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cvonalt's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
eggjen's review against another edition
5.0
What if George Washington had agreed to being king after the revolutionary war? This is the story of that fictional royal family in present day, eleven generations later. Lots of interwoven drama, several love stories and a fun premise. I am on the edge of my seat waiting impatiently for book two.
heavensbee's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.25
julzcash's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
mbenzz's review against another edition
2.0
I knew this book was going to be a ridiculous frothy teen-drama, but I didn't realize how MUCH. I brought it with me on a three-day stay-cation to the other side of the island and it was perfect as a mind-numbing meaningless read by the pool.
All the characters are cardboard cutouts of the stereotype they've been assigned. Princess Beatrice is the regal and caged Heir to the American throne. There are her twin siblings Princess Sam and Prince Jeff...Sam falling into the 'Spare" roll of irresponsible party girl and Jeff serving no other purpose than being someone's love interest, whether it be Daphne or Nina. He never had a mind of his own in this story.
And then there's Daphne and Nina. The former is the cunning mean-girl extrodinaire who will stop at nothing to attain her goal of becoming Prince Jeff's wife, making her a Princess, and Nina, the 'normal' everyday girl whose mother works for the palace, making her the lifelong best friend of Princess Samantha who struggles with balancing her friendships and relationships among the Royal Family and that of being a regular college student who wants nothing more than to stay out of the limelight.
There was just so much 'We shouldn't be doing this!', 'I can't allow myself to feel this way!'. 'I'm not the girl for you, you deserve someone better!', 'No one cares what I do, I'm only the second child!'. 'I must do what's right for the country and put my own desires aside, poor me.', that I was in danger of my eyes actually getting stuck in the back of my head from rolling them so many times.
Needless to say, I didn't like it. I gave it two stars because I finished it and didn't DNF it, but I will not be continuing on with the second book. However, judging by the reviews of that book, it looks like I'm dodging a bullet.
All the characters are cardboard cutouts of the stereotype they've been assigned. Princess Beatrice is the regal and caged Heir to the American throne. There are her twin siblings Princess Sam and Prince Jeff...Sam falling into the 'Spare" roll of irresponsible party girl and Jeff serving no other purpose than being someone's love interest, whether it be Daphne or Nina. He never had a mind of his own in this story.
And then there's Daphne and Nina. The former is the cunning mean-girl extrodinaire who will stop at nothing to attain her goal of becoming Prince Jeff's wife, making her a Princess, and Nina, the 'normal' everyday girl whose mother works for the palace, making her the lifelong best friend of Princess Samantha who struggles with balancing her friendships and relationships among the Royal Family and that of being a regular college student who wants nothing more than to stay out of the limelight.
There was just so much 'We shouldn't be doing this!', 'I can't allow myself to feel this way!'. 'I'm not the girl for you, you deserve someone better!', 'No one cares what I do, I'm only the second child!'. 'I must do what's right for the country and put my own desires aside, poor me.', that I was in danger of my eyes actually getting stuck in the back of my head from rolling them so many times.
Needless to say, I didn't like it. I gave it two stars because I finished it and didn't DNF it, but I will not be continuing on with the second book. However, judging by the reviews of that book, it looks like I'm dodging a bullet.
jody_diou's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
jenhurst's review against another edition
3.0
A decently fun, light read but nothing spectacular. I honestly could care less about the romance.
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the idea of this book better than the execution of this book. The characters are well developed, though many are unlikeable, but the writing isn't great. Character driven books are usually my jam but this one is all drama and privilege. And I hate when a book leaves so many cliffhangers. The book basically just stops, I guess so that you have to read the second one.
margotgarrity's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0