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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
WHEWWW OMG THIS WAS SO CUTE I DESPERATELY NEED ART PRINTS AND A SHORT STORY
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
Love me a good messy sapphic royals x commoner romance.
On a serious note, the topics raised in this book are discussed in a very raw, respectful manner. I could feel Rose's fear about her future and having to hide who she was. I felt Danni's hurt and anxiety when it came to publicity. I was so invested in the story of these girls, I don't think I've ever read a book so fast. This book is such an emotional rollercoaster but concludes with a sign of hope, for the future of Rose and Danni, but also for the world they have positively influenced and changed.
On a serious note, the topics raised in this book are discussed in a very raw, respectful manner. I could feel Rose's fear about her future and having to hide who she was. I felt Danni's hurt and anxiety when it came to publicity. I was so invested in the story of these girls, I don't think I've ever read a book so fast. This book is such an emotional rollercoaster but concludes with a sign of hope, for the future of Rose and Danni, but also for the world they have positively influenced and changed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Outing
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Alcohol
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Deportation
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
If you’re looking for a YA comp to RWRB, I think that this book similarly explores the idea of royal duty. There was a nice mixture of emotionally impactful moments and entertaining teenage melodrama. I’ve never watched the show Young Royals but from what I’ve culturally osmosed there’s a similar vibe going on.
I LOVED Rose as a character, snarky lesbians are just my jam. Her sarcastic nature made her entertaining to read and it added a level of complexity to how she has processed her trauma. Rose and Danni immediately felt like they were on the same playing field so it was easy to root for them.
This hit the exact sweet spot for what I want a contemporary YA romance to do. I’d definitely recommend picking this up if you’re on the hunt for a good ol fashioned queer royal romance.
CW: alcohol, on page underage death due to overdose, on page drug use, brief mentions of miscarriage/stillbirth/infertility historical, bullying, homophobia
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I LOVED Rose as a character, snarky lesbians are just my jam. Her sarcastic nature made her entertaining to read and it added a level of complexity to how she has processed her trauma. Rose and Danni immediately felt like they were on the same playing field so it was easy to root for them.
This hit the exact sweet spot for what I want a contemporary YA romance to do. I’d definitely recommend picking this up if you’re on the hunt for a good ol fashioned queer royal romance.
CW: alcohol, on page underage death due to overdose, on page drug use, brief mentions of miscarriage/stillbirth/infertility historical, bullying, homophobia
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Drug use, Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage