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Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower

Tamsyn Muir
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Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Tamsyn Muir

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

146

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir, a princess is imprisoned in a tower where each floor is guarded by a different deadly creature. As she ascends, Floralinda faces challenges and discovers her inner strength, transforming from a classic damsel into an empowered figure determined to reclaim her freedom.

Mysterious

Dark

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,419 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir is praised for its inventive and subversive take on fairy tales, characterized by sharp humor and vivid character development. However, some readers feel the narrative's fast pace can overshadow deeper thematic explorations. Overall, the novella is a refreshing and engaging read for fans of fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower?

Readers who enjoy Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower by Tamsyn Muir typically appreciate dark humor, subverted fairy tales, and strong female protagonists. Fans of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline or Catherynne M. Valente's The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making may find this book intriguing.

4.2

7,419 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

146

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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