A review by oashackelford
American Royals by Katharine McGee

5.0

What if George Washington had accepted the offer to become King of the United States when it was first offered to him? What if, instead of a president and a first family, we had a royal one? American Royals aims to find out. Following the lives of the first family and some of their friends, American Royals delves into some of the complexities and problems of having a modern royal family. Like for Beatrice, heir apparent, who has no control over her love life, and whose parents are pushing her to marry a son of a duke. Or Samantha, who loves her sister, but wishes that she had more power to affect change, instead of just being the spare. Like Nina, who has always been Sam's best friend, but who has been in love with the prince for as long as she can remember. Like Daphne, the prince's ex -girlfriend, who will do anything to get him back, because as far as she is concerned, no one deserves to be a princess more than her.

If you love reality tv and any plot where the characters can't be with the people that they love because they are bound by the duty of their office, then this book is for you. I think that it has all the intrigue of the crown and a lot of interesting parallels between these characters and the current English monarchy. Katherine McGee creates a realistic American monarchy with relatable characters that you root for easily. I can't wait to continue this series!