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Rivals
by Katharine McGee
medium-paced
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Katharine McGee & Random House for an advance copy of this book!
This book will be published on May 31st.
When the opportunity came to get an advance copy of this book, I had not had prior knowledge to this series and what to expect. After backtracking and reading the first two in the series I instantly fell in love with this world.
“Maybe growing up meant letting go of the desires that no longer fits you and discovering new ones buried in layers of yourself that you hadn’t known existed.”
The book did start off a little slow for me and I was kind of floating out when Beatrice was discussing all the politics and the rules. But once we got past that, it really revved up for me.
Going to do a mini round up of each character.
Beatrice: Beatrice is coming to terms with being the Queen of America. She is learning to navigate this position as well as balancing her relationship with Teddy and trying to make friends.
Samantha: Samantha did a lot of growing and soul searching on what she wants. She loves Marshall and wants to have a normal life but isn’t sure if she wants to give up her crown.
Daphne: Daphne learns that her title may be stripped and that she no longer has the money she once had. She holds on tight to her relationship with Jefferson even more because of this.
Nina: Nina’s feelings for Jefferson becomes even more complicated. She pairs up with Daphnie to work together to take down an ultimate mean girl.
I love how each MC had their own storyline and yet were all similarly connected. One theme that ran through them was friendship and the sense of belonging. The relationships all made me so happy. I really thought we were going to get a new Daphne but we saw some rewarding qualities and almost redeemed herself. I cannot wait to see how Beatrice continues to grow in her role and take on the world.
Without saying too much the way the ending was, it has led me to believe that there will be a 4th installment?! I am here for it!!! I am also excited to read the novella that is a prequel called "Inheritance."
This book will be published on May 31st.
When the opportunity came to get an advance copy of this book, I had not had prior knowledge to this series and what to expect. After backtracking and reading the first two in the series I instantly fell in love with this world.
“Maybe growing up meant letting go of the desires that no longer fits you and discovering new ones buried in layers of yourself that you hadn’t known existed.”
The book did start off a little slow for me and I was kind of floating out when Beatrice was discussing all the politics and the rules. But once we got past that, it really revved up for me.
Going to do a mini round up of each character.
Beatrice: Beatrice is coming to terms with being the Queen of America. She is learning to navigate this position as well as balancing her relationship with Teddy and trying to make friends.
Samantha: Samantha did a lot of growing and soul searching on what she wants. She loves Marshall and wants to have a normal life but isn’t sure if she wants to give up her crown.
Daphne: Daphne learns that her title may be stripped and that she no longer has the money she once had. She holds on tight to her relationship with Jefferson even more because of this.
Nina: Nina’s feelings for Jefferson becomes even more complicated. She pairs up with Daphnie to work together to take down an ultimate mean girl.
I love how each MC had their own storyline and yet were all similarly connected. One theme that ran through them was friendship and the sense of belonging. The relationships all made me so happy. I really thought we were going to get a new Daphne but we saw some rewarding qualities and almost redeemed herself. I cannot wait to see how Beatrice continues to grow in her role and take on the world.
Without saying too much the way the ending was, it has led me to believe that there will be a 4th installment?! I am here for it!!! I am also excited to read the novella that is a prequel called "Inheritance."