Sam’s love interest is not just charming, he’s a Black heir to a Western dukedom, and he faces outward racism at being publicly paired with her. While this is fun and full of romance, Katharine McGee doesn’t shy away from tackling timely social issues, namely race and misogyny. (Maybe because I wish I was a Sam, but I’m definitely a Beatrice?) A fair number of our supporting characters - Ethan, Jeff, Teddy, Connor - all played a role in this book as well, but I loved that the focus was on the females. Like the first book, we do spend time with all of them, and I feel like this book was a little Sam-heavy, but I didn’t mind it - she was my favorite character this go-round. Our four girls are no longer on the periphery of the monarchy, they are playing essential roles as leaders, and the book feels more urgent. This book feels true to the tone of the series, but it is definitely more mature. We follow these four young women in the lead-up to the wedding of the century, and how they all deal with life in their new country. Sam is now the heir to the throne, and she’s figuring out her new normal, while Nina and Daphne both deal with their royal relationships in opposite ways. She’s nagivating her new role, her engagement to Teddy, her estrangement from Sam, and her break up with Connor - and that’s just the first chapter. This book picks up right after the events of “American Royals” - i.e., Beatrice ascending the throne and become the first female monarch in the history of America. Katie, are we going to get a third one soon? Review: Okay, I’ve been counting down for this book to be released since the moment I finished the first one (and I have pushed this book on several of my friends as well), so my expectations were about 365 days high - just look at my review from last time! I read this one in one sitting last night, and I was so pleasantly surprised by the book, and even though it definitely didn’t go the direction I thought it would, I am so pleased by it. And a dangerous secret threatens to undo all of Daphne's carefully laid 'marry Prince Jefferson' plans. Nina is trying to avoid the palace-and Prince Jefferson-at all costs.

Samantha is busy living up to her 'party princess' persona.and maybe adding a party prince by her side. Ahem, we're looking at you Daphne Deighton.Īs America adjusts to the idea of a queen on the throne, Beatrice grapples with everything she lost when she gained the ultimate crown.

Some, like Nina Gonzalez, are pulled into it. Like first love, it can leave you breathless. “American Royals II: Majesty” by Katharine McGee

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