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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
I will admit to being a sucker for Royal love stories. Especially ones recollecting around a prince falling for a girl who is way out of his league, in other words a woman who has her own agenda and has zero time for a princess trying to save her.
I loved the representation of a black girl in the novel, it appeared more than once. Not only the main character, who I loved and adored, Zora, but also the biracial princess and the people of colour Zora later became friends with at Halstead University.
I enjoyed how passionate Zora was about doing anything to help her community, she stayed true to who she was throughout the entire novel, didn’t change for anyone or anything, I love how she didn’t try to think of the next best plan to leave, but rather to stay and fix what other generations has neglected.
Although, I will admit I did not like the sort-of-cliffhanger ending, I did like the open possibilities of what lies ahead for both Zora and Prince Owen. What I can say, is that if Zora and Owen continue to pursue this relationship, Zora will be a fine example of a princess and an amazing model for all brown skinned girls, especially the children of the Walk Me Home program. Because no matter what, there is always a sense of pride a community shares when on of their own makes a change and becomes a positive reflection and representation of who you are, the minority won’t feel neglected and people of colour will feel pride.
I loved the representation of a black girl in the novel, it appeared more than once. Not only the main character, who I loved and adored, Zora, but also the biracial princess and the people of colour Zora later became friends with at Halstead University.
I enjoyed how passionate Zora was about doing anything to help her community, she stayed true to who she was throughout the entire novel, didn’t change for anyone or anything, I love how she didn’t try to think of the next best plan to leave, but rather to stay and fix what other generations has neglected.
Although, I will admit I did not like the sort-of-cliffhanger ending, I did like the open possibilities of what lies ahead for both Zora and Prince Owen. What I can say, is that if Zora and Owen continue to pursue this relationship, Zora will be a fine example of a princess and an amazing model for all brown skinned girls, especially the children of the Walk Me Home program. Because no matter what, there is always a sense of pride a community shares when on of their own makes a change and becomes a positive reflection and representation of who you are, the minority won’t feel neglected and people of colour will feel pride.
3.75
SO CUTE
Black main character and hijabi best friend?! Hell yeah
SO CUTE
Black main character and hijabi best friend?! Hell yeah
I really loved the story line in this book. Even though there was a great romance going on I loved that it portrayed Zora as such a strong advocate for her community. Although she was a strong character to the public or showed how she even came to doubt herself at times and I think that's refreshing to see a character be ok with their games and not be perfect all the time. I would totally recommend this book to everyone as Zora was such a great main character throughout the whole book.
I'd be lying if I didn't say that half of the reason why I read this was because it's a royal romance, but seeing an interracial royal YA couple on the cover really caught my attention. Add the fact that this was inspired by Harry and Meghan's love story.
I was truly excited to read this because I haven't read any book with royalties in a long while and I'm glad that Zora and Owen hit it off right from the start. I love Zora's character because she's independent, smart, a feminist and activist as well. She's enrolled in a Summer Program at Halstead where she meets Owen in a library. Cute, yeah??? Owen can be the most charming as he can be and very much a gentleman but can level with Zora's banter. At first, Zora didn't know that Owen was a prince and once she did, she's suddenly thrust into the spotlight.
I like Zora's relationship with her family, especially with her brother, Zach. As for Owen, I wish I'd seen more from his side of the family. I feel like this book was more about building Zora's character. While the romance aspect kind of fell flat for me, I love how the book tackled black inclusivity and positivity. Although, I'm not the best person to judge on that but I really did appreciate it.
Overall, this book was a quick and light read. If you're looking for a quick fix of royal romance, then you should pick up this book!
I was truly excited to read this because I haven't read any book with royalties in a long while and I'm glad that Zora and Owen hit it off right from the start. I love Zora's character because she's independent, smart, a feminist and activist as well. She's enrolled in a Summer Program at Halstead where she meets Owen in a library. Cute, yeah??? Owen can be the most charming as he can be and very much a gentleman but can level with Zora's banter. At first, Zora didn't know that Owen was a prince and once she did, she's suddenly thrust into the spotlight.
I like Zora's relationship with her family, especially with her brother, Zach. As for Owen, I wish I'd seen more from his side of the family. I feel like this book was more about building Zora's character. While the romance aspect kind of fell flat for me, I love how the book tackled black inclusivity and positivity. Although, I'm not the best person to judge on that but I really did appreciate it.
Overall, this book was a quick and light read. If you're looking for a quick fix of royal romance, then you should pick up this book!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was very enjoyable! I liked Zora's leadership, spunk and love for her community! Owen was also sweet, but a little background. I have to say that their romance was not too showy or centre stage. I like that the story dealt with themes of privacy/media invasion, racism and classism when it comes to dealing the rich and royal. I was maybe hoping for a little more drama, but it was all in all a very sweet and fun read!
Nothing wrong with this honestly, just not quite what I wanted!
This which such a quick and cute read!
I absolutely love the main character, Zora. She is so relatable (despite me not having any idea what the Jersey references in this book are!), but on top of that her character is so caring and free and I just loved reading this story from her perspective. I love that she is a woman of colour and that ethnicity is very well represented in this book.
And Owen! Ah, such a darling. I don't really think I have many other words to say about him apart from that.
The only thing that I could really pick on in this book is the pace, because I felt as though things kicked off rather quickly in the beginning and then slowed down in the middle before somewhat hastily reaching the ending. HOWEVER that could simply be my reading style changing as I haven't read a young adult contemporary in a while as I've been moving onto more new adult romances.
But I'd have to say that my absolute favourite part of the novel was the last chapter or so. (I loved so many more parts!! But this one in particular just stuck with me <3 ) Just seeing the emotion and how well things tied together really completed the novel. I had feared that I would feel a little let down or that the conclusion would feel incomplete, but for me, Debbie Rigaud has written an amazing book here.
I absolutely love the main character, Zora. She is so relatable (despite me not having any idea what the Jersey references in this book are!), but on top of that her character is so caring and free and I just loved reading this story from her perspective. I love that she is a woman of colour and that ethnicity is very well represented in this book.
And Owen! Ah, such a darling. I don't really think I have many other words to say about him apart from that.
The only thing that I could really pick on in this book is the pace, because I felt as though things kicked off rather quickly in the beginning and then slowed down in the middle before somewhat hastily reaching the ending. HOWEVER that could simply be my reading style changing as I haven't read a young adult contemporary in a while as I've been moving onto more new adult romances.
But I'd have to say that my absolute favourite part of the novel was the last chapter or so. (I loved so many more parts!! But this one in particular just stuck with me <3 ) Just seeing the emotion and how well things tied together really completed the novel. I had feared that I would feel a little let down or that the conclusion would feel incomplete, but for me, Debbie Rigaud has written an amazing book here.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was so cute! I feel like this would be especially great for younger YA readers, like ages 12 to 15.
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The writing was witty and funny and fresh. It was imaginative and descriptive and glorious.
On the whole, Truly, Madly, Royally was a little bit of fresh take on the whole royal/normal love affair. Owen was completely down to earth and real and it was super cute how he tried to tread carefully in navigating the beginning of an interracial relationship.
The writing was witty and funny and fresh. It was imaginative and descriptive and glorious.
On the whole, Truly, Madly, Royally was a little bit of fresh take on the whole royal/normal love affair. Owen was completely down to earth and real and it was super cute how he tried to tread carefully in navigating the beginning of an interracial relationship.