The Princess List

Heirs of Peverell #1

by Hannah Currie

Having grown up in the palace, the daughter of two senior staff members, Bayley Lorbera knows all about palace life. Like where the best leftovers are stored after hours, and which forks go with which courses, and the quickest way to make an escape from any room in the castle. And the fact that she’s definitely not princess material. Princesses are supposed to be elegant, outgoing, and effortlessly charming. Not shy, average-sized, glasses-wearing, purple-haired girls more comfortable in fictional worlds than the real one. Bayley is perfectly content playing backup in a ballgown to the royal family while she works her way through the list meant to turn her into the kind of person she wants to be.
Hence the laughter when her best friend, Prince Cameron of Peverell, proposes. He can’t possibly be serious, can he? Marriage? Love? No way. Because seriously—not princess material. But Cameron is determined to win her, and she’s just as determined to prove to him how unsuited she is to the role, and find him someone who is. Easy, right?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Romance, Christian

300 pages, Paperback

Published June 16, 2026

About the author

Australian author, Hannah Currie, loves God, family, people (in small numbers, let’s not go crazy here!) and writing. A book nerd from birth, she knows firsthand the difference a good book can make in a person’s life. Even, and especially, fiction. Her dream as a writer is to make people laugh, cry and maybe even swoon a little but mostly to remind them that no matter how dark life may get at times, because of God, there is always hope.

She and her husband live with their three adorable kids in sunny Queensland, where it really is beautiful one day and perfect the next. Except, maybe, during heatwaves. They’re not so fun.

Reviews

[Talita Adendorff · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a treat it was to be back in Peverell.

I’m a huge fan of Hannah Currie, and the very first book I read by her was the story of Prince Thoraben and Kenna. Since I read it when it was first published, some of the details are a little hazy now, but it was an absolute pleasure to return to Peverell and read the story of their son, Prince Cameron, twenty-five years after Ben and Kenna’s happily ever after.

This time, the spotlight falls on Cameron and his best friend, Bayley Lorbera. Having grown up in the palace as the daughter of two senior staff members, Bayley knows royal life inside and out. She knows where to find the best leftovers, how to make a quick escape from any royal function, and most importantly, that she is definitely not princess material. In her mind, princesses are elegant, charming, and effortlessly graceful—not shy, glasses-wearing, purple-haired girls who would rather escape into fictional worlds than stand in the spotlight.

So when Prince Cameron proposes, Bayley’s first reaction is laughter. Surely he can’t be serious. Marriage? Love? A future queen? Not her. Determined to prove how unsuited she is to royal life, Bayley sets out to find Cameron someone she believes would make a far better princess. Cameron, however, has other ideas.

I’ll admit this book is definitely aimed more at a young adult audience, dealing with many of the insecurities, questions, and challenges that younger readers can relate to. Yet it remains a wonderful read filled with faith, friendship, humour, and relatable characters. Bayley’s struggles with self-worth and identity are handled beautifully, and her journey is both heartwarming and encouraging.

As always, Hannah Currie creates characters you can’t help but root for and a story that leaves you smiling long after you turn the final page.

I thoroughly enjoyed returning to Peverell and am already looking forward to reading the stories of all the Castle Kids. I sincerely hope each of them gets their own happily ever after.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book, but the views and opinions are completely my own.

[MJSH · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Love is vulnerability and discouragement and joy and delight mixed together in a great big bowl of hope."

3.75 for this book.
I wasn't prepared for the book to start out with the marriage proposal so I felt off-kilter at the beginning. Bayley and Cameron's story was not necessarily about romance but about deep-abiding friendship that turns into more, understanding of what real love means, and resting in God's perfect plan. Bayley and Cameron's faith journeys were heartfelt and moving. Bayley's first-person voice was sweet and kind but her self-denigrating nature saddened me throughout the story. The road to self-discovery and faith was long and rocky for Bayley even though she had such great cheerleaders in her family and friends. Cam's third-person voice was understandably frustrated and goal-oriented but his kindness and thoughtfulness came through in all his interactions. I loved being back in the Peverell castle and catching up with King Thoraben and Queen Kenna and their children. There is something about royalty in a small and charming nation that grabs everyone's heart. Despite the enchanting setting and delightful friendship and banter between the main characters, I didn't connect with Bayley or Cameron. Perhaps I'm too old to enjoy the YA angst and indecision. Those who love YA royalty stories will surely enjoy this book.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of WhiteCrown Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

[Suzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

“It’s okay to change who you are, or even become someone you didn’t expect. That’s not failure.”

I’ve been doing a lot of crying while reading lately, and maybe it’s just because I’m overly emotional, but I prefer to believe the books God’s placing in my TBR are ones specifically to encourage and challenge me in this season of life. So, I unashamedly admit that I cried my way through The Princess List, because I’ve been where Bayley is, and some days feel like I’m stuck there.

Bayley’s struggles with fear, living up to her own expectations, and doubts about whether who she is can be enough for the role of crown princess made me feel so seen. The way she fights - mainly with herself - and takes up burdens and responsibilities with the belief that doing so will help her become someone worthy is a conundrum I, and countless others, face, making this story one that is so need in the YA/NA market.

It’s not all serious, though. With a fun list that includes frogs, giraffes, waterfalls, and stargazing, not to mention a caring crown prince and sweet group of friends, Currie beautifully balances the difficult realities of life with moments of fun and threads of humor and friendship. I am so excited for Izzy’s book, and while I (impatiently) await it, I’m going to read the original Peverell stories.

I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.

[Margaret Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in a new series by Currie, Heirs of Peverell. The series follows her Daughters of Peverell series, with stories of the children of the main characters in that first series. If you have the chance to read Daughters of Peverell first, you’ll understand a lot of the historical references in this new series, but it’s not absolutely necessary.

I enjoyed visiting Peverell again, and meeting this next generation of royal heirs and their friends who have grown up in the palace with them – children of staff members. There’s a lot of emotional angst for these teenagers and young adults, trying to figure out life and romance. I appreciated the many insights into dealing with fear, failure, not measuring up, and life purpose. Sometimes I lost patience with how long it takes some of the characters to figure things out, but it’s all quite true to life.

I think all ages will enjoy reading this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

[Tracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hannah Currie’s The Princess List checks all the boxes: original, fun, light-hearted, entertaining, realistic characters, inspirational, delicious treats, silly details, and best friends trope. The author weaves faith in through the main characters more than other royal stories I’ve read. Aside from the castle, ball gowns, and Bayley not having a real job, the characters seem like real people in a real setting, not royals. The Queen is a charming character, and I would have liked to meet her earlier in the novel. Bayley’s emotions are a little overdone, but we like her enough to engage with her story. It’s intriguing (and thought provoking) to read a story where the villain is the heroine herself. And what’s not to like about Cam?! John is the perfect friend, and he needs his own story. When I was halfway through the book, I didn’t want to put it down (although life dictated I had to). I wanted to stay in the story world and keep reading.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

[Candide Weekes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Princess List by Hannah Currie was an amazing read !
I had read the first series called « Daughters of Peverell » and it is so nice to go back to Peverell and discover what happens next.
I really enjoyed the story and especially the main character Bayley. She is not a typical princess (or the idea of what we think a princess should be like) and I enjoyed reading about her story.
It was really nice to hear also about the characters that were in the first series of books and read about them too.
I can’t wait to read the second book in this new series :)
-- I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. --

[R.j. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I have been a fan of this author since her first book, and I was thrilled to see that she was returning to the same world as that book. I adored the book. The message was absolutely beautiful. This is a book I have no hesitation recommending to anyone, including my teenage daughter.

I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.