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American Royals
by Katharine McGee
School Librarian Review:
Kids might love this book. If they go in expecting it to be a teen romance, rather than anything with any hint of historical value. It is simple and fluffy, and the characters would probably intrigue middle or high school readers.
A teacher might be able to use this as a jumping-off point for how fragile our democracy is, or how the US is unique...when it could just as easily be just the same as any other monarchy.
I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but those who are the target audience might love it.
Personal Review:
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I hoped I would. The characters were fine, but spoiled - which is the whole point, but it still made it hard for me to care about them. The Idea that Washington chose to accept the crown is a very interesting idea for alternate history. I loved the idea, but then it became a lot like every other monarchy and so...why? I was hoping that the American monarchy would become something more interesting than just following all the old rules.
So, I guess this is just a teen romance set against the backdrop of a Royal Family, which happens to be America. This was not as interesting as I had hoped.
SPOILER:
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Also, I didn't realize this was a series...and the ending was infuriating!
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Not a single character got what they wanted...everyone's life sucks and there is no joy anywhere.
Kids might love this book. If they go in expecting it to be a teen romance, rather than anything with any hint of historical value. It is simple and fluffy, and the characters would probably intrigue middle or high school readers.
A teacher might be able to use this as a jumping-off point for how fragile our democracy is, or how the US is unique...when it could just as easily be just the same as any other monarchy.
I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but those who are the target audience might love it.
Personal Review:
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I hoped I would. The characters were fine, but spoiled - which is the whole point, but it still made it hard for me to care about them. The Idea that Washington chose to accept the crown is a very interesting idea for alternate history. I loved the idea, but then it became a lot like every other monarchy and so...why? I was hoping that the American monarchy would become something more interesting than just following all the old rules.
So, I guess this is just a teen romance set against the backdrop of a Royal Family, which happens to be America. This was not as interesting as I had hoped.
SPOILER:
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Also, I didn't realize this was a series...and the ending was infuriating!
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Not a single character got what they wanted...everyone's life sucks and there is no joy anywhere.