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Nobody's Princess by Erica Ridley

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shoversten's review against another edition

4.0

I really like this book but I also didn’t feel the romance was the main plot. I still really liked it as a historical adventure fiction book with a romance subplot.

myloveshine's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

melfierro's review against another edition

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4.0

Another precocious whimsical offering from Erica Ridley. The Wynchesters are sooo much fun. It was a delight to read Graham's story.

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adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Nobody’s Princess is book three in The Wild Wynchesters series about the family of six that were adopted by the late Baron Vanderbean and use their skills and wealth to take on philanthropic cases and help as many people as possible.

I loved this book and the little lessons sprinkled throughout. All of these characters strive to be an ethically good person and sometimes that takes realizing that you’re not quite there yet or you’ve been thinking about something with the wrong perspective. There are several times throughout that Kuni has to remind Graham that her sole purpose in coming to England was to show she could do it herself whereas he is used to showing his care for others by providing information. I love the silliness that is thrown in this one and the rest of the series too, it keeps it lighthearted enough because the cases they take on are not. These MC are immensely lovable. Kuni has been surrounded by family and close companions her whole life but never felt accepted until she met the Wynchesters. She starts to realize all she’s missed out on by being a pampered companion to a princess and it’s everything she never knew she wanted and now that she’s found it she also knows she can’t have it. Graham is obsessed with royals which stems from his childhood and while it’s somewhat of a running joke throughout that Kuni is (not) a princess she begins to wonder if Graham is intrigued with her as a person or the idea that she’s close to royalty and can provide that recognition for him.

There is one encounter and comes across sensual and reverent with plenty of details.

bookspam's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I don’t like when a heroine

gives up her dreams for a hero

caitlinemccann's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Coming back to the Wynchesters series is always like a warm hug. The found family component of these books always warms my heart--the Wynchester family is so welcoming and supportive and that feels like it extends to you the reader as well.

Kuni hails from Balcovia, where the Wynchesters' adoptive father was born, and finds herself in England gathering reconnaissance for a future royal visit. Kuni wants to prove that she has the skills to become the first Royal Guardswoman, which means she has no time for distractions like handsome acrobat-turned-noble Graham Wynchester.

As the family spymaster, Graham prides himself on knowing the goings-on of London but also harbors the whimsical dream of saving a Princess. Graham is instantly smitten with Kuni and her competency, but is his interest more about Kuni's royal connection?

Kuni and Graham's story is sweet and earnest, and was such easy to read. It's also a story with obvious stakes and a whole heck of a lot of pining (but in a fun way). While there is some heat at the very end, I wouldn't classify this book as an overly spicy read. If you're looking for something to tide you over in the wake of Bridgerton, please give Erica Ridley and the Wynchesters a try!

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