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andilynn's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
eirasdfjkl's review against another edition
1.0
Meh.
There is too much teenager-ish innuendo coming from supposedly responsible 27 y.o. heir of the throne. Sam supposedly is a strong independent women, and the author tries very hard, probably too hard, to sell it, but I couldn't buy it. The plot is extremely predictable from the start, even with the drama with the end of the book. And seriously. That drama was touched only briefly and shallow it.
I cannot suspend my disbelief at all when reading this book. The only thing that amused me was the banter between Sam and Chad, and even those are very shallow.
There is too much teenager-ish innuendo coming from supposedly responsible 27 y.o. heir of the throne. Sam supposedly is a strong independent women, and the author tries very hard, probably too hard, to sell it, but I couldn't buy it. The plot is extremely predictable from the start, even with the drama with the end of the book. And seriously. That drama was touched only briefly and shallow it.
I cannot suspend my disbelief at all when reading this book. The only thing that amused me was the banter between Sam and Chad, and even those are very shallow.
shaniellew's review against another edition
4.0
There is no doubt in my mind this has been one of the best books i have read in a while the characters were not two dimensional thanks god and the banter was simply lovely.
I read it in a single read and am now very sad it over (which is why ill be reading it in a few)definite page turner.
did i mention that i love Alex
I read it in a single read and am now very sad it over (which is why ill be reading it in a few)definite page turner.
did i mention that i love Alex
raye_loves_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting reread!
A good start to a short series. Without giving spoilers, Sam is intelligent, independent and stunned to discover that she's actually a displaced royal. Alex is a prince with a passion for normality and a quickly found love for Sam...who's the most determined of the two to win in games of love and life?
A good start to a short series. Without giving spoilers, Sam is intelligent, independent and stunned to discover that she's actually a displaced royal. Alex is a prince with a passion for normality and a quickly found love for Sam...who's the most determined of the two to win in games of love and life?
desertlover's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 STARS
This book is super cute! If you are looking for a light hearted, happy ending beach read, then grab this book! Samantha is smart, sassy, and overall adorable. She is a nice change from so many leading characters in NA. Of course, Alex is Prince Charming. It's a great modern twist on Cinderella.
This book is super cute! If you are looking for a light hearted, happy ending beach read, then grab this book! Samantha is smart, sassy, and overall adorable. She is a nice change from so many leading characters in NA. Of course, Alex is Prince Charming. It's a great modern twist on Cinderella.
alysses's review against another edition
4.0
Sam Rousseau is focused. She only has space for two in her life. One: her master’s program in Wildlife Biology. Two: her dad. That’s it. Imagine her surprise when she finds out that she is a long lost Duchess and with that comes a boatload of responsibilities. To make matters worse… she’s falling for the prince. WTH?!
I didn't really like Sam all that much in the beginning but she grew on me as the story continued on. Like I said before, she’s focused and this makes for a very no nonsense Sam. She likes to get to the point and move on and it comes off a bit abrasive. Like everything though, there’s a reason for it.
Alex is attracted to this no nonsense chic that will set you straight in a heartbeat regardless of your status. It’s a turn on. Eh, to each his own. This prince is a gentleman in the streets and a freak in the sheets. But honestly, he’s so much more. He's incredibly smart, hard working, responsible, accepting and really really really patient.
Obviously there is romance in this book and it was so nice to see the love blossom between Sam and Alex but there is so much more. The book is mostly about the decisions Sam has to make about her life including living it, acceptance, and the many types of loves. It's also about acknowledging and confronting fears head on.
Suddenly Royal is a fun read that had me laughing, crying and awing all throughout. It is a Cinderella story with a twist and felt so real to me that by the end of it all I had to Google Lilaria so that I could go visit. Um, yeah, it doesn't exist. Boooo!
Suddenly Royal will be part of a series and I can’t wait to be back in this world.
ARC provided by Nichole Chase via Inkslinger PR for launch.
I didn't really like Sam all that much in the beginning but she grew on me as the story continued on. Like I said before, she’s focused and this makes for a very no nonsense Sam. She likes to get to the point and move on and it comes off a bit abrasive. Like everything though, there’s a reason for it.
Alex is attracted to this no nonsense chic that will set you straight in a heartbeat regardless of your status. It’s a turn on. Eh, to each his own. This prince is a gentleman in the streets and a freak in the sheets. But honestly, he’s so much more. He's incredibly smart, hard working, responsible, accepting and really really really patient.
Obviously there is romance in this book and it was so nice to see the love blossom between Sam and Alex but there is so much more. The book is mostly about the decisions Sam has to make about her life including living it, acceptance, and the many types of loves. It's also about acknowledging and confronting fears head on.
Suddenly Royal is a fun read that had me laughing, crying and awing all throughout. It is a Cinderella story with a twist and felt so real to me that by the end of it all I had to Google Lilaria so that I could go visit. Um, yeah, it doesn't exist. Boooo!
Suddenly Royal will be part of a series and I can’t wait to be back in this world.
ARC provided by Nichole Chase via Inkslinger PR for launch.
abbiereal's review against another edition
2.0
So so royal book for me. Typical girl-meets-Prince and they fell in love book. The ending chapters are quite rushed compared to the rest of the book.
duvyna's review against another edition
1.0
I guess I'm on a run of bad luck tonight... This is like a less charming Princess Dairies. The MC is really prickly and not terribly likable and the Prince she just met to tell her about her good fortune seems interested in her for no reason at all. it certainly is not because there has been any stimulating conversation during dinner..... I'm just not going to torture myself and continue.