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A review by cendi
Royally Rebellious by Maude Winters
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
Royally Rebellious is a cute contemporary engagement of convenience romance. Queen Alexandra agrees to an arranged engagement to release herself and her sisters from a regency run by her dictator grandmother. Prince Rickard agrees to the set up to save his family from a royal scandal.
Royally Rebellious is the kind of book I would describe as a palate cleanser, the kind of fluffy romance I would choose to read between books that are heavy on plot or dark themes. While the stakes are high for the characters in the book, I won't feel as emotionally ripped apart if things don't end up the way I want them to. I like that in a book, especially having just come off a book that was really heavy on the fantasy aspect, Royally Rebellious was a nice change of pace.
The characters are cute but not overly complex, and there is a lot of character development over the course of the story. Rick starts off with his entire personality being "I need to get laid now," while Alexandra starts off as sheltered and naïve, but both grow into more mature versions of themselves throughout the story, making their flaws a pivotal part of the story.
I would have liked to see a bit less in time jumping, because there are many times where the story jumps forward, sometimes even months at a time, but the book was fast-paced and easy to follow.
I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a light, easy read. I am interested in seeing how the stories continue, as the series is going to be a bit of Bridgerton style, with each book following a different sister.
I received and advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Royally Rebellious is the kind of book I would describe as a palate cleanser, the kind of fluffy romance I would choose to read between books that are heavy on plot or dark themes. While the stakes are high for the characters in the book, I won't feel as emotionally ripped apart if things don't end up the way I want them to. I like that in a book, especially having just come off a book that was really heavy on the fantasy aspect, Royally Rebellious was a nice change of pace.
The characters are cute but not overly complex, and there is a lot of character development over the course of the story. Rick starts off with his entire personality being "I need to get laid now," while Alexandra starts off as sheltered and naïve, but both grow into more mature versions of themselves throughout the story, making their flaws a pivotal part of the story.
I would have liked to see a bit less in time jumping, because there are many times where the story jumps forward, sometimes even months at a time, but the book was fast-paced and easy to follow.
I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a light, easy read. I am interested in seeing how the stories continue, as the series is going to be a bit of Bridgerton style, with each book following a different sister.
I received and advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Emotional abuse
Minor: Fatphobia and Physical abuse
Royally Rebellious is a cute contemporary engagement of convenience romance. Queen Alexandra agrees to an arranged engagement to release herself and her sisters from a regency run by her dictator grandmother. Prince Rickard agrees to the set up to save his family from a royal scandal.
Royally Rebellious is the kind of book I would describe as a palate cleanser, the kind of fluffy romance I would choose to read between books that are heavy on plot or dark themes. While the stakes are high for the characters in the book, I won't feel as emotionally ripped apart if things don't end up the way I want them to. I like that in a book, especially having just come off a book that was really heavy on the fantasy aspect, Royally Rebellious was a nice change of pace.
The characters are cute but not overly complex, and there is a lot of character development over the course of the story. Rick starts off with his entire personality being "I need to get laid now," while Alexandra starts off as sheltered and naïve, but both grow into more mature versions of themselves throughout the story, making their flaws a pivotal part of the story.
I would have liked to see a bit less in time jumping, because there are many times where the story jumps forward, sometimes even months at a time, but the book was fast-paced and easy to follow.
I would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a light, easy read. I am interested in seeing how the stories continue, as the series is going to be a bit of Bridgerton style, with each book following a different sister.