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Royal Blood by Aimée Carter
5.0
Alright, let's get one thing straight: I did not expect to like this book as much as I did. In fact, I picked it up thinking, “Great, another angsty teen drama with a tiara on top.” Boy, was I wrong. This book grabbed me by the collar and dragged me through a whirlwind of royalty, murder, and more scandal than a season of The Crown, and I loved every minute of it.
Meet Evan Bright, the American teenage lovechild of the King of England. Yeah, you read that right. This girl’s got more secrets than the CIA, and she’s about to be thrust into the spotlight in the most spectacularly disastrous way possible. Forced to spend the summer in London with a royal family that clearly missed the memo about modern blended families, Evan finds herself smack in the middle of royal life—and royal nightmares.
What really got me hooked was Evan herself. She’s sharp, sarcastic, and unapologetically herself in a world that wants her to be anything but. Her identity is spilled to the press faster than you can say “scandal,” and suddenly she’s the front-page headline. Oh, and did I mention she becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation? Yeah, talk about a summer to remember.
The murder mystery element adds a delicious layer of suspense that kept me completely engrossed. Every time I thought I had it figured out, another twist threw me off. And the secrets Evan uncovers? These aren’t your run-of-the-mill, swept-under-the-rug kind of secrets. We’re talking monarchy-shaking revelations that make the Kardashians look tame.Let’s just say Buckingham Palace’s walls have heard some things. These aren’t your garden-variety family secrets; these are bombshells that could upend the monarchy itself.
The dynamics within the royal family are pure gold. Watching Evan navigate her father’s frosty reception and her new siblings’ mixed reactions is like watching a high-stakes game of chess. Everyone’s playing an angle, and no one can be trusted completely. It’s juicy, it’s dramatic, and it’s incredibly entertaining. Evan is a protagonist you can’t help but root for. She’s snarky, resilient, and wonderfully imperfect. Her sarcastic inner monologue is a breath of fresh air amidst the drama and danger. Plus, the dynamic between her and her new royal “family” adds layers of tension and unexpected (often hilarious) moments.
Carter’s writing is spot-on for this age group—sharp, witty, and full of the kind of banter that makes you wish you were part of the conversation. The pacing is perfect, blending high-tension moments with just enough downtime for you to catch your breath (before the next wave of chaos hits).
So, if you’re in the mood for a royally good time with a side of murder, scandal, and a protagonist who gives zero you-know-whats about fitting into the royal mold, *Royal Blood* is your book. Five stars for a read that exceeded every expectation and then some. Bow down, book lovers, because this one’s a gem.
Meet Evan Bright, the American teenage lovechild of the King of England. Yeah, you read that right. This girl’s got more secrets than the CIA, and she’s about to be thrust into the spotlight in the most spectacularly disastrous way possible. Forced to spend the summer in London with a royal family that clearly missed the memo about modern blended families, Evan finds herself smack in the middle of royal life—and royal nightmares.
What really got me hooked was Evan herself. She’s sharp, sarcastic, and unapologetically herself in a world that wants her to be anything but. Her identity is spilled to the press faster than you can say “scandal,” and suddenly she’s the front-page headline. Oh, and did I mention she becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation? Yeah, talk about a summer to remember.
The murder mystery element adds a delicious layer of suspense that kept me completely engrossed. Every time I thought I had it figured out, another twist threw me off. And the secrets Evan uncovers? These aren’t your run-of-the-mill, swept-under-the-rug kind of secrets. We’re talking monarchy-shaking revelations that make the Kardashians look tame.Let’s just say Buckingham Palace’s walls have heard some things. These aren’t your garden-variety family secrets; these are bombshells that could upend the monarchy itself.
The dynamics within the royal family are pure gold. Watching Evan navigate her father’s frosty reception and her new siblings’ mixed reactions is like watching a high-stakes game of chess. Everyone’s playing an angle, and no one can be trusted completely. It’s juicy, it’s dramatic, and it’s incredibly entertaining. Evan is a protagonist you can’t help but root for. She’s snarky, resilient, and wonderfully imperfect. Her sarcastic inner monologue is a breath of fresh air amidst the drama and danger. Plus, the dynamic between her and her new royal “family” adds layers of tension and unexpected (often hilarious) moments.
Carter’s writing is spot-on for this age group—sharp, witty, and full of the kind of banter that makes you wish you were part of the conversation. The pacing is perfect, blending high-tension moments with just enough downtime for you to catch your breath (before the next wave of chaos hits).
So, if you’re in the mood for a royally good time with a side of murder, scandal, and a protagonist who gives zero you-know-whats about fitting into the royal mold, *Royal Blood* is your book. Five stars for a read that exceeded every expectation and then some. Bow down, book lovers, because this one’s a gem.