Review: Reincarnated as the Frog Prince 2

Reincarnated as the Frog Prince 2
Twisted Fairytales Collection Book 11
by KuroKoneko Kamen

The battle for Gama’s heart truly begins in this steamy, romantic sequel to Reincarnated as the Frog Prince…

Gamaken Kuronuma’s adventures in the sword-and-sorcery world Enchancia continue alongside his new friends. Their adventurers’ party has been dubbed with the name Cursebreakers. King Rubis gifts Cursebreakers and the rival Hero’s party Tyrant’s Bane with a mansion. Unfortunately, due to living in close proximity to the eccentric seer Yaga, Gama ends up having a prophetic dream of the future – one where the cursed swan princess Odette drowns.

Using his knowledge of the fairytale Swan Lake, Gama realizes that if Odette doesn’t marry Siegfried she’ll end up drowning herself in Svanhild Lake. Gama decides he’ll do whatever it takes to save Odette’s life and prevent her from reaching a ‘bad end’.

Odette isn’t the only girl who winds up in trouble, however. Soon after Odette’s fate is changed, Gama has a dream about Amber marrying the black dragon Astarot. Their son will grow up to become an evil conqueror, who wipes out all of humanity in a sea of black fire. Gama must participate in an ancient dragon tradition – a race through Graveshaw canyon in order to win Amber’s hand in marriage.

After Amber’s fate is decided, Meddie has a prophetic dream in which Gama is turned to stone and his ‘statue’ is shattered, which means there’s no coming back to life with a simple ‘Purify’ spell. Meddie embarks on a quest to save Gama’s life. However, lurking in the shadows is the Cult of Pandemonium. The cultists wish to summon Demon King Zernebog from Hell, and have been pulling the strings behind all of these strange events.

Gama and his friends may have prevented Zernebog’s return once, but they’re not out of the woods yet. Usagi has a prophetic dream about her ex-lover Akito, who is the son of a yakuza boss, and her son Kenta where they’re both shot and killed by Akito’s brother Tetsuya. Usagi has Henry teleport her to Japan, and Gama unexpectedly tags along for the ride. To grant Usagi’s wish a price must be paid. Raven ends up traveling to Japan and the necromancer wants to summon Zernebog in Tokyo and take over planet Earth.

If Gama saves the world will his Job Class finally change from Assassin to Hero? With Gama having been cursed not to remember the romantic moments he’s shared with the girls in his party, which made his him in love with each of them, will he still be able to use the power of his love to defeat Demon King Zernebog? Did Gama accidentally form a harem for real this time?

5 out of 5 fairies

First, let me say you should read the first Reincarnated as the Frog Prince book, or you might be a little lost. A lot of the character and world building occurs in that one, and without it this installment would fall a bit flat. That said, this book opens with a bang, and doesn’t slow down. My heart was racing with just the opening chapter, and I didn’t want to stop reading once I started. Gama still has a big heart, but there are some complications that make saving the world, and figuring out where his heart lies, difficult. I loved getting to spend more time with Gama and the others in his party, and while Gama has grown since book one, at his core he’s still true to himself. Kamen did a great job with building up steam and tension, and while I won’t give any spoilers, this is one twisted fairy tale you don’t want to miss!

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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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