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josb's review against another edition
The synopsis sounded very intriguing (based off As You Like It) but at 20% of the way in the two leads still had not met one another. The non-princess lead saw a picture of the princess and had some very intense sapphic pining.
There were bigger topics here that I thought would keep my interest addiction, injury and disability, depression, etc. but they were delivered in a way that included long explanations to the reader. I understand the need to fully explain these things for readers who might not be familiar and to set the tone that does not paint any one person as a villain, but it just was not for me.
If you're just starting in the Lesfic world or are not used to having intense topics in your reading, you may like this more than I did. I think it laid out the complexity of having a family member you love have addiction issues in a way that still keeps the tone lighter and the reader ready for the romance portion, it just was not my taste.
There were bigger topics here that I thought would keep my interest addiction, injury and disability, depression, etc. but they were delivered in a way that included long explanations to the reader. I understand the need to fully explain these things for readers who might not be familiar and to set the tone that does not paint any one person as a villain, but it just was not for me.
If you're just starting in the Lesfic world or are not used to having intense topics in your reading, you may like this more than I did. I think it laid out the complexity of having a family member you love have addiction issues in a way that still keeps the tone lighter and the reader ready for the romance portion, it just was not my taste.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
oddgirlsmedia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Modern Sapphic spin on a Twelfth Night.
Princess Viola 3rd in line to the Belgian throne, has carved out a space for herself in the art world away from royal affairs. Until her twin brother has an overdose and almost dies, only days before he is supposed to represent their country’s bid for the World Cup. In an effort to protect his privacy, and keep her country from losing the bid she goes undercover as her brother. But no matter how much they look and sound alike in front of the cameras will it be enough to fool everyone?
Missy Duke was a professional soccer player before an injury sidelined her, now she is starting over as a sports reporter. Her first job is to cover Belgium’s bid for the World Cup. Too bad the only thing she has managed to research is Belgium’s lesbian princess, a good way to pass a train ride but not entirely helpful. Until she sees Prince Sebastian at a press conference and notices he has picked up more than a few of his sister mannerisms, and sets out to follow the story. Viola and Duke have an immediate attraction but their relationship can only end one when it’s all built on secrets.
I really liked this book, the chemistry between the main characters is on point and I always enjoy a shakespearean trope. This is the third book in the Princess Affair Series, and while it can easily be read as a standalone, there are a few great scenes with the previous MCs.
Princess Viola 3rd in line to the Belgian throne, has carved out a space for herself in the art world away from royal affairs. Until her twin brother has an overdose and almost dies, only days before he is supposed to represent their country’s bid for the World Cup. In an effort to protect his privacy, and keep her country from losing the bid she goes undercover as her brother. But no matter how much they look and sound alike in front of the cameras will it be enough to fool everyone?
Missy Duke was a professional soccer player before an injury sidelined her, now she is starting over as a sports reporter. Her first job is to cover Belgium’s bid for the World Cup. Too bad the only thing she has managed to research is Belgium’s lesbian princess, a good way to pass a train ride but not entirely helpful. Until she sees Prince Sebastian at a press conference and notices he has picked up more than a few of his sister mannerisms, and sets out to follow the story. Viola and Duke have an immediate attraction but their relationship can only end one when it’s all built on secrets.
I really liked this book, the chemistry between the main characters is on point and I always enjoy a shakespearean trope. This is the third book in the Princess Affair Series, and while it can easily be read as a standalone, there are a few great scenes with the previous MCs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
ellianderjoy's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
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