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claudiamacpherson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Happy ending meter (no specific spoilers, just the general vibe of the ending):
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
mostlypoptarts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic friendship, and Colonisation
cicivford's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“That was the thing about success, it could be even more draining than failure.”
― Katharine McGee, American Royals
Majesty is the second book in this duology and I ordered it before closing the last page. This is possibly one of the best paced books I've read in ages. It is truly a page turner. It's a revision of the monarchy; a royal tale with an American twist. This story is centered around the descendants of George Washington. When the Revolutionary war was won, George Washington was offered a crown and two centuries later down, the bloodline, the young Washington royals are navigating youth, young love, the responsibilities, duties and the hardships of being American royals; a life they didn't ask for.
I would say this book is not plot driven, but character driven. In addition, I didn't find that there was much development among these characters, but I also wonder if that was the intention of the author. It reminds me that sometimes when we, as humans, are in a place in our lives where we feel stuck, pressured and uncertain we can become stagnate. Maybe there is no growth, revelation or a downward spiral for these characters. It felt like these characters, especially with their freedoms being sort of curtailed, were dealing with the burdens of being royalty as they came. They often made rash decisions and even sinister ones.
This story centers around siblings - Beatrice (Princess Royal & poised to be queen), Princess Samantha, Prince Jefferson and their counterparts. The relationship between Beatrice and Samantha was delicate & complex. Beatrice receives backlash form the American people about taking the thrown as a woman. It was difficult for her to connect with her sister because she was constantly at odds with who people expected her to be and who she wanted to be & who she wanted to love. An authentic loving, bond between them seemed difficult to grasp when one felt in the shadows of the other. I'll leave it there as to not spoil you. Prince Jefferson was a wanted man teeming with every girl in American wanting his royal hand including the antagonist of this book, Daphne. Oh my!
Let's just say the lengths she takes to try to get him are menacing at best. I dislike her personality type immensely. Since there is a second book, get ready for a cliffhanger in this one!!
Overall this was such a fun read. What if America was a monarchy? I enjoyed how the author painted such a vivid picture of all of the royal attire, the palaces and glamour of it all. She maintained the royal lifestyle while adhering to the character's American tones and American culture. This book is very YA and reads as such, but I would HIGHLY recommend this if you are in the mood for a quick, fun, sappy and dramatic read!!
Book was purchased.
Moderate: Cancer and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying
toerien_kayrie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Colonisation
deannamullican's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Overall, I really liked the concept of an alternate history of the U.S. becoming a monarchy. It was well written and I liked the varying perspectives of the different characters. It could have been so much more.
Moderate: Bullying, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
tays_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
roseamillerg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I was anticipating a Red White & Royal Blue meets The Selection but instead it was boring and it lagged sooo much.
It was also very frustrating how NONE of the plot points tied up at the end and I def don’t want to read the sequel.
Just all around such an unsatisfying read.
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Blood, and Stalking
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Blood, and Medical content
jojo_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Grief, and Stalking
katjaviitasalo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent