Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters Hardcover – Bargain Price, February 24, 2015

In this third book in the Princess Academy series by Shannon Hale, The Forgotten Sisters, Miri is sent by the king and queen to hold a princess academy for three sisters, cousins to the king, living in the western province of Lesser Alva. When Miri arrives, desperately missing Peder and her home on Mount Eskel, she finds three destitute girls who spend their time hunting for food while living in a linder house in the middle of a swamp. A corrupt man runs the town and intercepts the monthly allowance sent for the girls from the palace in Asland. In this environment, Miri struggles to prepare the girls for one of them to be married off to the king of a neighboring land in an attempt to prevent a war.I had high hopes for The Forgotten Sisters and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. When I read Shannon Hale’s books I can picture the action and setting in my mind. I do not have that happen with any other author. The pictures she paints with her words are so beautiful, sometimes I have to stop and think about what I just read and savor it for just a little longer. There were a few twists, turns, and surprises waiting throughout this wonderful book. An excellent book from the first word all the way to the last, truly awesome sentence. Highly recommended!

Cute, but not up to the great storylines of the first two books

Excellent story!

My daughter and I LOVED this series!! It kept us on our toes, and inspired us both through a storyline of true friendship and resilience.

I love Shannon Hale and I have really enjoyed this series! This book was GREAT!! I think it was the best of the three. I never knew where this book was going and it was filled with twists. Some guesses were correct, but it was just an awesome ending. The characters are great and grow and change. The new characters are awesome and the swamp girls are a funny addition. The story was satisfying in every way. I can't recommend Shannon Hale highly enough.

I grew up with all of Shannon Hale's books in high school. I read this book as a second year college student. Hale's writing is as fresh and lyrical as ever and the characters are completely relateable. The surprise ending was so amazing that I had to put my book down to carry on like a crazy person before reading it again to take it all in. Great way to end a great trilogy!

Shannon Hale writes amazing fiction. This series is a must-read. Unfortunately titled, these books aren’t about balls and dresses but are instead about politics, friendship and growth.

Excellent ending the the series with Miri. Shannon Hale once again delights with mystery and intrigue as we walk to find out how these forgotten sisters fit into the whole kingdom picture. Not predictable, entertaining. If you enjoyed the rest of the series, you must read this one. Miri is a good role model for young girls as she is honest, has conviction, is hard working and does what is right. Highly recommend.

Shannon Hale is just a brilliant writer. Both I and my 19 year old daughter wanted to read this. It does not disappoint. I wish she would write more, more quickly.

I loved the whole series of Princess Academy, the descriptive writing and and the vivid details really makes it interesting and a one of a kind book. This book wood be perfect for children ages 8-11 who are interested in princess and maybe a little history. This book definitely deserves a five star rating and I would really recommend it.

My granddaughter enjoyed it

excellent read

Miri is an unusual heroine although possibly not suitable for early readers, as some of the issues are very complex.