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The Heir and the Spare by Emily Albright
3.0

Evie's mom died when she was only six but left her a series of letters, one per birthday. The letters offer love, advice, and sometimes missions, including one to gain acceptance to Oxford University. Evie does, and there she meets Edmund, spare to the throne of England (of course) and also finds out her mother may have been an heiress before eloping with her father. Family secrets and the pains of dating a royal throw Evie into a turmoil.

This was cute, but is way similar to the far superior [b:The Royal We|22875451|The Royal We|Heather Cocks|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1421107274s/22875451.jpg|42439906]. If you are only going to read one, this isn't the one I'd recommend. Also, the driving plot devices were secrets and lies, which are my kryptonite. JUST TELL THE TRUTH. Please and thank you.

If you are 15, and want a fun, frothy escape to delightful England - go for it.