Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Let’s get one thing straight: I read Prince Caspian for Ben Barnes. No shame, no regrets. I loved him as a kid, and I still love him now. Sorry, not sorry.

Now, onto the book.

The plot of Prince Caspian felt repetitive to me- why is Narnia always in turmoil? Can’t it just be a peaceful, magical land for once? This time, the story revolves around Prince Caspian, who’s forced to flee after discovering that his uncle, King Miraz, wants him dead. Meanwhile, the Pevensie siblings are magically transported back to Narnia after years away, only to find the land in chaos. They team up with Caspian to fight for Narnia’s freedom, hoping to finally establish a just ruler.

I’ll admit, part of my enjoyment came from picturing the movie cast in every scene. But even without that mental imagery, I found myself really invested in the story. Still a bit embarrassed that I’m enjoying this series so much at my age but loving it nonetheless.



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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Do I even need to review The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? It feels like we all know this story by now. Four kids stumble into a wardrobe and end up in a magical world. Classic.

But honestly, I loved it all over again. This book reminded me why Narnia is so magical- C.S. Lewis’s world-building is incredible, from the snowy woods to the grand battles. And seeing Aslan again brought back all the feelings I had as a kid. SO MUCH COMFORT!

Once again, I found myself completely enchanted. Maybe I am a reader of children’s books now.



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