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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Princess Vayle" by Timothy Swiss.]

The day Sir Marticus and Lady Monica's sixth child, Colesia, was born was a happy day for the family, who already had five sons because King Wildon and Queen Aracia had promised that their infant son, Prince Zarkanis, would someday wed the child if it was a girl. However, on this day, Sir Marticus's archenemy, the evil Pithrania dictator Dragus, decides to kill King Wildon and Sir Marticus and their entire families. The midwife, Giralda, claims Colesia as her own, and Dragus takes them captive to raise Colesia as Princess Vayle. Zarkanis and his deaf and mute caregiver surrender to the Pithrania army and are placed in an isolated cell, where Dragus hopes the prince will live forever. Why does Dragus want Zarkanis to live? Will Dragus discover Colesia's true identity and kill her? Get a copy of Princess Vayle by Timothy Swiss to learn how this story unfolds.

The author's descriptive writing style is one of my favorite aspects of this book. I could easily visualize the dense forest with the pine, spruce, and cedar trees and a bolting deer disappearing into the trees. There is a picture at the beginning of each chapter of different characters, a homestead, and a prison cell, to name a few that let me get a clear image of them. Each character is fully developed and plays a significant role. There are many thought-provoking lessons throughout the book. One of my favorites is that "time can be a remarkable teacher." Another thing that stood out about this book was that it only contained one profane word, which I have rarely encountered in the many books I have read.

I encountered only one minor negative aspect in this book. The poem on Page 199 has formatting issues that need to be corrected. However, this may be a Kindle issue and not a flaw in this book's hardcover and paperback versions.

This well-written and enjoyable book deserves nothing less than 5 out of 5 stars. The author kept me engaged in the story with the suspenseful narrative, and there were no errors to distract me. Adding this to the previous positive aspects I discussed, there was no reason for me not to give this book a perfect rating. I am eager to read the rest of the books in the trilogy.

Anyone who enjoys romance and fantasy novels will enjoy this book. However, non-religious readers may find the religious content offensive.

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The author's descriptive writing style is one of my favorite aspects of this book. I could easily visualize the dense forest with the pine, spruce, and cedar trees and a bolting deer disappearing into the trees. There is a picture at the beginning of each chapter of different characters, a homestead, and a prison cell, to name a few that let me get a clear image of them. Each character is fully developed and plays a significant role. There are many thought-provoking lessons throughout the book.

Romance is not my thing and the religious content might be uninteresting for me, so I'm not sure about this novel. The fantasy story with the possible intrigue and the secrets to be revealed might be more interesting to me. Regardless, thank you for your great review!

Romance is not only my thing and the religious content might be uninteresting for me so I am not sure about the novel.

“Princess Vayle” by Timothy Swiss seems to weave a captivating tale of intrigue and fantasy, with its richly developed characters and vivid descriptions of a magical world. The promise of suspense and the engaging narrative, combined with the book’s focus on themes like identity and destiny, make it a compelling read for fans of the genre. The inclusion of detailed illustrations and a well-crafted plot adds to its allure, despite some minor formatting issues. This sounds like a strong start to a trilogy worth exploring.

"Princess Vayle" by Timothy Swiss offers a gripping blend of fantasy and romance with richly developed characters and a compelling narrative. The author's vivid descriptions and thought-provoking lessons make it a standout read. Although there is a minor formatting issue in one poem, this well-crafted story is highly engaging and deserving of its 5-star rating.

*Princess Vayle* by Timothy Swiss is a captivating blend of romance and fantasy, featuring rich descriptions and well-developed characters. The suspenseful plot and thought-provoking lessons make it a compelling read, though some readers might find the religious content off-putting. The minor formatting issue with the poem is a slight drawback, but overall, it’s a highly engaging book deserving of a 5-star rating.