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i want more romance novels where a bunch of african american kids recite “i too, sing america” by langston hughes at a big fundraising event because that scene made me straight up CRY
i want more romance novels where a bunch of african american kids recite “i too, sing america” by langston hughes at a big fundraising event because that scene made me straight up CRY
Thank you to Debbie Rigaud for the amazing opportunity to win a free signed copy of this book.
Did I really start and finish this in 2 hours? Yep! This was such a cute story. For me, there’s something super special about a YA romance starring a young black girl as the main character because let’s be honest, we don’t get many of them. If The Prince and Me & Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s real life story had a baby, Truly Madly Royally would be it. It was cute, fluffy, and an all around quick and fun read. Zora and Owen’s story felt like a movie, from their meet cute beginning to their fairytale ending. The only real issue that I have is that the portion of the story concerning the royal wedding itself came and went really quickly. I would’ve loved to get a more in-depth look into that and maybe a few more scenes before everything was wrapped up in a neat little bow.
I did love the fact that Zora was her own person and she had her own ambitions and goals going for her. She wasn’t just interesting because of her love interest in the Prince, but because she had her own thoughts, purposes and goals surrounding bettering her community.
I posted a slightly more in-depth reaction/review on my blog, which is linked below if anyone wants to check it out:
https://bookswhitme.wordpress.com/2019/07/29/arc-review-truly-madly-royally-by-debbie-rigaud-release-july-30-2019/
As a side note, I’m not sure if Debbie intends on writing a follow up, but I would love to read about Zora’s best friend Skye and the budding relationship between her and Zora’s brother Zach. Just saying!
Did I really start and finish this in 2 hours? Yep! This was such a cute story. For me, there’s something super special about a YA romance starring a young black girl as the main character because let’s be honest, we don’t get many of them. If The Prince and Me & Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s real life story had a baby, Truly Madly Royally would be it. It was cute, fluffy, and an all around quick and fun read. Zora and Owen’s story felt like a movie, from their meet cute beginning to their fairytale ending. The only real issue that I have is that the portion of the story concerning the royal wedding itself came and went really quickly. I would’ve loved to get a more in-depth look into that and maybe a few more scenes before everything was wrapped up in a neat little bow.
I did love the fact that Zora was her own person and she had her own ambitions and goals going for her. She wasn’t just interesting because of her love interest in the Prince, but because she had her own thoughts, purposes and goals surrounding bettering her community.
I posted a slightly more in-depth reaction/review on my blog, which is linked below if anyone wants to check it out:
https://bookswhitme.wordpress.com/2019/07/29/arc-review-truly-madly-royally-by-debbie-rigaud-release-july-30-2019/
As a side note, I’m not sure if Debbie intends on writing a follow up, but I would love to read about Zora’s best friend Skye and the budding relationship between her and Zora’s brother Zach. Just saying!
It's part Princess Diaries, part The Prince & Me, part Will & Kate & Harry & Meghan, and part wholly its own. Together, it added up to a delightful and charming royal romance.
I sort of insta-loved Zora. She grabbed my attention with her sharp wit and humor, but kept me there with her drive, ambition, and huge giving heart. Her love and personal investment in her community was touching and inspiring, and I really delighted in reading about all her service projects and seeing her in action.
Her family was sort of fantastic too. Her mom, brother, and step dad were really supportive, and I throughly enjoyed my family dinners with them. The exchanges between Zora and her brother were so typical, yet special. A great sibling relationship goes a far way with me, and I thought their verbal sparring was lots of fun.
I got to do a whole lot of stuff with Zora in this book too. I attended a community festival, Taco Tuesday nights, a gala, and a royal wedding. All while getting to watch Zora work towards her goals, and finding romance with a prince.
Overall: This was a light and fun read, which also touched upon several issues, and left me laughing and smiling a whole lot.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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I sort of insta-loved Zora. She grabbed my attention with her sharp wit and humor, but kept me there with her drive, ambition, and huge giving heart. Her love and personal investment in her community was touching and inspiring, and I really delighted in reading about all her service projects and seeing her in action.
Her family was sort of fantastic too. Her mom, brother, and step dad were really supportive, and I throughly enjoyed my family dinners with them. The exchanges between Zora and her brother were so typical, yet special. A great sibling relationship goes a far way with me, and I thought their verbal sparring was lots of fun.
I got to do a whole lot of stuff with Zora in this book too. I attended a community festival, Taco Tuesday nights, a gala, and a royal wedding. All while getting to watch Zora work towards her goals, and finding romance with a prince.
Overall: This was a light and fun read, which also touched upon several issues, and left me laughing and smiling a whole lot.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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When an author's acknowledgments start off like this you know it will be a good time: "This book is a celebration of women who help women. Of triumph after false starts. Of recognition and inclusion. Of open windows and open doors."
I've realized that I love a good royal story so it wasn't hard to convince me to pick this book up. It was cute and cheesy...tons of Prince and Me vibes which I'm more than okay with.
I've realized that I love a good royal story so it wasn't hard to convince me to pick this book up. It was cute and cheesy...tons of Prince and Me vibes which I'm more than okay with.
07/03-- I'm on a happy high right now and I just need to cool down???????
Look, I tried really hard to finish this but it was just unreadable. Dnf 200 pages in.
It's a cute love story! Royalty trope! Positive mom and daughter relationship! Black girl love! Black hair love! It was FUN just like it was meant to be and I really enjoyed it. Also, gotta love the kids
I really enjoyed this book. Zora was fantastic. She's so passionate about everything (her family, her hometown, helping other people) and she never stopped working to make things better for the people around her.
I didn't feel as connected to Owen, but I think it's because Zora was such a huge personality that she eclipsed everyone.
This is a sweet novel that is basically the literary equivalent of ice cream. It's perfect for summer.
This is a little bit Harry and Meghan and a little bit Kate and William. Fans of the royals won't want to miss this charming story.
I didn't feel as connected to Owen, but I think it's because Zora was such a huge personality that she eclipsed everyone.
This is a sweet novel that is basically the literary equivalent of ice cream. It's perfect for summer.
This is a little bit Harry and Meghan and a little bit Kate and William. Fans of the royals won't want to miss this charming story.
I first left a review saying this wasn’t bad, but then I finished it and girl it was bad.