4/5 STARS Synopsis for Majesty:
"Power is intoxicating. Like first love, it can leave you breathless. Princess Beatrice was born with it. Princess Samantha was born with less. Some, like Nina Gonzalez, are pulled into it. And a few will claw their way in. Ahem, we're looking at you Daphne Deighton. As America adjusts to the idea of a queen on the throne, Beatrice grapples with everything she lost when she gained the ultimate crown. Samantha is busy living up to her "party princess" persona...and maybe adding a party prince by her side. Nina is trying to avoid the palace--and Prince Jefferson--at all costs. And a dangerous secret threatens to undo all of Daphne's carefully laid "marry Prince Jefferson" plans. A new reign has begun..." There were a lot of things I was expecting and wanting to happen in Majesty based off of where American Royals left off, and absolutely nothing I expected or wanted happened LOL. Surprisingly, I ended up loving where Katharine McGee took each character's story line. I think it's hard for authors to write sequels, especially when the first book in the story was extremely successful. Katharine McGee made it seem easy by developing each character and throwing twists and turns in that no one would expect. Beatrice, Samantha, Nina, and Daphne each take a personal journey in this second installment of American Royals realizing that the thing they thought they wanted most in the world, might not be the thing that will bring them the most happiness. Throughout this journey there is a fair share of drama, just like the first book (and almost always because of Daphne) which is what made Majesty a page-turner, just like American Royals. I've said before that I'm not a fan of multiple points-of-view because I feel like I don't get to know the characters as well, but I was happy with the amount of time spent with each main character and how each one developed. I'm not sure if there is going to be a third installment in this series. And as much as I want to keep reading about these characters and their stories, I'm also very happy with where Majesty left off, and I feel as if the story is complete. Maybe a possible spin-off focusing on just one of the characters? Who knows?! But I will definitely be keeping my eye out for other books by Katharine McGee, and highly recommend the American Royals duo to all readers.
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AuthorHi, I'm Genny! You can always find me with a book in my hand. Dystopian, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction are among my favorite genres. I hope you enjoy the reviews I provide and can help you pick out your next book! Archives
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