Review: Another slam dunk for this author
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
This author takes fairy tales and reworks them into a comedic romp of a modern romance, without all the graphic blushing details that you'd be embarrassed to let anyone know you read, let alone write a review advertising the fact.  "Gilding the Lily Pad" is not at all a sequel, but rather the other side of the story as told by Roman.  "The Frog Prince" is Leigh's story and every bit as good.  I'd recommend reading it first, but in truth it probably doesn't matter; neither will ruin the other.  What I love about Elle Lothlorian's books is the bantering dialogue.  It's fresh, entertaining, snappy and witty - real.  What I love about this particular book is Roman.  Who doesn't love a hero who is so enamored by the heroine that he gets a bit jealous at times and wants to slay dragons - or misogynistic royals?  The heroine isn't a simpering, insecure, blushing fool either.  She's smart, holds degrees and her own with royals she meets for the first time.The story begins at the same moment as "The Frog Prince," but I don't recommend missing either to read only one of these.  It's well worth getting to know both characters individually, since this author took the time to give us the opportunity.(Highly recommend her take on Alice in Wonderland, which is another incredibly well written revision on Carroll's classic.)