cursed_sapphire's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Murder
Minor: Suicide, Ableism, Body shaming, Drug use, and Alcohol
ayeshalovesfable's review against another edition
4.0
2023 is the year of incredible books. Most of the books I’ve read this year are amazing. This year I have started taking interest in those genres which I’m not not very fond of. One of those genres is thriller. Thanks to Aimee Carter, I would now like to read more in this genre.
Royal Blood is a novel that contains marvelous characters, an engaging storyline, royal agitation, intriguing mystery, a murder case and mental health awareness.
The pace of the novel was a little fast, but I loved it anyway. There wasn’t one moment that I got bored reading it. Because the mystery kept me on my toes all the time. I’m amazed at the clever wording of the writer. At the end of every chapter, I wondered about the goal of every character.
Then I like the way Aimee portrays life at Windsor Palace. In some historical fictions we get to read about England’s royal life but it is rare to see a 21st century type. In Royal Blood the writer describes each and every detail of the palace. I can picture in my mind the interior designing very well.
Royal Blood is a novel that contains marvelous characters, an engaging storyline, royal agitation, intriguing mystery, a murder case and mental health awareness.
The pace of the novel was a little fast, but I loved it anyway. There wasn’t one moment that I got bored reading it. Because the mystery kept me on my toes all the time. I’m amazed at the clever wording of the writer. At the end of every chapter, I wondered about the goal of every character.
Then I like the way Aimee portrays life at Windsor Palace. In some historical fictions we get to read about England’s royal life but it is rare to see a 21st century type. In Royal Blood the writer describes each and every detail of the palace. I can picture in my mind the interior designing very well.
rkulcsar's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ness08's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
stormnatreadseverything's review against another edition
5.0
This is going to be one of my go-to easy read series – Aimee Cart has hit it out the park with this new novel.
Evangeline is seventeen, rebellious, and desperate to escape the custody of her birth father to reunite with her mother. The problem? Evangeline is the illegitimate child of the King of England, a result of an affair he had in the early days of his marriage to the now beloved Queen. Evangeline’s known it her whole life, the King knows it – and as we find out, his family knows too. This was a refreshing change from the usual trope of “finding out my dad’s the King of [somewhere] and now I’m a Princess rapidly thrown into royal life”.
After six years of being expelled from boarding school after boarding school, Evangeline – or Evan – is finally going to meet her father for the first time along with his wife, Queen Helene, and his legitimate daughter, Princess Mary – conveniently born on the same date as Evan.
While this has all the makings of a typical alternate royal family book, Carter explores a lot of sensitive topics in a skilful and tasteful way. The pacing is fast, and we’re thrown straight into a storyline exploring the angst of being a teenager who trusts almost no one, sexual assault, trauma, mental health – with a fun little murder mystery just for added pizzazz. I really appreciated the way that these topics were handled, and it added another layer of depth to the plot.
This was incredibly well written, and the characters all a mixture of relatable, lovable, and realistic. I would wholeheartedly recommend this for lovers of YA stories, and honestly – for anyone who wants a quick, addicting read that you absolutely won’t put down.
This is going to be my first 5 star read of the year – I’m an absolute sucker for a well written alternate royal story, and this was just a genuinely lovely book to read. This was the perfect book to read after a heavy few weeks of fantasy and magical realism stories. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
I initially read this through an ARC requested through NetGalley, but my reviews are unbiased and completely my own. I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy of this as soon as possible.
Evangeline is seventeen, rebellious, and desperate to escape the custody of her birth father to reunite with her mother. The problem? Evangeline is the illegitimate child of the King of England, a result of an affair he had in the early days of his marriage to the now beloved Queen. Evangeline’s known it her whole life, the King knows it – and as we find out, his family knows too. This was a refreshing change from the usual trope of “finding out my dad’s the King of [somewhere] and now I’m a Princess rapidly thrown into royal life”.
After six years of being expelled from boarding school after boarding school, Evangeline – or Evan – is finally going to meet her father for the first time along with his wife, Queen Helene, and his legitimate daughter, Princess Mary – conveniently born on the same date as Evan.
While this has all the makings of a typical alternate royal family book, Carter explores a lot of sensitive topics in a skilful and tasteful way. The pacing is fast, and we’re thrown straight into a storyline exploring the angst of being a teenager who trusts almost no one, sexual assault, trauma, mental health – with a fun little murder mystery just for added pizzazz. I really appreciated the way that these topics were handled, and it added another layer of depth to the plot.
This was incredibly well written, and the characters all a mixture of relatable, lovable, and realistic. I would wholeheartedly recommend this for lovers of YA stories, and honestly – for anyone who wants a quick, addicting read that you absolutely won’t put down.
This is going to be my first 5 star read of the year – I’m an absolute sucker for a well written alternate royal story, and this was just a genuinely lovely book to read. This was the perfect book to read after a heavy few weeks of fantasy and magical realism stories. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
I initially read this through an ARC requested through NetGalley, but my reviews are unbiased and completely my own. I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy of this as soon as possible.
mrsmishmash_reads's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
jmwilson's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
reni_a's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
alise410's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Very interesting. The first book of this genre that I've read and I've immensely enjoyed it. Would have loved if the mystery was a little longer and more complicated but enjoyable none the less.