I did think the romance distracted from the message the book was trying to convey though – but again, maybe that’s just because I don’t like romance.Įither way, if you do like romance and fantasy, this book is definitely for you. He performs for the court, kisses like a scoundrel, and mocks with. Hes young and pretty, a lover of men and women. You can see where I’m going with this.īut while I hated the simpering romance and the irrational idiots that the characters became once they fell in love, I did love the LGBT diversity, and the discussion about the treatment of mentally ill persons. In the Kingdom of Spring, Poet is renowned. In the kingdom of Whimtany, Poet is renowned. I thought this novel was right up my alley based on its summary, without checking out the reviews… all of which seem to mention that this book is more romance than fantasy. Trick by Natalia Jaster Series: Foolish Kingdoms 1 Published by CreateSpace on NovemGenres: Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling, Romance, LGBT Pages: 312 Format: Paperback Source: I Bought It Goodreads There is a rule amongst his kind: A jester doesn’t lie. Both novels were turned into series, Selfish. It is the story of the court jester Poet and the princess Briar.

This review is also posted on my tumblr book blog: bookphile.Īnd I suppose my review should end right there but… I’ll be brief. Her second novel, Trick, was published in 2015. Poet’s secret is delicate, binding the jester to the princess in an unlikely alliance-and kindling a breathless attraction, as alluring as it is forbidden. Trick Natalia Jaster Set in a world ruled by the kings and queens of the four seasons, this entertaining and thoughtful romp pivots between the dual viewpoints of Briar, the level-headed princess of autumn and Poet, a jester of spring whose clever wit is matched only by his deviant bedroom antics. No one can outwit him, until a Princess from another country comes for a visit and bit by bit starts shaking his world apart and discovers the secret that might get him shackled. He performs for the court, kisses like a scoundrel, and mocks with a silver tongue. He’s young and pretty, a lover of men and women. Brief Summary: In the kingdom of Whimtany, Poet is renowned.

Trick by natalia jaster