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Hot Young Royals
Wardrobe? Couture. Classmates? London’s Elite. Parties? Scandalous. It’s girl meets boy … with a royal twist.
After the death of her mother, Ruby is thrust into the glittering world of London’s upper-class. At Clairmont Hall, the corridors are ruled by the Elites – a group made up not only of London’s richest but actual royalty. Princess Caroline is rumoured to be dating the dazzling duke, Xavier. Ruby realizes infiltrating the Elites might be the key to finding out who her father is. He has to be one of her mother’s high school friends – but which one? As secrets begin to unravel, Ruby agrees to fake date Xavier in the bid for Clairmont Queen, but she’s not sure her feelings are strictly pretend. And Ruby swears he’s been sending a few glances her way…
Princess Diaries meets Gossip Girl with shades of Made in Chelsea style scandal!
Filled with steamy, swoony #FakeDating tension
A glitzy tale of family, identity and romance amidst the glamourous backdrop of London’s high society
After the death of her mother, Ruby is thrust into the glittering world of London’s upper-class. At Clairmont Hall, the corridors are ruled by the Elites – a group made up not only of London’s richest but actual royalty. Princess Caroline is rumoured to be dating the dazzling duke, Xavier. Ruby realizes infiltrating the Elites might be the key to finding out who her father is. He has to be one of her mother’s high school friends – but which one? As secrets begin to unravel, Ruby agrees to fake date Xavier in the bid for Clairmont Queen, but she’s not sure her feelings are strictly pretend. And Ruby swears he’s been sending a few glances her way…
Princess Diaries meets Gossip Girl with shades of Made in Chelsea style scandal!
Filled with steamy, swoony #FakeDating tension
A glitzy tale of family, identity and romance amidst the glamourous backdrop of London’s high society
- GenresRomanceYoung Adult
424 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2025
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About the author
Katy Birchall
51 books717 followersKaty is the author of several young adult novels including The It Girl series, the Hotel Royale series and Morgan Charmley: Teen Witch. She is the co-author of the middle grade Lightning Girl series and Star Switch with Alesha Dixon, and the Find the Girl teen series with YouTube stars Lucy and Lydia Connell. Katy was proud to be the author of a retelling of Jane Austen's Emma for the Awesomely Austen series, a collection of Austen's novels retold for younger readers. She has also written a non-fiction book, How to be a Princess: Real-Life Fairy Tales for Modern Heroines.
Katy lives in London with her partner, Ben, and her rescue dog, Bono.
The Secret Bridesmaid is her adult fiction debut.
Katy lives in London with her partner, Ben, and her rescue dog, Bono.
The Secret Bridesmaid is her adult fiction debut.
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December 4, 2025
c’était plutôt prévisible mais j’ai passé un trop bon moment, j’avais l’impression de regarder un film
4⭐️
4⭐️
May 13, 2025
This was such a fun read, and very well-written for the age group and genre. Katy Birchall captured the vibe of being a young, wealthy socialite in London so perfectly... the parties, the expensive boarding school, a trip to the Amalfi Coast. I'd honestly recommend this book to any young person who wants to get into reading.
The book follows Ruby, whose mother grew up one of London's wealthiest darlings, and moved to the country to raise her daughter. When she dies, Ruby is sent to live with her rich aunt, Tabatha, and to attend London's most prestigious boarding school... alongside the heir to the throne, Caroline. There, determined to work out the identity of her father, she infiltrates the so-called Elites in order to find out the truth... but doesn't expect to fall in love with one of them, too.
Being older, I did guess a few of the twists, but I don't think this took away from the experience of reading at all. Witty and sweet, I loved this book, and I really think it would make a great film - it has that early 2000s romcom vibe, which was fab! Really recommend, and can't thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC enough.
The book follows Ruby, whose mother grew up one of London's wealthiest darlings, and moved to the country to raise her daughter. When she dies, Ruby is sent to live with her rich aunt, Tabatha, and to attend London's most prestigious boarding school... alongside the heir to the throne, Caroline. There, determined to work out the identity of her father, she infiltrates the so-called Elites in order to find out the truth... but doesn't expect to fall in love with one of them, too.
Being older, I did guess a few of the twists, but I don't think this took away from the experience of reading at all. Witty and sweet, I loved this book, and I really think it would make a great film - it has that early 2000s romcom vibe, which was fab! Really recommend, and can't thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC enough.
February 25, 2025
4.5/5
Major 00's rom com feels. Once I got into this I couldn't escape, it was so good. It had all those iconic cliche moments from movies that I miss so much, but the conversations and banter was so much better and funny.
I mean maybe its similar to other plots of the same genre but idc, I ate this up. Loved the drama, the scandals, the romance that had me blushing like mad. Felt like a teenager watching all the chic flicks all over again. Plus I adore the royalty trope every damn time. Loved it 🤭
[Thank you Netgalley for the ARC]
Major 00's rom com feels. Once I got into this I couldn't escape, it was so good. It had all those iconic cliche moments from movies that I miss so much, but the conversations and banter was so much better and funny.
I mean maybe its similar to other plots of the same genre but idc, I ate this up. Loved the drama, the scandals, the romance that had me blushing like mad. Felt like a teenager watching all the chic flicks all over again. Plus I adore the royalty trope every damn time. Loved it 🤭
[Thank you Netgalley for the ARC]
December 1, 2025
Avec Hot Young Royals, Katy Birchall signe une romance brillante et délicieusement addictive, portée par le glamour du Londres aristocratique et la fragilité d’une héroïne en quête d’identité. Sous ses atours scintillants de comédie romantique, le roman explore avec finesse ce que signifie grandir lorsque tout vacille, et comment on apprend à se réinventer au cœur d’un milieu qui ne laisse aucune place à l’erreur.
Ruby vient de perdre sa mère, et ce deuil accélère brutalement son entrée dans un univers qui n’est pas le sien : celui de la haute société londonienne, de ses règles tacites, de ses intrigues étouffées sous le vernis du privilège. À Clairmont Hall, les Élites règnent sans partage. Ce sont les héritiers dorés d’un monde fermé, mené par la mystérieuse et charismatique princesse Caroline et par l’insaisissable jeune duc Xavier, dont les journaux adorent analyser chaque geste. Ruby, elle, arrive avec une mission secrète : découvrir l’identité de son père, forcément lié à ce cercle de privilégiés qu’elle a toujours observé de loin.
Le roman trouve sa force dans l’alliance subtile entre ses enjeux émotionnels et son sens aigu du spectacle. Birchall maîtrise parfaitement le rythme : les faux-semblants, les alliances de circonstance et les jeux d’influence s’entrelacent, jusqu’à ce qu’un pacte inattendu fasse tout basculer. Ruby accepte de se faire passer pour la petite amie de Xavier. Une simple mascarade, pensent-ils — un arrangement pratique pour naviguer dans les eaux du pouvoir social. Mais à mesure que les frontières entre vérité et apparences s'effritent, la fiction qu’ils ont créée commence à se charger d’une intensité inattendue.
La plume de Birchall se distingue par son humour, son sens du détail et sa capacité à saisir la vulnérabilité de ses personnages. Ruby est une héroïne lumineuse, à la fois déterminée et profondément touchante, et Xavier, sous son apparente désinvolture, se révèle plus fissuré et plus attachant qu’il n’y paraît. Leur relation progresse avec une justesse rare : les maladresses, les non-dits, les silences lourds d’émotion tissent un lien qui dépasse largement le simple trope du fake dating.
Londres devient un personnage à part entière : soirées trop brillantes pour être honnêtes, salons d’apparat où circulent les rumeurs comme des devises, jardins secrets où les masques tombent enfin. Le roman réussit à capturer l’élégance d’un conte moderne tout en révélant les ombres du privilège et de la pression sociale.
Hot Young Royals s’impose comme une romance contemporaine irrésistiblement glamour, intelligente et vibrante d’émotions. C’est une histoire d’amour, certes, mais aussi une quête de vérité, de résilience et de légitimité. Un plaisir de lecture absolu pour celles et ceux qui aiment les intrigues étincelantes, les cœurs qui se cherchent… et les étincelles qui finissent toujours par jaillir là où on les attend le moins.
Ruby vient de perdre sa mère, et ce deuil accélère brutalement son entrée dans un univers qui n’est pas le sien : celui de la haute société londonienne, de ses règles tacites, de ses intrigues étouffées sous le vernis du privilège. À Clairmont Hall, les Élites règnent sans partage. Ce sont les héritiers dorés d’un monde fermé, mené par la mystérieuse et charismatique princesse Caroline et par l’insaisissable jeune duc Xavier, dont les journaux adorent analyser chaque geste. Ruby, elle, arrive avec une mission secrète : découvrir l’identité de son père, forcément lié à ce cercle de privilégiés qu’elle a toujours observé de loin.
Le roman trouve sa force dans l’alliance subtile entre ses enjeux émotionnels et son sens aigu du spectacle. Birchall maîtrise parfaitement le rythme : les faux-semblants, les alliances de circonstance et les jeux d’influence s’entrelacent, jusqu’à ce qu’un pacte inattendu fasse tout basculer. Ruby accepte de se faire passer pour la petite amie de Xavier. Une simple mascarade, pensent-ils — un arrangement pratique pour naviguer dans les eaux du pouvoir social. Mais à mesure que les frontières entre vérité et apparences s'effritent, la fiction qu’ils ont créée commence à se charger d’une intensité inattendue.
La plume de Birchall se distingue par son humour, son sens du détail et sa capacité à saisir la vulnérabilité de ses personnages. Ruby est une héroïne lumineuse, à la fois déterminée et profondément touchante, et Xavier, sous son apparente désinvolture, se révèle plus fissuré et plus attachant qu’il n’y paraît. Leur relation progresse avec une justesse rare : les maladresses, les non-dits, les silences lourds d’émotion tissent un lien qui dépasse largement le simple trope du fake dating.
Londres devient un personnage à part entière : soirées trop brillantes pour être honnêtes, salons d’apparat où circulent les rumeurs comme des devises, jardins secrets où les masques tombent enfin. Le roman réussit à capturer l’élégance d’un conte moderne tout en révélant les ombres du privilège et de la pression sociale.
Hot Young Royals s’impose comme une romance contemporaine irrésistiblement glamour, intelligente et vibrante d’émotions. C’est une histoire d’amour, certes, mais aussi une quête de vérité, de résilience et de légitimité. Un plaisir de lecture absolu pour celles et ceux qui aiment les intrigues étincelantes, les cœurs qui se cherchent… et les étincelles qui finissent toujours par jaillir là où on les attend le moins.
November 28, 2025
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3.5/5
Hot young royals est une romance young-adult avec des vibes de Princesse malgré elle et Gossip Girl. Puisque notre héroine quitte sa campagne pour Londres et ses paillettes. Entre faux-semblants, fêtes, scandales et histoire d'amour naissante.
Pour le dernier trimestre avant l'université, Ruby change d'école suite au décès de sa mère et part habiter chez sa tante, Lady Tabita. Là voilà dans la prestigieuse Clairmont Hall, où l'élite londonienne gravite. Pour Ruby, c'est surtout l'occasion d'en savoir plus sur sa mère, élève dans cette même école et surtout, de découvrir qui est son père. Mais pour cela, elle va devoir se mêler à eux quitte à enjoliver un peu son passé pour entrer dans le cercle très fermé.
Le résumé officiel indiquait un faux-couple. Il est vrai qu'on en a un, mais je préfère prévenir, il n'est là que dans le dernier quart. Partez donc dans l'idée qu'on est sur une romance entre deux élèves, dont les différences sociales sont indéniables puisque notre héroine a certes de la famille aisée, mais à côté de Xavier, le love-interest qui est Duc, disons qu'il y a quand même un faussé. Une romance que j'ai vraiment bien aimé. Le personnage de Xavier jouant pour beaucoup là-dedans. J'ai apprécié le fait que son personnage ne soit pas un cliché ambulant et soit beaucoup plus sympathique qu'on pourrait le penser. Pour le coup, la romance est un peu secondaire dans ce roman et c'est un peu mon petit regret, j'aurais voulu en avoir plus car elle se développe essentiellement sur la fin. Mais je l'ai beaucoup aimé.
Mais ce roman, c'est avant tout une histoire de famille. De quête identitaire même. Puisque si nous, lecteurs savons de suite, l'identité du père de Ruby, pour elle, c'est tout un mystère. Au fil de ses rencontres, elle va faire quelques hypothèses et tenter de savoir qui est son géniteur. Causant, comme on s'en doute, quelques complications. Ce que j'ai apprécié c'est les messages (de la fin) concernant ce sujet et la morale dans tout ça. Le chemin vers la vérité sera semé d'embuches notamment sur le plan amical. Car oui, pour découvrir l'identité de son père, Ruby va s'inventer un passé un peu plus glorieux pour intégrer l'élite. Et si ça marche plutôt bien, le retour de baton sera terrible. L'occasion d'aborder d'autres thématiques comme le harcèlement scolaire ou l'amitié. Certains comportements sont assez durs et j'ai trouvé que quelques personnages secondaires avaient les bonnes réactions heureusement.
En conclusion, une histoire de famille, de royauté et d'amour. La partie romance n'est pas aussi présente que je l'aurais voulu mais j'ai apprécié le couple. Les révélations tant attendues sont à la hauteur et les messages derrières sont importants. Un bon moment de lecture.
3.5/5
Hot young royals est une romance young-adult avec des vibes de Princesse malgré elle et Gossip Girl. Puisque notre héroine quitte sa campagne pour Londres et ses paillettes. Entre faux-semblants, fêtes, scandales et histoire d'amour naissante.
Pour le dernier trimestre avant l'université, Ruby change d'école suite au décès de sa mère et part habiter chez sa tante, Lady Tabita. Là voilà dans la prestigieuse Clairmont Hall, où l'élite londonienne gravite. Pour Ruby, c'est surtout l'occasion d'en savoir plus sur sa mère, élève dans cette même école et surtout, de découvrir qui est son père. Mais pour cela, elle va devoir se mêler à eux quitte à enjoliver un peu son passé pour entrer dans le cercle très fermé.
Le résumé officiel indiquait un faux-couple. Il est vrai qu'on en a un, mais je préfère prévenir, il n'est là que dans le dernier quart. Partez donc dans l'idée qu'on est sur une romance entre deux élèves, dont les différences sociales sont indéniables puisque notre héroine a certes de la famille aisée, mais à côté de Xavier, le love-interest qui est Duc, disons qu'il y a quand même un faussé. Une romance que j'ai vraiment bien aimé. Le personnage de Xavier jouant pour beaucoup là-dedans. J'ai apprécié le fait que son personnage ne soit pas un cliché ambulant et soit beaucoup plus sympathique qu'on pourrait le penser. Pour le coup, la romance est un peu secondaire dans ce roman et c'est un peu mon petit regret, j'aurais voulu en avoir plus car elle se développe essentiellement sur la fin. Mais je l'ai beaucoup aimé.
Mais ce roman, c'est avant tout une histoire de famille. De quête identitaire même. Puisque si nous, lecteurs savons de suite, l'identité du père de Ruby, pour elle, c'est tout un mystère. Au fil de ses rencontres, elle va faire quelques hypothèses et tenter de savoir qui est son géniteur. Causant, comme on s'en doute, quelques complications. Ce que j'ai apprécié c'est les messages (de la fin) concernant ce sujet et la morale dans tout ça. Le chemin vers la vérité sera semé d'embuches notamment sur le plan amical. Car oui, pour découvrir l'identité de son père, Ruby va s'inventer un passé un peu plus glorieux pour intégrer l'élite. Et si ça marche plutôt bien, le retour de baton sera terrible. L'occasion d'aborder d'autres thématiques comme le harcèlement scolaire ou l'amitié. Certains comportements sont assez durs et j'ai trouvé que quelques personnages secondaires avaient les bonnes réactions heureusement.
En conclusion, une histoire de famille, de royauté et d'amour. La partie romance n'est pas aussi présente que je l'aurais voulu mais j'ai apprécié le couple. Les révélations tant attendues sont à la hauteur et les messages derrières sont importants. Un bon moment de lecture.
May 30, 2025
I should begin by saying that I'm not sure I belong to the intended audience for this book, so maybe some of the aspects I liked less are not really a problem of the book, but mine.
It tells the story of a teenage girl (on the verge of her 18th birthday) who, after her mother's death, moves with her aunt (an earl's daughter) and enrols in an elite public school. From that moment on, besides fitting in a world and a school which are eons away from her previous life, she sets on finding who her father is (her mum never disclosed this information).
So, there are teenagers, a school... very much YA. But there's also mention of sex, drugs, alcohol... so I don't know if this is really a YA story or just a romance with very young characters.
In fact , the whole book had me a bit confused, because it seemed to be too many things at once, as if the author couldn't decide. The characters are teenagers but simultaneously they aren't at all like normal teenagers, they behave, talk, dress, etc as if they were at least 10 years older. Part of the story takes place at school and, hence, tries to capture the school environment and dynamics (quite common in YA novels), but another part takes place in very posh houses, restaurants, clubs... so it tries to capture the social dynamics of the social elites, including their exposure to the media. There are very superficial parts, centred on appearances, fashion... something one would expect from a light chick lit novel, but at the same time it tackles very serious issues, like death of a parent, true friendship, living up to expectations while finding your own way in life, accepting your sexuality... which would fit in an emotional novel with more angst. And yes, life is complex and multifaceted, but in a book this complexity needs to be combined in such a way that everything blends smoothly without major contradictions, in a coherent whole. My impression is that the author didn't quite achieve this smooth blend. Besides, juggling so many different aspects and subplots, the author left one of the storylines (the one regarding Ollie) unfinished (a "we'll talk later" turns into "as far as the reader is concerned, we never got to talk and he/she's left in the dark").
On the positive side, the writing is well-paced and the romance is decent, with a couple of good scenes with chemistry.
So, overall, a decent read, but not too thrilling for my old self.
It tells the story of a teenage girl (on the verge of her 18th birthday) who, after her mother's death, moves with her aunt (an earl's daughter) and enrols in an elite public school. From that moment on, besides fitting in a world and a school which are eons away from her previous life, she sets on finding who her father is (her mum never disclosed this information).
So, there are teenagers, a school... very much YA. But there's also mention of sex, drugs, alcohol... so I don't know if this is really a YA story or just a romance with very young characters.
In fact , the whole book had me a bit confused, because it seemed to be too many things at once, as if the author couldn't decide. The characters are teenagers but simultaneously they aren't at all like normal teenagers, they behave, talk, dress, etc as if they were at least 10 years older. Part of the story takes place at school and, hence, tries to capture the school environment and dynamics (quite common in YA novels), but another part takes place in very posh houses, restaurants, clubs... so it tries to capture the social dynamics of the social elites, including their exposure to the media. There are very superficial parts, centred on appearances, fashion... something one would expect from a light chick lit novel, but at the same time it tackles very serious issues, like death of a parent, true friendship, living up to expectations while finding your own way in life, accepting your sexuality... which would fit in an emotional novel with more angst. And yes, life is complex and multifaceted, but in a book this complexity needs to be combined in such a way that everything blends smoothly without major contradictions, in a coherent whole. My impression is that the author didn't quite achieve this smooth blend. Besides, juggling so many different aspects and subplots, the author left one of the storylines (the one regarding Ollie) unfinished (a "we'll talk later" turns into "as far as the reader is concerned, we never got to talk and he/she's left in the dark").
On the positive side, the writing is well-paced and the romance is decent, with a couple of good scenes with chemistry.
So, overall, a decent read, but not too thrilling for my old self.
February 16, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for granting my request to read this e-ARC and provide my honest opinions.
Honestly, I feel like this book's plot is way too similar to the last book I read, and it feels so weird. I desperately wanted to like this story, but there were a few things that stood out way too much for me.Ruby just lost her mom, so she has to stay with a guardian who is Lady Tabatha, her aunt. The fact that Ruby has lived a secluded life throughout her life made it seem as if she would be unable to blend with the "society life," and Tabatha herself. Consider me surprised when the time came for her to fake who she is; she jumped into it wholeheartedly.
So this is one of those kinds of books in which the lower class decides to mingle with the upper-class people but has a lower-class friend to help with their plan of infiltrating the "upper-class people," and the worst part—they always have a good reason for faking who they are. 😐.
I felt like this book was divided into two parts: one of her trying to infiltrate the Elites to "get to know them" and find who her father is and the fake dating part with Xavier, which I thought was so unnecessary, by the way. And what she did to Oliver was so not nice, and please What did Ollie want to say? Did I miss a page or two? 🗣🗣🙀
Sure, there were some good parts, but it was not enough to pull the story together.
Thank you once again for the e-ARC.
RATINGS: 2.5 stars rounded up to 3 stars.
Honestly, I feel like this book's plot is way too similar to the last book I read, and it feels so weird. I desperately wanted to like this story, but there were a few things that stood out way too much for me.Ruby just lost her mom, so she has to stay with a guardian who is Lady Tabatha, her aunt. The fact that Ruby has lived a secluded life throughout her life made it seem as if she would be unable to blend with the "society life," and Tabatha herself. Consider me surprised when the time came for her to fake who she is; she jumped into it wholeheartedly.
So this is one of those kinds of books in which the lower class decides to mingle with the upper-class people but has a lower-class friend to help with their plan of infiltrating the "upper-class people," and the worst part—they always have a good reason for faking who they are. 😐.
I felt like this book was divided into two parts: one of her trying to infiltrate the Elites to "get to know them" and find who her father is and the fake dating part with Xavier, which I thought was so unnecessary, by the way. And what she did to Oliver was so not nice, and please What did Ollie want to say? Did I miss a page or two? 🗣🗣🙀
Sure, there were some good parts, but it was not enough to pull the story together.
Thank you once again for the e-ARC.
RATINGS: 2.5 stars rounded up to 3 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2025
I love Katy Birchall’s romance novels, they are hilarious and immersive and I am always looking forward to reading the next one, so I was really excited to get into her YA novels.
Hot Young Royals is set in the world of royalty and aristocracy with its exclusive schools and parties, villas in Italy, masquerade balls, intrigue, and secrets. The protagonist, seventeen-year-old Ruby Carter, knows nothing about this world, having grown up in the English countryside with only her mother, not having anything to do with her aristocratic side of the family, until her mother dies and she goes to live with her aunt Tabatha in Central London. Determined to find out the truth about the identity of her father and her mother’s past, Ruby infiltrates the Elite, the group of nobility at Clairmont Hall, which includes not only the future Queen of England, but also a broody and handsome duke. As Ruby slightly lies her way into the group, she will have to figure out the lengths to which she will go to discover the truth and if she is ready to face the consequences.
Hot Young Royal was such a fun and intriguing read. My favourite character was the outspoken and brazen Lady Tabatha, who managed to make me laugh out loud even in the most serious moments. I also liked the character of Ruby, who I found a strong and authentic (but also flawed) character, and his romantic interest, Xavier, is just adorable and I enjoyed how both their stories (on their own and together) develop.
Hot Young Royal is a witty and entertaining read, well-written and with a wonderful cast of characters, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for a sequel!
Hot Young Royals is set in the world of royalty and aristocracy with its exclusive schools and parties, villas in Italy, masquerade balls, intrigue, and secrets. The protagonist, seventeen-year-old Ruby Carter, knows nothing about this world, having grown up in the English countryside with only her mother, not having anything to do with her aristocratic side of the family, until her mother dies and she goes to live with her aunt Tabatha in Central London. Determined to find out the truth about the identity of her father and her mother’s past, Ruby infiltrates the Elite, the group of nobility at Clairmont Hall, which includes not only the future Queen of England, but also a broody and handsome duke. As Ruby slightly lies her way into the group, she will have to figure out the lengths to which she will go to discover the truth and if she is ready to face the consequences.
Hot Young Royal was such a fun and intriguing read. My favourite character was the outspoken and brazen Lady Tabatha, who managed to make me laugh out loud even in the most serious moments. I also liked the character of Ruby, who I found a strong and authentic (but also flawed) character, and his romantic interest, Xavier, is just adorable and I enjoyed how both their stories (on their own and together) develop.
Hot Young Royal is a witty and entertaining read, well-written and with a wonderful cast of characters, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for a sequel!
April 29, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Scholastic UK for this eArc in exchange for my honest review!
Hot Young Royals follows Ruby Carter as she navigates life after her mums death where her world is entirely transformed from a quiet country life to a busy aristocratic London scene. In an attempt to investigate who her father is, Ruby must get close to the Princess and her group of friends known as the Elites.
This book was like Mean Girls meets royalty! It contained so many of my favourite tropes and was so addictive to read. The beginning was particularly compelling. I loved meeting all the characters, each interesting with their different personalities and faults that made them feel very realistic. It was easy to follow along and get to know and understand each of them. I liked that these characters made mistakes and weren’t excused and that they owned up to them. It was easy to feel sympathy for all of the characters in their individual situations despite their actions because they were all self aware of what they did wrong while they were hurting and apologised.
I did, however, find the ending a little rushed and left us with several loose ends. I’m hopeful for a sequel to clear these up because I would love to be thrown back into this world with these characters to find out how everything plays out next.
Hot Young Royals comes out May 8th!
Hot Young Royals follows Ruby Carter as she navigates life after her mums death where her world is entirely transformed from a quiet country life to a busy aristocratic London scene. In an attempt to investigate who her father is, Ruby must get close to the Princess and her group of friends known as the Elites.
This book was like Mean Girls meets royalty! It contained so many of my favourite tropes and was so addictive to read. The beginning was particularly compelling. I loved meeting all the characters, each interesting with their different personalities and faults that made them feel very realistic. It was easy to follow along and get to know and understand each of them. I liked that these characters made mistakes and weren’t excused and that they owned up to them. It was easy to feel sympathy for all of the characters in their individual situations despite their actions because they were all self aware of what they did wrong while they were hurting and apologised.
I did, however, find the ending a little rushed and left us with several loose ends. I’m hopeful for a sequel to clear these up because I would love to be thrown back into this world with these characters to find out how everything plays out next.
Hot Young Royals comes out May 8th!
November 5, 2025
Ich fands super – richtig sweet, hab viel gelacht, mitgefiebert und natürlich für Xav geschwärmt. Ein toller Mix aus Humor, Romantik und royalen Vibes – einfach ein richtig gelungenes YA-Buch!
Der Schreibstil ist mega flüssig, ich hab’s regelrecht durchgesuchtet. In unserer Pocletbook Leserunde gab es regen Austausch, Vermutungen und das Ende mit den offenen Fragen hat uns ein bisschen mit der Hoffnung auf einen zweiten Band gelassen. Tante Tabatha war meine absolute Lieblingsprota, ich hab sie sehr gefeiert.
Insgesamt ist es ein Buch, das man leicht lesen kann, ohne dass es banal wird. Es macht Freude, ist süss, manchmal turbulent, und hinterlässt das Gefühl, etwas wirklich Schönes gelesen zu haben.
Der Schreibstil ist mega flüssig, ich hab’s regelrecht durchgesuchtet. In unserer Pocletbook Leserunde gab es regen Austausch, Vermutungen und das Ende mit den offenen Fragen hat uns ein bisschen mit der Hoffnung auf einen zweiten Band gelassen. Tante Tabatha war meine absolute Lieblingsprota, ich hab sie sehr gefeiert.
Insgesamt ist es ein Buch, das man leicht lesen kann, ohne dass es banal wird. Es macht Freude, ist süss, manchmal turbulent, und hinterlässt das Gefühl, etwas wirklich Schönes gelesen zu haben.
June 7, 2025
This was such a fun YA read, totally written with its audience in mind and absolutely nailed the vibe! Think Wild Child meets royalty and high-society drama. I was hooked. The family scandals, the characters, the chaos, the plot twists, it was fast-paced, juicy, and completely addictive. Honestly, I couldn’t put it down. Fingers crossed for a sequel!
Following Ruby’s journey as she digs into the mystery of her father’s identity, accidentally falls in love, and tries to survive life in the spotlight, plus a school full of Elites, was such a fun ride. Even though I guessed a few of the twists, the story still hit all the right notes, it felt like watching a nostalgic teen movie, and I was so here for it.
Big thanks to Scholastic for sending me a copy!
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Following Ruby’s journey as she digs into the mystery of her father’s identity, accidentally falls in love, and tries to survive life in the spotlight, plus a school full of Elites, was such a fun ride. Even though I guessed a few of the twists, the story still hit all the right notes, it felt like watching a nostalgic teen movie, and I was so here for it.
Big thanks to Scholastic for sending me a copy!
my bookstagram!
October 10, 2025
for work
Alright, I have read / seen a million stories like this one. Of course, it was predictable. But nevertheless nicely executed and well written for the target audience. If you’re looking for a quick read to turn your brain off and enter a world of royalty, glamour, drama, and romance, this is the place. You really get what you expect.
Alright, I have read / seen a million stories like this one. Of course, it was predictable. But nevertheless nicely executed and well written for the target audience. If you’re looking for a quick read to turn your brain off and enter a world of royalty, glamour, drama, and romance, this is the place. You really get what you expect.
May 9, 2025
Cute. This has such 2000s rom com vibes. It's something I would've absolutely loved when I was younger, but I still enjoyed it now! I recommend if you want Mean Girls but with royalty and a bit of mystery.
July 8, 2025
Love, love, loveeee
October 19, 2025
Mindless fun
December 22, 2025
the book that you cannot put down from the moment you started. PLS READ IT PEOPLE.
September 22, 2025
I enjoyed this far more that I should have done
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