Title: The Forgotten Prince by Akira Varma

Release Date: May, 20th, 2024

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A banished fae prince, a human baker, and a mother's desperate sacrifice to save her child and maybe one day... her kingdom.

Anya, a baker who has worked in her trade since she was fifteen, now owns a bakery with her best friend Natasha. When they hire a mysterious carpenter to build a shed, Anya finds herself drawn to him.

This carpenter, Aleryn 'Ryn' Sinear, is the banished Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Mairene, who was left to die in the mortal lands after having his wings cut off.

Meeting Anya, however, turns his curse into a blessing.
With a target on Aleryn's head, their budding love faces many challenges. Will they be able to survive and reclaim his kingdom with the help of Anya, Natasha, and his best friend Theo?

I devoured this in one hour—I absolutely love fantasy novellas! This book was written really well, paced perfectly, and left you on a cliffhanger that made me crave more!

What I Enjoyed:

1. Anya's Character: Anya is an endearing protagonist. As a human living in the mortal world, she owns the cutest little bakery and has a heartwarming personality. Her instant chemistry with Ryn adds a delightful spark to the story.

2. Ryn's Mystery and Charm: Ryn is a captivating character—ridiculously handsome, incredibly sweet, and shrouded in mystery. His hidden past and the scars that mark him make his story even more intriguing.

3. Natasha's Loyalty: Anya’s best friend Natasha is a standout character. Her loyalty and support for Anya are heartwarming, and her POV chapters add depth to the narrative. I loved her character and her unwavering dedication.

4. Cozy Fantasy Vibes: Despite the fantasy elements, the story has a cozy feel to it. The quaint bakery setting, coupled with the magical intrigue, creates a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.

5. Clear World-Building: Even with a good number of characters and complex world-building, the story remains clear and easy to follow. This can be a challenge in fantasy romance, but Varma handles it beautifully, providing necessary information without disrupting the plot.
6. Perfect Pacing and Cliffhanger: The pacing of the novella is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. The cliffhanger ending leaves you eager for the next instalment, ensuring you'll be back for more.


"The Forgotten Prince" does a fantastic job of introducing key characters and setting up what promises to be an enthralling plot moving forward. I really, really enjoyed this, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series! If you’re a fan of fantasy novellas with a touch of romance and intrigue, this one is definitely worth your time.


Thank you to The Publisher Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op ,The Author Akira Varma & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for providing the ARC.

This was a short book that I feel had so much promise if the author had spent more time fleshing things out.

I had almost no time to get invested in these characters before the book was over. I felt nothing between Ryn and Anya despite the fact that they are mates. I felt nothing about their bakery or any of the major plot points that are discussed. This book is dry and unfulfilling, and I wish I had gotten more from the author. I really needed more than what I got from this book.

Anya es dueña de una panadería junto a su amiga, cuando conoce a Ryn siente cosas que nunca había sentido por nadie.
Alaryn en cuanto vio a Anya supo que era su compañera. Es el heredero al trono en el mundo de las hadas

No hay desarrollo del mundo, pero lo dejaré pasar porque es el primero de la serie y apenas se está introduciendo lo del mundo de las hadas.

Me sorprendió que Nat tuviera povs en lugar de Ryn, por momentos parecía ella más la protagonista que Anya.

Espero que en el segundo libro se cuente toda la historia de la mamá y el papá de él, que se explique todos los poderes de los fae, que se vea como la pasaron Ryn y Theo cuando llegaron al mundo humano y como se adaptaron, etc.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! I GAVE IT 5 STARS. SO SO SO GOOD. THE CHARACTERS WERE AMAZING AND PERFECTLY MADE.

hmm i understand that this was a short book and that there is more to come and it was left on a cliffhanger but it just felt like everything about this was rushed.

there was no build up there was no depth to the characters and at times i just felt like it dragged out for being 104 pages. the writing was a bit repetitive too in one paragraph the word skin was used 4 times when it wasn’t necessary. we also were told that anya was glad you couldn’t see the blush on her face about 4 times on the same page.

i was really waiting for a twist that i didn’t see coming at the end but unfortunately i could see the end coming from the prologue.

chemistry. i feel like natasha had more chemistry with ryn and anya had more chemistry with theo than with her own mate. i get that this is the first book so things might happen between them but right now i didn’t get a connection between anya and ryn even though its very obvious their mates.

not sure ill continue with this series i wasn’t intrigued enough by the time it was over. i will say that the prologue was far more interesting than the story we got

thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the arc!