The Hothouse Princesses by S.A. Hemstock is an enjoyable, entertaining and must read story about a kidnapped princess that is found twelve years later. Princess Mathilde Caroline was kidnapped at birth, renamed Heather, became a peasant girl and lived with her new poverty stricken family in the forest. When she is found she is bewildered and confused by her new life as a princess.

Life is not easy for Heather because her father ignores her, his mistress hates her and she is laughed at by the royal attendants. Her mother’s life and death is a mystery and no one speaks of her out loud.

A fairy named Bluebell is commissioned to befriend her and help her to become a successful exemplary princess. Then she is sent to the Glass Palace, a school for princesses to achieve a status of excellence among the princesses.

Under much pressure, Heather excels above the other princesses. But things are not at all what they seem. Things don’t add up. There are hidden secrets and Heather wonders why everyone is so secretive about her mother and why everyone is afraid to speak of her.

The Hothouse Princesses by S.A. Hemstock is filled with mystery and intrigue. It is a dark fantasy, young adult story that all avid readers will love. The world building is fabulous. It is an enchanting place and I was fascinated by the descriptive writing. I felt like I was there watching on as the exciting story progressed.

The characters are amazing. They are well developed and fully fleshed out. They have interesting unique personalities and I came to care about many of them. Heather grows and transforms before our eyes. She becomes strong and heroic, yet she still has flaws and is very relatable and human. I can’t wait to see where our author takes this character in the sequel.

This story has a great rich plot and storyline. It is established right from the beginning and flows like water to the very exciting end.

S.A. Hemstock has a way with words that causes the reader to want more and more. This is a real page turner that I couldn’t put down. Readers will marvel in the scenery and settings, as they read about the beautiful world and land.

The Hothouse Princesses has a twist on the fairytale genre. What the princesses go through and the mystery behind it all is exciting and exhilarating. It is unique, original and whimsical. It is a distinctive work of fiction, unlike anything I have ever read.

This book is amazing, engaging and compelling. The author takes readers to a splendid magical world that they won’t want to leave. I’m so glad that this is going to be a collection and I am looking forward to reading book two of the Seed, Sprout and Bloom series.

Chick Lit Cafe highly recommends The Hothouse Princesses (Seed, Sprout and Bloom) by S.A. Hemstock to all fairytale lovers and those that love dark fantasies and want to read a refreshing new take on the genre.

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