Wow. I'm not really a fan of Fantasy books and I tend to get bored easily when I read them, but this one is just plain awesome. I'm telling you right here right now that this is not your usual fairytale-princess-prince charming-happy endings-kind-of-book! I was totally surprised by the turn of events of the story.
In the first part, you'll read about how Ani's so different from her mother, the queen. Instead of being regal and superior, Ani is reserved, shy and well... weak. But when you keep reading you'll see how she transformed into something that her countrymen didn't believed or didn't trust her to be.
The second part of the book is where you'll see Ani's new adventures in Bayern as Isi. How she met her new friends and Geric. How she finally understood what her aunt was telling her when she was just a child.
The reason why it's not your ordinary fairytale book is because it's full of action and suspense that will keep you on your toes and will want to read more. Instead of seeing a princess-turned-goose-girl as weak and needy of a knight-in-shining-armor that will come to her defense, you'll see that Ani is doing her best to be brave and to fight for herself.
I know that this is also for kids so I'm not really expecting a lot of lovey-dovey scenes between Geric and Ani although at the back of my mind I am wishing for more (harhar). Geric's presence was a little lacking but since this (once again I'm telling you) is not your usual fairytale, the story revolves around Ani 90% of the time.
And of course, the third part is where you'll get to see Ani finally standing up and claiming what by right is hers. The battle between the Kildenreans and Bayerns (or Ani's animal keeper friends) is great and the ending as well.
So for kids (and adults as well) who're looking for a fantastic read, grab a copy of The Goose Girl and read one now! Kudos to Shannon Hale! :-bd
Rating:
A+
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