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Once a Princess

“Once a Princess” by Sherwood Smith

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ISBN: 978-1-60504-048-6
Length: Novel
Price: 5.50
Publication Date: June 17, 2008
Cover art by Anne Cain

Swashbuckling in a magic world—L.A. style!

Sasharia en Garde! book 1.

Sasha’s mother, Sun, was once swept away from a Ren Faire to another world by a prince—literally—but there was no happy ending. Sun’s prince disappeared, and a wicked king took the Khanerenth throne. In the years since, Sasha and Sun have been back on Earth and on the run. Mom and daughter don’t quite see eye to eye on the situation—Sasha wants to stand and fight. Sun insists her prince will return for them one day; it’s safer to stay hidden.

Then Sasha is tricked into crossing the portal to Khanerenth. She’s more than ready to join the resistance, kick some bad-guy butt, and fix the broken kingdom. But…is the stylish pirate Zathdar the bad guy? Or artistic, dreamy Prince Jehan?

Back on Earth, Sun is furious Sasha has been kidnapped. Sun might once have been a rotten princess, but nobody messes with Mom!

Warning: This title contains a kick-butt mother-daughter team, a wicked king, a witty pirate with an unfortunate taste for neon colors, inept resistance fighters, a dreamy prince who gallops earnestly hither and yon, and a kick-butt princess in waiting.

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  1. Rating: 88
    “What this is, however, is lots and lots and lots of fun. The heroine is a spunky and memorable lead character and her mother is an amusing scene-stealing character in her own right. The story also has plenty of surprises for our heroine and I’ve had fun following Sasha and Sun on their respective adventures. There is also a more adorable and rakish love interest for Sasha while I’m also quite intrigued by Canardan Merinar.”

    — Mrs. Giggles

  2. I’d definitely recommend this book to fans of Ms. Smith’s other works; I’d also recommend it to those who are looking to enter her worlds for the first time. Readers who enjoyed Crown Duel will recognize a few last names; Senrid’s main character is mentioned, as well. Those who like politics well-integrated with action, boats, and pirates will also enjoy this. It could very easily be enjoyed by YAs or adults

    — Stephanie, Someone's Already Read It