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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
funny
lighthearted
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This was a cute holiday romance. It screamed Hallmark Christmas movie but after dark which was quite surprising and welcoming. If you have watched The Princess Switch, this book sort of reminded me of the love story between the Duchess and Kevin. We have a princess visiting NY for business who desperately needs a cab, cue Leo who is a pseudo single father to his young sister Gabby who convinces him to provide his services to Princess Marie. Their first interaction starts off rocky but it develops into a cute friendship and more. I really liked that at least half of the book was set in NY and the other part in Eldovia as I was not sure if it would be a one place setting in the beginning.
It is told in dual POV thankfully and very much played out like a movie in my head so obviously Marie was Vanessa Hudgens and Leo was any hot male actor that my mind didn’t really specify. I listened via audiobook and highly recommend this format. It would have felt a bit drawn out if I had the physical copy. This also introduces the characters in the next sequel Duke Actually, which is the reason I picked up this book in the first place.
The smut in this book is a 🌶/5 for me although it was unexpected. It was graphic in part but left much to be desired especially the dirty talk aspect. I liked the familial dilemmas that the characters faced but I wasn’t satisfied specifically with how Marie and her father’s issues were resolved. In hindsight, it wasn’t really addressed in the end but brushed over. However, since it’s a holiday romance I had low expectations on all fronts. Leo became annoying with his constant need to prove that he was proud of his socio-economic status but it was definitely warranted when interacting with the King who is a passive aggressive douche bag.
Overall, this was a fun read and I would watch it if it was a movie.
It is told in dual POV thankfully and very much played out like a movie in my head so obviously Marie was Vanessa Hudgens and Leo was any hot male actor that my mind didn’t really specify. I listened via audiobook and highly recommend this format. It would have felt a bit drawn out if I had the physical copy. This also introduces the characters in the next sequel Duke Actually, which is the reason I picked up this book in the first place.
The smut in this book is a 🌶/5 for me although it was unexpected. It was graphic in part but left much to be desired especially the dirty talk aspect. I liked the familial dilemmas that the characters faced but I wasn’t satisfied specifically with how Marie and her father’s issues were resolved. In hindsight, it wasn’t really addressed in the end but brushed over. However, since it’s a holiday romance I had low expectations on all fronts. Leo became annoying with his constant need to prove that he was proud of his socio-economic status but it was definitely warranted when interacting with the King who is a passive aggressive douche bag.
Overall, this was a fun read and I would watch it if it was a movie.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
Inhaled this audiobook in two sittings, it was so much fun! It really reminded me of Netflix's Christmas movies, in the best way!!