Title

Prince Freya

Also known as: Itsuwari no Freja, 偽りのフレイヤ, Imitation Freja, Artificial Freja, Freya: L'ombre du prince, Freyja – Fałszywy książę, Prinz Freya

by Keiko Ishihara

Score from AniList: 69/100releasing

Adventure Fantasy Romance More like Prince Freya

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Freya thinks of herself as a simple village girl, but her idyllic life is shattered when she is caught up in the aftermath of a treacherous Sigurdian plot. She bears a striking resemblance to her country’s beloved Prince Edvard, who lays dying from poison. Without its ruler, all of Tyr will quickly be engulfed by Sigurdian violence. Now Freya must take Prince Edvard’s place and lead his valiant knights in defending the realm! (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Nominated for the Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Manga Category.

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A romantic fantasy in which a simple village girl is pulled into a dangerous plot, because she looks strikingly like a royal.

Pros

Engaging, mysterious premise
Strong heroine with a grounded heart

Cons

Familiar 'mistaken identity' setup
Still releasing, so the arc is unfinished

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Read the full take

Freya thinks of herself as a simple village girl, but her idyllic life is shattered when she is caught up in the aftermath of a treacherous Sigurdian plot. She bears a striking resemblance to someone important. The premise is a fantasy romance about mistaken identity and a girl who must find her footing in a dangerous court.The strength is the heroine. Freya's grounded, practical nature makes her easy to root for, and her gradual awareness of the plot is engaging. The political intrigue has a clear shape.The weaknesses are about the familiar setup. The mistaken-identity idea is common, and the series is still releasing, so its arc is incomplete. Readers wanting originality may find it standard.Recommended for fans of gentle fantasy romances with political intrigue. Expect an engaging, still-developing read.