Jenny
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.75 stars)
The premise of this book is strong, centering on a fictional British royal family filled with family drama, secrets, and plenty of palace intrigue. Those elements kept me invested, especially as the story gained momentum over the course of the novel.
My main criticism is that while the characters are technically distinct from the current British royal family, they still felt very reminiscent of real-life figures — particularly echoes of Princess Diana and the familiar “heir and the spare” dynamic. I found myself wishing the story had pushed a bit further from reality to create something that felt more uniquely its own.
Overall, an entertaining royal drama that rewards patience, especially if you enjoy stories filled with family tension, relationship “will they or won’t they” and behind-the-scenes palace maneuvering.
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.75 stars)
The premise of this book is strong, centering on a fictional British royal family filled with family drama, secrets, and plenty of palace intrigue. Those elements kept me invested, especially as the story gained momentum over the course of the novel.
My main criticism is that while the characters are technically distinct from the current British royal family, they still felt very reminiscent of real-life figures — particularly echoes of Princess Diana and the familiar “heir and the spare” dynamic. I found myself wishing the story had pushed a bit further from reality to create something that felt more uniquely its own.
Overall, an entertaining royal drama that rewards patience, especially if you enjoy stories filled with family tension, relationship “will they or won’t they” and behind-the-scenes palace maneuvering.