This was a decently fun fantasy fairy tale romp. 
 The plotting was OK, but not spectacular. Everything is pretty easy to figure out prior to it happening in the book, and aside from the Melee and "Dueling" required in the tournament, all of the challenges are funny, lighthearted, or easy for any normal person w/ an ounce of respect for other people to complete with flying colors. 
 I have a very real gripe concerning how completely dense the MC, Rath, is about his own talents and (view spoiler)[ who his lover is - very obviously the prince from basically the second or third time they meet. I have NO IDEA how he didn't know or suspect before the end of the book, and I found it supremely frustrating!! (hide spoiler)] 
 I think the book also lacked a decent sex scene between Rath and Tress. While sex is discussed, it isn't shown and I keenly felt that lack of connection between them. There were some lovey-dovey comforting snuggly scenes, and they helped, but I definitely wanted to feel their passion-connection and didn't. 
 All in all, a decent read, very pg-13.