readingbycait's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
emmaronkainen's review against another edition
3.0
3,5⭐️
Siis tykkäsin tosi paljon kirjan juonesta, aiheesta ja siitä millaisia hahmoja siinä esiintyi. Toisaalta kirja oli kuitenkin aika kliseinen sekä tyyliltään jopa vähän vaikeaselkoinen
Siis tykkäsin tosi paljon kirjan juonesta, aiheesta ja siitä millaisia hahmoja siinä esiintyi. Toisaalta kirja oli kuitenkin aika kliseinen sekä tyyliltään jopa vähän vaikeaselkoinen
mrsjoylovesbooks's review
5.0
American Royals hooked me in right from the start. It was fun to imagine what life would be like if George Washington had become King instead of President and the resulting Washington monarchy we’d have today. The story centers around the heir to the American throne, Beatrice Washington, her siblings, twins Samantha and Jefferson, and a couple of friends or maybe frenemies. There is a definite Gossip Girls vibe with this group of characters. Drama, a love triangle, lies, paparazzi, forbidden love, a royal ball, and American Crown Jewels…this book has all the ingredients for an addictive read. My only complaint is that it left me wanting more. This story is not all wrapped up in a bow by the time you get to the end…you have to read American Royals II: Majesty for the continuation. I felt like the book ended with a major cliffhanger. My favorite characters are Nina & Samantha, but they really are all fun to read about.
“She had never been any good at disguising her feelings. There was something too immediate about her face, the way all her emotions played themselves out over her features like the shadows of clouds on water.”
“She had never been any good at disguising her feelings. There was something too immediate about her face, the way all her emotions played themselves out over her features like the shadows of clouds on water.”
adinda97's review
4.0
In the book, American Royals by Katharine McGee, you take a look at the royal world of the crown princess Beatrice, who dreams of a 'normal' life. Beatrice becomes the first queen ever. Her parents actually want her to look for a man and get married, but does she want this? Her rebellious sister Princess Samantha and brother Prince Jefferson like things that are actually not allowed inside the palace doors. Her best friend Nina, is an ordinary bourgeois girl, who comes to the palace from an early age and the ex-girlfriend Daphe who is jealous and will do anything to win back her prince.
From everyone's point of view, the unique and special characters are described one by one. Each chapter is a small part of the life of one of these different characters. This way you can empathize with each character in the book and create a bond with them. You also see what the prince(ss) have to give up because they grew up in these family circumstances.
This unique Young Adult book looks at America in a different way. In which America does not have a president but a royal family. The story is full of romance and betrayal. Because of the smooth writing style and the characters you can read the book in one go.
If you like drama, young adult and romance then this book is definitely recommended!
I give American Royals 4 stars.
From everyone's point of view, the unique and special characters are described one by one. Each chapter is a small part of the life of one of these different characters. This way you can empathize with each character in the book and create a bond with them. You also see what the prince(ss) have to give up because they grew up in these family circumstances.
This unique Young Adult book looks at America in a different way. In which America does not have a president but a royal family. The story is full of romance and betrayal. Because of the smooth writing style and the characters you can read the book in one go.
If you like drama, young adult and romance then this book is definitely recommended!
I give American Royals 4 stars.
bookstobarbellsbabe's review
4.0
The British Royal family has always intrigued me so when I stumbled across this title on BOOKSTAGRAM , it spiked my interest. The book follows 4 different women that are all in or around the royal family of America, if we had a royal family. The different dynamic of monarchy in American, led by descendants of George Washington was very refreshing me. While I was very excited to read this book, once I started it, I found myself putting it down a lot. In the beginning, I found it hard to get into the characters. Beatrice seemed like she had a lot of layers to peel back and I didn't feel like she was giving us anything. From the bat, I felt bad for Samantha, but I enjoyed her character. Nina....I was drawn to her from the very beginning because she was a Hispanic character in a dominantly white setting. Daphne from the very beginning was a manipulative bitch. I think what I really felt was missing early on was a plot, like where is this going? We start off with a lot of the characters crisscrossing each other, which i can totally see because I think that any royal monarch would generally be a small circle. I will say this. McGee did an excellent job creating these characters and I am very invested in them. Poor Beatrice being forced to attend a party to find a suitable husband is something I cant even imagine. When reading all of this take place, I'm reminded of a particular episode of my all time favorite show, Gilmore Girls. If you are a Gilmore Girls fan, you know what I am talking about. Rory grandparents, Emily and Richard host a party for Rory of all boys to try to lure Rory away from her current boyfriend. Only difference is Rory was heir to the throne of America. I have to say, I did enjoy the drama. The story may have been slow, but the drama and the way everyone was connected kept me drawn in. I found myself wishing I had a Prince Jefferson poster to hang in my teenage bedroom
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blz22's review
4.0
In the book, American Royals by Katharine McGee, you take a look at the royal world of the crown princess Beatrice, who dreams of a 'normal' life. Beatrice becomes the first queen ever. Her parents actually want her to look for a man and get married, but does she want this? Her rebellious sister Princess Samantha and brother Prince Jefferson like things that are actually not allowed inside the palace doors. Her best friend Nina, is an ordinary bourgeois girl, who comes to the palace from an early age and the ex-girlfriend Daphe who is jealous and will do anything to win back her prince.
From everyone's point of view, the unique and special characters are described one by one. Each chapter is a small part of the life of one of these different characters. This way you can empathize with each character in the book and create a bond with them. You also see what the prince(ss) have to give up because they grew up in these family circumstances.
This unique Young Adult book looks at America in a different way. In which America does not have a president but a royal family. The story is full of romance and betrayal. Because of the smooth writing style and the characters you can read the book in one go.
If you like drama, young adult and romance then this book is definitely recommended!
I give American Royals 4 stars.
From everyone's point of view, the unique and special characters are described one by one. Each chapter is a small part of the life of one of these different characters. This way you can empathize with each character in the book and create a bond with them. You also see what the prince(ss) have to give up because they grew up in these family circumstances.
This unique Young Adult book looks at America in a different way. In which America does not have a president but a royal family. The story is full of romance and betrayal. Because of the smooth writing style and the characters you can read the book in one go.
If you like drama, young adult and romance then this book is definitely recommended!
I give American Royals 4 stars.
megs_s's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
asmabush's review
2.0
At times it felt like the drama was too much. There was a lot going on with every character and every story intertwined. This made it interesting but overwhelming for me personally.
Towards the end I came to the conclusion that I didn’t wanna pick up the sequel because I was just so mad and hated Daphne and all the shit she was pulling. However, I’m rooting for Sam, Nina, and Beatrice so much. Even though I hate Jeff, I want them all to have a happily ever after.
So, I had a change of heart and decided I’m gonna give the sequel a chance and pray for a good ending
Towards the end I came to the conclusion that I didn’t wanna pick up the sequel because I was just so mad and hated Daphne and all the shit she was pulling. However, I’m rooting for Sam, Nina, and Beatrice so much. Even though I hate Jeff, I want them all to have a happily ever after.
So, I had a change of heart and decided I’m gonna give the sequel a chance and pray for a good ending
kkenna7's review against another edition
Just awful. Why is there so many POVs??? And why did the MC's sister get a romantic insta-lovey kiss moment before she did??? Why did it happen at all??? I'm so confused.