Reign or Shine (Demon Princess Series #1)

Demon Princess Reigns supreme!

This book is worth the read. I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy and from the moment I opened it and started reading, I was hooked. The main character is believable and the plot moves. I love the Darkling powers and the Romeo and Juliet love storyline.

The main character Nikki has been dragged all over the place by her mom, who keeps marrying men she probably shouldn't. This time, she has moved the family to Canada, where she meets some great new friends and a guy that tells her about her long lost father. He just happens to be a demon lord. Who knew? This starts an adventure that I hope will continue for many books more. Nikki is a fireball and is willing to fight for what she wants. She just has to decide if she wants to be normal or be a demon princess after all.

I totally recommend this book.

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I really enjoyed this book

It was a very interesting book with a good plot. I loved it.

Cute, and fun to read (:

When I got this book, admittedly, I was excited to read it. I'd read the synopsis on Goodreads, and I was thinking how great of a book it was going to be. And, unsurprisingly, it was.
The aspect of the story wasn't anything new--I've read tons of demon-related books this past year, but I have to say that this was one that I rank in the 'best' list. I liked Nikki; she was funny, and she thought logically. She wasn't irrational (cough; cough, Bella Swan), and her feeling were relatable and believable.
Michael was interesting: not your normal arrogant a**hole that seems to take the lead in a lot of popular YA novels. And the other characters were well developed. I did figure out what was going on pretty easily (with Nikki's dad and aunt), so I wasn't surprised with the ending. But everything played out nicely, and I give props to the author, for having witty dialog and great writing skills.
The cover is a little flashy--so bright I feel kind of dizzy just looking at it, and it could have been a better representation of the book itself (not just Nikki).
If you like books that are quick, easy to understand, and include: demons, cute boys & mystery, then this is the book for you.

Great read just 4 fun

cute book, some of the commentary was kinda corny at times. Nice read just for fun though.

Slightly predictable but still fun.

I read a few chapters of this book because it was the assigned 'book of the week' at my local library. It took only a couple chapters for me to be charmed by the characters and enthralled with the story. Although the events in the book are somewhat predictable, I will say that there aren't any corny/sappy dialogues and the ending was definitely not what I had expected. Curious and caring about all the varying relationships with all the characters, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book - I cannot wait to read the sequel 'Demon Princess: Reign Check'.

A Cute Start to a Series

I'd read some good reviews before picking this book up, so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. It was a fun, light read. The book also contained some action, a bit of romance, and a strong lead character.

Nikki had recently moved from California to Canada, had been able to escape her outcast label, and befriended the most popular girl in school, Melinda. It seemed like everything was going her way, until she turned 16 and found out that she was a half-demon princess from another dimension.

Nikki reacts as most people would, with complete disbelief. Of course, she grows to accept what she is, and grows stronger in the process. Nikki's very insecure about herself, and her friendships. As readers, we are able to see how much she grows after she finds out about her half-demon heritage. She learns to stand up for herself, as well as face dangerous situations head on. I'll admit that at first I had reservations about Nikki's friend Melinda. I thought she would turn out to be the "Mean Girls" type of character. It became obvious, however, that Melinda, like Nikki had her share of insecurities. I'm also interested to see how Nikki's relationship with Michael will progress in the sequel. Since they're from different dimensions, and it's forbidden, I expect the sequel to address this.

I think the aspect of the book that I most enjoyed was that the plot didn't drag. I've found that in the first of a series, the story can drag through introductions, and character background. This book was a great start, and I'll definitely be looking forward to reading the sequel. It was fairly obvious who the villain was, however. I don't think that really detracted from my reading experience, but as soon as the character was introduced I was able to figure out the rest of the plot. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this fun, light read.

A really amazing read

I read this book on the fly; and had to check it out so i would not be bored out of my mind. This book had the best spine that drew me in, so i got it. I started reading it right away, and i was blown away on how good the book was. It was very intrguing, but the 2nd plot was introduced near the end of the book. Nikki is a very cool charecter, and i really liek her personality. If only i could have an uber poular friend like she does. I loved the part where she gets a "call" from her aunt's Boy friend, and the plot gets deeper and deeper...
Plus, the romance between Nikki and Michael was so forbidden but at the same time so deep. I love the romance AND the book and i highly recoomend it. :)

Reign or Shine: Book 1 of the Demon Princess series

I will admit, I thought this was going to be more dark because of the whole demon thing, but it turned out to be a light and humorous read, which was okay by me because it was a great book.



Demon Princess: Reign or Shine was such a cute read. The entire story flowed smoothly, making it hard for me to put down. I ended up devouring it in a day. Like all first novels in a series, you have all the introductions and background history, but the way Rowen put it all together made it more interesting and fun to read. There was never a dull moment.


I loved Nikki's character. She was funny and overall, a very likable character. I had fun reading about all her exciting adventures. Nikki's best friend, Melinda, had made a statement that has me thinking there could have been some foreshadowing there - if you've read this, then you ought to know what I mean. I'm eager to see if there is more to Melinda's character.

I recommend this book if you want something light, fun, and easy to read. I can't wait to read the sequel!

Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com

16-year-old Nikki has a pretty good life. She's friends with the most popular girl in school, has guys flocking around her, and is well liked by most students.

Things take an interesting turn in her life, however, when on her 16th birthday a guy named Michael shows up and tells her that her long-lost father is the Demon King of the Shadowlands.

She thinks the guy is a wacko until mysterious people show up calling her "princess" and trying to kill her. When she finally decides to give the guy a chance, she discovers that her father is suspiciously ill, other inhabitants of the Shadowlands are getting restless, her demonic powers are starting to manifest, and, to make matters worse, if her father dies, she'll be stuck as ruler of the Shadowlands forever.

Will Nikki find a way out of her predicament? What's really wrong with her father? Will she live to see her next birthday?

REIGN OR SHINE is a wonderful book, especially for lovers of paranormal fiction. The plot is fast-paced, the characters are intriguing, and the book is action-packed. Readers will easily be sucked into this story and will be anxiously waiting for its sequel.

Wonderful read!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Once I started I could not stop reading it. Can not wait for the second book.

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