Paperback Publication and Giveaway!

[eilis_oneal]

The False Princess is out in paperback today!

Comments

[ext_1438052]

Congratulations, Eilis -- I predict a refreshed rush of sales.

[eilis_oneal]

Thanks so much, Caroline! (And I'll keep my fingers crossed for that rush.)

[unabridgedone]

I loved this novel! It made me think about identity construction. That may not be a conspiracy theory in the way that you're asking for it, but really, TFP reveals that the whole princess persona the YA genre is so fond of is invented. (I could probably even make an argument for replacing "invented" with "false".) If you can take any person at all and raise them in that role, then that's what they'll become. It's not about blood or any sort of imprinted knowledge, worth, or capacity to rule. When I think about what you've done with the main character, I think about all those things and it makes me question the validity of aristocracy at all. Nobles are "noble" by training-- not by inherent worth.

Anyway. I thought I would drop a note to let you know this is a fun read, but it is also thought provoking. I'd love to win one of the paperbacks.

[eilis_oneal]

<3

Thanks so much--I'l so glad that you liked the book. And yes, those are all thoughts that went through my head as I was first getting the idea for TFP. How much of what we are is what we make of ourselves, what do the expectations of society and our roles in it do to define us . . .

[anonymous]

Oh my goodness, I would love to win a copy of The False Princess! I really enjoyed how the story questions what it really means to be a princess and the importance (or not) of the true bloodline versus someone with an equivalent education. The book does a great job exploring many aspects of princess life that are ignored in many YA princess novels.

I read this book for the first time on an airplane and I liked it so much (and the plane ride was long enough) that I read it again right away! I don't have a conspiracy theory, but I would love 2 bonus entries, so I will ponder the idea.

-K

[lesleysays]

I'd love to play please.

My conspiracy theory : Cats are going to take over the world. That is all.

[eilis_oneal]

My dogs would be so unhappy! Nemo thinks he rules everything already, so a cat-run world would be a real trial for him. . . .

[ext_1439830]

I loved this book! I would love a copy of it :D

As for conspiracy theories...I really really like the idea of Philantha being related to Sinda. I can just imagine one of her experiments going wrong (perhaps caused by Melaina to cover up young Sinda's disappearance?) so that she forgets about Sinda, but can't help but feel drawn to help her when she meets her again.

[eilis_oneal]

That's a great one!

I've been surprised by how many people have thought that Philantha might be related to Sinda, but perhaps I shouldn't be. After all, I wanted her to be a strong mentor figure, even grandmotherly in many ways, so I'm glad that this aspect of their relationship came through.