Princess of Roumania Series

This series delves into the intricate dynamics of power, identity, and heritage within a setting inspired by Romanian history and folklore. The author masterfully blends magical realism with deeply human narratives, exploring themes of loss, redemption, and the search for belonging. Readers will be captivated by the richly drawn characters and atmospheric landscapes that draw them into a world of profound emotional resonance.

Recommended Reading Order

1
A Princess of Roumania
Paul Park
480 pages
17 hours of reading
Miranda Popescu, a teenager adopted by commoners, discovers her true identity as a princess entangled in a perilous political struggle among conjurers in an alternate version of Europe. Hidden away by her aunt to protect her from danger, she navigates a life in a quiet Massachusetts college town while the magical world of "Roumania" looms large with its strangeness and wonders. The tale intertwines themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of magical realms, creating a captivating narrative filled with intrigue.
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The Tourmaline
Paul Park
432 pages
16 hours of reading
3.5(19)Add rating
Young Miranda Popescu, spirited from her Massachusetts home by supernatural powers and guided by her sorceress aunt Aegypta's spirit, pursues her destiny as the "white tyger" prophesied to save "Great Roumania" from German domination.

Recommended Reading Order

A Princess of Roumania

The Tourmaline