Good morning lovelies! It has been a busy month of reading, but more older books I had not gotten a chance to read yet. But I saw this one on my shelf and could not pass it up. I enjoyed the first and heard this one was even better.
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
RATING: 4.5 stars
Amelia (Millie) Quint is off to Scotland for boarding school for her final year of high school. Partly to get away from her best friend/maybe girlfriend who has been kissing someone else, but also to explore a new country at a prestige school. Her goal to become a geologist is her priority, until Flora, her new roommate, joins her. It is an interesting, and at times challenging, experience to room with the princess of Scotland, but soon their hatred turns into a budding relationship. But happily ever afters are just for fairy-tales... right?
This book was a cute contemporary with humour, romance, and fun. I absolutely adored the main character, Millie. She was smart, thought things through, and acted realistic for someone living abroad at a boarding school with royal history. Flora's character developed as well, learning about life and fun out of the palace, and how to be a great friend.
The book's diverse elements were one of my favourite aspects of it. It was very relaxed, and no finger pointing or huge set up as characters came out - very normalized. It was not overdone or forceful, which made it natural and easy to read.
For those who haven't read the first yet, this one follows different characters and it is not needed to love this novel. I highly recommend it!
It is out now in stores, so grab a copy haha!
* Thank you Penguin Teen Canada for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review *