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Royally Screwed by Emma Chase

3 reviews

allingoodtime's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’ve only read one book by this author, which was way back in 2016. Unfortunately, that particular story didn’t work for me. Although I liked the author’s writing a lot, I never picked another of her books up again until now. I’m glad I did. I really enjoyed this story.

From the moment Olivia and Nicholas meet this story had me in its sway. I love the missteps and the wooing on Nicholas’ part. Olivia has reason to not put up with him and his privilege. She has responsibilities and concerns he cannot even imagine. Although he has a whole kingdom on his shoulders. Somehow, these two work. Olivia brings out the best in Nicholas and Nicholas helps Olivia enjoy life a bit more.

Olivia is amazing. I love how tough she is while also being forgiving and kind. As she often says, she’s from New York City so it takes a lot to bother her. Love is another thing though and Nicholas soon has the power to totally break her, which he almost does. I wish there would have been more groveling from Nicholas in the end, but actions do speak louder than words and I guess there wasn’t much left to say once he turned his focus toward fixing their relationship.

I found the pacing of the book to be wonderful at first, but it seemed to slow down once they left New York. Thankfully, it picked back up for the latter part of the book so it ended on a high note. I loved all the characters in this book so I’m looking forward to the rest of this series. 
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shelbyjo's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Royal love stories can be pretty hit or miss for me, but I enjoyed this one quite a bit! The lovely British narration by Shane East sure didn't hurt, but the story itself was fun and cute as well.
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meganpbennett's review

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I found it really hard to rate this book. I enjoyed it, and found the characters quite interesting. Nicholas is the crown prince of Wessco, who's never had anyone say "no" to him, except his grandmother, the Queen. He's to marry in a few months, to an appropriate bride of his choosing, whether he wants to or not. Olivia runs her father's cafe, baking the pies it's famous for in a desperate attempt to keep the business afloat. 

They have a 'meet-ugly' where he propositions and insults her, and she throws a pie in his face. He wants more, he wants her, and she decides she wants him. Even after she realizes he's not just any rude, drunk, European. They start dating, and eventually, she goes to Wessco with him for plot reasons.

It's the ending I'm not sure of. It felt rushed, hurried. There was so much build up to something that doesn't happen that the HEA was almost a letdown. And Nicholas felt very out-of-character. 
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