Reviews

American Royals by Katharine McGee

panprincess's review against another edition

emotional 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

katherina_lei's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

I don't love that this book ended with none of the conflict resolved, but I was intrigued by the book and enjoyed listening to it. It was an interesting way to explore the stories that could come from a royal family, without writing about a country with actual royal families.

panickat123's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

brookegenesi's review against another edition

relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

the dialogue felt unnatural at times, and the plot was really predictable, but it was a fun and easy read. i think it sufferred from too many perspectives (4), i honestly wish the whole thing was beatrice’s story since hers was definitely the most interesting/enjoyable to me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism and Cancer

Minor: Racism, Homophobia, and War

sydneythewhale's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? No

3.0

america fanfic that made me cry twice

0tter_a's review against another edition

Not my style 

dembury's review against another edition

4.0

thank you Joanna for making me read this - it was the perfect drama-fueled and slightly ridiculous story I needed at the moment!

lbarsk's review

4.0

I want the sequel NOW! How dare Katharine McGee just... end the first book on such a HUGE cliffhanger.

But seriously -- a really fun read, and one of the best romances I've read in a while. McGee has clearly fleshed out the entire "alternate history" of America With A Monarchy, and tbh I would read a whole "history book" version of that! I want to know all about how the country evolved, what the different regions of the country are like (since they seem, right now, like giant counties that people are Dukes of, as opposed to states?), if McGee has envisioned an alternate world history as well because of the change... all sorts of things!

And then re: the book itself, I think the way the characters grow and mature over the course of the book is great, and I can't wait to see that continue in the sequel. I think that by focusing on FOUR VOICES there are a few things that get glossed over at times, but overall I was engrossed and had fun reading this. :)

ametakinetos's review against another edition

4.0

Delightful, delicious, suspenseful, character-driven popcorn summer read. I got exactly what I wanted from this book. Will you find deeply complex plots and complicated character motivations? Gosh, no. But you will meet an endearing cast, a fascinating concept of an American monarchy, and sweet sweet teen romantic drama.

adri_donan's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5