to bisexuality (and it is only a fleeting reference, perhaps to be taken up in the next of the trilogy) and these felt out of place. Overall it felt rather condescending to me as an adult, which is a shame because I enjoyed the story subject.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was a pretty quirky book, but I really liked it. I felt that I could relate to the awkwardness of the main character, and felt that sometimes I was in the story. The ending was a little disappointing, I expected it to be more climatic, but I still really liked the book. I would recommend it to someone if they were looking for a light read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I’ve always enjoyed my visits to Seattle - good people, good food and drink, and plenty to do, no matter your particular mix of urban or natural interests. And it’s a great setting for my latest read - my introduction to a hidden side, a hidden depth of the Emerald City.Maybe I should have taken that “Underground Seattle” tour they offer. It might have prepared me for this read ... well ... maybe.I prefer to start most things - especially books and book or film series - from the beginning, and proceed upward and onward from there. But it doesn’t always work that way ... which was the case for me, when I received a review copy of “The Princess Troll,” the second installment of the “Seattle Trolls Trilogy” by Leah Cutter ... a writer who was unknown to me until I received a copy of this book from LibraryThing.“Princes Troll” is the second novel in “a new-adult, urban fantasy trilogy that turns the ugly duckling story on its head.” And while I did find myself starting in the middle, I did not find myself lost, constantly interrupting the narrative with “wait ... what?” moments. There was enough in this second installment to pique my interest, draw me into the story, and leave me looking ahead - and back! - for more.Even without any tedious prologues, or digressions to the first novel, it didn’t take me long to realize that Christine is NOT your average girl. The realization of just how ‘not average’ she is grows, page by page, chapter by chapter. And it’s not just Christine, but a cast of supporting characters that are colorful and crazy ... even by Seattle standards!There is magic, mystery and mayhem in this story. If it were simply a story of Christine dealing with the magic and mystery, the story would be alright. But then there’s that mayhem, and not just the stuff of fantasy. She has identity issues, family issues, relationship issues, and all that ... and so much more. Whatever Christine was and is, and whatever she may become, is not something I would call ‘average.’There is some resolution to some of these issues, and some progress in Christine’s life and development ... SOME, but nothing FINAL ... well, this IS a trilogy after all. And like all good episodic tales, you sense there are some added, unknown complications, unexpected challenges lurking somewhere in the shadows, ready to spring out at a most-inappropriate moment.Is Christine up to the challenge? I hope so ... but I’m not certain. Cutter has created a character and crafted a tale that leaves one hopeful but uncertain. I find myself rooting for that character, and wishing her success ... but I’m not sure. And if she does succeed, will it be in a way that she -and the rest of us - imagine? And what of those around her, sharing her life and her quest - or seeking to bring an end to both?I’m looking forward to answering these question when I read the third installment of Cutter’s “Seattle Trolls Trilogy.” In the meantime, I also plan to get/read the first installment of that trilogy, “The Changeling Troll.”Also in the meantime ... our ship docks in Seattle in a few days ... and I definitely plan to keep my eyes, my ears, and my imagination open when step ashore and enter the Emerald City.__________NOTE: I received a free e-copy of this work through LibraryThing, in exchange for a review.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Ever wonder what life would be like if everything you knew to be true... wasn't? Christine was raised human - now she has learned she is a troll. And, not just any troll, but a princess troll! This book follows Christine's adventures through an alternate Seattle as she tries to reinstate her natural magic - magic most trolls would not have.The writing is imaginative and entertaining which kept me reading. I had never heard of this series or the author prior to reading this book, but would highly recommend it to anyone looking for adventure, action, and humor. I found this to be a delightful coming-of-age story even my 13-year-old daughter would enjoy.**I received a complimentary copy of this book via LibraryThing's Early Reviewers.**
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    3 1/2 starsI received an early reviewer’s ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review. (Sorry it took so long for me to finish it.)This review contains spoilers.I had no idea this was a sequel. I probably would not have requested it had I realized. None the less, I enjoyed this story. I was not very impressed by the first third or so of the book. I was confused. I kept thinking that it must be a sequel, but there was no point in the first pages of the book that stated what the series was, nor did it say on Goodreads or the LibraryThing giveaway that it was a sequel. It wasn’t until the end papers (if they can be called that in an ebook) that I finally found where it said it was a sequel. The part that confused me most was Christine’s and Tina’s parents. I was so confused when I was told that Christine didn’t trust Tina’s parents, and then a few pages later, that she got along well with her parents. Because Christine was adopted by Tina’s biological parents, and I was told that Tina’s parents (without mention that they were her adopted parents) had switched Tina with Christine to distract the demons. I was honestly thinking that the author had carelessly left two different versions of Christine’s relationship with her parents in the book, and I didn’t understand why, since Christine and Tina had learned of their switching, Tina didn’t come to the family dinner. I didn’t realize that whenever Tina’s parents were mentioned it was referring to her adopted parents (or, the people who stole her from her biological parents since Christine’s parents didn’t willingly part with her) and whenever it mentioned Christine’s parents it was referring to Tina’s biological parents, Christine’s adopted parents. I still don’t know why Tina doesn’t hang out with Christine’s family since they are technically her family too, and her adopted family kidnapped her from her biological parents, and should be in jail for that. The other part that confused me was Patrick the Ogre. He’s mentioned several times, but we never are told who he is, other than that he’s an ogre.The book felt like a middle grade book at times. Not because it would be appropriate for middle grade (the content isn’t terrible, but there are references to sex and mild cussing,) but because the pacing was very fast. Almost too fast, which is how I often feel while reading middle-grade novels.I thought it was kind of weird that Christine’s water elemental was not sentient, the fire was like a wild animal that had to be tamed, the wind was sentient and had to be bargained with, and the earth was practically another being that could have lived on its own without Christine.I was convinced that the old troll was Christine’s grandfather. I was mildly disappointed that he was her uncle. I was also curious as to why Christine’s father was in jail because the king thought he’d kidnapped her, but the king has no heirs. I don’t remember the book saying this, but it seems as though Christine’s mother was the king’s sister? And so her father wouldn’t be an heir to the throne? I wasn’t sure.I liked Christine a lot. I really liked Christine’s brother. I wish we would have seen more of him. I didn’t really like Joe from the moment he was mentioned. I’m glad he and Christine broke up. Christine’s parents seemed nice, but we didn’t get to know them very well. We heard a lot about Tina, but we barely saw her, so I’m still not sure how I feel about her. The wooden man (I forget his name) seemed interesting, but we didn’t get to know him very well. The demon seemed interesting. As a villain, he may have had some interesting motives, though we still don’t know what all of his motives were.I don’t like to read books with angels as characters. They always mess up their angelology. Why couldn’t the angels be fairies or elves? There were a few mild typos, but I assume that is because this was an early reviewer’s copy.Because I was having so much trouble understanding the world I really didn’t get into the book until I was about a third in, and then, middle-grade-type pacing or not, the story really got interesting. I wish that the story would have concluded in this book, but I’m sure the third book will be good as well. I am sure that if you have read the first book in the series, this book will be excellent. As someone who came in to the series with this book, it was enjoyable, but mildly confusing.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I was not familiar with Leah Cutter. Normally. I avoid starting a series anywhere other than the beginning. From the opening paragraph, The Princess Troll had me hooked though. Immediately, Christine is relatable. (Who of us hasn't heard, or perhaps emitted a 'trollish sigh'?}. She of course had a Quest. And I wanted to get to know her. All of Leah's major characters are well-formed. Even the minor ones were given substance by the circumstances in which we meet them (the Judge, for example.One of the most fun for me was Christine's demon protagonist, Lars. Years ago, Nickolodean ran 'The Secret world of Alex Mack'. about a girl who gained strange powers as the result of an industrial accident. During its final season, we met a balding, smarmy scientist, working for the bad guy. This scientist - Lars - was alwaystrying to ingratiate himself to the boss, while oozing snake oil charm to others when it suited him. Not really caring if others brought inot the act or not. Christine's Lars and Alex's Lars melded well for me, Lowlife with a capital L.Finally, I liked the underlying idea of the importance of words, and the power of a promise.Definitely looking for the first and third books'With a huge, trollish sigh, Christine focused on her hand again. It shouldn’t be so hard to create a flame in the palm of her hand. She was supposedly a magical creature, a troll capable of doing magic, one of the few. And possibly trollish royalty…though that wasn’t something she dwelt on'Leah Cutter. The Princess Troll (Kindle Locations 17-19). Book View Cafe. Kindle Edition.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Fast paced and interesting twist on the lost princess trope.> I received a free reviewer copy on Library Thing.First of all, this is the second book in a trilogy - I haven't read the first one, but the book did a good job of filling in the plot of the previous book, so I was able to follow along without any problems. It's entirely possible the amount of exposition would be tiresome for someone who had read the first book, but it worked for me.This is an interesting twist on the lost prince/princess trope. After living her life as a human, Christine discovers she is in fact a troll, and more than that, she was a changeling swapped for another girl to protect that girls destiny. After the events in the previous book, Christine is trying to live her life while attempting to discover her true self, now that the preferences and proclivities imposed by the changeling magic are wearing off. She's forcing herself to try new things, making friends among other magical kin, and attempting to learn magic. However, for some reason, Christine's magic is blocked.The pacing in this book is extremely quick, and if the first book was similar, I think it would work better as a single book than a trilogy, for this really does read as a second act of a larger story as opposed to being able to stand on its own. My recommendation is, if you're interested in reading this, to wait for the final book to be relased and read them all together.I really did like the main character in the book. She's pretty unique amongst young adult heroines. I do wish the pacing was a bit slower to allow more space for character development.In spite of that, and some editing problems - typos, slightly incorrect vocabulary (e.g. artesian/artisan), some awkward sentences - I enjoyed the book, and I'll read the next one when it comes out.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Even though I did not read the first book in the series, I would recommend this book. This and the other books in the series would be good for middle schools to have in their libraries,
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Although I haven't yet read book one in this series, The Princess Troll gives enough backstory to understand what is going on. Although for most of her life Christine thought she was human, she has accepted her troll appearance and abilities. She is trying to discover and control her magical powers but can't get a handle on them. Then someone suggests that her powers have been bound. This book covers her quest to release her magic and discover who bound her powers...and why. I enjoyed this book enough that I plan to buy books one and three! I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is the second book in a series. Christine recently realized she is a troll And is coming to terms with it. She had previously thought she was human, as she was hidden by a spell placed upon her when young. She hides her appearance from humans with magic. Christine now wants to unlock her magical powers that have been locked away from her by someone unknown. With the help of her friends and family she sets out to regain her powers.I have not read the first book in the series and although the author does an acceptable job filling you in, I feel that I missed a full understanding of the recurring characters. The storyline was simple and sweet as were the characters. A easy read young adult fantasy.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I am new to Library Thing and received this, my first book free for a honest review. This is the second book in a three book series and I usually like to start at the beginning, book one. The author does a great job of going back and filling you in from the first book, so you don't feel as if you have missed anything. So this book can easily be read as a stand alone book. I found the book interesting and it kept my interest. I feel Leah Cutter did a great job describing her many different characters, which I find very helpful in this fantasy type book.

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