A World Without Princes
Published in 2001, A World Without Princes is a fairy-tale retelling and fae fiction novel by Soman Chainani. It deals with adaptations, social Themes, schools and best friends.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 53 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions across 3 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Childrens Middle Grade bestseller list in 2014.
It runs to roughly 433 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About A World Without Princes
When Agatha wishes she'd chosen a different Happy Ending, she accidentally reopens the gates to the School for Good and Evil. But when the girls return, they notice that the world they knew has changed. Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they've been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil's old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore peace? Can Sophie stay good with Tedros on the hunt? And whose heart does Agatha's belong to -- her best friend or her prince?
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Childrens Middle Grade, 2014
Quick answers
Who wrote A World Without Princes?
A World Without Princes was written by Soman Chainani and first published in 2001.
What genre is A World Without Princes?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tale Retellings and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is A World Without Princes?
The median edition has 433 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to A World Without Princes?
Readers who like it often enjoy Untamed, The Rough-face Girl and When the Sea Turned to Silver.
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