Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great space Sci-Fi fantasy read! Absolutely fantastic character and world building.
What orphan doesn’t secretly want to be a princess? Very interesting and magical plot. You really just don’t want it to end.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis is a superb sci-fi fantasy story with so much to keep you entertained. The story is another well-woven tale from this very talented author, and is a little different from her previous book. She is on my ‘one-click, no questions asked list’ because I know that whatever she does I am going to love. And this book certainly proved that right.
With danger, hidden agendas, action, drama, romance, and humour- this journey of self discovery turns into quite the adventure for Elle. Her strange dreams have nothing on the reality that fate has in store for her. So strap yourself in for quite an intriguing ride…. you won’t be disappointed!
I wonder what Ms. Davis has in store for us next? I need my next fix STAT!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Courtney Davis!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
L(Elle) is a 27 year old obstetrician/gynaecologist who grew up in a small wood cabin with her aunt Sara in Idaho, she has never felt like she fit in anywhere. She was born with a small blue star as a birth mark and no idea what it means. Elle’s mother had escaped dangers the dangers of her home planet and landed on earth where she had given birth to L with the help of Aunt Sara , leaving this woman to raise her and protect her till she’s older enough to know about her and who she really is.
When Elle receives a phone call one day that changes her life, she never imagined she would start to find out about her birth mother and the mystery that surrounds her.
Left with a journal, a golden cuff and no way of reading it,her curiosity gets l the better if her and strange things start to happen.
Locan is a royal guard and warrior from the planet Prias, he is on a mission to seek out Prian people who have escaped the atrocities his word has created with the breeding program.
He never imagined he would find the long lost princess of his people. With a clear new mission on his mind he seeks out L, to bring her back to their planet and rightfully take the crown to save her people.
L is very confused about everything but feels that deep down in her soul that everything that locan is saying is correct and she quickly starts to embrace what is clearly her destiny. While aboard his spaceship, the evil men from her home planet Prias have set out to try and capture her as they want to use her for their own benefit instead of the destiny she was created for.
Will she be captured ? Will she become the queen she’s meant to be and save her people? So many questions to be answered.
There are so many twists and turns in this book and the adventure we’re taken on is full of suspense, mystery, romance and action.
I really enjoyed this novel and I look forward in seeing what the author does next.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an imaginative and vivid book. The author has created an easy to read and yet captivating story. The characters pull you into it straight away and the story just keeps your attention. The overall theme was interesting and quite exciting. I really thought the MC was easy to connect with. She was engaging and strong and just an all-round brilliant character. She built up some great relationships and it was amazing to watch them develop throughout the book. This is a fantastic book that I cannot rate highly enough. I would highly recommend everyone read it.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Intriguing and engaging fantasy
Absolutely loved this book. It drew me in from the start and kept me enthralled til the end. It is a sci fi fantasy, unique it’s its story telling and full of action, mystery, aliens and lots more. I will definitely be looking for more for this author. Highly recommend.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Loved this book! Elle, also known as L, is just like most kids, dreaming of being a prince or princess, and even more so being an orphan dreaming that one day someone will come by and tell you that your parent was royalty and so are you. Now your life changes upside down from the feeling of not belonging to finding out about where you come from. I love the timeline that the author gives us, where it is explanatory or what is going on but not giving to much information. While immediately you know that Elle (L) is going to most likely find out her heritage, the journey the author takes you on is nothing short of mysterious and twists. Locan, the warrior for the Royal Guard, is everything you want in a fantasy, and remind me of the Hulk, that he grows in size where he senses danger, especially if that danger includes the woman he loves, even if he won’t accept it at first.
This is a super fun and light book to read. Great for an in-between series, or getting you out of a book slump, or honestly whenever. I did not put the book down, start to finish. I definitely think we need a second book to give us a little closure on what happened to L, Locan, and everyone else involved.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
When I saw Courtney’s name on the book, I just had to get it and I was not let down in any way. Courtney has done it again and given us the readers a story that is easy to get lost in and invested in the outcome. I enjoy the worlds she creates and her cleverly woven tales.
Princess of Prias is a space fantasy tale with a little romance and humour thrown in the mix. I said it before and I will say it again it is refreshing to see authors come up with new things and Courtney does just that. I enjoyed getting an in depth look at these compelling characters. This book kept me intrigued right through until the end. It is a fun story that I was completely engrossed in. It is full of action and tension, mysteries and lies, aliens, evil uncles, pushy goddesses, a utopian society and so much more.
The true adventure begins when Elle finds she is more than she ever thought. When a warrior shows up, she soon becomes ensnared into a web of politics, deceit and evil as they face danger in a battle for survival of worlds and races.
I will be keeping an eye out for more.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book brought me back to a time where books with all the magic, mystery, action and intrigue drew me into another world. I really enjoyed the authors style and fell head over heels for the characters. The story was well structured and flowed nicely, where no lulls put you to sleep! It was exciting and entertaining and seriously took you to another place and another time. I could not put this book down! I look forward to reading more from the author and will be watching for more!! The beginning of this story seriously got me hook line and sinker and what followed did not disappoint! Give it a read!!
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was an interesting read for me, filled with great word building, fantastic characters, and interesting plot and more I just simply couldn’t put this one down and was halfway through it before I realized it. Our main lead has no idea who or what she is until she becomes an adult, enter a tall handsome male lead to save her from unknown forces and you had me hook, line, and sinker. While I was glad to see us start out on earth I did find it fascinating to look into other worlds from these characters eyes. So of your looking for a great new read make sure you pick this one up today.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was such a great read! You’ve got adventures, romance, friendships, enemies, and more! Elle is an orphan on Earth, when one day, she finds out she’s a princess from a totally different planet. She wasn’t sure whether to believe it or not, but the evidence was there. She ended up leaving with Locan to get to her home and possible throne. Her uncle is evil and needs to be dealt with! Please take a read!
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very interesting Sci fi adventure. What I loved is the magic of the story and how the author brings all the worlds to life so that you feel like you are actually experiencing it all first hand.
There is a little romance which is a nice touch but this story is more about action and adventure with a female hero which is nice to read.
The concept of the story was good too. About an orphaned girl, who doesn’t know where she came from all she knows she is doesn’t fit in. And then into adulthood where she works as a midwife but still doesn’t feel like she belongs, that is until the secrets of her true identity begin to unravel and show her a world where she belongs and the people she needs to protect as Princess.
What follows is a great adventure as Ellie trys to find her feet in this strange world while at the same time gaining the trust of her people. Will they welcome her home? Or will there be problems from her own people as well as the dangers already against them?
With the help of Locan they need to fight against aliens, and Elle’s uncle to save her people while also fighting the monsters that live inside of them.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had its own magic, in every form, I felt I was on a mythical ride as I read this book, the author used very well done descriptive words to describe places, and planets, and everything associated with it.
The book was wonderful. The characters were lovely, and I didn’t want to top reading, as I took the journey to each destination, I wanted to know more, and i could not put this book down. Elle and Locan were wonderful characters, defiantly had a lot of development as well. I was very intrigued by them, as well as what I wanted to happen between them. I enjoyed this book, it was very much something new to me, and it offered a lot to the reader, it was impossible not to fall in love with the story!
Wonderful read, and most wonderful writing by the author! I could not put this one down. This is without a doubt, a must read, and I highly recommend this book as well as the book’s wonderful author!
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Elle is similar to most orphans. She feels misplaced and has a deep seated curiosity about her birth parents and where she comes from. When the woman who raised her passes away, she finds something that changes her life forever. She comes to find out that she’s actually an alien princess and the bulky hunk of handsome revealing this information is bound to protect her!
Locan is a warrior of the Royal Guard and is very similar to the Hulk when his princess is in danger or enemies are around. It will take everything he and his inner warrior has as well as blessings and guidance from the goddesses in order to fulfill his mission and get the Princess back to their home planet. He only has to make sure he doesn’t frighten or push away the Princess in the meantime.
This book was a super fun read. I fell into the story so easily and really didn’t want to put the book down when I had to. I could definitely read more about Prias if we are ever blessed with another journey.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a fascinating story. Elle grew up not knowing that she is a princess of another world. When she becomes an adult, she learn s of it after the lady that raised her passes on. Quite entertaining due to the humor between Elle and locan as he tries to adjust to Earth to find her. Their travels back to her world are an adventure of intrigue and thrills. There is a bit of romance scattered throughout. I loved reading about the ladies that escaped in the pods to have their children on Earth. I found the characters well-thought out. They kept you wanting to know more. Elle and Locan had chemistry. You could feel the sparks. Warrior was a bit of a grump. The plot was out of this world (pun intended). An entertaining book that engages you from beginning to end. Fans of strong female character romance and fans of fantasy romance will love this story. A new author to me, I will be looking for more of her books to read.
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
Excellent!! This book was amazing. The characters were easy to fall in love with and the way the author describes the different planets and their inhabitants is so detailed, it really brought my imagination to life. I loved reading of L and Locan, and I was hoping the whole time that they would be getting together, they seemed perfect for each other. Leda, she really got on my nerves, but I think she came to like the princess in the end, at least that is what I hope. I wish I could have seen something happen to Sor, but the ending was perfection.
BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 
When Elle is presented with every orphan’s dream, finding out she’s actually a princess, she isn’t sure if she should join the hulking sexy man, Locan, on a spaceship ride, or run screaming from the room because he’s obviously nuts. If it weren’t for the strange things she’d recently encountered, like suddenly gaining star shaped birthmarks and a bracelet that once belonged to her mother lighting up with an eerie green light, she would be out of there already. She has enough questions she wants answered to stay and find out, taking his hand and embarking on a journey across the darkness of space. He says she needs to save their people from her evil uncle. She wants to know where she comes from, who her mother was, and why she never fit in on earth. The path to their home planet isn’t without its bumps. Saving aliens, and earthlings while evading her uncle’s men and dodging the pushy goddesses who want to tell them all what to do. Elle has to learn who she really wants to be and to help Locan become the warrior he was meant to be.
Can she be what the rebels need? Can Locan trust the beast that lives inside of him? Will the people of Prias once again have a princess on the throne to rule their utopian society?
Courtney Davis is an author of fantasy with a little romance and humor thrown in. She loves creating worlds and exploring human, and inhuman, interaction. This is her second book with 5 Prince Publishing and her first attempt at a sci-fi base for her fantasy. Creating the different planets and species was a new and fun challenge for her. She resides in North Idaho with her husband and children–teaching, reading, writing and soaking up sunshine. She hopes you find some joy in her writing. Currently she is working hard on more urban fantasies to delight her readers.
PREORDER When Elle is presented with every orphan’s dream, finding out she’s actually a princess, she isn’t sure if she should join the hulking sexy man, Locan, on a spaceship ride, or run screaming from the room because he’s obviously nuts. If it weren’t for the strange things she’d recently encountered, like suddenly gaining star shaped birthmarks and a bracelet that once belonged to her mother lighting up with an eerie green light, she would be out of there already. She has enough questions she wants answered to stay and find out, taking his hand and embarking on a journey across the darkness of space. He says she needs to save their people from her evil uncle. She wants to know where she comes from, who her mother was, and why she never fit in on earth. The path to their home planet isn’t without its bumps. Saving aliens, and earthlings while evading her uncle’s men and dodging the pushy goddesses who want to tell them all what to do. Elle has to learn who she really wants to be and to help Locan become the warrior he was meant to be.
Can she be what the rebels need? Can Locan trust the beast that lives inside of him? Will the people of Prias once again have a princess on the throne to rule their utopian society?
COMING SOON When Elle is presented with every orphan’s dream, finding out she’s actually a princess, she isn’t sure if she should join the hulking sexy man, Locan, on a spaceship ride, or run screaming from the room because he’s obviously nuts. If it weren’t for the strange things she’d recently encountered, like suddenly gaining star shaped birthmarks and a bracelet that once belonged to her mother lighting up with an eerie green light, she would be out of there already. She has enough questions she wants answered to stay and find out, taking his hand and embarking on a journey across the darkness of space. He says she needs to save their people from her evil uncle. She wants to know where she comes from, who her mother was, and why she never fit in on earth. The path to their home planet isn’t without its bumps. Saving aliens, and earthlings while evading her uncle’s men and dodging the pushy goddesses who want to tell them all what to do. Elle has to learn who she really wants to be and to help Locan become the warrior he was meant to be.
Can she be what the rebels need? Can Locan trust the beast that lives inside of him? Will the people of Prias once again have a princess on the throne to rule their utopian society?
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a phenomenal read that will have you yearning for more tales about these unique characters, Aranha, Dag, and Jonah. It made me think of the survival skills of The Hunger Games series mixed with the often unusual adopted family dynamic of The Originals TV show, while also adding in some romantic tensions and tendencies. In other words it has it all including vampires, werewolves, daywalkers, and a kick but take names, snarky spider shifter heroine.
**⚠️There are a couple of small trigger warnings in this book.. The first is for talk of suicidal thoughts due to being alone for centuries and having to feed on humans. The second is for one of the secondary characters who deals with trust issues due to having suffered emotional and physical abuse. For me these didn’t hinder the enjoyment of the story at all as it is a great read and it is minimal in grand scheme of the overall story.⚠️**
The dual POV helps you get into the mindset of the characters as they face many adventures and challenges such as Aranha being the last surviving webmaker (Spider shifter). She is just trying to stay hidden under the radar of the vampires and werewolves that can kill her when fate leads her to Dag’s bar where she meets the hunky daywalker for the first time. From there the true adventures begin as they face danger, supernatural politics, mysteries, and other emotions that they aren’t really sure how to handle at first. This is the first book I’ve read by Courtney Davis, but I guarantee it won’t be my last. She has built a world that not only has intriguing primary and secondary characters but an amazing, unique backstory as well. I really enjoyed this book and hope the author gives us more Aranha, Dag, and Jonah.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was so unusual. I’m usually a bit shaky with shifters but I wound up liking this a lot. The character development is unlike anything else. Throughly enjoyed. I would really be interested to see what else this author comes out with as I see a big future ahead for them. 100% original and entertaining. A real good read.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
All I can say is wow. This novel was so good. I don’t even like spiders and I found myself intrigued and loving Aranha’s story. Who would have thought that I would really like a story about a spider shifter, definitely not me. The story had everything that I love, drama, romance and the supernatural. This author created a really nice world and I look forward to reading more from her.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolute loved this book. The unique take on the paranormal world that I have not read anything like before to the different characters themselves. Aranha is a spider shifter, believed to be the last of her kind after being hunted by other paranormal. She sticks to the shadows, moves, and only hunts to feed and even then only those who deserve it. One on one of her hunts, she walked into Dag’s bar. Dag is a daywalker, another paranormal believed hunted to extinction. After a confrontation the two realize that there are things that they can learn from each other and that there may be hope after all. Aranha and Dag work together to try to figure out what the vampires in their community are up to and safe and innocent human girl while they are at it. Will Aranha be able to learn to trust Dag after everything she thought she knew? Will Dag realize the depth of his feelings before he does something he cant take back?
I loved this book!!!! I can’t wait to see what comes next for Arahna and Dag as well as the different paranormal in their world. Hoping to see Jonah get his own story along the way. Wishing the next story was already here!
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Talk about blowing my mind good! When I read what this book was about I was excited because it just sounded so different and exciting! I sometimes have a little trouble getting into a paranormal read unless I’m really in the mood but I definitely didn’t have that problem with this great story! I really appreciate just how original this storyline was, the author definitely hit the mark of a great story with this one. Aranha and Dag will be forever in my mind. Each one truly makes this story the greatness that it is! The storyline was written well and thought out nicely. It’s got a nice pace to it and an easy to follow flow! Go one click as fast as you can I promise you won’t be disappointed! Five huge stars and highly recommended!
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It’s a light read that has very intriguing aspects. The story follows Aranha who is a webmaker, or an immortal that can shift into a spider. Her collection of abilities as a webmaker are interesting and fun to read about such as her webbing and how she can collect memories. Aranha meetsthe handsome Dag who is an interesting creature himself; a vampire that can tolerate the sun. The two embark on a quest to discover what secrets lye within the vampire and werewolf system, and see how they can help or stop whatever they may be plotting. Overall, this is a nice read, that moves along quite quickly. I recommend this story for anyone that like’s low-fantasy as it takes place in the modern world, so there is not much world building needed apart from the types of species introduced and their governing system. This book also deals with growth and development as Aranha is discovering things about herself that she hadn’t known prior to meeting Dag.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was drawn to this book by the cover. Although spiders creep me out, Aranha is just as fierce as portrayed on the cover of this book. As the last of her kind, she lives a secluded life but that all changes when she meets Dag, a daywalking-vampire. Although sparks quickly fly between the two characters, I appreciated the realness of Aranha’s hesitation to change the life she has known.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Spider in the garden is definitely a story filled with fantastical creatures I have never heard of. I’ve read many stories about vampires and werewolves but this was the first with day walkers and web makers. I actually heard of day walkers but this story made them more than just vampires that walked in the sun.I absolutely love that the author gave these creatures such a beautiful beginning in the garden of Eden.
The relationships that were created in the story were so beautiful. Unexpected but so beautiful. The chemistry between the main characters was hot and steamy made you want to keep reading to find out where it would end up.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an amazing book! Before I started reading I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book. I was honestly blown away. This was such a fantastic book – great characters, a great story line and just so well written I didn’t want to stop reading.
I thought the story was original and exciting. At times it felt like the pages were turning themselves. I was so engrossed by this book I really didn’t want it to end. As the First book that I have read by this author it was the best type of introduction. I cannot wait to read more.
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an interesting read! Not the kind of story I was expecting, even with reading the synopsis. It was an entertaining story with various threads of suspense, crime, action and other elements woven throughout the story. While I enjoyed reading this one it wasn’t my favorite. I felt like I had some trouble getting into the story and staying enthralled. It was hard for me to escape during this book. I liked the characters and it was a very unique (in my humble opinion) spin on shifters but I just had trouble concentrating with this one. I wouldn’t be opposed to reading from this author again in the future and maybe I’ll like the next one just a little better!
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s late and I’m still not ready for this book to end! Alas, I have finished it and there is no more adventure for Arahna, Dag and Jonah. I don’t know what it is about the alpha attitude and the snarky female comebacks; but, I love them and I want more!!
Aranha is the last of her kind and as much as she resembles a spider (I’m terrified of them), she was a character I could root for and relate to. She’s just surviving with her clingy, adopted werewolf until she meets Dag and then her content life of hiding in the shadows is not possible anymore. Dag is a daywalker vampire that’s just floating under the radar as much as he can until Aranha walks into his bar one night; and then it’s all he can do to keep himself in check as he tries to win her affections and protect her at the same time.
I loved this book and really hope the author gives us more of Aranha and Dag. I didn’t want to put this book down from the very beginning and got to experience the butterflies you get when you read smitten characters. The steam was tasteful and very well written and I want so much more!!
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A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book! This author was a first for me but I can say with certainty that it will not be the last book of hers that I will read. I found the writing and story line to be fast paced and very entertaining and the characters relatable.
Aranha is the last of her kind, a spider shape shifter. Being one of a kind can prove to be very lonely. Enter Jonas, her adopted werewolf son who helps to give her life a bit of purpose and companionship. They thought having each other was all they would need until Dag, a daywalker, entered the picture.
This book was a rollercoaster for me and I didn’t want it to end. I hope this series has many more to come!