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I sadly think this series has more than run its course. This book just wasn't as engaging and enjoyable as the other books. Part of it was the amnesia trope, which I wouldn't say I like though it was done better in this book than in others.

I did like the ending. And I hope that maybe a spin-off series is to follow. Maybe with Nina, Daphne, and the French princess, Luisa? Or maybe from Prince Jefferson's perspective who isn't very likable from what is shown in these books. And I hope he and Nina don't end up together. That was the one part of the epilogue I didn't like.

I did like that the emails weren't from who I thought they were from. And that Gabriella at least partly got her comeuppance.

Overall, it was good, but it just felt a bit worn out. I know the previous book left a lot of things hanging but I think this book could have been shorter.

Extra ratings: Fluff - 4/5 Heartfelt- 2.5/5 Helpful -NA Horror -0/5 Inspiration -NA Love aka Romance- 5/5 Mystery - 0.5/5 Predictability -4/5 Spice - 0.5/5 Suspense - 0/5 Tear- 0.5/5 Thrill - 0/5 Humor-3/5

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

“‘When I set my life on fire, I like to stick around and watch it go up in flames.’”

I love this quote because I feel like it perfectly encapsulates this book series. Setting things on fire just to watch them burn seems to be a favorite past time of most of these characters…

I read the first book over two years ago and what a ride this series has taken me on! I love all of these characters, even if half of them make choice that make me want to make me scream! Each of the four main girls is so unique and I’ve loved following them on their journey over the past four books.

I take notes for all of the books I read to see my reactions and I think that I took more notes for this book than I ever have before! It’s over 5,000 words, just reacting to this book! If that doesn’t say something about how much I enjoyed this book, I don’t know what does!

I think this was my favorite book of the series, because it was such a great wrap up! I was really nervous to read this because of how Rivals ended (which left me staring at the last page for a good twenty minutes), but this book exceeded my expectations AND didn’t break my heart like the last one did!

The characters are all insane and usually very dumb and I love that for them! They will live in my heart and I hope that Katharine McGee decided to revisit this royal America again soon!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and Katharine McGee for providing me access to this book.

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