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We would like to welcome author Henderson Smith for a Read 4 Review of her book The Ugly Princess: The Legend of the Winnowwood, a YA fantasy novel.

“In the tradition of The Princess Bride (with somewhat less whimsy) and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, Smith’s debut is a fairy tale in a new world…. The twists along this charming road make for an enchanting journey.” -- Kirkus Reviews

The Ugly Princess is an unusual fairytale that centers on an ugly, brave princess who teaches us the true meaning of beauty.

Princess Olive is not like most princesses. She is the last generation of Winnowwood, an enchanted people with magical powers, dominion over nature, and the ability to communicate with animals. They are a people as ugly as they are extraordinary, and Olive is one of their ugliest. Her face is covered in bumps and warts, and her own father despises her for her ugly appearance. Olive has lived most of her life confined to the castle, away from the public eye. But when war breaks out between her kingdom and its neighbor and her father is captured, Olive courageously steps up to help him despite his cruelty. In transit, she is kidnapped by a band of highwaymen led by the mysterious Black Bart, and then kidnapped again by an even greater enemy force determined to overtake the entire mainland surrounding her father’s kingdom. Will anyone come to rescue Olive? Does she have within herself what it takes to break free and save her people?

A story that teaches us that there is more to a person than meets the eye, The Ugly Princess encourages young women to look within themselves to find beauty and power, and to open their eyes to their own magic. This coming-of-age must-read is based on the multi-award-winning screenplay of the same name.

174 pages, Kindle

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Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B00IUMG5HM

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IUMG5HM

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Deadline for review is 11:59pm EST on 11/11/14 (November 11th).

Reviewers:

Belinda: belinda@belindacrawford.com COMPLETED
Savannah: savsantilli1984@gmail.com COMPLETED
Katharina: katharina@katharinagerlach.com PDF COMPLETED
Kat: Mikeandkat@hotmail.ca COMPLETED
Charlie: charlotterobsonridley@gmail.com COMPLETED
Raquel: kel_costa@hotmail.com COMPLETED
Bonnie: bonnieshores@gmail.com DID NOT COMPLETE
Kitlina: v_constanta2007@yahoo.com COMPLETED
Zoe: zoenibs@gmail.com COMPLETED
Minerva: minnie6484@gmail.com PDF COMPLETED
Virginie: vbusette@hotmail.com COMPLETED
Mike: mike.fluellen@gmail.com COMPLETED

I would love to review the book. My email is belinda@belindacrawford.com.

Thanks,
Belinda

I would love to read and review this book! My Kindle email address is dasantilli123_13@kindle.com. Thank you!
Savannah

My regular email address savsantilli1984@gmail.com. Thank you!
Savannah

I'd love to read this book. As always, katharina_at_katharinagerlach.com pdf (since I'm in Germany I can't accept gifts without changing my Kindle account preferences)

I would love to read this! I'll take a kindle copy. Mikeandkat@hotmail.ca

I'd really like to read and review this please. charlotterobsonridley@gmail.com

I would love to read and review it. Kindle copy to kel_costa@hotmail.com, please. :)

kindle copy please: bonnieshores@gmail.com
thank you :)

Bonnie wrote: "kindle copy please: bonnieshores@gmail.com
thank you :)"

Hey there! FYI, I haven't forgotten about you. I was away when you messaged and am still trying to get back in to the swing of things. I will message back within the next day or two.

this sounds interesting
kindle is prefect
v_constanta2007@yahoo.com

thank you

I'd love to read this, Kindle copy please. zoenibs@gmail.com

Just got my copy thanks!

Hi, if there is any copies still available I would love to read and review please pdf minnie6484@gmail.com

Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I really enjoyed this so thanks! I'm at work now and Amazon is blocked but when I get home I'll copy my review over to Amazon.

just finished
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
a very good book

Hello, if it is not to late, I would love to review it.
my email is vbusette@hotmail.com

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And heres the link for real this time. O.o

I just wanted to say thank you to Henderson Smith and confirm I have received my Kindle gift.

Thank you all so very much for signing up for my R&R. I appreciate your support so very much! Henderson

Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

i would love to review this my email is mike.fluellen@gmail.com

Hi Mike,

I'll send one out to you now. Thanks for signing up!

Henderson

Here's my review on Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

On my blog:
http://www.belindacrawford.com/2014/1...

Also posted to Amazon and Amazon UK. Reviews still pending approval.

amazing book thanks for letting me review it! :)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just under 3 days until the deadline.

Hi! This is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have also posted it on Amazon US, and it will eventually be on my blog on Booklikes: http://youngatheart.booklikes.com

Thank you to Henderson Smith for this opportunity. I adored the book and it touched me deeply!

This was a fantastic read.
Here's my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RYPVF7...


http://www.amazon.com/review/R17Y31NR...

Mr. Smith, I was wondering if you were planning on releasing this book in any other language - such as Portuguese? I just know people I talk about it will ask :)

Hi Raquel, First, I'm a girl too - I know Henderson misleads people, its a family name. Currently, I have no plans to publish in any other language, though I hope I will one day, i.e. I sell so many copies that it will be worth it to get it translated! Thank you so much for your beautiful review, it makes me happy when little Olive touches your heart as she has touched mine! All the best to you, Henderson

Henderson wrote: "Hi Raquel, First, I'm a girl too - I know Henderson misleads people, its a family name. Currently, I have no plans to publish in any other language, though I hope I will one day, i.e. I sell so m..."

Hi Henderson! I'm so sorry for my mistake, names in Potuguese are hardly ever used for both genders, so that's one of the things I still get wrong sometimes! But thanks so much for the answer. I was hoping to give it to my niece as a present, but hopefully one day, right? :) Have a great week!

Hi!! Thanks again, here is my review will be posting on amazon and my blog.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thank you for your beautiful review, Minerva. I'm so glad you loved Olive!

here is my review will also be posting on amazon thanks so much for letting us read!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thank you all so very much for reading and reviewing my book and falling in love with beautiful Olive. I appreciate your support and wonderful words so very, very much! Thank you! Henderson

Yes, thank you reviewers! You rock! Thank you Henderson for participating in our program. We hope to see you on here again!

Here's my review! Awesome book!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...