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A review by vivianaxmoreno
American Royals by Katharine McGee
4.0
4/5
While I completely understand why some readers didn't love this book, I truly enjoyed it. If you're looking for a historical drama with an alternative reality that focuses on heavier subjects, then this might not be for you, but I find it advertised exactly as it is. I swept through this novel so quickly because I became swiftly wrapped up in the perspectives of the four characters (alternating chapters –– Beatrice, Nina, Samantha, Daphne). We are able to see the characters from within themselves and from how others perceive them, which provides great insight into how all of the characters play into the larger narrative.
There is teenage drama, love, reckless behavior, evil masterminds, discussions on gender inequities and the media's role, and more. I felt warm and fuzzy at times and utterly frustrated other times, which shows that McGee is good at her craft. Her writing is good, although it can be comparable to lighter, YA novels I read in middle school and high school, which is not a bad thing!
I dove into this headfirst because I needed to escape and escape I did. I've already borrowed the second book and look forward to continuing the series.
While I completely understand why some readers didn't love this book, I truly enjoyed it. If you're looking for a historical drama with an alternative reality that focuses on heavier subjects, then this might not be for you, but I find it advertised exactly as it is. I swept through this novel so quickly because I became swiftly wrapped up in the perspectives of the four characters (alternating chapters –– Beatrice, Nina, Samantha, Daphne). We are able to see the characters from within themselves and from how others perceive them, which provides great insight into how all of the characters play into the larger narrative.
There is teenage drama, love, reckless behavior, evil masterminds, discussions on gender inequities and the media's role, and more. I felt warm and fuzzy at times and utterly frustrated other times, which shows that McGee is good at her craft. Her writing is good, although it can be comparable to lighter, YA novels I read in middle school and high school, which is not a bad thing!
I dove into this headfirst because I needed to escape and escape I did. I've already borrowed the second book and look forward to continuing the series.