As You Wish, Prince

As You Wish, Prince opens with a playful line: 'If you wrote me, then you can give me the throne!' Yoonsoo is the successful author of a popular fantasy series, and just as she is about to start a new one, the worst villain she ever created, Imperial Prince Kyte Einzen, kidnaps her into the world of her own story. The premise is a meta fantasy with a sharp irony: she must reshape the nightmare she invented.The series is at its best when Yoonsoo uses her authorship as a weapon. Her knowledge of the plot makes her a surprisingly effective strategist, and the full-colour swordplay gives the story energy. The power balance keeps shifting.The weaknesses are a familiar villain-in-the-story trope and romance beats that can feel rushed. Readers who enjoy clever meta fantasies will find plenty to enjoy. Those wanting originality may find it familiar, though the premise is engaging.