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How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole

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shinychespin's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

I picked this one up because I enjoyed [b:Once Ghosted, Twice Shy|42128976|Once Ghosted, Twice Shy (Reluctant Royals, #2.5)|Alyssa Cole|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1541510712l/42128976._SY75_.jpg|65725346], but I was disappointed because I was looking for a romance novel, but the book itself spent too much time focused on Bez, her job, and her self-appointed mission.

marieintheraw's review

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3.0

I really enjoyed the whole "going to find a long-lost heir" aspect of this, but as an Anastasia story? It's a bit of a hard-sell for me. That being said, there is a bit of an issue with the pacing overall that I only really noticed since this is a bit of a slow-paced romance.

I received an ecopy of this through Netgalley; however, all opinions are my own.

aerea_caeles's review

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funny relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

consumed_by_mold's review

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DNF 24% Stalking and harassment isn't cute, not when it's a straight guy doing it, nor when it's a sapphic woman. And using neurodiversity as an excuse for doing it? Absolutely the fuck not.

Grandma pissing me off too, nobody can mind their own business and the MC claims she's finally standing up for herself after years of people pleasing, but is too damn horny in this case apparently.

To call this an Anastasia retelling is a stretch, it starts off with a completely different premise.

jayraams's review

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4.0

This is a 4 out of 5, it's a slow burn romance. I feel like the people complaining about it being slow pace aren't queer, because WLW people will watch 6 seasons of a straight show for a kinda kiss and 5 minutes of gay stuff.
It is spicy in all the right ways. The neurodiversity is also well written. If you like it fluffy and Atypical this is your next queer read

editorbrenna's review

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funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.0

kelseyd's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

Alyssa Cole is my queen and I love everything she writes, and her first book in the Runaway Royals series was one of my faves I still think about, so this one as an "Anastasia" retelling was a pre-order for me. It then sat on my shelf waiting for a perfect moment. I loved this one a lot, although it was a different journey than I was expecting. Bez is an investigator with autism who has been trying to find the heir to her home country for years. She thinks Makeda is the heir, but Makeda thinks it's a mistake and just wants Bez pick someone else. I related to Makeda so much as a people-pleaser, and Bez helps her learn how to focus on just being herself because that is enough. I thought most of this book would take place in the home country, but it actually is a road-trip romance with a fake relationship, only one bed, and a twist ending at the end. Usually Cole's stories end with a "happily ever after" and this one felt a little more like "happily for now," but I still loved it and can't wait for the third one to come out!