Princess Academy Palace of Stone

Palace of Stone is the sequel to Princess Academy by Shannon Hale.  This book follows Miri as she heads to the palace to study in the university there.  While there she learns that things are not as good in the kingdom as she initially thought.  The people are upset by the selfishness of the royal family and begin a call for revolution.  Will Miri be able to save her friend the new princess while also changing what is wrong about their kingdom?

This book like Princess Academy was perfect.  It's politics and philosophy inside a pretty package with a sweet heroine who wants the best for everyone.  I tore through this book always excited to see what was next while reveling in the magical world.

Appropriateness:  This is a sweet book that will appeal to a broad audience.  It is written for the middle grade audience (10-14) but is interesting and deep enough for older readers if they can get past the title of the book.  The romance is sweet and innocent, nothing that would turn off young readers.  I would recommend this book to readers 10+

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