Quick-witted and confident, Princess Laetitia of Avaritia always gets what she wants—until her 17th nameday ball. The King and Queen, believing marriage will rein in their daughter’s rebellious nature, surprise the Princess with not one, but four suitors: a philosopher, an astronomer, an artist and a necromancer. If Laetitia can’t learn at least one suitor’s craft and prove herself to be a worthy … be a worthy wife, she will lose her crown—the one thing she cares about most. Laetitia irks her suitors as much as she can while learning as little as possible about them—and their so-called “crafts.”
But when she and Sir Blaxton resurrect one of the many peasants who have died recently from an unprecedented disease, the corpse’s cryptic words about his death set them on a race to find answers: What is the disease? How is it spreading so quickly? And why is it affecting only the peasants?
As Laetitia tries to find answers, she uncovers a web of corruption with a stranglehold on her kingdom. Like it or not, she’s going to need the help of all four of her suitors—even if they end up putting their own lives on the line.
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As I read this story, I learned to hate our heroine. There is nothing I liked about her. She is overbearing, spoiled, obnoxious and rude. Unfortunately. her parents the king and queen gather four suitors to learn from and for her to choose one of them. This is where the story actually starts to get good, because there is intrigue and political corruption that Sir Braxton and Laeticia uncover. I don;’t know if Laeticia actually falls in love with any of her suitors, but who she chooses is actually taken out of her hands. It is well written and one wonders if she actually deserves to regain her kingdom.
A special treat for readers of YA Fantasy.u2063
The Four Suitors is an enthralling young adult fantasy, full of adventure, action, and mystery.u2063
The intriguing, fast-paced plot draws the readers instantly and keep them glued through a gushing mystery with unexpected bends. u2063
Sophie’s characterization is throbbing as she befits them in the spectacular realm. The witty, strong female protagonist’s trails keep the readers engaged. u2063
The author’s writing style is authentic with spellbinding details that paint vivid images. The plot narration has brilliant stratagem.u2063
An exciting fantasy with a rebellious protagonist is a special treat for YA readers. u2063
5 stars for the creative plot. Highly recommended to the readers of fantasy and YA books.u2063
Looking forward to future works of Sophie Jupillat Posey.
I could not finish this book,I found the main character irritating and spoiled.The vocabulary was excessive, when I have to click on most of the words to know what I’m reading then it’s not fun for me.reading should be an escape and I just wanted to run away from this book.
Sophie Posey’s book, The Four Suitors, was a surprise, to say the least. Princess Laetitia was a spoiled brat whose parents attempt to reign her in by bringing in four suitors who must not only woo her but make her proficient in their crafts. What are these crafts? Philosophy, Astronomy, Art, and Necromancy. The four crafts are the beginning of the intrigue, as none are typically taught to a young princess, but this particular princess has stubbornly refused to learn much as she grew up. But even more is at stake. If she doesn’t become proficient and in at least one craft as well as choose a suitor within the next six months, her inept cousin will be placed on the throne in her place. Laetitia must now sit through lessons she finds infuriating and useless. To make matters still worse, peasants are dying without explanation and Laetitia’s parents seem more interested in her lessons!
Numerous twists in the story kept me engaged and intrigued through my entire read. The personalities of the four men, as well as their particular trades, were not something I’ve seen combined in fantasy and it worked remarkably well. Additionally, Sophie has a knack of bringing elements and people back into the story just when we’ve forgotten them. She also took some risks with her characters that were unexpected and mostly worked. Laetitia herself grows from a stubborn, annoying brat to a stubbornly adamant monarch who cares deeply for the people of her kingdom. Each of the suitors was good, none of them fighting against each other, but truly noble in their treatment of Laetitia, their kingdoms, and others in the story. The only reason I didn’t give this book five stars was that I disagreed with the way the ending was handled. No spoilers, but it felt like the choice Laetitia made was her way of not choosing, and backward rather than progressive movement in the story. But the reader can decide for themselves whether or not they agree with me.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.