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crhbrault's review against another edition
2.0
I keep giving DS another chance, based on her early work. However, I truly think she is using so much “filler” in her writing these days that she takes a novella and stretches it to 300 pages for a high-page count payment on her ebook sales. Repetitious, elementary style writing that got very boring, and often full of flaws...it makes me sad to see what her writing has become. This one had a great premise, it was just so poorly written.
candylovegirl's review
3.0
I hadn’t read Steele in many years and this one sounded interesting. It was a quick read with no real drama and a decent love story thrown in. It was rather formulaic but it was interesting to have the viewpoints shift as the main characters shifted. One of the early characters annoyed me to no end until the middle when she stopped being relevant to the story. Overall a pleasant and easy read.
floorflawless's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the second half more, but still found it meh.. The story felt too forced. Not a nice introduction for me to Steel's works oops.
shainapnina's review against another edition
2.0
good storyline if a bit predictable, extremely dry, and repetitive writing.
jennifermreads's review
Did not finish; read until page 78
I wanted a light read that would require no thought but that would also have a good story. I saw Danielle Steel had a new one out – and it was on ROYALTY. Oh goodness was I in the mood for princesses! Plus, I INHALED Danielle Steel’s first 20+ books. Guaranteed good read, right?
Nope. Not even close. Oh sure, the plot is intriguing. But … has she always written this poorly? She relies on telling readers what is going on: no evoking of senses or emotions. Her language is rudimentary. She repeats phrases or sentences – often within a paragraph or two but sometimes across pages and pages. {Seriously, would you stop pounding into my brain that no one knew who Charlotte was except the earl and countess? If you are going to tell me rather than show me then tell me once and move on already!}
I’m terrified to go back and re-read my two favorites The Ring and Wanderlust. I’m not sure which I fear more: that she always written in this manner or that she has lost her touch.
I wanted a light read that would require no thought but that would also have a good story. I saw Danielle Steel had a new one out – and it was on ROYALTY. Oh goodness was I in the mood for princesses! Plus, I INHALED Danielle Steel’s first 20+ books. Guaranteed good read, right?
Nope. Not even close. Oh sure, the plot is intriguing. But … has she always written this poorly? She relies on telling readers what is going on: no evoking of senses or emotions. Her language is rudimentary. She repeats phrases or sentences – often within a paragraph or two but sometimes across pages and pages. {Seriously, would you stop pounding into my brain that no one knew who Charlotte was except the earl and countess? If you are going to tell me rather than show me then tell me once and move on already!}
I’m terrified to go back and re-read my two favorites The Ring and Wanderlust. I’m not sure which I fear more: that she always written in this manner or that she has lost her touch.
bookishdancer's review against another edition
1.0
I had high hopes but alas!
Reading this book was like watching every typical 80s Bollywood movie.
I kept hoping for a twist but nothing
Reading this book was like watching every typical 80s Bollywood movie.
I kept hoping for a twist but nothing
bhunsberger's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
This story is about the Royal Princess who is sent to live in a far-away village during the war, to ensure her safety during attacks and bombings near the castle. The decision was a very hard one for the royal family, but one that was deemed necessary. While she was away, the princess falls in love with her keepers' son, and the story takes off from there.
An interesting view into royal families and what could be.
This story is about the Royal Princess who is sent to live in a far-away village during the war, to ensure her safety during attacks and bombings near the castle. The decision was a very hard one for the royal family, but one that was deemed necessary. While she was away, the princess falls in love with her keepers' son, and the story takes off from there.
An interesting view into royal families and what could be.
clairedeecat's review against another edition
2.0
This book was so repetitive it drove me crazy. The premise was interesting enough that I kept reading, hoping it would get better, but it never seemed to improve. This is my first Danielle Steel book and I don’t plan to read another at this point.
adenise47's review against another edition
4.0
This book was good, but not my favorite of hers. Seems like it was very fast written and most everything happened at the 50% mark. I was disappointed in this book.