Title: The Rules of Royalty
Author: Cale Dietrich
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Publication date: December 10, 2024
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Summary
Jamie Johnson doesn’t like to be the center of attention, but that’s about to change when he learns he’s the heir to the throne of Mitanor. Now, he’s been invited to spend the summer there, with a family that’s never met.
In a different Northern kingdom, Eric Lindstrom is the spare prince, struggling with the fact that his brother is getting married. With the spotlight on his family, he feels more controlled than ever. So when he gets an offer to tutor the new American prince, he jumps at the chance. As the two get to know each other, they realize there might be a spark between them.
Review: The Rules of Royalty
Thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Rules of Royalty by Cale Dietrich! I was definitely in the mood for a fluffy romance, and this book fit the bill. If you just want to read something for the happy vibes at the moment, this will for sure be the book for you.
This is a loose retelling of The Princess Diaries, but making it queer instead. As someone who loved The Princess Diaries growing up, I loved the way this parallels that story. It’s got a lot of great moments between the two princes, and it just adds to the overall good feel of this book.
My main critique is that at times, I would forget which prince’s point of view I was in because they did tend to blend together. Some of the dialogue didn’t quite feel realistic; it felt a little disjointed to me.
Despite that, I did have a good time reading this book, and think it will make a great addition to any December TBRs!
3.5 stars