Wicked Prince of Mirrors is a standalone dark fairytale romantasy for readers who love forbidden magic, villain-gets-the-girl tension, and a bittersweet happily ever after.
He’s the kingdom's most dangerous prisoner. She just accidentally helped him escape.
When forbidden magic awakens within Princess Esmira, she knows she must flee or be executed. Hoping to escape through the palace’s hidden tunnels, she instead discovers a chamber of ancient mirrors. Mist coils. Magic stirs. One touch shatters the glass and frees Prince Methrin, the Wicked Prince of Mirrors.
Cursed for vanity, bloodshed, and a betrayal that nearly destroyed the realm, Methrin was exiled to the mirrorverse long ago. Now he's back—immortal, furious, and dangerously compelling. He claims the stories are twisted lies, the crown was stolen and the true monster escaped. Only Esmira’s raw, unstable magic can stop it.
Forced to flee together, bound by forbidden magic, Esmira is pulled into a world of illusions, broken prophecy, and a prince who sees through every mask she wears. As their connection deepens, so do the risks, because the monster Methrin once unleashed still haunts the realm. . . and it’s hunting again.
Wicked Prince of Mirrors is a complete stand-alone romantasy novel with a bittersweet “happily ever after.” Perfect for readers who long for forbidden magic, cursed princes, mirror realms steeped in illusion, and slow-burn romantic fantasy.
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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 35 reviews.
A magical enemies-to-lovers enchantment. I love the references to greek mythology (Cerberus and Narcissus) and how Angela interweaved the conventions of a fairy tale. The characters were well-developed, and the descriptions of the setting were regal and elegant.
The ending felt a bit rushed and anticlimactic, and it had a plot hole involving Lyra. The beginning started strong, but there was a disconnect for me somewhere in the end. Overall, I loved the plot, characters, and world-building, but I would have liked it better if the pacing slowed down more towards the end.
I like how Esmira transformed from a trophy daughter into the heroine of this book. The dark voices she heard are definitely things we struggle with as humans. This book showed me if you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too. The book could have used a little more spice romance scenes but it was a good read.
I really enjoyed Wicked Prince of Mirrors and thought it was both creative and well done. Love Esmira and Methrin and glad that they got a happy ending. This is the first book I have read from Angela Ford and based on this book, I will be reading more of her stories!
I loved the story of Esmira and Methryn!! He’s dark and uncanny, quiet, and a man of secrets. But his heart is for the good and he’s on a path to redeeming his own mistakes. Esmira herself is more shy, and having to learn more about this great, dark world she was sheltered from. As she discovers the truth about herself and her past she grows into a heroine you want to root for! I love fairytales and a happy ending!! This was a sweet romance by Ford once again. Loved it!! Recommend to all my fairytale lovers out there. “Mirror, mirror…”
This was so good it completed a sweet fairytale need but added a little spice just one chili. Which is fine it gives you a chance to grocers often into the story. Closer to the end of the story I can actually say there was a part that my jaw dropped and I wasn't expecting that part but I ate this story up. It is so good.
Wicked Prince of Mirrors follows Princess Esmira, who unexpectedly manifests forbidden Mirror Magic—and accidentally uses it to free the realm’s most dangerous prisoner: Prince Methrin, the so-called Wicked Prince of Mirrors, who claims he was framed. Forced to go on the run, Esmira soon discovers that Methrin may not be the villain she was raised to fear. Together, they embark on a quest to clear their names, unravel a broken prophecy, and confront a growing threat to their world.
This is a fast-paced romantasy story filled with forbidden magic, ancient monsters, and mirror realms steeped in illusion. This story kept me guessing and wondering—and rooting for the characters all the way through. The world-building around the mirror realm was especially fascinating, and the twists and secrets kept me turning the pages.
I loved seeing Esmira grow into her power and strength, while Methrin protects her and helps her master her magic. Their slow-burn romance is packed with sharp banter, tension, and emotional depth—which made it hard to put the book down.
A perfect addition to your spooky season TBR. Don’t miss this magical, twisty read!
Thank You Angela J. Ford for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
I received an e-book ARC. I rate this book 3.5 ⭐️s. The book is a light and sweet romantasy. I don’t believe it had enough of the enemies to lovers tension. There were sometimes I thought parts of the book was rushed and we missed all the yearning and tension. It felt like instalove. The journeys were great and the magical realms I enjoyed! The magic system was unique! I liked how it was viewed by the MCs. I will continue to read the other books in this series because my mind won’t let me not complete the series.
A really great book with a compelling story. The plot was intriguing and kept me wanting to read just one more chapter. The writing flowed well and made it easy to stay invested in what was happening. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would happily recommend it to others who enjoy a well-written story.
This book portrays the work of Angela J. Ford at her best, it is a dark romantic slow burn fantasy novel about a prince who had been cursed to live in the mirrorverse for eternity. He was considered to be the worst villain of the time, however the princess was soon to discover otherwise. She realises that she possesses mirror magic, and she knows that this was a type of magic considered dangerous in her father's kingdom, and that unless she fled the palace she would be executed if this was discovered. She takes to the tunnels below the palace hoping they would help her escape from the clutches of the dreaded venators, however she instead steps into a room of mirrors and manages to shatter these, thus releasing Methrin, the dreaded supposedly evil prince. He captures her and takes her with him to his own realm which he had been exiled from many years before. He was never cruel to her, on the contrary he showed her kindness and protection, but they were far from safe even in his own realm. This book is full of twists and turns, full of suspense and danger, showing how everyone has a dark side to oneself, a monster inside if you will, which must be defeated. Both Mithrin and Esmira fought their darker side, hoping to be allowed to live happily ever after. This is a book which just has to be read, I particularly love the idea of the night market and the descriptions of the different realms, which are so much a characteristic of Ms. Ford's writing which I so enjoy.
I really enjoyed this story! I sat down and was immediately captivated by Emira and her magic! I especially enjoyed how she admitted to her naivete but wanted more out of her life. I liked watching her grow emotionally and voice her internal conflicts. I'm very glad I purchased this book and I'll recommend it to my other romantasy friends!
I enjoyed every single page of this book and I am sorry that it has ended. But that only makes me look forward to reading it again!
To me the story opened many layers of Mirror Magic. Holding a mirror up and seeing the truth of self, the internal battle of inner demons, the truth in family and friends and finding the one person who sees you exactly as you are and helping you see your own worth and capabilities.
I enjoyed riding along on Esmira and Methrin's adventures. So many twist and turns and watching them fall in love and find each other.. priceless!
This book had just a hint of spice to make me kick of my feet and sigh with happiness. I truly recommend it for all readers!
This is the first book of the "Wicked Princes" series. This story follows Princess Esmira, whose magic has just awakened. That magic compels her to leave the kingdom. Through a series of events, she frees a Prince, the wicked prince of mirrors. He claims he isn't wicked, that those were only rumors, and there is another entity who helped spread those lies. Will Elmira be the one to save him and clean his tarnished name? Only time will tell.
This was a fantastic quick-read romantasy. I loved the story, how quick it read, and the fantasy world.
I received a copy of this book, and these opinions are my own.
I am a big fan of Angela J. Ford--I love her storytelling, plot, and character development. This book is no exception to those things, and I hope you give it a read. Highly recommend!
I greatly enjoyed reading this story with fairytale vibes. I was on the fence with this one being 4 or 5 stars. I loved that it felt like a fairytale in how the story reads with light and darkness, good and evil, while also feeling like something I've never read. I think one thing that kept it from 5 for me was that I went in expecting a cruel prince from the title, but what I got was a couple who should be enemies needing each other, an interesting take on the usual enemies to lovers trope that fits with the villain getting the girl. I also enjoyed how the darkness the main characters battle are described in ways that relate to what we as people feel battling against negative thoughts or mental illness.
The story follows Esmira, and even though each chapter starts with her name, we never get the point of view from Methrin. Esmira experiences quite a bit of character growth through the story, which fits with the fairytale vibes. It was easy to fall in love with Esmira and Methrin, and even Lyra as a side character. The romance had some good tender moments, good building tension, and when they finally came together, it was sweet with no spice. All the steamy scenes faded to black. The world had plenty of magic, including a magical race and a different world. I found the story easy to read and the pacing decent.
I loved how the prologue and epilogue related to each other, and of course the happy ending.
A story about courage, finding yourself and your purpose, overcoming doubt and believing in yourself. I highly recommend this book to fairytale lovers, as well as the romantasy lovers who don't enjoy or want much spice on the pages.
Ooo! Exciting setup for this one! Princess Esmira has some cool powers, but they put her in danger. While escaping, she releases Prince Methrin, who has been trapped and cursed in a mirror world. He had a dastardly reputation, but he insists he was framed and is out for revenge. So, these two find themselves unlikely allies as they try to survive. Fun danger and adventure! Good chemistry and banter between Methrin and Esmira. I would have liked a bit more zing to the romance, but they are sweet. The overall story is an entertaining one, and the characters are interesting!
Angela J. Ford kicks off the Wicked Princes shared universe with Wicked Prince of Mirrors, a tale that proves reflections are rarely as innocent as they seem. At its heart, this is a dark fairytale that toys with the idea of truth, twisting history and morality until you’re not entirely sure who the villain really is—or if there even is one.
Princess Esmira begins her journey as the quintessential sheltered royal, all wide-eyed naivety and good intentions. But when her forbidden mirror magic awakens—and in the process frees Methrin, the Wicked Prince himself—her carefully arranged world fractures. What follows is a tense alliance stitched together with curses, secrets, and the unnerving realization that salvation and damnation might be two sides of the same mirror.
The book shines in its themes of self-acceptance, light versus dark, and the perilous seduction of power, all wrapped in a gothic-fairytale atmosphere. The romance is more a subtle shimmer than a blaze—delicate, teasing, and just enough to soften the shadows. Told entirely through Esmira’s eyes, the story maintains its intimacy, though I confess I wouldn’t have minded a glimpse into Methrin’s thoughts (because really, who doesn’t want to peek behind the mask of a wicked prince?).
Elegant, moody, and deliciously reflective, this standalone is proof that sometimes the scariest thing isn’t the monster in the mirror—it’s realizing the reflection is your own.
I went into this book blind. I didn't remember signing up for this ARC, but I am so glad I did!
✨️Standalone
✨️Forbidden Magic
✨️Enemies to lovers
✨️YA Dark Romance (No spice)
✨️Portals
✨️Mirrorverse
✨️Epic Journey
This was overall a good read! Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes all the above things.
Princess Esmira unintentionally assist the evil Prince of Mirrors in his escape to a realm where magic is prohibited and magical creatures pose a threat to everyone. On a dangerous journey in order to save humanity from the shadow monster, we accompany them as they escape the realm. This was an original perspective of the light against dark conflict. To allow the light to show through, the main characters had to fight their own darkness. I love the elements of prohibited magic, as well as the ways in which history can be rewritten and truths manipulated.
In a world where magic is forbidden and magical beasts are a danger to everyone, Princess Esmira accidentally helps the wicked Prince of mirrors escape. We join them as they flee the realm, on a dangerous quest to try and save the world from the shadow monster.
I really enjoyed the concept of this book. Mirror magic is a unique power and I loved the mirrorverse. I enjoyed the fairytale retelling vibes too, don’t believe everything you grow up being told.
The quest they embark on is dangerous and thrilling. My only critique is that most of the book is based on the quest to kill the shadow monster and then the ending seemed a little rushed. I would have liked the last 3 chapters to have been more in depth and action packed.
I liked the slow burn romance and thought that was done well. However it felt like we didn’t get to know any of the characters particularly well, so I never felt attached to them.
Told from Esmira’s point of view throughout, I think I would have preferred it to be dual point of view with Methrin, so we could get to know him a bit better and get a different perspective. Even better it would be awesome to have chapters from some of the side characters too. Lyra was a lovely character I definitely want to learn more about. I’d love to learn more about the Captain of the Venators too.
Overall, I rate this 3.5 (rounded up to 4 for Amazon & Goodreads). I did like the book but would have preferred more detail to increase my rating. I do recommend if you like dark fairytales and slow burn romance. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
This definitely gave me Zelda Fairytale vibes. There is a lot of mystery, twists, and across realm traveling. I was captivated by the idea of the mirrorverse and enjoyed the way Angela was able to bring a non-existent realm to life. In fact, Angela did excellent with world-building. Oftentimes, I felt immersed in a scene like I was a creature watching from amongst the brush. I could almost feel the atmosphere being described, the salt in the air, the moonlight in the sky... The home of the Everminati sounds beautiful. Breathtaking even. *Insert shameless request for map.*
As for the MMC, Methrin...YUM. When he told Esmira that she should fear him, she should run - It was over for me. Stalk and hunt me like prey! The FMC seems sweet and innocent, but she's a feisty one and oh so curious. They make a cute couple. If you're looking for smut-laden pages, this isn't the book for you. This is very much a plot driven fantasy with slow-burn elements and very closed-door scenes. I will say, it kept me interested and coming back for more. I'm excited to see what happens next.
Princess Esmira finds herself in a world she does not know. Hidden secrets and new challenges. The mirrors take her on a journey she did not expect to be on. She meets a prince and learns more about a world unknown to her. What lies does she learn? Merthin is a challenge that Esmira does NOT give up on. This challenge keeps her going. Read this book to find out what happens as you will LOVE the book. With all the twists and turns you will not want to stop reading. The book takes you a journey like no other.
Such a great story! Lore, enemies to lovers, redemption, mahic, and good vs evil all rolled into one. If you're looking for a quick read where the bad guy gets the girl, this one is for you! Safe for those that prefer romance without the spice. Don't let that deter you though, it's still a dark romantasy you'll love! I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I loved this book! I love the world building and the characters are awesome. I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for an adventure in lands unknown. Once you start reading you can't put it down.
I love that Princess Esmira wants to do more for her kingdom but isn't given the opportunity. Then one night at the Night Market and boom her forbidden magic appears and she has to escape. While trying to escape she frees the Wicked Prince of Mirrors, Methrin. The legend of the Wicked Prince of Mirrors is know throughout the kingdom but as Methrin helps Esmira escape she begins to see a different person than the legend. Together Esmira and Methrin set out to save not one but two kingdoms with a lot of people, things, and magic working against them. There is a slow burn to HEA.
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