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A review by thebookishnarwhal
Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell
5.0
I am a huge fan of McDowell and her writing, and this novel did not disappoint. “Heir, Apparently" by Kara McDowell is a delightful romp through high-stakes romance and unexpected adventure. This is a fun read for book clubs looking for a fun adventure this summer!
Meet Wren Wheeler. She discovers she’s accidentally married to the King of England, the story takes off on a whirlwind of humour, heart, and hijinks. Freshman year is stressful enough without accidentally being married to royalty. But that's exactly what happens to her.
After surviving a narrowly-averted apocalypse over the summer, she's had enough excitement for one lifetime. Yet, she can't forget the look in Theo's eyes when he left her stranded on a Greek island: and also, he took her dog! When an ill-fated attempt to rescue Comet the Apocalypse Dog turns into a chemistry-fueled reunion with Theo, caught by the paparazzi, Wren finds herself under the royal spotlight.
Suddenly, she’s a problem for “the firm” to solve, and in order to be protected from the rabid press, she’ll have to fly back to London with Theo. Because the universe can’t let these two maybe-newlyweds have one conversation in peace, their plane goes down over the Atlantic, crashing on a tropical island in the middle of nowhere.
Stranded with no sign of rescue, the group must band together against poisonous animals, catastrophic injuries, a brotherly rivalry, and an ill-timed volcano if they’re going to make it out alive. Scariest of all, Wren and Theo will have to face their feelings for one another and decide what they want their futures to look like, and if that future will be heartbreak or happily ever after.
McDowell weaves humour, romance, and adventure into a captivating tale that keeps readers turning pages. The chemistry between Wren and Theo is electric, and the tropical island setting adds an extra layer of excitement. If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced read with unexpected twists, "Heir, Apparently" is the perfect choice. I can't wait to see what McDowell has in store for us next!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Meet Wren Wheeler. She discovers she’s accidentally married to the King of England, the story takes off on a whirlwind of humour, heart, and hijinks. Freshman year is stressful enough without accidentally being married to royalty. But that's exactly what happens to her.
After surviving a narrowly-averted apocalypse over the summer, she's had enough excitement for one lifetime. Yet, she can't forget the look in Theo's eyes when he left her stranded on a Greek island: and also, he took her dog! When an ill-fated attempt to rescue Comet the Apocalypse Dog turns into a chemistry-fueled reunion with Theo, caught by the paparazzi, Wren finds herself under the royal spotlight.
Suddenly, she’s a problem for “the firm” to solve, and in order to be protected from the rabid press, she’ll have to fly back to London with Theo. Because the universe can’t let these two maybe-newlyweds have one conversation in peace, their plane goes down over the Atlantic, crashing on a tropical island in the middle of nowhere.
Stranded with no sign of rescue, the group must band together against poisonous animals, catastrophic injuries, a brotherly rivalry, and an ill-timed volcano if they’re going to make it out alive. Scariest of all, Wren and Theo will have to face their feelings for one another and decide what they want their futures to look like, and if that future will be heartbreak or happily ever after.
McDowell weaves humour, romance, and adventure into a captivating tale that keeps readers turning pages. The chemistry between Wren and Theo is electric, and the tropical island setting adds an extra layer of excitement. If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced read with unexpected twists, "Heir, Apparently" is the perfect choice. I can't wait to see what McDowell has in store for us next!
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.