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tetrootz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Classism, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Animal cruelty
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
I'm sorry, what? Why does this book have a cliffhanger with no indication that there's going to be another book? I was not happy when I got to that ending last night before going to bed because there has to be more to Wren and Theo's story after that. There just has to be.
But anyway! If you're looking for apocalypse romance, this isn't necessarily it (I'd recommend [book:All That’s Left in the World|58329296] by Erik J. Brown instead), but there is the impending end of the world. It feels more like a European road trip novel than anything else, with that romance thrown in. It's a good romance! Wren and Theo are both fully developed characters, and they had good chemistry on the page. They were just generally fun to read about!
However, the ending of this felt a bit rushed to me. I know it's meant to be build up to this huge event that's happening, but then it just kind of....ends? Part of the reason the cliffhanger ending in this particular book is so unsatisfying is because we don't really get any resolution for Wren and Theo. None! I don't need a happily ever after, but it felt like we needed something more than what we got.
Anyway, if you like road trip themed romance and don't mind cliffhangers, this might just be the book for you!
But anyway! If you're looking for apocalypse romance, this isn't necessarily it (I'd recommend [book:All That’s Left in the World|58329296] by Erik J. Brown instead), but there is the impending end of the world. It feels more like a European road trip novel than anything else, with that romance thrown in. It's a good romance! Wren and Theo are both fully developed characters, and they had good chemistry on the page. They were just generally fun to read about!
However, the ending of this felt a bit rushed to me. I know it's meant to be build up to this huge event that's happening, but then it just kind of....ends? Part of the reason the cliffhanger ending in this particular book is so unsatisfying is because we don't really get any resolution for Wren and Theo. None! I don't need a happily ever after, but it felt like we needed something more than what we got.
Anyway, if you like road trip themed romance and don't mind cliffhangers, this might just be the book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Vomit
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment
estellec13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol
applejacksbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher.
If you're looking for a book that has the snark of Red, White, and Royal Blue(even though it's straight), an escape, and a love story all in one this is the book for you. Wren starts off the story on her way to the UK for the trip of a lifetime and to follow in her big sister's footsteps before college starts in the fall. On the last day of her trip (which does not go well) she heads to the World's End pub to have a traditional English Breakfast and finds it closed. While there she helps the current Prince of Wales, Theo, out of a paparazzi situation and he gives Wren his number to use for a favor. When she misses her flight back to the USA, she calls in that favor to get home, especially once it's announced that there's a mass extinction sized comet headed right towards earth. And that call is what leads to the whole story unfolding.
To say that this book is easily one of my favorites that I've read this year is probably an understatement. This was so good. The author did a great job balancing the emotional moments with the action of trying to get home before the world ends. AND THAT CLIFFHANGER OF AN ENDING. I swear to all of the powers that be if we don't get a second book with resolution I will riot. While this story does remind me of that Leonardo DiCaprio/ Jennifer Lawrence movie that was made a few years ago (Don't Look Up maybe?), I think this shows what could happen if we only had a little while to prepare instead of months and that makes everything more intense.
If you're looking for a book that has the snark of Red, White, and Royal Blue(even though it's straight), an escape, and a love story all in one this is the book for you. Wren starts off the story on her way to the UK for the trip of a lifetime and to follow in her big sister's footsteps before college starts in the fall. On the last day of her trip (which does not go well) she heads to the World's End pub to have a traditional English Breakfast and finds it closed. While there she helps the current Prince of Wales, Theo, out of a paparazzi situation and he gives Wren his number to use for a favor. When she misses her flight back to the USA, she calls in that favor to get home, especially once it's announced that there's a mass extinction sized comet headed right towards earth. And that call is what leads to the whole story unfolding.
To say that this book is easily one of my favorites that I've read this year is probably an understatement. This was so good. The author did a great job balancing the emotional moments with the action of trying to get home before the world ends. AND THAT CLIFFHANGER OF AN ENDING. I swear to all of the powers that be if we don't get a second book with resolution I will riot. While this story does remind me of that Leonardo DiCaprio/ Jennifer Lawrence movie that was made a few years ago (Don't Look Up maybe?), I think this shows what could happen if we only had a little while to prepare instead of months and that makes everything more intense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
stephmc27's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Maybe it's because I have always loved early 2000s teen rom-coms, or maybe it's because I identify with that end of the world feeling, but I LOVED this story!
Starting off, we have Wren, a planner who aspires to not be the family disappoint, in London on a school trip. She arrives at World's End to check off an itinerary goal, but finds herself suddenly on an adventure with a prince hiding from the paparazzi. Prince Theo derails her final attempt at following her perfect London plan and she ends up late for her flight. Which would have been fine, if it didn't turn out there were only 8 days left before a comet hit the earth. The apocalypse has started, flights are cancelled, and Wren is left with no plan and no way home. This story is her attempt to find her way back to the people she loves most, finding new friends and family along the way, and learning what truly is important to her in life.
Honestly, if you are not a fan of fun, predictable rom-coms, this is probably not be for you. But if you are, you are in for an exciting ride across Europe with a prince and a girl who's plans never quite seem to come together.
And that ending!! I need a sequel now!
Special thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin Press / Wednesday Books for this wonderful eARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
Starting off, we have Wren, a planner who aspires to not be the family disappoint, in London on a school trip. She arrives at World's End to check off an itinerary goal, but finds herself suddenly on an adventure with a prince hiding from the paparazzi. Prince Theo derails her final attempt at following her perfect London plan and she ends up late for her flight. Which would have been fine, if it didn't turn out there were only 8 days left before a comet hit the earth. The apocalypse has started, flights are cancelled, and Wren is left with no plan and no way home. This story is her attempt to find her way back to the people she loves most, finding new friends and family along the way, and learning what truly is important to her in life.
Honestly, if you are not a fan of fun, predictable rom-coms, this is probably not be for you. But if you are, you are in for an exciting ride across Europe with a prince and a girl who's plans never quite seem to come together.
And that ending!! I need a sequel now!
Special thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin Press / Wednesday Books for this wonderful eARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Sexual content
trippyotter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Chasing Liberty + Deep Impact = The Prince & The Apocalypse
I absolutely love natural disaster themed stories, and I jumped at the chance to read The Prince & The Apocalypse. And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint.
I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to read the book prior to release, but now I'm impatiently waiting for the sequel!
I absolutely love natural disaster themed stories, and I jumped at the chance to read The Prince & The Apocalypse. And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint.
I'm so glad I was given the opportunity to read the book prior to release, but now I'm impatiently waiting for the sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
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