Over the course of the nineteen years of my life so far, it's become increasingly apparent to myself and loved ones around me that I have a bit of a royal fascination. This could be for many reasons, but it's most likely due to the fact that I grew up watching movies like "Princess Diaries" and reading books with a royal plotline.
"The Selection Series" by Kiera Cass
"The Selection Series" by Kiera Cass has been a longtime favorite series of mine, if not my favorite series. It has all the modernity, regalness, drama, romance, and adventure that any royalty-lover could want! After the Fourth World War (yes, fourth), the United States of America ceased to exist and the land left in its place became known as Illea, with a reinstated monarchy as its government. The first three books of the series follow America Singer, a young lady plagued by a caste system that keeps her family from having full bellies and unexhausted faces. She, much to her disdain, is chosen to be one of the Selected, a promising position in the palace to compete for the prince's heart and to eventually become the next Queen of Illea. Through this unwanted experience, America will learn more than a few secrets about the country she calls home and the prince set to inherit it.
"The Royal We" by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
I actually just finished this novel and, while it wasn't what I was originally expecting, it was definitely a refreshing read and a dishy one at that! Even though the cover initially looks as if the story will be about Prince William and Kate, it technically is not. One that knows most of their love story can certainly pick out the similarities (such as their first meeting at university, being in the same friend group, their bumpy road complete with a short breakup, and so on), but this novel is about Nick, the prince set to inherit the English throne, and his relationship with American Rebecca Porter. This novel is also mainly a romance, but it has mainly moments of lighthearted hilarity as well as a bit of cunning behavior and hijinks present.
"Just Ella" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
This book was one of my favorite reads in middle school. I read it one summer while on vacation with my family and it definitely had something to do with my love of all things royal. I'm sure I read other novels based on royalty before this one, but this is the first that I vividly remember. This story shows a more realistic look at what it really takes to become a princess when you aren't born into a family of already-high standing. This process involves genealogy lessons, etiquette lessons, needlepoint, and much more. It also includes a few spins that most readers probably wouldn't expect.
"Romancing the Throne" by Nadine Jolie Courtney
"Romancing the Throne" by Nadine Jolie Courtney is just as dishy, if not more, as "The Royal We." It involves two very close sisters that attend the same boarding school in England. They both eventually meet and fall for the Prince, Edward, and must decide how their relationship as sisters will change or remain constant in the face of romance, betrayal, and jealousy. This novel isn't necessarily a light read at 392 pages, but it's so captivating and intriguing that readers would be able to finish it in no time!
"Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard
Finally, "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard is sure to interest lovers of royalty, dystopia, and science fiction. While it is based in royalty and a family of dictating royals with their own ceremonies and traditions, it also involves a young heroine named Mare Barrow, who's more like the Royals than anyone would expect her to be, especially when she's only supposed to have the status of a servant. The design of the novel is absolutely breathtaking and the merging of science fiction with regal ties is a brilliant move on Aveyard's part, even if it wouldn't seem to be at first.
And there are five novels to add to your list if you adore all things royalty, or to re-read if you've already dove into one or two!
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