Queen B’s Decree: The was maybe the first historical romance I’ve ever read that featured BIPOC, so that was refreshing. Our Hero is Graham, information collector and parkour-enthusiast of the Wynchesters. And our Heroine is Kuni, a lady-in-waiting to the Balcovian Princess, working to prove herself worthy of becoming a King’s guard. They stumble upon each other, and Graham helps her escape from her overprotective (but unsupportive) brothers so she then spends the rest of her month at the Wynchesters’ home, getting to know all the siblings.
So many things happened in Nobody’s Princess, but I felt like I missed a bit of the romance. Graham and Kuni are separate for a big chunk of the time, and it was as if this story was about Kuni’s character growth. And hey, I did love that part. Graham’s obsession with royalty did give me pause, as I started to wonder if this romance was real or an impulse. As much as I enjoyed the book, I am not quite believing of their HEA.
But there was so much else great about Nobody’s Princess. The side characters, the discussion on labor laws, how slavery and colonization affected so many countries. It was also very well-written and the storyline was well-paced.
Completely taken with this series and can’t wait for more.
Book: Nobody’s Princess by Erica Ridley
Series: The Wild Wynchesters #3
Genre: Historical Romance
Hotness: mild salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: slow burn