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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This book was fine but I know it wasn’t written for me. I’m a 52 year old woman. My 14 y.o. daughter read it at the same time and I think she probably liked it a lot more than me. I wish we had chapters written by Jefferson. I also can’t stand the Daphne character (which I’m sure is the point). But my biggest struggle was the Beatrice storyline. I hate how she can’t be her own person or really make her own choices. But I guess that’s the way it would be? Another frustration is the lack of communication between the royal family - between the parents, the siblings (except between Sam and Jeff who communicate the best) and between the parents and the siblings.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this fun adventure into a "what if" in the history of the United States. What if General George Washington had said yes when they asked him to be our King rather than create a democracy and become our President. What would that look like in the context of America as we know it today.
This book read a lot like The Selection series, which I also really enjoyed. Fun characters and real life decisions about first love and heartache mixed with the obligations that come with being royal and the expectations to date and marry other royals. I admit I did cry once or twice in the book and felt connected to the characters. I am looking forward to the sequel. Such a fun easy read.
This book read a lot like The Selection series, which I also really enjoyed. Fun characters and real life decisions about first love and heartache mixed with the obligations that come with being royal and the expectations to date and marry other royals. I admit I did cry once or twice in the book and felt connected to the characters. I am looking forward to the sequel. Such a fun easy read.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fast and fun read, but not much of substance. I liked the characters but couldn't find myself really rooting for any of the characters. Also I felt like it was quite long but we didn't really get anywhere. Not going to continue with the series.
Sadly, this will be my first DNF of the year. I think if I was the target age group for this book, I would have LOVED it. But I just didn't enjoy the plot, felt no real connection to any of the characters, and it just felt too young for me. Which makes sense, seeing as it's Young Adult. Ha. Hope others enjoy!
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I’m giving this book 5 stars to outweigh all the bad reviews.
Here’s what I hate about some book reviews, people expect way more than they should. You picked this book up, saw it was a YA royal romance novel and expected it to have more depth, more complexity or be different in some way and it wasn’t.
It’s a YA romance about royalty, and I got EXACTLY that. No one falls for the person they’re supposed to be with, people break the rules and are torn between two worlds.
Loved the concept, loved the drama, thought it was a great fun read.
Here’s what I hate about some book reviews, people expect way more than they should. You picked this book up, saw it was a YA royal romance novel and expected it to have more depth, more complexity or be different in some way and it wasn’t.
It’s a YA romance about royalty, and I got EXACTLY that. No one falls for the person they’re supposed to be with, people break the rules and are torn between two worlds.
Loved the concept, loved the drama, thought it was a great fun read.