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b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition
3.0
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This book, along with being part of the A year of Weddings Novella Series, is also a sequel to Once upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck. I realized it too late and I haven’t read the Once upon a Prince yet… But anyway, the author gives a short background introduction to get us all caught up and as such this can be read as a standalone.
The Novel begins with Susanna Truitt and King Nathaniel II’s impending wedding. The wedding is in three weeks and Susanna gets a cold feeling from Nathaniel. She is afraid that she might get jilted. However, Nathaniel is just starting to realize how much Susanna has to give up, including her American citizenship, to be with him. For Susanna, luck seems to have some other plans than her own. Her grandmother falls sick and even her best friend is on bed rest. All these ‘signs’ make Susanna nervous who leaves for her hometown to be with her grandmother and her best friend. Nathaniel fears that she might not come back to him after realizing the price she has to pay to be with him. So he takes certain matter into his hand.
While some of the other novellas in the series have the Christian fiction theme to them, it was the strongest in this particular novella. Even having not read ‘Once upon a Prince’, Nathaniel and Susanna’s characters came out very clear to me. Their individuality and their quirks made me like them a lot. The Storytelling style is simple and smooth. The plot is, though predictable, interesting. And I guess, I did like the fact that this is a clean romance.
This book, along with being part of the A year of Weddings Novella Series, is also a sequel to Once upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck. I realized it too late and I haven’t read the Once upon a Prince yet… But anyway, the author gives a short background introduction to get us all caught up and as such this can be read as a standalone.
The Novel begins with Susanna Truitt and King Nathaniel II’s impending wedding. The wedding is in three weeks and Susanna gets a cold feeling from Nathaniel. She is afraid that she might get jilted. However, Nathaniel is just starting to realize how much Susanna has to give up, including her American citizenship, to be with him. For Susanna, luck seems to have some other plans than her own. Her grandmother falls sick and even her best friend is on bed rest. All these ‘signs’ make Susanna nervous who leaves for her hometown to be with her grandmother and her best friend. Nathaniel fears that she might not come back to him after realizing the price she has to pay to be with him. So he takes certain matter into his hand.
While some of the other novellas in the series have the Christian fiction theme to them, it was the strongest in this particular novella. Even having not read ‘Once upon a Prince’, Nathaniel and Susanna’s characters came out very clear to me. Their individuality and their quirks made me like them a lot. The Storytelling style is simple and smooth. The plot is, though predictable, interesting. And I guess, I did like the fact that this is a clean romance.
ghumpherys's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read this after finishing "Once Upon a Prince" to get more of Susanna and Nathaniel's story!
janjanjukebox's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A March Bride by Rachel Hauck 120 ebook pages
Royal Wedding #1.5, A Year of Weddings 1 #4 according to series and publication date Incorrectly #3 on Goodreads
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance, Novella, Women's Fiction > Chick Lit;
Featuring: Georgia, Bible Verses, Small Town, BBQ, Prince, Cold Feet, Royal Family, previous book preview, Discussion Questions
Rating as a movie: PG for adult themes
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
My thoughts: 15% - For a moment I was thinking I was going to have to skip this one.
I'm not crazy about royal family theme romances, this one reminded me of Choices: Stories You Play "The Royal Romance." The plot was pretty simple as was the drama, I think the Biblical aspects outshined the entire story, it was that that got it a half star, otherwise it was just okay.
Recommend to others?: Maybe. I wasn't into this one.
Royal Wedding #1.5, A Year of Weddings 1 #4 according to series and publication date Incorrectly #3 on Goodreads
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance, Novella, Women's Fiction > Chick Lit;
Featuring: Georgia, Bible Verses, Small Town, BBQ, Prince, Cold Feet, Royal Family, previous book preview, Discussion Questions
Rating as a movie: PG for adult themes
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
My thoughts: 15% - For a moment I was thinking I was going to have to skip this one.
I'm not crazy about royal family theme romances, this one reminded me of Choices: Stories You Play "The Royal Romance." The plot was pretty simple as was the drama, I think the Biblical aspects outshined the entire story, it was that that got it a half star, otherwise it was just okay.
Recommend to others?: Maybe. I wasn't into this one.
cheeseolive's review against another edition
3.0
I’m already a huge fan of Hauck’s work, so I knew I would like this novella. A March Bride is about Susanna, a country girl from Georgia, and Nathaniel, the King of Brighton. I really appreciated that Hauck allowed us to see the story from both points of view, as I feel like that doesn’t often happen in stories of princesses. Susanna and Nathaniel are engaged and royal wedding preparations are being made. However, they’re both allowing fears from past relationship failures to cloud their judgment and threaten their engagement. Susanna thinks Nathaniel regrets proposing, and Nathaniel suspects Susanna wishes she’d said no. The real problem for Susanna is that she doesn’t feel worthy. If you like epic romance or royal love stories, this book is for you. While reading A March Bride, I kept getting an itch to watch The Prince & Me or Princess Diaries! However, I think I’ll start on another of Hauck’s titles, Once Upon a Prince, to quell my need for royal romance. [I received a digital proof of this book in exchange for an honest review.]
cctblog's review against another edition
4.0
As someone who read and enjoyed Once Upon A Prince, I was eager to read this continuation of Susanna and Nathaniel's story. The novella picks up just weeks away from Susanna and Nathaniel's wedding, and it presents Susanna with a dilemma I'd never want to face myself: if she wants to marry Nathaniel, then she must give up her American citizenship. While I know in my head that my true citizenship is in heaven, I would struggle greatly if I had to renounce my American citizenship. Being American is such a huge part of who I am, so I really identified with Susanna's struggle.
This novella is a tad predictable (as soon as Susanna left for St. Simon's Island, I knew how the rest of the story would play out). Still, it was a very enjoyable conclusion to Susanna and Nathaniel's love story!
Note: All of the other novellas that have been released so far in this series (December, January, and February) have either been stand alone titles or have featured minor characters from other series and can be read without having first read the series. Not so with "A March Bride." Someone who hadn't previously "known" Susanna and Nathaniel would probably not emotionally connect with this novella, as Hauck doesn't really spend any time introducing the characters—she just dives into the story.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
This novella is a tad predictable (as soon as Susanna left for St. Simon's Island, I knew how the rest of the story would play out). Still, it was a very enjoyable conclusion to Susanna and Nathaniel's love story!
Note: All of the other novellas that have been released so far in this series (December, January, and February) have either been stand alone titles or have featured minor characters from other series and can be read without having first read the series. Not so with "A March Bride." Someone who hadn't previously "known" Susanna and Nathaniel would probably not emotionally connect with this novella, as Hauck doesn't really spend any time introducing the characters—she just dives into the story.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
amycbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A great continuation of "Once Upon a Prince" The only thing is the ending could have been fleshed out a little more. It ended a little quickly but over all great story. :)
ink__and__page's review against another edition
3.0
This was a short and sweet follow up to the first book in the series. It was a sweet way to see how their wedding turned out and how they started their lives together as a married couple.
anji87's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story... very Hallmark. A normal ordinary girl has not only fallen in love with a King but is going to marry him as well. Normally that is the entirety of the plot, but in this case the story begins mere weeks before the wedding when the bride-to-be starts to questions not her love for her King, but his love for her, and whether or not she is fit to be in his world.
Some of the dialogue choices really bugged me as I felt as though the King was far too informal, and I found that the bride-to-be's southern inflection came and went as I read. Still, it was a quick and fast read and had a happy ending which was all I really needed.
Some of the dialogue choices really bugged me as I felt as though the King was far too informal, and I found that the bride-to-be's southern inflection came and went as I read. Still, it was a quick and fast read and had a happy ending which was all I really needed.
kathrynf94's review against another edition
2.0
Very very very average. I was hoping for a little more from this novella, and I was just quite disappointed. The writing felt flat, there was a *bit* of a plot (but not much), and what little plot there was got resolved in the last few pages. A light and airy read, though. It just didn't really hold my attention all that much...