3.5- The King’s 100 will be very appealing to YA fans of dystopia and romance. The book follows Piper, a princess of a nation focused on technology. Piper has long been ostracized for being interested in singing and expressing more emotions than considered proper. When Piper receives a note from someone claiming that her mother is still alive, Piper eludes her older sister and sets out for the neighboring enemy kingdom to investigate. She discovers that in order to gain access to the palace, she must audition to be an entertainer in The King’s 100. As she searches for her mother, Piper encounters romance, betrayal, and finds friends who understand her passion for singing.

I think this story will appeal to younger YA readers and fans of series such as The Selection! If I could change one thing, I wish there had been more diverse/LGBTQ+ representation, especially within the large cast of supporting characters. It wasn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I do think the book was overall a well-told story about following your dreams and standing up for what you want in life. The King’s 100 releases on July 21, 2020! Thank you to Karin Biggs, Immortal Works, and Netgalley for providing me with a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.