Review: Reincarnated as the Frog Prince

Reincarnated as the Frog Prince
Twisted Fairytales Collection Book 10
by KuroKoneko Kamen

A parody of fantasy isekai (alternate world) anime/manga stories…

When ordinary, Japanese, high school student Gamaken Kuronuma is reincarnated in the sword-and-sorcery world Enchancia he realizes he’s the fairytale character the Frog Prince. In order to break his curse he needs to get a princess to fall in love with him and bestow upon him true love’s kiss.

Gama’s foolhardy attempt to kiss the very first princess he encounters rewards him with a half-broken curse. By day, Gama is a handsome prince, albeit with green skin. At sunset, he transforms into a slimy, green frog.

Gama discovers he possesses magic and abilities similar to those found in a video game. Suddenly, Gama’s nerdy knowledge of anime, video games, dating sim games, and gal games comes in handy as he navigates this new world, fights monsters, and levels up.

With the help of his trusty stat window, er, Blue Fairy attendant, Henry, Gama sets out on a quest to kill the Goblin King in order to get the monster to break his curse. Along the way they gain some unlikely allies – the cursed princess Odette, her bubbly maid Meddie, bunny priestess Usagi, and feisty tomboy Amber.

There’s more than meets the eye to these girls, however. Odette has been cursed to have a bird beak during the day and turns into a swan at night. Meddie has been cursed with snakes for hair, but unexpectedly Gama thinks they’re cute. Usagi has been cursed with insatiable lust. Amber might just be more OP than Gama is as an Otherworlder.

All of a sudden, Gama begins to wonder when he accidentally began to form a harem…

Author’s Note: For those who aren’t fans of the harem genre, this will be a unique take. Readers will be able to ship Gama with their favorite romance interest. There will be alternate story arcs centering on one romance interest with alternate endings. The “official” end is that Gama will one-day become King and marry all of his romance interests.

5 out of 5 fairies

First, let me say I know almost nothing about fantasy isekai (alternate world) anime/manga stories, but I was still able to really enjoy this story. If you’ve followed my reviews long enough, you know I can’t pass up a fairy tale retelling, and this seemed like such an odd twist on a classic that I had to read it. Gama is in every way your typical outcast 16-year-old boy. At first, my heart went out to him, with how he’s treated here on earth. I appreciate that Kamen didn’t shy away from making him a typical teenage boy, thoughts and all. The world of Enchantia is well-built, and I enjoyed getting to know the world and both Gama and Henry as they worked their way through Gama’s quest. Each character is so unique, and you’re sure to find someone as a favorite among Gama’s companions (but I won’t tell you mine, you’ll have to decide for yourself)!

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KuroKoneko Kamen is the bestselling author of the scintillating Demons and Judges paranormal romance series – Wicked Bartender, Incubus Chocolatier, Hollywood Merman, Druid Vampire, Highlander Hellcat, Vampire Punk and Galactic Goth – where the true love of a Judge has the power to redeem a Demon or Vampire of their sins. With a degree in English literature and experiences gained through worldwide travel under her belt, she excels in world building and creating unforgettable characters. Due to her Japanese heritage she’s always possessed an interest in Japanese culture from ancient folktales about yokai, demons, to modern fantasy anime and manga. Even when in the midst of a swashbuckling pirate novel expect a samurai warrior to be thrown into the mix. Keeping her company as she writes are her several dogs and cats, some of which are rescues.

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