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bethanyyoung86's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced and filled with lots of twists. I loved the viewpoint of an alternative America with a monarch because I’ve always loved the symbolism of the monarchy in the UK. I enjoyed the different perspectives and the storylines all intertwining, I eagerly await the next installment.
robinorozco's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The writing is.good, but the story is only okay. Strong start, weaker middle and ending.
lilliandm's review against another edition
2.0
I hated almost every single character. Like the lack of communication was absurd and of course its gonna be like bad communication but like I dont think anyone in this book has ever had a conversation ever. Everyone was dumb and made terrible decisions.
makennakjacobs's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fascinating premise fairly well executed for an overall enjoyable read. To be honest, I couldn't put it down! Many plot points are very similar to the author's other series, which I started first, so that started to feel repetitive. I didn't like how little personality Jeff seemed to have (just playing love interest/former boyfriend etc. to the various girls), although he was a tropey stand-in like his father in that way. I'm not sure we needed all the different points of view, and it would've been nice if we got a little resolution instead of complete drama and cliffhangers.
ellemwan's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aclevela724's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
markalkman's review against another edition
4.0
This was... well, exactly what I expected it to be and then so much more. It was romantic and over the top dramatic, but sad and heartbreaking at the same time. There's lots of beautiful gowns, diamonds and jewellry, formal galas and parties, princes and princesses and of course secret love affairs.
It seems everyone's in love with everyone. There's so many going on it was hard to keep track of, at first. But then I got hooked and raced through the pages, wanting more and more with every new chapter. Of course, this book is definitely not 'high literature' and it's far from perfect, but it's a damn good reat; it's about love and kissing and backstabbing ex-girlfriends than it is about a brand new, fictional monarchy. I would've loved to see more of the formal events, of the tasks crownprincess Beatrice had to preform, the way she prepared for the inevitable role she'd eventually have to assume. But I can't complain; this is a romance novel, after all! It was fun to read about the altered American history, about the fictional royal house of Washington and the way that changed the American way of life.
I'm definitely going to read book two once it comes out! How can I not, after that cliffhanger? Can't wait to read how things continue, and of course, if all of the main characters find their happily ever after, one way or another. I hope they do, all of them, even Daphne Deighton.
It seems everyone's in love with everyone. There's so many going on it was hard to keep track of, at first. But then I got hooked and raced through the pages, wanting more and more with every new chapter. Of course, this book is definitely not 'high literature' and it's far from perfect, but it's a damn good reat; it's about love and kissing and backstabbing ex-girlfriends than it is about a brand new, fictional monarchy. I would've loved to see more of the formal events, of the tasks crownprincess Beatrice had to preform, the way she prepared for the inevitable role she'd eventually have to assume. But I can't complain; this is a romance novel, after all! It was fun to read about the altered American history, about the fictional royal house of Washington and the way that changed the American way of life.
I'm definitely going to read book two once it comes out! How can I not, after that cliffhanger? Can't wait to read how things continue, and of course, if all of the main characters find their happily ever after, one way or another. I hope they do, all of them, even Daphne Deighton.
starrywonder's review against another edition
4.0
Wild Concept, Romance, Heartache
3.9 stars
The concept of America as a monarchy is very intriguing. The novel plays this out well and obviously there are many monarchies that still exist today to make this easily understandable.
Beatrice is everything you would expect and not except from the first would be Queen of America. I only hope she finds a way to keep her love.
Sam experiences a lot of growth in a small amount of time. I'm pulling for the Sparrow to get everything she deserves.
Jeff and Nina still have a lot of growing up to do. I'm pulling for them as a couple, but there's some things both characters need to overcome.
Daphne is just not a good person. She is all the things to expect in an antagonist. I wish she had more redeemable characteristics, but her desire and willingness to do anything for a crown is disgusting. I feel no sympathy for her. She is very one-dimensional even though the author tries to make her seem more.
3.9 stars
The concept of America as a monarchy is very intriguing. The novel plays this out well and obviously there are many monarchies that still exist today to make this easily understandable.
Beatrice is everything you would expect and not except from the first would be Queen of America. I only hope she finds a way to keep her love.
Sam experiences a lot of growth in a small amount of time. I'm pulling for the Sparrow to get everything she deserves.
Jeff and Nina still have a lot of growing up to do. I'm pulling for them as a couple, but there's some things both characters need to overcome.
Daphne is just not a good person. She is all the things to expect in an antagonist. I wish she had more redeemable characteristics, but her desire and willingness to do anything for a crown is disgusting. I feel no sympathy for her. She is very one-dimensional even though the author tries to make her seem more.
madisonpaige17's review against another edition
5.0
love this book! i was LIVING for the drama that was in the synopsis and it didn’t disappoint. it was a fun read about what it might be like if america had a monarchy instead of a democracy. it was about the children of the king, beatrice, samantha, and jeff, and the drama/love stories of their individual lives that also wrapped together. the book had great side characters, and daphne deighton can GO SOMEWHERE ELSE PLEASE! i just know that himari is going to wake up from her coma in the next book and ruin her life. i am very excited to read the second book in the series!