"Young Royals meets The Prince and Me when a disgraced princess falls for a new student at their all-girls boarding school, but the two must hide their forbidden love at all costs."

I know that with Sophie Gonzales, I can always expect great writing and the right balance of fun and emotional depth. This book was no exception. I really enjoyed it, especially the romance and the focus on friendship.

I also appreciated how the story tackled important topics like teenage pressure, substance use, and what it means to be queer in the public eye, especially in a YA book!
That said, I felt some of those conversations could have gone a even deeper. I would’ve loved to see more exploration of grief, the immense pressure placed on a future queen, and broader questions like: what is the point of monarchy in today’s world?