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sasha2599's review against another edition
5.0
This book has it all- a fake relationship and engagement, second chance, royals, and fun side characters- the brothers are a hoot. Kit was dreamy (that cover!) and so swoony- such a great lead. I loved that Emily was quite the spitfire and didn't let Kit's status affect her behavior around him- she was herself with him and he loved that. They had amazing chemistry (fans self!). I'm so excited about this series and can't wait to read the next book.
**I voluntarily read an advance copy, and purchased an ecopy on release day**
**I voluntarily read an advance copy, and purchased an ecopy on release day**
bookscrazy87's review
5.0
Love the royals book. Second Chance romance. Really enjoyed reading this book. Loved every second. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
briewhale's review
4.0
Finally! I am so tired of controlling, alpha males in romance novels. It was so refreshing to find a male protagonist that was such a genuinely good guy. Kit was so amazing. And while I loved the fierce strength that Emily possessed, ultimately, I found her to be in the wrong on most occasions.
Being a story about falling for a prince, it was understandably a fairy tale. There were many parts that were unrealistic. But I adored it. That’s what a novel like this is for, right? Fantasy. And Royal Ruin definitely delivers on that front.
*Vague Spoilers Ahead*
Okay, so I have to talk about the ending. They are pivotal when it comes to romance novels. This one was... ok. I loved it, actually. I really did. BUT. Because of how the two of them broke things off, I was hoping - no, expecting - the author to break from the formula a bit and reverse the roles. And, for a minute there, I was worried that Emily wasn’t going to do the right thing by Kit. Turns out that I worried for nothing though. It all worked out wonderfully, of course, and I was ultimately pleased.
Anyway, Kit is so unrealistically kind and charming. Which is so dreamy that I find myself crashing hard back into reality.
Being a story about falling for a prince, it was understandably a fairy tale. There were many parts that were unrealistic. But I adored it. That’s what a novel like this is for, right? Fantasy. And Royal Ruin definitely delivers on that front.
*Vague Spoilers Ahead*
Okay, so I have to talk about the ending. They are pivotal when it comes to romance novels. This one was... ok. I loved it, actually. I really did. BUT. Because of how the two of them broke things off, I was hoping - no, expecting - the author to break from the formula a bit and reverse the roles. And, for a minute there, I was worried that Emily wasn’t going to do the right thing by Kit. Turns out that I worried for nothing though. It all worked out wonderfully, of course, and I was ultimately pleased.
Anyway, Kit is so unrealistically kind and charming. Which is so dreamy that I find myself crashing hard back into reality.
brookesmith's review against another edition
3.0
there was a lot about this book that i loved but there were also plot lines that need a lot of work. it’s pretty short though so i really didn’t mind. also kit…what a man
bookwormabby54's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
pbeansjeanz's review
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lvndrgms3's review
4.0
This book was so much fun and perfect if you find yourself gripped by royal wedding fever! And Jessica Peterson did a tricky little thing by throwing in something at the end that makes it an excruciating wait for book 2.
marylinaris's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is one of those romances where one of the main characters is just not working for me. Kit was perfectly fine but Emily was just not it. Her boyfriend cheats on her, she goes and fucks someone else and then immediately takes his cheating ass back? Surprise, surprise it does not end well for her though because he cheats on her again after years of marriage and then destroys her company during the divorce. She spends the rest of this story okay with one night stands and grinding on the dance floor but freaks out if Kit tries to hold her hand. That was such a weirdly forced plot, with the sole intention to engineer a scene of them doing ‘intimacy-training’.
Overall this book either fell flat for me or irritated any enjoyment out of me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism