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isabelleroyall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, War, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Blood, Classism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Violence, and Child abuse
caroline_peacock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: War, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse
shyleek's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
To say I devoured this book would be an understatement. It took less than 2 days from start to finish. I have been in my thriller, murder, mystery reading era and this took my back to my fairytale princess roots.
I can't pinpoint exactly what made this so good except I didn't want to stop reading it. I had to know what was coming next. The star crossed lovers, the bachelorette style competition for the princes heart, the attacks on the castle... It's just all so suspenseful.
Off to start book two....
I can't pinpoint exactly what made this so good except I didn't want to stop reading it. I had to know what was coming next. The star crossed lovers, the bachelorette style competition for the princes heart, the attacks on the castle... It's just all so suspenseful.
Off to start book two....
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Violence
tara_o7c's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Wonderful Young Adult Romance! If you’re looking for something that’s a light read, but still entertaining, then this book is perfect!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Bullying
Minor: Sexual assault and Violence
helenafaustina's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I should preface this with saying that I just picked it up because it was popular. I didn’t have any excitement for it, or high expectations. But I did assume it would be better. But I did read it in five days, so I’ll give it fast-paced.
The main character, America Singer, was… annoying. I know a lot of people seem to dislike her name, but I think that America is a lovely name. 🇺🇸😂 She doesn’t think things through unless some bad shock happens to her. She’s rude, not to mention a not-like-other-girls type who thinks she isn’t pretty when she’s gorgeous, doesn’t like makeup, and prefers pants so much she had special allowance to wear them at the palace. I liked how she could recognize her faults, but that was few and far between and she didn’t really change from it. I liked her relationship with her sister, May, and with her maids. The only thing about her (by herself) that I liked was at the end, whenshe fiiiinally told Aspen “no” . Speaking of Aspen…
NO. Me no likey. Even when he was set up to be liked I didn’t. I don’t trust him and he’s just that annoying, sus, handsome guy.
Maxon was nice. Actually decent. Sometimes he annoyed me, but the whole point of the book is that he’s dating multiple women, so it was only a matter of time before he could annoy me. 😂 It’s definitely a lot like The Bachelor tv show, although more appropriate.
I didn’t like the romance. I’ve never liked love triangles, and ESPECIALLY when a character likes two people. That’s never something I understand or liked. The plot was very predictable, my updates have predictions that came true (and it wasn’t from a lot of detective work). However, it’s entertaining, so if you just wanted something only for the fun of it then this is good.
The main character, America Singer, was… annoying. I know a lot of people seem to dislike her name, but I think that America is a lovely name. 🇺🇸😂 She doesn’t think things through unless some bad shock happens to her. She’s rude, not to mention a not-like-other-girls type who thinks she isn’t pretty when she’s gorgeous, doesn’t like makeup, and prefers pants so much she had special allowance to wear them at the palace. I liked how she could recognize her faults, but that was few and far between and she didn’t really change from it. I liked her relationship with her sister, May, and with her maids. The only thing about her (by herself) that I liked was at the end, when
NO. Me no likey. Even when he was set up to be liked I didn’t. I don’t trust him and he’s just that annoying, sus, handsome guy.
Maxon was nice. Actually decent. Sometimes he annoyed me, but the whole point of the book is that he’s dating multiple women, so it was only a matter of time before he could annoy me. 😂 It’s definitely a lot like The Bachelor tv show, although more appropriate.
I didn’t like the romance. I’ve never liked love triangles, and ESPECIALLY when a character likes two people. That’s never something I understand or liked. The plot was very predictable, my updates have predictions that came true (and it wasn’t from a lot of detective work). However, it’s entertaining, so if you just wanted something only for the fun of it then this is good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Cursing, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Mass/school shootings and Panic attacks/disorders
Some concerning aspects are passionate romance, not to the worst level, but enough to skip a paragraph or two. Some crass language for sensitive issues. D*mn and h*ll are used a handful of times. I'd say for age 15+.mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book is a dystopian telling of the bachelor. A prince in search for a wife, why not gather random women from different classes and let him date them all?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Classism, and Death
Minor: Sexual content
mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book is a dystopian telling of the bachelor. A prince in search for a wife, why not gather random women from different classes and let him date them all?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Classism, Death, and War
Minor: Sexual content and Rape
abigailhaagen's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
This book is kinda cringe and filled with tropes, but I devoured it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Bullying
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, War, and Violence
tanvi45's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Sexual assault and War
jpt007's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I have wanted to read this book since middle school but never got around to it till now. I mean come on what little girl didn’t want to read a book with a pretty fluffy gown on it?!
Character- 4/5⭐️
America our protagonist is your typical not like other girls girl, but I will say there is a reason that trope is so entertaining. I liked that her character was obviously in the right but also had her flaws. I didn’t always like her which was funny and made her more 3D. I love how the author really put backstory into the other girls that was a nice touch. I took of one star because of Aspen. He is well written but I am never a fan of glorified toxicity.
Conflict- 2.5/5⭐️
I have a feeling this will be better in the next book but this book needed more. Besides the two rebel attacks there wasn’t much more to go on. The stakes were set high at the beginning but did not deliver this time. But I have high hopes for book 2.
Plot- 3.5/5⭐️
Great exposition really set the reader up nicely. The inciting incident and point of no return were clear and interesting. Rising tension was working but the climax hit so unexpectedly it really threw off the good work the author had been doing. And while this is a series I think the build to the climax for book one could have had higher stakes.
Setting- 4/5⭐️
Really interesting concept. I like the idea of social classes slip up into castes it’s a very engaging concept that’s fun to think about. I am excited to see it develop more you can tell the author has a very clear picture in her head of what this world exists as. I only wish it had more description what does the houses look like? What does the land look like?
Theme- 3.5/5⭐️
Be true to yourself, and don’t judge someone based on where they come from. I like the themes you can see the seeds being sown for the future so hopefully those Thea a will be discussed more.
Overall Score: ⭐️3.5/5⭐️
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a bit of magic in their lives. Or if you are a fan of Princess academy.
Character- 4/5⭐️
America our protagonist is your typical not like other girls girl, but I will say there is a reason that trope is so entertaining. I liked that her character was obviously in the right but also had her flaws. I didn’t always like her which was funny and made her more 3D. I love how the author really put backstory into the other girls that was a nice touch. I took of one star because of Aspen. He is well written but I am never a fan of glorified toxicity.
Conflict- 2.5/5⭐️
Plot- 3.5/5⭐️
Great exposition really set the reader up nicely. The inciting incident and point of no return were clear and interesting. Rising tension was working but the climax hit so unexpectedly it really threw off the good work the author had been doing. And while this is a series I think the build to the climax for book one could have had higher stakes.
Setting- 4/5⭐️
Really interesting concept. I like the idea of social classes slip up into castes it’s a very engaging concept that’s fun to think about. I am excited to see it develop more you can tell the author has a very clear picture in her head of what this world exists as. I only wish it had more description what does the houses look like? What does the land look like?
Theme- 3.5/5⭐️
Be true to yourself, and don’t judge someone based on where they come from. I like the themes you can see the seeds being sown for the future so hopefully those Thea a will be discussed more.
Overall Score: ⭐️3.5/5⭐️
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a bit of magic in their lives. Or if you are a fan of Princess academy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism