Ratings

Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content

Guide to Rating System

LANGUAGE

VIOLENCE

SEXUAL CONTENT

ADULT THEMES

Ratings Explanation

Violence: There is an assassination attempt upon the king.  Sisela’s husband died for speaking out against the king.  Traitors can be, and have been, beheaded.  The revolutionaries’ goal is to kill all the nobles and royals, like in the land of Rilamark. The academy girls and the royals are shot at on their way to the wedding ceremony.  An assassin is hired to kill Britta.  She and Steffan are held at gunpoint.  The assassin is killed.

Sexual Content: Peter and Timon both kiss Miri.  There is a mention of a young girl being ill-used by a noble.

Adult Content: Revolution is a strong theme. Thievery is mentioned. The poor suffer hunger and deprivations.

Synopsis
Miri and the other Princess Academy girls get the chance to go to Asland and help their friend, Princess Britta, prepare for her upcoming marriage.  Miri also gets to further her education by attending the Queen’s Castle–the university there.  After arriving, the optimistic Mt. Eskelites see that life for the Lowlanders is not as perfect as they thought.  There is hunger, poverty and oppression due to excessive tribute payments to the king.  At school, Miri is exposed to new and revolutionary ideas and makes friends with some who would lead the country in this direction.  Miri is torn between her loyalty to Britta and the crown, and to her new friends’ daring dreams of reformation.  But which side is right? And which side will ultimately be best for her beloved mountain province?  In addition, Miri must choose between her life-long Mt. Eskel friend, Peder, and a new boy who shares her dreams of education and the exciting city life.

This sequel to the very popular book, Princess Academy,  picks up where the first book leaves off.  The author writes with the same pluck and wit as in the first book.  I loved reading about what happens next to Miri. I was not disappointed in the outcome.  Miri is a great example of courage, truth and loyalty. The novel can be read as a stand-alone book, but has more depth if read as a sequel.  Although it is written for a junior high level audience, I think it is a wonderful book for anyone loving a strong and brave heroine.  I highly recommend this book as a great read.