The Prince & the Apocalypse is the story of Wren, a Chicago teenager who travels to England for what should be the trip of a lifetime. After the stomach flu and a series of unfortunate events, she is ready to leave London and never come back. Then news of a deadly comet approaching the earth strikes and chaos begins. Wren is desperate to get a flight back to Chicago and her family. She meets a young man on the street who turns out to be Prince Theo, the charismatic crown prince of England. Theo is on the run from being a prince and they hatch a plan to help each other for the next eight days until the comet strikes. 

The Prince & the Apocalypse had incredible pacing, there was never a dull moment. I had to know what would happen to Wren and Theo next! The urgency and race to get Wren home was so vivid and heart-pounding. I was impressed by how even with such high stakes as the comet approaches, we still learn a lot about Wren and Theo. In particular, Theo’s mental health and Wren’s complicated relationship with her sister were very relatable. I appreciated how the comet helped them figure out what was really important to them. The Prince & the Apocalypse was a fast-paced and enjoyable contemporary YA. I loved the epilogue and am curious if there are more stories in this world to come. Readers who enjoy forced proximity, royalty romance, and adventure will love this book!

Thank you to Kara McDowell, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.