*"Murdock's prose sweeps the reader up and never falters, blending a formal syntax and vocabulary with an intimate tone that bonds the reader with Ben as she transforms . . . into a competent, compassionate 'thinking young woman.'" (starred review)
– Horn Book
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"A rip-roaring yarn."(starred review) 
– Booklist

"Full of magic, adventure, and fantasy!!! I absolutely recommend this book!!!"
– The Story Siren

"Murdock manages to take all the familiar fairy tale elements and turn them on their head. Oh, and the voice! . . . A quill pen on parchment."
– Sarah Miller

"There is an especially funny battle scene towards the end . . .You'll have to read it to find out more."
– Em's Bookshelf

"Thoroughly entertaining."
– Publishers Weekly

"An amusing, heartwarming adventure put forth in richly flavored prose."
- Kirkus

"All in all, a very elegantly written and satisfying literary fairy tale."
– Educating Alice

"I loved this book! It was amazing, and . . . . . . . I loved it!"
– Trainspotting Reads

"Written in a style that really fits the story–a bit old-fashioned and fantastical, as well as witty and intelligent."
– Teen Book Review

"Adventurous, romantic, entertaining, and most of all, a humorous story about growing up that anyone of any age will not help but love."
– The Compulsive Reader

"Ben is a spirited narrator, and readers will love every minute they spend with her."
– Teensreadtoo.com

"I love how the chick on the cover still looks like she can kick your tail halfway to China, even in that gorgeous dress and all the sparklies."
– Confessions of a Bibliovore

"Princess Ben is a real step away from Dairy Queen and The Off Season, but I'm pleased to report that it's awesome."
– Abby (the) Librarian

"A brilliant book. I ended up reading the final 3/4 all in one sitting...Definitely recommended."
– Community Live Journal

"Highly recommended to those who love to read about princesses, dragons, and magic."
– TeenFX

"Princess Ben is a REAL princess for REAL girls. Hurrah!"
– Shawn, youth services librarian, Wisconsin

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