A review by azieyosabor
The Backup Princess by Kate O'Keeffe

2.0

𓍢 ִ ໋ “it's as though i've been waiting my entire life for this one kiss. time has slowed. all that exists is her and me in this moment...”

plot summary.

here's the scoop: imagine a fairy tale, but with a texas twist. when texas gal, maddie ends up decking a prince instead of curtsying, you know things are about to get interesting. suddenly, she’s not just your average texan anymore—she’s a princess. but then she meets prince alexander, europe's most eligible bachelor, and accidentally gives him a broken nose instead of a bow. whoops. he's annoyingly handsome, but also kind of a jerk. now, she’s racing against the clock, trying to navigate royal life without letting down her new country or her own wild heart.

brief thoughts.

so, about “the backup princess” by kate o'keeffe... first off, the title grabbed my attention, and after checking out the synopsis, i was totally sold. it sounded like it had all the makings of a killer rom-com. but for me, it fell short of its potential. everything moves at warp speed, which made the pacing a real struggle. the plot feels scattered, and there's zero development—no character growth, no depth to the romance. honestly, i couldn't muster up any interest in the characters from the very beginning up till now. so yeah, i was pretty bored most of the time.

but hey, maybe it's just me. the story itself isn't terrible, though. the writing is fresh and breezy, with a casual tone that i really liked. it's just... i couldn't connect with any of it, you know? hopefully, it finds its audience and someone else out there falls head over heels for it!


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”thank you netgalley, xpresso book tours, and the author for sending me a copy of this e-arc. opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.”