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The Rules of Royalty by Cale Dietrich

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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As a millennial who grew up loving The Princess Diaries (and who are we kidding, I still love it) and who is queer, The Rules Of Royalty is exactly my thing. This story is fun and real despite the outlandishness of the premise. The characters drive the story, and their growth and development as queer teens is very relatable, with a side of craziness with their royal identities. Ultimately, this story is about self-acceptance and standing up for yourself. It's sweet, genuine, and just so much fun. I listened to this on audio, and that was a super fun experience. The narrators (Major Curda and Max Meyers)  did a wonderful job of embodying the characters of Erik and Jamie. This story is simple and easy to enjoy. If you're queer and love The Princess Diaries, then this is definitely worth checking out.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.