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Princess Apparently
One summer, two boys and a secret that could change everything... A fun and romantic coming-of-age drama for fans of Geek Girl, The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Princess Diaries.
Two weeks ago and a few thousand miles away, Della was just a normal teenage girl. She didn't fit in at her posh school in London, she didn't think her crush would ever like her back, and she certainly didn't know anything about a Caribbean royal family.
But when a video of her protesting goes viral, she receives a royal invitation that changes everything. Now, she's at a lavish ball in a Caribbean palace, caught in a love triangle with her best friend and a dreamy islander, and discovering dangerous royal secrets.
With so much at stake, the last thing Della needs is to find out that her connection to the royal family runs far deeper than she ever imagined...
Two weeks ago and a few thousand miles away, Della was just a normal teenage girl. She didn't fit in at her posh school in London, she didn't think her crush would ever like her back, and she certainly didn't know anything about a Caribbean royal family.
But when a video of her protesting goes viral, she receives a royal invitation that changes everything. Now, she's at a lavish ball in a Caribbean palace, caught in a love triangle with her best friend and a dreamy islander, and discovering dangerous royal secrets.
With so much at stake, the last thing Della needs is to find out that her connection to the royal family runs far deeper than she ever imagined...
Published August 13, 2026
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August 15, 2026
I love, love, LOVE this book! As someone who grew up reading The Princess Diaries, this brought back so many happy memories of falling in love with books and getting completely swept away in a story.
I absolutely adore Della, and I think so many teenage girls will see a little bit of themselves in her. And honestly, who hasn’t dreamed of being told they’re secretly a princess and getting to live in a bona fide palace?!
The storyline is fantastic, and I especially loved how passionate both Della and Ollie are about the causes that matter to them. It was so lovely to see characters who genuinely care about making a difference.
At its heart, this is a story about discovering a new part of yourself without losing sight of who you already are. It’s fun, heartwarming and full of that magical YA charm.
Young adult novels don’t get much better than this for me. A definite favourite!
I absolutely adore Della, and I think so many teenage girls will see a little bit of themselves in her. And honestly, who hasn’t dreamed of being told they’re secretly a princess and getting to live in a bona fide palace?!
The storyline is fantastic, and I especially loved how passionate both Della and Ollie are about the causes that matter to them. It was so lovely to see characters who genuinely care about making a difference.
At its heart, this is a story about discovering a new part of yourself without losing sight of who you already are. It’s fun, heartwarming and full of that magical YA charm.
Young adult novels don’t get much better than this for me. A definite favourite!
June 30, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this ARC.
This was such a cute read and it really gave YA Princess diaries. I really liked the premise and the fact that the plot was not over the top but straight to the point. I’ll say it’s a cozy read and easy one.
This was such a cute read and it really gave YA Princess diaries. I really liked the premise and the fact that the plot was not over the top but straight to the point. I’ll say it’s a cozy read and easy one.
September 5, 2026
I absolutely loved it.
Princess (Apparently) appealed to every part of me: the adventurer, the romantic, the fighter for justice, and the deep desire to find belonging. Although these are heavy subjects, Knight approaches them in such a light and profound way.
Reading Princess (Apparently) in my 30s was healing in a way I hadn’t anticipated. Della’s character resonated with me now, but also with me at 12, 16, 20, and 25. But it wasn’t just Della’s character; that is what is so brilliant about Siren Knight’s writing. I connected with all the characters, their self-consciousness, their fight for bravery, and the struggle between what is right and what is easy.
I even had the fortune of reading this as a family; it opened a dialogue and gave us a path to have important conversations around our own experiences of growing up in a multi-racial family. Having this book earlier would have helped to give a voice to my own feelings. Della is brave and articulate in a way I wish I could have been at 16.
Princess (Apparently) deserves to be studied. It stands alongside books that have been studied for decades in the curriculum, such as ‘Of Mice and Men’; that show the importance of how we view and protect those that are different from ourselves. PA does that and more. There are so many different themes and subtleties that deserve to be explored.
To read Princess (Apparently) is to enjoy it. Knight has made that extremely easy for us.
A fantastic debut novel; I can’t wait to read her next one.
Princess (Apparently) appealed to every part of me: the adventurer, the romantic, the fighter for justice, and the deep desire to find belonging. Although these are heavy subjects, Knight approaches them in such a light and profound way.
Reading Princess (Apparently) in my 30s was healing in a way I hadn’t anticipated. Della’s character resonated with me now, but also with me at 12, 16, 20, and 25. But it wasn’t just Della’s character; that is what is so brilliant about Siren Knight’s writing. I connected with all the characters, their self-consciousness, their fight for bravery, and the struggle between what is right and what is easy.
I even had the fortune of reading this as a family; it opened a dialogue and gave us a path to have important conversations around our own experiences of growing up in a multi-racial family. Having this book earlier would have helped to give a voice to my own feelings. Della is brave and articulate in a way I wish I could have been at 16.
Princess (Apparently) deserves to be studied. It stands alongside books that have been studied for decades in the curriculum, such as ‘Of Mice and Men’; that show the importance of how we view and protect those that are different from ourselves. PA does that and more. There are so many different themes and subtleties that deserve to be explored.
To read Princess (Apparently) is to enjoy it. Knight has made that extremely easy for us.
A fantastic debut novel; I can’t wait to read her next one.
August 26, 2026
I loved Della’s exploration of belonging and finding her sense of self 🥹
Equally loved the way the story delved into these themes without becoming too heavy or difficult to follow so made this book easy to digest!
I also really appreciated that the romance was more of a backdrop to the story rather than being front and centre with the focus being on her duties!
A love triangle is always a win for me esp when the characters are written so well that I genuinely cant decide who I want the FMC to end up with 😂
Overall this was a sweet and easy read with a lovely balance of romance, plot and character development 📖✨
Equally loved the way the story delved into these themes without becoming too heavy or difficult to follow so made this book easy to digest!
I also really appreciated that the romance was more of a backdrop to the story rather than being front and centre with the focus being on her duties!
A love triangle is always a win for me esp when the characters are written so well that I genuinely cant decide who I want the FMC to end up with 😂
Overall this was a sweet and easy read with a lovely balance of romance, plot and character development 📖✨
August 13, 2026
I love this. It is refreshing, heartwarming and perfect for fans of The Princess Diaries. I loved Della and Ollie so much. The themes of family, identity, friendship and love shine through. A wonderful read. Five stars. Thank you so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.
July 13, 2026
3.25⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!!
This was a nice and cute story. I liked Della as a character and I liked that it focused on her struggle with identity and belonging. The story got so much better when they went to St Antonique and honestly even though I understood her mother, I was still angry and on Della’s side. The whole love triangle part was underwhelming, I really wanted more. Both options were good because Jaden and Ollie are good guys. I couldn’t decide who I wanted her to pick and at the end, I loved that it focused more on her duties as a princess and not romance. The whole kidnapping plot was a bit much and i definitely wasn’t expecting that. I feel like I would have enjoyed it better in a different mood because I took too much breaks reading it. Overall, it’s a book I would recommend!!
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!!
This was a nice and cute story. I liked Della as a character and I liked that it focused on her struggle with identity and belonging. The story got so much better when they went to St Antonique and honestly even though I understood her mother, I was still angry and on Della’s side. The whole love triangle part was underwhelming, I really wanted more. Both options were good because Jaden and Ollie are good guys. I couldn’t decide who I wanted her to pick and at the end, I loved that it focused more on her duties as a princess and not romance. The whole kidnapping plot was a bit much and i definitely wasn’t expecting that. I feel like I would have enjoyed it better in a different mood because I took too much breaks reading it. Overall, it’s a book I would recommend!!
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