A review by talknerdybookblog
The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Representation: Heroine with generalized anxiety disorder and Complex PTSD, Black Supporting Character, Supporting Character with dependent personality disorder and borderline personality disorder

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have OM drama
– the Heroine's ex-fiancé attempts to cause problems between her and the Hero
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Allusion to Heroine's mother's abusive childhood
• Heroine experiences caregiver stress and was her mother's primary caregiver – who has DPD and BPD – since she was 14-years-old
• Heroine's father abandoned his family when the Heroine was ~14-years-old
• Heroine's father gaslit her mother
• Cheating
– Heroine was cheated on by her ex-fiancé. This is why she cancelled their wedding.
– Heroine's mother inferred the Heroine used to date married men in the past.
• Harassment from paparazzi
• Discussion of the racism and sexism a supporting character experiences

Ending:

HEA with Epilogue