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emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Really enjoyed this book overall. I found it a little tricky to get into but then proceeded to read it in basically two sittings. The characters are well written and the book deals with a lot of big ideas and issues in a YA friendly way. I would have loved for it to be much longer and really had an opportunity to explore some of those in greater detail. Definitely recommend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Death, Drug use
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
Minor: War, Deportation
emotional
lighthearted
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
A very cute WLW story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Thank you to Sophie Gonzales for picking me to be apart of the street team for this book, and thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for access to the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS. I can't ever say no to a royalty romance, especially a sapphic one at that. I love that the author did dual POV for this book, as I think having both Danni and Rose's voices enhance the story very well. I also could relate so much to both Danni and Rose on either feeling too much/not feeling at all. The friendships in this book also really had me in my feels. I thank the author for actually using the word lesbian, as that doesn't happen often with lesbian characters. There were also some twists in here I wasn't expecting but definitely added to the plot! This book discusses heavy topics so please do read the content warnings beforehand. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone!
Thank you to Sophie Gonzales for picking me to be apart of the street team for this book, and thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for access to the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS. I can't ever say no to a royalty romance, especially a sapphic one at that. I love that the author did dual POV for this book, as I think having both Danni and Rose's voices enhance the story very well. I also could relate so much to both Danni and Rose on either feeling too much/not feeling at all. The friendships in this book also really had me in my feels. I thank the author for actually using the word lesbian, as that doesn't happen often with lesbian characters. There were also some twists in here I wasn't expecting but definitely added to the plot! This book discusses heavy topics so please do read the content warnings beforehand. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Grief, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Classism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Grief, Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Classism
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
3.5-4⭐ A boarding school, secret royal romance but make it sapphic. Nobody in Particular is a cute YA romance, but an even better coming-of-age story, giving Young Royals x The Prince and Me x a little Princess Diaries vibes.
The romance between Danni and Rose was sweet, if a little rushed, but the character and relationship development between all of the friends is really what stood out for me. Gonzales tackles a lot of the heavier experiences of growing up, and does it well and, mixed with some teenage drama, in a way that feels authentic. Despite some of the topics dealt with, though, the characters felt a little on the younger side of YA at times and I think I would've liked them to be a little older -- but, I also think I would've loved a story like this as a teenager and not had that issue.
CW: underage drug and alcohol use, death from overdose, outing, homophobia, bullying
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for an advance review copy!
The romance between Danni and Rose was sweet, if a little rushed, but the character and relationship development between all of the friends is really what stood out for me. Gonzales tackles a lot of the heavier experiences of growing up, and does it well and, mixed with some teenage drama, in a way that feels authentic. Despite some of the topics dealt with, though, the characters felt a little on the younger side of YA at times and I think I would've liked them to be a little older -- but, I also think I would've loved a story like this as a teenager and not had that issue.
CW: underage drug and alcohol use, death from overdose, outing, homophobia, bullying
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for an advance review copy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Grief, Outing
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
👑 Nobody In Particular by Sophie Gonzales 👑
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Princess Rosemary of Henland is focused on repairing her tarnished image after a scandal. But when talented pianist Danni joins her boarding school, Rose finds herself distracted. Danni, on a music scholarship, is surprised to be accepted by Rose’s former best friend, who is currently not super fond of Rose As Rose and Danni grow closer, rumors about their relationship spread, forcing them to choose between hiding their bond or risking Rose’s fragile reputation, knowing the palace will do anything to tear them apart.
Ugh this book was so cute! The writing and characters were super loveable, funny, and cute, and at times I could feel the awkwardness and tension between the characters. While this book was cute, it also dealt with really intense topics. I felt that this helped the characters experience a lot of growth and development, which made this story very dimensional.
I listened to the audiobook, and felt that the narrators really benefitted the story. Their intonation and emotion helped push the storyline and really fit.
Overall - I highly recommend this and enjoyed this book!
Read this if you like:
- boarding school vibes
- dual POV / duet narration
- queer YA romance
Vibes: 👑📚📓🎤🏫🌳
Song that matches the vibe: Till Forever Falls Apart by Ashe and FINNEAS
Full review including content warnings on my StoryGraph.
👑 Nobody In Particular came out on June 3, 2025! Thank you NetGalley, Sophie Gonzales, and MacMillan Audio for the ALC. This ALC was provided in exchange for an honest review. 👑
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Biphobia, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Classism
emotional
inspiring
fast-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Drug use, Homophobia, Alcohol
Moderate: Death
Minor: Emotional abuse
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was one of my most anticipated releases and it did not disappoint!! I always love Sophie’s writing, and I loved the sapphic royal spin this took. Just the right amount of drama for a YA novel without feeling cheesy. Also the whodunnit aspect was so fun (for a very not fun reason). I for sure thought it was Harriet that told outed them! Or I guess she kinda did but Alfie, that little shit. This is a must read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Classism