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rybass08's review
It is way to spicy for me and probably should’ve ended earlier but wanted to see where the story was going. But honestly it’s a whole lot of nothingness. Just a bunch of spice after spice that’s vaguely detailed. Would not recommend…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Vomit
theespressoedition's review
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If you love reading about the royal family, you'll love this book. It's as if the author combined Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle into one character and explained what their lives must have been like while dating a royal. There's drama, intrigue, and so much cattiness it's absolutely unreal.
Now, I don't particularly care about the goings-on of the royal family. I never have. In fact, I've never really enjoyed reading royal-related fiction for that reason. I don't know, it just doesn't interest me. However, this book definitely had me wondering what would happen next. It had an almost Gossip Girl vibe to it with the level of drama and backstabbing, so naturally, it was weirdly addictive.
It was slow. Like molasses slow. I can't for the life of me understand why the author didn't break this book up into two books (or even three). There were plenty of "cliffhanger" moments that it could've ended on and I definitely would've picked up the next novel to find out what happens. I listened to the audiobook and it just dragged on. Yep, I wanted to know what would happen, but I also kept wishing it would end. So naturally, when it got to the end, I was a mixture of relieved and curious about The Heir Affair.
I definitely plan to physically read the sequel because I think I'll be able to get through it much quicker and hopefully that will help me really get into the story.
Now, I don't particularly care about the goings-on of the royal family. I never have. In fact, I've never really enjoyed reading royal-related fiction for that reason. I don't know, it just doesn't interest me. However, this book definitely had me wondering what would happen next. It had an almost Gossip Girl vibe to it with the level of drama and backstabbing, so naturally, it was weirdly addictive.
It was slow. Like molasses slow. I can't for the life of me understand why the author didn't break this book up into two books (or even three). There were plenty of "cliffhanger" moments that it could've ended on and I definitely would've picked up the next novel to find out what happens. I listened to the audiobook and it just dragged on. Yep, I wanted to know what would happen, but I also kept wishing it would end. So naturally, when it got to the end, I was a mixture of relieved and curious about The Heir Affair.
I definitely plan to physically read the sequel because I think I'll be able to get through it much quicker and hopefully that will help me really get into the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
pagesfromhome's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book popped into my life at the exact right time when I needed something light to fall into and it completely delivered. I loved the nods to the real British royal family and thought that the more difficult portions of the story were handled with care and respect. I love following Bex and Nick through 8 years and I loved that the authors took the time to really delve into the characters and their growth. While the book was lighthearted, it tackled so many topics like familial expectations, making big ol' mistakes in love, and being there for your friends. I'm really excited to check out the sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content
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