Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: "Redwine skillfully crafts well-rounded characters and an action-packed plot, resulting in a nuanced political fantasy that’s rife with court intrigue. Charis—fierce and formidable, yet altruistic—is exquisitely drawn, and her tender, developing relationship with bodyguard Tal adds emotional complexity to the breathlessly paced tale." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: "With a promising opening—featuring a protagonist reminiscent of those in Kristin Cashore’s Graceling and Marie Rutkoski’s The Winner’s Curse—plus a zinger of an ending, this should have no trouble finding an audience. An engaging introduction to a female-forward fantasy world." — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: "A real treat to readers with an appetite for intense, carefully maneuvered political conversations conducted while dancing in gorgeous gowns." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: “C. J. Redwine has woven a tale of political machinations, devastating plot twists, and the most heartbreakingly delicious slow-burn romance I’ve read in a very long time. I tore through this book in a day, mourned when I ran out of pages, and flipped right back to the beginning to start again.” — Livia Blackburne, New York Times bestselling author of Feather & Flame
Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: “Stand aside, ye softhearted, gentle maidens. Princess Charis is here to kick ass and take names.” — Tricia Levenseller, Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of The Shadows Between Us
Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: “Smart, tense, and swiftly paced. This book is absolutely captivating.” — Jodi Meadows, author of Nightrender and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller My Lady Jane
Praise for RISE OF THE VICIOUS PRINCESS: “A wildly lush fantasy ruled by a fascinating and ruthless heroine makes this slow-burn romance story pure magic. C. J. Redwine has outdone herself!” — Mary Weber, bestselling author of Storm Siren and To Best the Boys