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Glass Castle Prince
A glass castle shatters as easily as a glass house—all it takes is one stone.
Prince Edward has known this all of his life, and taken staunch measures to ensure he doesn’t give the public any reason to pick up their rocks. Or torches. Or pitchforks. As a twenty-two-year-old in line to ascend the throne, he lives more like a cloistered monk than his college-aged peers. Restraint is the tone of his life, resilience the theme.
That is, until he meets a young woman who couldn’t care less about his title—unless she’s poking fun at it. Charlotte Everly grew up a stone’s throw away from the royal family’s summer house, but her life was, and is, entirely different from the prince’s.
They clash at each turn, disagree on every topic, and bear a general contempt for one another. Until . . .
One night, accompanied by one proposal, leads to one lapse in judgment . . .
Results in a nationwide scandal neither of them will escape.
Prince Edward has known this all of his life, and taken staunch measures to ensure he doesn’t give the public any reason to pick up their rocks. Or torches. Or pitchforks. As a twenty-two-year-old in line to ascend the throne, he lives more like a cloistered monk than his college-aged peers. Restraint is the tone of his life, resilience the theme.
That is, until he meets a young woman who couldn’t care less about his title—unless she’s poking fun at it. Charlotte Everly grew up a stone’s throw away from the royal family’s summer house, but her life was, and is, entirely different from the prince’s.
They clash at each turn, disagree on every topic, and bear a general contempt for one another. Until . . .
One night, accompanied by one proposal, leads to one lapse in judgment . . .
Results in a nationwide scandal neither of them will escape.
404 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2019
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Nicole Williams
52 books9,593 followersNicole is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author who got her humble start dictating books to her parents at the age of three and her big break nearly three decades later when she signed her first publishing deal. She grew up an avid reader and writer who majored in Economics because a Creative Writing degree was lofty and impractical, not to mention a pipe dream. Irony, you wily fiend.
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When she isn’t embroiled in a book, she spends her time playing wife and mom to her two favorite people in the world, and referee to their three rescue pets/wildlings. Nicole lives in the Evergreen State on the quieter side, ideal for an admitted recluse who enjoys the diversity of outdoor endeavors the Great Northwest offers.
Nicole loves hearing from her readers. You can connect with her on:
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December 8, 2024
"Glass Castle Prince" von Nicole Williams ist ein Buch, bei dem ich mir mehr erhofft hatte. Eigentlich liebe ich royale Geschichten... Diese hier konnte mich nur bedingt überzeugen. Besonders das Ende hätte ich mir anders vorgestellt und für die Charaktere gewünscht. Es war kurz gesagt einfach zu übertrieben, zu vorhersehbar und klischeehaft.
Das Cover finde ich ganz gut. Es sticht meiner Meinung nach nicht besonders aus der Masse raus, aber schlecht ist es auch nicht. Mir persönlich gefällt das lila Farbenspiel auf dem Cover sehr gut. Der Schreibstil ist mir nicht sonderlich im Gedächtnis geblieben. Ich konnte alles flüssig lesen und habe mich die meiste Zeit gut unterhalten gefühlt. Es gibt jedoch nichts am Erzählstil der Autorin, was sich besonders hervorhebt.
Die Charaktere sind für mich blass und unauthentisch geblieben. Charlotte war mir am Anfang noch sympathisch, aber als sie auf Prinz Edward trifft wird sie naiv und handelt unüberlegt. Mit ihrer Abmachung konnte ich nicht viel anfangen. Besonders zwei der Themen, die in der Triggerwarnung genannt werden, sind letztendlich total in den Hintergrund gerückt. Insbesondere hier fehlte es auch an Aufklärung für den Leser. Die Nebencharaktere im Buch sind interessant beschrieben. Der royale Anteil war mir im Vergleich zu der Forbidden-Royals-Reihe von Julie Johnson oder der Prince of Passion-Reihe von Emma Chase zu gering. Davon hätte ich mir mehr gewünscht. Das Buch ist trotzdem humorvoll geschrieben und hat mich kurze Zeit sehr unterhalten.
Die Handlung hatte etwas von einer Wattpad Story. Ich hatte oft das Gefühl, dass das Buch von einer vierzehnjährigen geschrieben wurde, die hier und da Themen anspricht, welche nur an der Oberfläche kratzen. Das Buch hätte viel mehr Potential gehabt, was mich traurig macht. Mich konnte es insgesamt leider nicht überzeugen. Da ich diese Rezension bereits zwei Jahre später verfasse, nachdem ich das Buch gelesen und mir dazu Notizen gemacht habe, weiß ich nun, dass mir die Handlung nicht sonderlich im Gedächtnis geblieben ist. Allerdings ist sie mir auch nicht so stark negativ in Gedanken geblieben, dass ich es nicht nochmal lesen würde. Vielleicht habe ich irgendwann doch erneut Lust auf diese royale Geschichte.
Das Buch ist empfehlenswert, wenn man eine lockere Unterhaltung und ein Buch für Zwischendurch sucht. Man sollte jedenfalls keine all zu großen Erwartungen haben. Mit einem zugedrückten Auge vergebe ich für das Buch gerade noch so 2,5 von 5 Sternen.
Das Cover finde ich ganz gut. Es sticht meiner Meinung nach nicht besonders aus der Masse raus, aber schlecht ist es auch nicht. Mir persönlich gefällt das lila Farbenspiel auf dem Cover sehr gut. Der Schreibstil ist mir nicht sonderlich im Gedächtnis geblieben. Ich konnte alles flüssig lesen und habe mich die meiste Zeit gut unterhalten gefühlt. Es gibt jedoch nichts am Erzählstil der Autorin, was sich besonders hervorhebt.
Die Charaktere sind für mich blass und unauthentisch geblieben. Charlotte war mir am Anfang noch sympathisch, aber als sie auf Prinz Edward trifft wird sie naiv und handelt unüberlegt. Mit ihrer Abmachung konnte ich nicht viel anfangen. Besonders zwei der Themen, die in der Triggerwarnung genannt werden, sind letztendlich total in den Hintergrund gerückt. Insbesondere hier fehlte es auch an Aufklärung für den Leser. Die Nebencharaktere im Buch sind interessant beschrieben. Der royale Anteil war mir im Vergleich zu der Forbidden-Royals-Reihe von Julie Johnson oder der Prince of Passion-Reihe von Emma Chase zu gering. Davon hätte ich mir mehr gewünscht. Das Buch ist trotzdem humorvoll geschrieben und hat mich kurze Zeit sehr unterhalten.
Die Handlung hatte etwas von einer Wattpad Story. Ich hatte oft das Gefühl, dass das Buch von einer vierzehnjährigen geschrieben wurde, die hier und da Themen anspricht, welche nur an der Oberfläche kratzen. Das Buch hätte viel mehr Potential gehabt, was mich traurig macht. Mich konnte es insgesamt leider nicht überzeugen. Da ich diese Rezension bereits zwei Jahre später verfasse, nachdem ich das Buch gelesen und mir dazu Notizen gemacht habe, weiß ich nun, dass mir die Handlung nicht sonderlich im Gedächtnis geblieben ist. Allerdings ist sie mir auch nicht so stark negativ in Gedanken geblieben, dass ich es nicht nochmal lesen würde. Vielleicht habe ich irgendwann doch erneut Lust auf diese royale Geschichte.
Das Buch ist empfehlenswert, wenn man eine lockere Unterhaltung und ein Buch für Zwischendurch sucht. Man sollte jedenfalls keine all zu großen Erwartungen haben. Mit einem zugedrückten Auge vergebe ich für das Buch gerade noch so 2,5 von 5 Sternen.
March 3, 2023
Leider hat es dem Buch von Anfang an an Tiefe gefehlt! Leider wurde das im sogar Verlauf immer schlimmer und die Emotionen sind überhaupt nicht rübergekommen auch wenn es zwischendurch unterhaltsam war! Die royale Thematik war ganz nice aber alles wurde einfach so schnell und lieblos abgehandelt… ich war ehrlich gesagt ganz froh, als ich es dann beendet habe 👀
March 22, 2019
4 'Royal love lessons' Stars!
I am a sucker for royal romances! Actually, it's been a while since my last read by Nicole Williams and I was definitely curious after reading the blurb of Glass Castle Prince. Nicole's stories are more on the mid-steam side with a little bit of drama and lots of emotion. This one was no exception and I really enjoyed it!
Edward and Charlotte's relationship develops gradually and I really loved seeing them as a couple. There was lots of sexual tension and the chemistry was beautiful and pretty sexy. I love a good royal romance with a HEA and Glass Castle Prince is a good example of that!
I am a sucker for royal romances! Actually, it's been a while since my last read by Nicole Williams and I was definitely curious after reading the blurb of Glass Castle Prince. Nicole's stories are more on the mid-steam side with a little bit of drama and lots of emotion. This one was no exception and I really enjoyed it!
Edward and Charlotte's relationship develops gradually and I really loved seeing them as a couple. There was lots of sexual tension and the chemistry was beautiful and pretty sexy. I love a good royal romance with a HEA and Glass Castle Prince is a good example of that!
March 19, 2019
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
4 Stars
This book was exactly what I needed. No fuss, no unnecessary drama, and no angst. It was light and every bit feel-good. It had me smiling and laughing and just made me happy.
Glass Castle Prince’s storyline has that fairytale vibe in a modern setting. The characters, both Hero and heroine and secondary are likable and funny. I especially loved Edward’s friends, those three brought so many laughs. I couldn’t get enough and just wanted more of everyone.
Charlotte is at a crossroads. Before she makes a crucial decision on her future she needs time to figure out what she really wants. She’s trying to “find herself” and in doing so she learns she’s in a somewhat same dilemma with a prince.
Edward has a lot to think about. He’s on a self-finding journey to determine if he’ll become King. He’s honorable, soft-hearted and loyal. He was so easy to like and an all-around great guy.
Charlotte and Edward were two people that were more alike than different despite coming from different social circles. Both trying to make decisions about their future. And in the process also getting to know one another and ultimately falling for each other. Though it’s not easy and they’ll have obstacles to overcome, but in the end it’s all worth it.
Glass Castle Prince was an easy and enjoyable read. And although it reads as a standalone I can’t help but hope that Edward’s friends also get their own book. *fingers crossed*
4 Stars
This book was exactly what I needed. No fuss, no unnecessary drama, and no angst. It was light and every bit feel-good. It had me smiling and laughing and just made me happy.
Glass Castle Prince’s storyline has that fairytale vibe in a modern setting. The characters, both Hero and heroine and secondary are likable and funny. I especially loved Edward’s friends, those three brought so many laughs. I couldn’t get enough and just wanted more of everyone.
Charlotte is at a crossroads. Before she makes a crucial decision on her future she needs time to figure out what she really wants. She’s trying to “find herself” and in doing so she learns she’s in a somewhat same dilemma with a prince.
Edward has a lot to think about. He’s on a self-finding journey to determine if he’ll become King. He’s honorable, soft-hearted and loyal. He was so easy to like and an all-around great guy.
Charlotte and Edward were two people that were more alike than different despite coming from different social circles. Both trying to make decisions about their future. And in the process also getting to know one another and ultimately falling for each other. Though it’s not easy and they’ll have obstacles to overcome, but in the end it’s all worth it.
Glass Castle Prince was an easy and enjoyable read. And although it reads as a standalone I can’t help but hope that Edward’s friends also get their own book. *fingers crossed*
December 4, 2021
Lange nicht mehr so enttäuscht worden.
als ich den Klappentext zum ersten Mal gelesen habe, fand ich ihn interessant, doch während des Lesens verlor ich leider immer mehr an Lust.
Charlotte empfand ich immer nerviger. Am Anfang wirkte sie wie eine starke, unabhängige junge Frau, die sich durchbeißt. Doch dann kommt sie auf diese komische Idee (SPOILER: sie will mit dem Prinzen Liebe und Sex ÜbEn) und das hat das Buch komplett für mich kaputt gemacht. Fortan ging es nur noch um dieses Thema und das hat nur noch genervt.
Edward war für mich unnahbar. Ich hätte mir gewünscht, auch seine Gedanken zu lesen. So konnte ich viele seiner Handlungen nicht nachvollziehen, was ihn irgendwie unsympathisch gemacht hat…
Gegen Ende hagelte es nur so von „unerwarteten“ Wendungen (SPOILER: sie ist natürlich schwanger von ihm und heiratet ihn am Ende 🙄)
Auch von der Triggerwarnung hatte ich mir etwas mehr Präsenz gewünscht, da ich persönlich dieses Thema sehr interessant finde (SPOILER: es geht um Parkinson).
Summarum: für mich eine absolute Fehlentscheidung.
Vielen Dank an den LYX Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar
als ich den Klappentext zum ersten Mal gelesen habe, fand ich ihn interessant, doch während des Lesens verlor ich leider immer mehr an Lust.
Charlotte empfand ich immer nerviger. Am Anfang wirkte sie wie eine starke, unabhängige junge Frau, die sich durchbeißt. Doch dann kommt sie auf diese komische Idee (SPOILER: sie will mit dem Prinzen Liebe und Sex ÜbEn) und das hat das Buch komplett für mich kaputt gemacht. Fortan ging es nur noch um dieses Thema und das hat nur noch genervt.
Edward war für mich unnahbar. Ich hätte mir gewünscht, auch seine Gedanken zu lesen. So konnte ich viele seiner Handlungen nicht nachvollziehen, was ihn irgendwie unsympathisch gemacht hat…
Gegen Ende hagelte es nur so von „unerwarteten“ Wendungen (SPOILER: sie ist natürlich schwanger von ihm und heiratet ihn am Ende 🙄)
Auch von der Triggerwarnung hatte ich mir etwas mehr Präsenz gewünscht, da ich persönlich dieses Thema sehr interessant finde (SPOILER: es geht um Parkinson).
Summarum: für mich eine absolute Fehlentscheidung.
Vielen Dank an den LYX Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar
June 20, 2019
I had a hard time really connecting to the characters in this.
March 21, 2019
“He’s the future king. I’m a girl whose dad used to tend the royal family’s summer house grounds.”
A modern fairytale with the likes of Cinderella that will leave you with hearts and stars in your eyes, Glass Castle Prince was an utterly cute and sexy new adult royal romance that will either have you laughing, swooning or clutching at your chest from all the emotions.
“I left because I thought I was falling in love with you. I only made it this far because I realized I already had.”
There were times when both Charlotte and Edward frustrated me, made me want to slap them both awake and just push them to go for it already, but that’s what made their collision all the more combustible, more intensely blinding, momentous and heart-thumping. I might’ve not even liked Edward that much right from the get go, but man did I swoon over him on the whole second half of the book. Those small deeds and little lines he dropped along the way... you’ll just feel how taken he truly was with Charlotte. Needless to say, my skin definitely tingled and I had all the butterflies in my tummy.
“I live in a glass castle where everyone and anyone throws stones based on hearsay and half-truths. I didn’t want the same for you.”
“Let them throw their stones. I don’t shatter so easily.”
“No. You certainly don’t. You’re my Iron Princess, Charlotte Everly.”
Glass Castle Prince is ultimately a light, fun and easy read—one that will give you all the fluttery feels and engulf you with heaps of happy endorphins long before you hit that last page—and I really enjoyed devouring it. Prince Edward and Charlotte together were just everything. Trust me, there will come a point in this book where you just won’t be able to put it down, and you know you’ll want that happily ever after. Here’s to hoping that Edward’s three manchild friends get their own stories down the road too… because they were just a blast—an amazing bonus in this book you’ll want to get to know more of.
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March 18, 2019
"I live in a glass castle where everyone and anyone throws stones based on hearsay and half-truths. I didn't want the same for you."
Glass Castle Prince had great potential, but when the plot started to fall flat for me, that's when the book started losing my interest. Everything seemed so...instantaneous. I felt like I blinked and missed something when it came to Edward and Charlotte. And the whole, inexperienced/practice plot, was lost on me. It wasn't Nicole's strongest plot, in my opinion.
The best thing about Nicole Williams is she always creates likable characters, even if they are secondary. Her secondary characters were my absolute favorite in this one! The banter and the wit was a great addition to the story line and one that was necessary.
Charlotte wasn't my favorite type of character, but her character showed growth that I tend to look for in a lot of books. She grew in a way that a lot of heroines do not and for that I was thankful.
"I was a wreck. In the best possible way. A breathless, trembling, whirling mess."
The twist was predictable, but it was still a great addition to the story. I really liked the fairy tale feel and the happily ever after, it all seemed so fitting. If you're looking for a light, fun, and witty read I would highly recommend this one. It didn't evoke a lot of feelings from me and the plot didn't spark any interest but I still enjoyed it nonetheless.
Glass Castle Prince had great potential, but when the plot started to fall flat for me, that's when the book started losing my interest. Everything seemed so...instantaneous. I felt like I blinked and missed something when it came to Edward and Charlotte. And the whole, inexperienced/practice plot, was lost on me. It wasn't Nicole's strongest plot, in my opinion.
The best thing about Nicole Williams is she always creates likable characters, even if they are secondary. Her secondary characters were my absolute favorite in this one! The banter and the wit was a great addition to the story line and one that was necessary.
Charlotte wasn't my favorite type of character, but her character showed growth that I tend to look for in a lot of books. She grew in a way that a lot of heroines do not and for that I was thankful.
"I was a wreck. In the best possible way. A breathless, trembling, whirling mess."
The twist was predictable, but it was still a great addition to the story. I really liked the fairy tale feel and the happily ever after, it all seemed so fitting. If you're looking for a light, fun, and witty read I would highly recommend this one. It didn't evoke a lot of feelings from me and the plot didn't spark any interest but I still enjoyed it nonetheless.
March 24, 2019
ooohhhh! I really liked this! It was like a modern fairy tale with a prince and a common girl who fall in love despite all odds...including the bickering they do with each other LOL
The meeting between Charlotte and Edward was just perfect for the tone of the relationship they developed. Edward's friends were a much needed lightness in here because as sweet as the story was, it wasn't all light and fluffy for them.
The meeting between Charlotte and Edward was just perfect for the tone of the relationship they developed. Edward's friends were a much needed lightness in here because as sweet as the story was, it wasn't all light and fluffy for them.
March 20, 2019
Anyone who knows me or follows my reviews, knows that I love Nicole Williams and her writing. And to give her books anything less than 4 stars is truly hard. 3 stars are still books that I feel are good reads and would recommend, but they just didn't meet certain criteria for me.
Glass Castle Prince is very sweet and endearing read. I love the synopsis but somewhere along the lines, the plot itself just wasn't there for me. Everything just seemed too bland and nothing truly exciting ever came to be. And I will be honest, I don't think this it up to par with Nicole's typical writing.
Charlotte and Edward were decent characters, but nothing truly stood out to make them unforgettable. The secondary characters, Edwards friends and Charlotte's bestie were absolutely hilarious and truly kept this story entertaining. While Charlotte and Edward weren't my favorites, they still were enjoyable to read.
As I said, this story was sweet. Everything just sort of fell in place. I can't say that there were even twists into this story as everything seemed predictable but still made for an endearing read. Nothing was bad about this story, just wasn't Nicole's best. While this story may not been one to arouse any interest from me; it's a very light and easy read that most will enjoy.
Glass Castle Prince is very sweet and endearing read. I love the synopsis but somewhere along the lines, the plot itself just wasn't there for me. Everything just seemed too bland and nothing truly exciting ever came to be. And I will be honest, I don't think this it up to par with Nicole's typical writing.
Charlotte and Edward were decent characters, but nothing truly stood out to make them unforgettable. The secondary characters, Edwards friends and Charlotte's bestie were absolutely hilarious and truly kept this story entertaining. While Charlotte and Edward weren't my favorites, they still were enjoyable to read.
As I said, this story was sweet. Everything just sort of fell in place. I can't say that there were even twists into this story as everything seemed predictable but still made for an endearing read. Nothing was bad about this story, just wasn't Nicole's best. While this story may not been one to arouse any interest from me; it's a very light and easy read that most will enjoy.
November 22, 2021
Zuerst einmal muss ich sagen, dass ich überhaupt kein Fan von dem Cover bin. Ich finde, es sticht auch nicht so wirklich hervor, aber aufgefallen ist es mir dennoch und dafür konnte mich auch der Klappentext direkt überzeugen.
Der Schreibstil der Autorin hat mir gut gefallen, da er locker und leicht war und somit gut zur Geschichte gepasst hat. Ehrlich gesagt hatte das Buch auch so etwas fesselndes an sich, wodurch ich es an einem Tag durchgelesen habe! Von Kapitel zu Kapitel steigt der Spannungsbogen und vor allem der Humor der Charaktere hat mir gut gefallen. Erzählt wird das Buch aus der Ich-Perspektive von Charlotte. Mit ihr konnte ich mich direkt anfreunden, da sie eine eigenwillige und offene Person ist, die in meinem Augen einfach eine sehr sympathische Protagonistin war! Edward ist ein totaler Charmeur und zeigt dies auch zu jeder Gelegenheit. Ich mochte ihn auf Anhieb, da er einfach ein netter und offener Charakter war und einen weichen Kern hat.
Die Thematik mit dem Prinzen, der quasi nichts machen kann, ohne in einen Skandal verwickelt zu werden, fand ich ausgesprochen spannend. Ich lese sowas total gerne, da die Geschichten immer eine gewisse Spannung mit sich bringen und einfach alles passieren kann und gleichzeitig nicht von alle dem passieren darf. Wenn ihr versteht was ich meine.
Der Plot konnte mich von Anfang an fesseln und ehrlich gesagt wollte ich nicht, dass die Geschichte so schnell wieder endet. Der Schlagabtausch zwischen Charlotte und Edward war fantastisch und sehr unterhaltsam, aber als sich langsam die Anziehungskraft aufbaut, müssen sich beide eingestehen, dass sie nicht ohne den anderen können. Und was gibt es schwierigeres für einen Prinzen sich in eine „Normalsterbliche“ zu verlieben? Genau das hat das gewisse Etwas in dem Buch ausgemacht, wodurch ich beim Lesen immer wieder mit den beiden Protagonisten mitgefiebert habe und gleichzeitig gehofft habe, dass sie nicht erwischt werden. Die Lovestory war für mich authentisch, wenn auch teilweise etwas zu schnell abhandelt, aber ich konnte deutlich spüren, was in den Köpfen der Protas vorgeht und das sie sich von einander angezogen fühlen. Es hat geknistert, gefunkt und es gab einige magische Momente, bis das Ende kam.
Nun ja, ich war nicht sonderlich überrascht, da ich aus Versehen die Triggerwarnung gelesen habe und somit wusste, was passiert. Und ehrlich gesagt fand ich das Ende sehr bescheiden. Ich möchte auf gar keinen Fall spoilern, aber irgendwie hat dieses bestimmte „Ereignis“ alles kaputt gemacht, wenn ich das so bezeichnen kann. Es wurde zu schnell abgehandelt und zudem wurde gleichzeitig so getan, als wäre es das normalste auf der Welt. Klar, es gibt ein Happy End, aber das, was davor passiert war, fand ich einfach nur doof, da ich von solchen Dingen sowieso eher abgeneigt bin. Ganz unten in meiner Rezension, nach meinem Fazit, findet ihr den Grund dafür, also Spoiler Gefahr!
Fazit
Glass Castle Prince ist ein tolles Buch, welches man nicht so schnell aus der Hand legen kann. Man versinkt in einer tolle Liebesgeschichte, wo man deutlich das Knistern und Funken zwischen den Charakteren spüren kann. Der Schlagabtausch zwischen Charlotte und dem Prinzen Edward haben zusätzlich für eine lockere Stimmung gesorgt und dadurch mochte ich die beiden nur noch mehr! Einzig und allein das Ende, welches ich durch die Triggerwarnung, die ich vorab schon gelesen habe, habe ich kommen sehen und fand es ehrlich gesagt sehr bescheiden. Es gibt ein Happy End, aber das eigentliche Ereignis, was zwischen den Protagonisten zum Konflikt führt, war für mich persönlich nicht das, was ich gerne lese und zudem wurde es abgehandelt, als wäre es nichts besonderes bzw. das normalste au der Welt. Insgesamt kann ich das Buch aber weiterempfehlen, wenn auch das Ende vielleicht nicht für jeden was sein mag. Es lohnt sich dennoch, die Geschichte gelesen zu haben, da es mit den humorvollen und sympathischen Charakteren definitiv nicht langweilig wird!
4/5⭐
Spoiler: ungewollte Schwangerschaft, leider absolut nicht meins, wodurch das Ende ein Reinfall war :(
Der Schreibstil der Autorin hat mir gut gefallen, da er locker und leicht war und somit gut zur Geschichte gepasst hat. Ehrlich gesagt hatte das Buch auch so etwas fesselndes an sich, wodurch ich es an einem Tag durchgelesen habe! Von Kapitel zu Kapitel steigt der Spannungsbogen und vor allem der Humor der Charaktere hat mir gut gefallen. Erzählt wird das Buch aus der Ich-Perspektive von Charlotte. Mit ihr konnte ich mich direkt anfreunden, da sie eine eigenwillige und offene Person ist, die in meinem Augen einfach eine sehr sympathische Protagonistin war! Edward ist ein totaler Charmeur und zeigt dies auch zu jeder Gelegenheit. Ich mochte ihn auf Anhieb, da er einfach ein netter und offener Charakter war und einen weichen Kern hat.
Die Thematik mit dem Prinzen, der quasi nichts machen kann, ohne in einen Skandal verwickelt zu werden, fand ich ausgesprochen spannend. Ich lese sowas total gerne, da die Geschichten immer eine gewisse Spannung mit sich bringen und einfach alles passieren kann und gleichzeitig nicht von alle dem passieren darf. Wenn ihr versteht was ich meine.
Der Plot konnte mich von Anfang an fesseln und ehrlich gesagt wollte ich nicht, dass die Geschichte so schnell wieder endet. Der Schlagabtausch zwischen Charlotte und Edward war fantastisch und sehr unterhaltsam, aber als sich langsam die Anziehungskraft aufbaut, müssen sich beide eingestehen, dass sie nicht ohne den anderen können. Und was gibt es schwierigeres für einen Prinzen sich in eine „Normalsterbliche“ zu verlieben? Genau das hat das gewisse Etwas in dem Buch ausgemacht, wodurch ich beim Lesen immer wieder mit den beiden Protagonisten mitgefiebert habe und gleichzeitig gehofft habe, dass sie nicht erwischt werden. Die Lovestory war für mich authentisch, wenn auch teilweise etwas zu schnell abhandelt, aber ich konnte deutlich spüren, was in den Köpfen der Protas vorgeht und das sie sich von einander angezogen fühlen. Es hat geknistert, gefunkt und es gab einige magische Momente, bis das Ende kam.
Nun ja, ich war nicht sonderlich überrascht, da ich aus Versehen die Triggerwarnung gelesen habe und somit wusste, was passiert. Und ehrlich gesagt fand ich das Ende sehr bescheiden. Ich möchte auf gar keinen Fall spoilern, aber irgendwie hat dieses bestimmte „Ereignis“ alles kaputt gemacht, wenn ich das so bezeichnen kann. Es wurde zu schnell abgehandelt und zudem wurde gleichzeitig so getan, als wäre es das normalste auf der Welt. Klar, es gibt ein Happy End, aber das, was davor passiert war, fand ich einfach nur doof, da ich von solchen Dingen sowieso eher abgeneigt bin. Ganz unten in meiner Rezension, nach meinem Fazit, findet ihr den Grund dafür, also Spoiler Gefahr!
Fazit
Glass Castle Prince ist ein tolles Buch, welches man nicht so schnell aus der Hand legen kann. Man versinkt in einer tolle Liebesgeschichte, wo man deutlich das Knistern und Funken zwischen den Charakteren spüren kann. Der Schlagabtausch zwischen Charlotte und dem Prinzen Edward haben zusätzlich für eine lockere Stimmung gesorgt und dadurch mochte ich die beiden nur noch mehr! Einzig und allein das Ende, welches ich durch die Triggerwarnung, die ich vorab schon gelesen habe, habe ich kommen sehen und fand es ehrlich gesagt sehr bescheiden. Es gibt ein Happy End, aber das eigentliche Ereignis, was zwischen den Protagonisten zum Konflikt führt, war für mich persönlich nicht das, was ich gerne lese und zudem wurde es abgehandelt, als wäre es nichts besonderes bzw. das normalste au der Welt. Insgesamt kann ich das Buch aber weiterempfehlen, wenn auch das Ende vielleicht nicht für jeden was sein mag. Es lohnt sich dennoch, die Geschichte gelesen zu haben, da es mit den humorvollen und sympathischen Charakteren definitiv nicht langweilig wird!
4/5⭐
Spoiler: ungewollte Schwangerschaft, leider absolut nicht meins, wodurch das Ende ein Reinfall war :(
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2023
**1.5 estrellas
Malísimo este libro, ni sé por donde comenzar..... ugh!!
Primero: la tipa me pareció insoportable, en los primeros capítulos del libro dio a entender ser un tipo de persona que no lo fue en el resto del libro, me resultó muy contradictorio su personaje, decía una cosa y después venía y hacia otra... y eso me molestó... además resultó ser medio estúpida con todo lo de Theo,... y ya va, ella ¿de verdad está estudiando para ser médico??? ¬¬ Pues no parece muy inteligente la chica.... ah, claro ya entiendo es feminista, jajaja por eso como terminó, pisoteando al patriarcado al final.... en fin, que te puedo decir!!
Segundo: El principe, me resulto cualquier cosa, o sea, super olvidable... creo que nunca pudimos ver que era lo que en verdad pasaba por su cabeza o lo que en verdad sentía, al estar todo el libro narrado por la idiota e insufrible de Charlotte, entonces tuvimos todo el libro desde un solo punto de vista. Quiza si nos hubieran dado algun capitulo narrado por Edward, hubiera sido otra cosa :/
Y el resto de los personajes, igual... meh!!
Tercero: el resto de la historia me pareció una tontera... parecía que estaba leyendo una mala telenovela venezolana, no le vi sentido a todo el drama que se formaron para terminar como acabó.....
Cuando leí la sinopsis me llamó mucho la atención y pensé que iba a ser un buen libro de la realeza con unos protagonistas que van del odio al amor... pero bah, nada de eso!!
Creo que al no conectar con los personajes principales (y al caerme tan mal Charlotte) se me hizo difícil disfrutar la lectura
Malísimo este libro, ni sé por donde comenzar..... ugh!!
Primero: la tipa me pareció insoportable, en los primeros capítulos del libro dio a entender ser un tipo de persona que no lo fue en el resto del libro, me resultó muy contradictorio su personaje, decía una cosa y después venía y hacia otra... y eso me molestó... además resultó ser medio estúpida con todo lo de Theo,... y ya va, ella ¿de verdad está estudiando para ser médico??? ¬¬ Pues no parece muy inteligente la chica.... ah, claro ya entiendo es feminista, jajaja por eso como terminó, pisoteando al patriarcado al final.... en fin, que te puedo decir!!
Segundo: El principe, me resulto cualquier cosa, o sea, super olvidable... creo que nunca pudimos ver que era lo que en verdad pasaba por su cabeza o lo que en verdad sentía, al estar todo el libro narrado por la idiota e insufrible de Charlotte, entonces tuvimos todo el libro desde un solo punto de vista. Quiza si nos hubieran dado algun capitulo narrado por Edward, hubiera sido otra cosa :/
Y el resto de los personajes, igual... meh!!
Tercero: el resto de la historia me pareció una tontera... parecía que estaba leyendo una mala telenovela venezolana, no le vi sentido a todo el drama que se formaron para terminar como acabó.....
Cuando leí la sinopsis me llamó mucho la atención y pensé que iba a ser un buen libro de la realeza con unos protagonistas que van del odio al amor... pero bah, nada de eso!!
Creo que al no conectar con los personajes principales (y al caerme tan mal Charlotte) se me hizo difícil disfrutar la lectura
March 26, 2019
I don't typically read royal books. They just aren't my thing. However, I never pass up an opportunity to read a new book from Nicole Williams.
I can honestly say that I wasn't expecting all of the sexual tension in this book. Nicole really made these characters work for that pivotal moment that you know will happen at some point. I just wanted them both to just get over themselves and get it on. The wait was totally worth it though.
Edward and Charolette's story is definitely full of ups and downs... angst... tension... a little bit of fun... some heartbreak. I can honestly say that I enjoyed most of this book from start to finish.
I laughed some. I swooned some. My heart got a little tight in a couple of places. I can honestly say that I was entertained by this book.
The ending was a little too happy. Some of the character's turnaround at the end felt too fast and forced. But I guess it's never a true HEA without everyone ending on a happy note. I will take it.
I can honestly say that I wasn't expecting all of the sexual tension in this book. Nicole really made these characters work for that pivotal moment that you know will happen at some point. I just wanted them both to just get over themselves and get it on. The wait was totally worth it though.
Edward and Charolette's story is definitely full of ups and downs... angst... tension... a little bit of fun... some heartbreak. I can honestly say that I enjoyed most of this book from start to finish.
I laughed some. I swooned some. My heart got a little tight in a couple of places. I can honestly say that I was entertained by this book.
The ending was a little too happy. Some of the character's turnaround at the end felt too fast and forced. But I guess it's never a true HEA without everyone ending on a happy note. I will take it.
March 18, 2019
4.5 Stars
Full review to come
Full review to come
March 18, 2019
Glass Castle Prince is a contemporary love story based on a non conventional relationship. One is a prince, soon to be king and another the groundskeeper’s daughter. Her parents thought they could shelter her from the frivolous lifestyle of being privileged so they forbade her to go 50 yards within the castle. More than they knew she was going to be a lot closer than that.
I love Charlotte even though at times she drove me crazy with how much of an airhead she was in certain situations. Girl I know you’re inexperienced but that doesn’t make you clueless. You went to college for crying out loud. Ugh.. I enjoyed how strong she was despite the latter. She was stubborn and level headed (at times). Her banter with Edward was a long awaited laughter that I needed. She kept that boy on his toes and it was fun reading about it.
Edward is strong. Stubborn at times and quiet. He doesn’t voice what’s on his mind like Charlotte does. While she’s outspoken and honest. He’s silent and broody. There were so many times I had wished he would just say how he felt instead of all this tension between the two. By the time I finished the book I never wished harder.
Before I knew it the story was over. I was at “The End” with still so many questions. I felt like the book was rushed and where I wish we had more insight into their relationship was more focused on the angst and tension between them. I needed a hundred more epilogues but realistically just 2 more. I know we are supposed to leave some ending of books to our imagination but with this one I needed more.
Overall I throughly enjoyed Glass Castle Prince. It was a fun and fast read even with all the questions I still have. I’m hoping in the future Nicole Williams will write a novella for them so I can get my closure.
I love Charlotte even though at times she drove me crazy with how much of an airhead she was in certain situations. Girl I know you’re inexperienced but that doesn’t make you clueless. You went to college for crying out loud. Ugh.. I enjoyed how strong she was despite the latter. She was stubborn and level headed (at times). Her banter with Edward was a long awaited laughter that I needed. She kept that boy on his toes and it was fun reading about it.
Edward is strong. Stubborn at times and quiet. He doesn’t voice what’s on his mind like Charlotte does. While she’s outspoken and honest. He’s silent and broody. There were so many times I had wished he would just say how he felt instead of all this tension between the two. By the time I finished the book I never wished harder.
Before I knew it the story was over. I was at “The End” with still so many questions. I felt like the book was rushed and where I wish we had more insight into their relationship was more focused on the angst and tension between them. I needed a hundred more epilogues but realistically just 2 more. I know we are supposed to leave some ending of books to our imagination but with this one I needed more.
Overall I throughly enjoyed Glass Castle Prince. It was a fun and fast read even with all the questions I still have. I’m hoping in the future Nicole Williams will write a novella for them so I can get my closure.
November 12, 2021
MEINUNG :
Ich habe mich sehr auf die Geschichte gefreut, die durch die Vorschau des Verlags angekündigt wurde. Doch nun war ich leider sehr enttäuscht und muss in Worte packen, was mich nicht so begeistert hat.
Wie der Titel schon aussagt, ist „Glass Castle Prince eine royale Geschichte, die uns zu einem Prinzen führt. Edward und seine Clique fand ich sympathisch. Keiner von ihnen war ständig auf Intrigen oder sonstiges aus, wie man aus vielleicht aus anderem Reihen kennt.
Edward & Charlotte könnte beide auf den ersten Blick nicht unterschiedlicher sein. Die beiden haben am Anfang Potenzial, aber was im Verlauf nicht mehr genutzt wird. Immer wieder wirft die Autorin Handlungsstränge mit hinein, die mich etwas verwirrt dagelassen haben.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm flüssig und hat mir grundsätzlich eigentlich gefallen. Die Kulisse war wunderschön beschrieben und hat für mich neugierig gemacht. Leider habe ich ab der Hälfte gespürt, dass die Handlung mehr und mehr nachlässt. Am Anfang war ich begeistert, aber dann blieben meine positiven Gefühle aus.
Die Spannung war zu Beginn stark ausgeprägt, während es im Verlauf immer weiter nachließ. Natürlich gibt es im Buch auch die knisternden intimen Szenen, diese jedoch waren mir leider sehr flach und nicht gut dargestellt in Bezug auf Edward. Ich hätte mir so viel mehr für diese Geschichte gewünscht, aber leider war dies nicht gegeben. Weiterhin würde ich der Autorin noch mal eine Chance geben, wenn es noch einmal eine Handlung auf Deutsch geben wird.
FAZIT :
Leider hat die Geschichte mein Herz nicht im Sturm erobert, wie ich es erhofft hatte.
Ich habe mich sehr auf die Geschichte gefreut, die durch die Vorschau des Verlags angekündigt wurde. Doch nun war ich leider sehr enttäuscht und muss in Worte packen, was mich nicht so begeistert hat.
Wie der Titel schon aussagt, ist „Glass Castle Prince eine royale Geschichte, die uns zu einem Prinzen führt. Edward und seine Clique fand ich sympathisch. Keiner von ihnen war ständig auf Intrigen oder sonstiges aus, wie man aus vielleicht aus anderem Reihen kennt.
Edward & Charlotte könnte beide auf den ersten Blick nicht unterschiedlicher sein. Die beiden haben am Anfang Potenzial, aber was im Verlauf nicht mehr genutzt wird. Immer wieder wirft die Autorin Handlungsstränge mit hinein, die mich etwas verwirrt dagelassen haben.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm flüssig und hat mir grundsätzlich eigentlich gefallen. Die Kulisse war wunderschön beschrieben und hat für mich neugierig gemacht. Leider habe ich ab der Hälfte gespürt, dass die Handlung mehr und mehr nachlässt. Am Anfang war ich begeistert, aber dann blieben meine positiven Gefühle aus.
Die Spannung war zu Beginn stark ausgeprägt, während es im Verlauf immer weiter nachließ. Natürlich gibt es im Buch auch die knisternden intimen Szenen, diese jedoch waren mir leider sehr flach und nicht gut dargestellt in Bezug auf Edward. Ich hätte mir so viel mehr für diese Geschichte gewünscht, aber leider war dies nicht gegeben. Weiterhin würde ich der Autorin noch mal eine Chance geben, wenn es noch einmal eine Handlung auf Deutsch geben wird.
FAZIT :
Leider hat die Geschichte mein Herz nicht im Sturm erobert, wie ich es erhofft hatte.
March 21, 2019
Originally posted on Slow Reader's Blog
4.5 Stars!
Ohhhh…*dreamy sigh* I love fairy tales! Nicole Williams did a fantastic job bringing this contemporary fairy tale to life.
Glass Castle Prince is just the right mix of fairy tale and maybe-this-could-happen-in-real-life to make you swoon. At least as much as any “regular girl” falling in love with a Prince story has the potential to really happen, right?
I’m not even a fan of the whole royal family fuss. I don’t get excited for the real life weddings and babies and hoopla. I don’t really get it. They’re just people, and the real history behind it is really pretty horrific so I don’t find it appealing or romantic “in real life”. But the royal fantasy is one that’s instilled in us as little girls, and it’s one that I can see myself getting lost in easily, strictly as a dreamy fantasy. This story played into that perfectly.
Besides being a fairy tale, there’s one other huge thing that it has that I love: forbidden romance. I loved every bit of Prince Edward and Charlotte. Their dynamic and chemistry from the start were enticing and interesting and I ate it up. I craved even the tiniest interaction between them. The tension between them built and built and I couldn’t get enough.
The only thing I wanted just a tad bit more of was closure. I felt like it all wrapped up very quickly at the end and I wanted to bask in some things a little bit, have some things tie up a little bit, and have some people get their come-uppance. But even without those things, I’m still happy with the way the story played out and I finished it with a smile on my face.
I hope that she continues writing this as a series of standalones and writes books for Edward’s crazy man-child friends. They all need to find love and settle down. I don’t want to talk too much about the story itself, I think it needs to be read and experienced, but just know that I loved it and I definitely recommend it. I hope there’s more to come.
4.5 Stars!
Ohhhh…*dreamy sigh* I love fairy tales! Nicole Williams did a fantastic job bringing this contemporary fairy tale to life.
Glass Castle Prince is just the right mix of fairy tale and maybe-this-could-happen-in-real-life to make you swoon. At least as much as any “regular girl” falling in love with a Prince story has the potential to really happen, right?
I’m not even a fan of the whole royal family fuss. I don’t get excited for the real life weddings and babies and hoopla. I don’t really get it. They’re just people, and the real history behind it is really pretty horrific so I don’t find it appealing or romantic “in real life”. But the royal fantasy is one that’s instilled in us as little girls, and it’s one that I can see myself getting lost in easily, strictly as a dreamy fantasy. This story played into that perfectly.
Besides being a fairy tale, there’s one other huge thing that it has that I love: forbidden romance. I loved every bit of Prince Edward and Charlotte. Their dynamic and chemistry from the start were enticing and interesting and I ate it up. I craved even the tiniest interaction between them. The tension between them built and built and I couldn’t get enough.
The only thing I wanted just a tad bit more of was closure. I felt like it all wrapped up very quickly at the end and I wanted to bask in some things a little bit, have some things tie up a little bit, and have some people get their come-uppance. But even without those things, I’m still happy with the way the story played out and I finished it with a smile on my face.
I hope that she continues writing this as a series of standalones and writes books for Edward’s crazy man-child friends. They all need to find love and settle down. I don’t want to talk too much about the story itself, I think it needs to be read and experienced, but just know that I loved it and I definitely recommend it. I hope there’s more to come.
March 17, 2019
This was a relaxing read that came at a much needed time. The storyline has that fairy tale vibe in a modern setting. The characters (primary and secondary) are light and funny. Edward’s friends are my favorite and brought me the most laughter. I struggled at first with the ease at which Charlotte was manipulated. She fully capsized the role of “finding herself”. But her passion shone through and she proved herself by the end. Edward too is on a self-finding journey to determine if he will become king. He’s honorable, loyal and soft-hearted. I had no doubts about him. He was the most reliable character for me. I’m most appreciative of the setting and character build-up Nicole conjured for Charlotte and Edward. It heightened my appreciation for their circumstances. I can always turn to Nicole for an enjoyable read, and she delivered with Glass Castle Prince.
March 16, 2019
Review by Lisa Kane
"I live in a glass castle where everyone and anyone throws stones based on hearsay and half-truths. I didn't want the same for you."
There is a universal fascination for royalty. Although the public adore their prince and princesses, they are also the first ones to eat up the gossip if the royals topple off their thrones.
Charlotte Everly is starting a new position as the off-season house manager for the Royal family's summer home. It's the perfect job for her-her father was the groundskeeper for the Royals when she was growing up. It should be quiet and afford her the chance to reflect on her life and what path she wants to take. She's at a crossroads and is taking a year off from school to figure out what she wants.
Only her quiet is interrupted by a group of rowdy guys who she confuses with burglars. So what does she do? Well, who wouldn't grab a frying pan and bring it down hard on one of them. Of course, these are friends of Prince Edward-the same prince who is laying on the floor with a lump the size of an egg, thanks to Charlotte.
"And that, splayed out on the floor thanks to your skill with kitchenware, is Prince Edward."
Charlotte is not fazed by the Royals, least of all Edward, whom she sees as a playboy with no real regard for hard work. When he wakens, he finds he is intrigued by the sassy house manager who seems to actually dislike him. Oh, yes, he is intrigued.
"You're going to rule this country one day, right? I'm sure you can think of a way to figure out my name."
Charlotte can't help but be her feisty self with Edward. She sees the man behind the title. But she is someone who is content to stay out of the public's eye. Whoever Edward will be with-that woman will never be anonymous.
"As prince, I wanted to be with you. As king, I'll want to be with you. Nothing will change where our relationship is concerned."
Charlotte and Edward are perfect for each other. At first glance, how could two people be more different? But they see inside the other, they can be real with each other.
"You see the man, not the crown, and when I look at you, I see the woman I was meant to spend the life with . The woman I want to spend it with."
"I live in a glass castle where everyone and anyone throws stones based on hearsay and half-truths. I didn't want the same for you."
There is a universal fascination for royalty. Although the public adore their prince and princesses, they are also the first ones to eat up the gossip if the royals topple off their thrones.
Charlotte Everly is starting a new position as the off-season house manager for the Royal family's summer home. It's the perfect job for her-her father was the groundskeeper for the Royals when she was growing up. It should be quiet and afford her the chance to reflect on her life and what path she wants to take. She's at a crossroads and is taking a year off from school to figure out what she wants.
Only her quiet is interrupted by a group of rowdy guys who she confuses with burglars. So what does she do? Well, who wouldn't grab a frying pan and bring it down hard on one of them. Of course, these are friends of Prince Edward-the same prince who is laying on the floor with a lump the size of an egg, thanks to Charlotte.
"And that, splayed out on the floor thanks to your skill with kitchenware, is Prince Edward."
Charlotte is not fazed by the Royals, least of all Edward, whom she sees as a playboy with no real regard for hard work. When he wakens, he finds he is intrigued by the sassy house manager who seems to actually dislike him. Oh, yes, he is intrigued.
"You're going to rule this country one day, right? I'm sure you can think of a way to figure out my name."
Charlotte can't help but be her feisty self with Edward. She sees the man behind the title. But she is someone who is content to stay out of the public's eye. Whoever Edward will be with-that woman will never be anonymous.
"As prince, I wanted to be with you. As king, I'll want to be with you. Nothing will change where our relationship is concerned."
Charlotte and Edward are perfect for each other. At first glance, how could two people be more different? But they see inside the other, they can be real with each other.
"You see the man, not the crown, and when I look at you, I see the woman I was meant to spend the life with . The woman I want to spend it with."
February 12, 2022
Anfangs waren die Konversationen ziemlich komisch und ich mochte die Geschichte gar nicht, das hat sich mit der Zeit zum Glück gebessert. Das Ende kam viel zu schnell und die Auflösung hat mir nicht gefallen, das hätte man anders lösen können. Ansonsten war es unterhaltsam und gut zu lesen.
February 10, 2022
Nach langer Zeit endlich gelesen und der Anfang war überraschend gut. Nichts weltbewegendes plotmässig aber es hat mich super unterhalten.
Und das bis kurz vor Schluss.
Mit dem Ende bin ich gar nicht glücklich und deshalb hat es auch etwas von einem Stern verloren.
Eddy war sympathisch und süss.
Seine Freunde waren lustig und haben mich mehrmals zum lachen gebracht.
Charlotte mochte ich zum Großteil auch, nur war sie teils sehr naiv und da konnte ich nur den Kopf schütteln (und innerlich verzweifeln).
Schreibstil war angenehm und flüssig - würde also durchaus mehr von der Autorin lesen.
Nur das Ende…. Immerhin war der Konflikt sehr kurz gehalten, aber ich hätte mir was anderes gewünscht.
Und das bis kurz vor Schluss.
Mit dem Ende bin ich gar nicht glücklich und deshalb hat es auch etwas von einem Stern verloren.
Eddy war sympathisch und süss.
Seine Freunde waren lustig und haben mich mehrmals zum lachen gebracht.
Charlotte mochte ich zum Großteil auch, nur war sie teils sehr naiv und da konnte ich nur den Kopf schütteln (und innerlich verzweifeln).
Schreibstil war angenehm und flüssig - würde also durchaus mehr von der Autorin lesen.
Nur das Ende…. Immerhin war der Konflikt sehr kurz gehalten, aber ich hätte mir was anderes gewünscht.
November 19, 2021
Ja okay, dieses Buch ist vielleicht kein literarisches Highlight und stellenweise hätte es ruhig etwas weniger klischeebehaftet und tiefgründiger sein können, aber nichtsdestotrotz hat es mich mit seiner Mischung aus ,hate-to-love‘-Geplänkel und royalem Drama wirklich gut unterhalten.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm leicht und die knapp 350 Seiten lassen sich dementsprechend recht zügig weglesen.
Die Protagonistin hat es mir ab und zu etwas schwer gemacht sie richtig einschätzen und verstehen zu können, denn entweder war sie mir zu naiv und unbeholfen oder plötzlich doch relativ selbstsicher und schlagfertig. Das hat mich manchmal schon etwas verwirrt.
Dafür war Prinz Edward ein wahres Highlight und hat mich trotz ein paar kleinen Startschwierigkeiten relativ schnell um den Finger gewickelt.
Fazit: Wer auf kurzweilige royale Geschichten steht, wird mit dieser Geschichte eine nette Lesezeit haben…
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm leicht und die knapp 350 Seiten lassen sich dementsprechend recht zügig weglesen.
Die Protagonistin hat es mir ab und zu etwas schwer gemacht sie richtig einschätzen und verstehen zu können, denn entweder war sie mir zu naiv und unbeholfen oder plötzlich doch relativ selbstsicher und schlagfertig. Das hat mich manchmal schon etwas verwirrt.
Dafür war Prinz Edward ein wahres Highlight und hat mich trotz ein paar kleinen Startschwierigkeiten relativ schnell um den Finger gewickelt.
Fazit: Wer auf kurzweilige royale Geschichten steht, wird mit dieser Geschichte eine nette Lesezeit haben…
March 30, 2019
3.75 Stars
March 21, 2019
“I live in a glass castle where everyone and anyone throws stones based on hearsay and half-truths. I didn’t want the same for you.”
Charlotte grew up watching the royalty on the other side of the fence. Being the groundskeeper's daughter of one of the royal estates, she has seen by far all the glamour, wealth, and hierarchy that surrounds this world. But her stay at the estate did not last long, as her parents decided to move in and take a "normal" job so she could grow up in the real world. Years later, she returns to the place she called home, as a maid. During the winter, she will be responsible for taking care of and keeping the property in order, and being completely alone with her thoughts is exactly what she wanted, making it the ideal job at the moment. When she decides to postpone her plans for college for a year, she hopes that this period will help her find the answers she needs so that she can decide what is best for her life.
What she could not have predicted was that her quiet, lonely stay would be shaken by four boys. And to make matters worse, thinking that the house was being invaded, ends up hitting the head of one of them with a frying pan. The prince’s head.
Edward felt that isolating himself with his friends on the empty estate would be a good way to get away from his parents. But being attacked by a daring girl, who speaks exactly what she thinks and does not care at all about the fact that he is the prince was not in his plans. Charlotte may even try to get rid of him, but he's not going anywhere. After all, he never escapes a challenge.
The two have much more in common than they realize. Both are feeling suffocated by their parents' expectations. Charlotte has been prepared all her life to work hard, to strive in her studies, and to become a doctor, but she is wondering just how much the dream is really hers, not her parents'. Edward will be the future king of Norland and for that to happen, he abdicated many things in his life, he didn’t live numerous experiences to preserve himself and not to take risks. All his steps are accompanied by the media, all his decisions made by the well-being of the crown, all his choices made by other people. The two are sinking and do not know how to get out of this nightmare.
As time goes by and they learn to live in harmony, which begins as a truce, becomes friendship until move on to something else. But in a world that lives by appearances and rules, will this couple have a chance, or will it be shattered for the sake of the nobility?
Charlotte and Edward are good characters, believable, with depth, layers and pertinent yearnings. Her spontaneity counterbalanced his detachment. The noble friends of the prince were a good addendum, it was funny to accompany these adult men getting a shock of reality.
A suitor too good to be true crosses Charlotte's path, creating a slight tension in the plot. We also have a night of passion and an indiscreet photo that will provoke a real scandal on the front page of every newspaper. And with that, the king and the queen appear to disrupt the couple.
I've hated the queen, from her veiled bias to the way she interferes in her son life. Charlotte and Edward will not have an easy way, and with various deliberate interferences, maintaining that relationship will be harder than they imagined.
The book is a classic novel, with a young girl falling in love with a prince. Despite the mishaps, the happy ending is possible. The characters hold the plot, and the fact that the couple has depth, have doubts, are normal, contributes to improve the narrative.
"Once upon a time" gets a new face, but it still works, and well.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest Review *
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Charlotte grew up watching the royalty on the other side of the fence. Being the groundskeeper's daughter of one of the royal estates, she has seen by far all the glamour, wealth, and hierarchy that surrounds this world. But her stay at the estate did not last long, as her parents decided to move in and take a "normal" job so she could grow up in the real world. Years later, she returns to the place she called home, as a maid. During the winter, she will be responsible for taking care of and keeping the property in order, and being completely alone with her thoughts is exactly what she wanted, making it the ideal job at the moment. When she decides to postpone her plans for college for a year, she hopes that this period will help her find the answers she needs so that she can decide what is best for her life.
What she could not have predicted was that her quiet, lonely stay would be shaken by four boys. And to make matters worse, thinking that the house was being invaded, ends up hitting the head of one of them with a frying pan. The prince’s head.
Edward felt that isolating himself with his friends on the empty estate would be a good way to get away from his parents. But being attacked by a daring girl, who speaks exactly what she thinks and does not care at all about the fact that he is the prince was not in his plans. Charlotte may even try to get rid of him, but he's not going anywhere. After all, he never escapes a challenge.
The two have much more in common than they realize. Both are feeling suffocated by their parents' expectations. Charlotte has been prepared all her life to work hard, to strive in her studies, and to become a doctor, but she is wondering just how much the dream is really hers, not her parents'. Edward will be the future king of Norland and for that to happen, he abdicated many things in his life, he didn’t live numerous experiences to preserve himself and not to take risks. All his steps are accompanied by the media, all his decisions made by the well-being of the crown, all his choices made by other people. The two are sinking and do not know how to get out of this nightmare.
As time goes by and they learn to live in harmony, which begins as a truce, becomes friendship until move on to something else. But in a world that lives by appearances and rules, will this couple have a chance, or will it be shattered for the sake of the nobility?
Charlotte and Edward are good characters, believable, with depth, layers and pertinent yearnings. Her spontaneity counterbalanced his detachment. The noble friends of the prince were a good addendum, it was funny to accompany these adult men getting a shock of reality.
A suitor too good to be true crosses Charlotte's path, creating a slight tension in the plot. We also have a night of passion and an indiscreet photo that will provoke a real scandal on the front page of every newspaper. And with that, the king and the queen appear to disrupt the couple.
I've hated the queen, from her veiled bias to the way she interferes in her son life. Charlotte and Edward will not have an easy way, and with various deliberate interferences, maintaining that relationship will be harder than they imagined.
The book is a classic novel, with a young girl falling in love with a prince. Despite the mishaps, the happy ending is possible. The characters hold the plot, and the fact that the couple has depth, have doubts, are normal, contributes to improve the narrative.
"Once upon a time" gets a new face, but it still works, and well.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest Review *
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November 23, 2021
3/5 Sterne
Glass Castle Prince
von Nicole Williams
LYX Verlag
„Heavy lies the crown
Prinz Edward von Norland weiß, dass ein einziger Skandal genügt, um den Ruf seiner Familie und der gesamten royalen Dynastie zu zerstören. Während Gleichaltrige in seinen Kreisen die Freiheiten des College-Lebens genießen und die Anwesen ihrer adeligen Eltern durch Partys verwüsten, übt sich der Thronfolger daher in Zurückhaltung - bis er Charlotte Everly kennenlernt. Charlotte gibt nichts auf Edwards Titel oder seine Abstammung, und in einer Nacht verändert sich alles zwischen ihnen. Doch dann bekommt die Presse Wind davon ...
"Mächtig, stur und in sich gekehrt: Prinz Edward hat mein Herz sofort erobert!" LIEZELSBOOKBLOG
New Adult meets ROYAL PASSION“
Ich bedanke mich bei Netgalley und dem LYX Verlag für das kostenlose Rezensionsexemplar des Buches. Ich gebe hier meine unabhängige und unbezahlte Meinung zu dem Buch ab.
Hm was soll ich zu diesem Buch sagen, allein schon die Bewertung bringt mich ins Schwitzen 3 oder 4 Sterne?
Der Beginn der Geschichte ist recht witzig und charmant, temporeich und wirklich schön zu lesen. Aber dann irgendwann wird die Handlung flacher und teilweise nicht nachvollziehbar in meinen Augen. Die Charaktere sind nicht mehr so witzig wie am Anfang und auch die versprochene Sinnlichkeit fehlt mir. Grob gesagt finde ich kaum eine echte realistische Bindung zwischen den Protas und auch für mich als Leser ist es schwer gewesen eben diese aufzubauen.
An vielen Stellen der Geschichte wird die Handlung leider sehr vorhersehbar und bietet daher kaum Überraschungs- oder AHA-Momente. Dies finde ich besonders traurig, denn das macht doch eine gute Geschichte aus, nicht zu wissen oder zu erahnen was als Nächstes passieren könnte.
Im letzten Drittel des Buches wird es regelrecht hektisch, alles scheint überstürzt und im Zeitraffer zu geschehen. Als ob man die Story einfach nur schnellstmöglich zu einem Ende bringen möchte. Dadurch verliert sie aber auch noch mehr an Glaubwürdigkeit in meinen Augen. Man überspringt einfach Entwicklungsphasen und dadurch wirkt es sehr künstlich auf mich.
Was mir auch gefehlt hat sich Kapitel aus der Sicht von Edward, denn ich bin ein Leser, der es bevorzugt auch in den Kopf des anderen Protas sehen zu können oder eben auch Situationen miterleben zu können in denen der andere eben nicht zugegen ist.
Wieder etwas, dass der Geschichte etwas mehr Farbe und Glaubwürdigkeit hätte geben können.
Nein ich muss wirklich sagen, dieses Buch hat wirklich einige Kritikpunkte vorzuweisen, die mich als Leser stören. Schade, denn wenn diese nicht wären, ist es ein gutes und solides und witziges Leseerlebnis. Daher gibt es von mir nur 3 Sterne.
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Glass Castle Prince
von Nicole Williams
LYX Verlag
„Heavy lies the crown
Prinz Edward von Norland weiß, dass ein einziger Skandal genügt, um den Ruf seiner Familie und der gesamten royalen Dynastie zu zerstören. Während Gleichaltrige in seinen Kreisen die Freiheiten des College-Lebens genießen und die Anwesen ihrer adeligen Eltern durch Partys verwüsten, übt sich der Thronfolger daher in Zurückhaltung - bis er Charlotte Everly kennenlernt. Charlotte gibt nichts auf Edwards Titel oder seine Abstammung, und in einer Nacht verändert sich alles zwischen ihnen. Doch dann bekommt die Presse Wind davon ...
"Mächtig, stur und in sich gekehrt: Prinz Edward hat mein Herz sofort erobert!" LIEZELSBOOKBLOG
New Adult meets ROYAL PASSION“
Ich bedanke mich bei Netgalley und dem LYX Verlag für das kostenlose Rezensionsexemplar des Buches. Ich gebe hier meine unabhängige und unbezahlte Meinung zu dem Buch ab.
Hm was soll ich zu diesem Buch sagen, allein schon die Bewertung bringt mich ins Schwitzen 3 oder 4 Sterne?
Der Beginn der Geschichte ist recht witzig und charmant, temporeich und wirklich schön zu lesen. Aber dann irgendwann wird die Handlung flacher und teilweise nicht nachvollziehbar in meinen Augen. Die Charaktere sind nicht mehr so witzig wie am Anfang und auch die versprochene Sinnlichkeit fehlt mir. Grob gesagt finde ich kaum eine echte realistische Bindung zwischen den Protas und auch für mich als Leser ist es schwer gewesen eben diese aufzubauen.
An vielen Stellen der Geschichte wird die Handlung leider sehr vorhersehbar und bietet daher kaum Überraschungs- oder AHA-Momente. Dies finde ich besonders traurig, denn das macht doch eine gute Geschichte aus, nicht zu wissen oder zu erahnen was als Nächstes passieren könnte.
Im letzten Drittel des Buches wird es regelrecht hektisch, alles scheint überstürzt und im Zeitraffer zu geschehen. Als ob man die Story einfach nur schnellstmöglich zu einem Ende bringen möchte. Dadurch verliert sie aber auch noch mehr an Glaubwürdigkeit in meinen Augen. Man überspringt einfach Entwicklungsphasen und dadurch wirkt es sehr künstlich auf mich.
Was mir auch gefehlt hat sich Kapitel aus der Sicht von Edward, denn ich bin ein Leser, der es bevorzugt auch in den Kopf des anderen Protas sehen zu können oder eben auch Situationen miterleben zu können in denen der andere eben nicht zugegen ist.
Wieder etwas, dass der Geschichte etwas mehr Farbe und Glaubwürdigkeit hätte geben können.
Nein ich muss wirklich sagen, dieses Buch hat wirklich einige Kritikpunkte vorzuweisen, die mich als Leser stören. Schade, denn wenn diese nicht wären, ist es ein gutes und solides und witziges Leseerlebnis. Daher gibt es von mir nur 3 Sterne.
#newadult #liebesroman #belletristik #royalpassion #rezension #rezensionsexemplar #roman #bookstagram #nicolewilliams #lyx_verlag #lyx #lyx.digital #bücher #bücherliebe #booklover #reading #bookadict #GlassCastlePrince #leseratte #bücherwurm #bookworm #bookaholic #lesen #lesenmachtglücklich #instabooks #booknerd #readingtime #ilovebooks #netgalley #netgalleyde #ichliebelesen #ichliebebücher
April 28, 2019
This book was a reminder of why I haven’t been reading many contemporary novels lately. From all the nerve this book brought, the ending (sickly sweet as it was) did have me feeling a bit better about it overall. The blurb nails the story completely and I’m sure 95% can almost guess what the scandal between the heroine Charlotte and Prince Edward. Charlotte at first was a very interesting character. She was independent, sassy, smart and opinionated. Charlotte comes off as very set in her ways and overtime the intelligence I thought she had turned more naive and immature. She pretends to have it all together and on the surface she does but at the end of the day I found her selfish, especially in regards to Edward. Like most normal poor or middle class folks, we have our opinions of the super rich and powerful. Royalty is a whole other ordeal and for the most part no one could argue they barely have to lift a finger for something if they choose not to. For some reason when Edward shows his true colors, basically not being half the ass she expected, this girl refuses to take her blinders off and see the real him. Honestly I felt so bad for him. I feel wronged for him about the things she asked him to do. How could she not see how she was using him and how that would affect him.
I won’t even get into the character of Theo who I hated from the start. Throughout his role in the book many people mention horrible things about him and it’s like Charlotte just doesn’t get it, it doesn’t compute to her. I mean how could she be wrong smh. Don’t worry there’s not really a love triangle situation, it’s more Charlotte and Edward are both in denial, her way more than him.
She was a frustrating character and I wish they wouldn’t have spent so much time “playing games.” This book is certainly New Adult. Both characters are still young and learning their place in the world. Both have fears and anxiety about that futures, luckily they both are on a path to determine that. When their lives collide, literally I might add, both have no clue what their in for. I could have done without the angst but I guess it’s to be expected in a novel with a plot such as this. I would have preferred less errors, one point the prince is referred to as the future Kind of Norland rather than the Future King. I mean what do I, a commoner know? Overall while I found the storyline predictable and the character frustrating, the story was still interesting and I stuck through it. If you’re into the whole royalty thing mixed in with some cheesy humor and a slow burn romance, I think you’d be pleased.
I won’t even get into the character of Theo who I hated from the start. Throughout his role in the book many people mention horrible things about him and it’s like Charlotte just doesn’t get it, it doesn’t compute to her. I mean how could she be wrong smh. Don’t worry there’s not really a love triangle situation, it’s more Charlotte and Edward are both in denial, her way more than him.
She was a frustrating character and I wish they wouldn’t have spent so much time “playing games.” This book is certainly New Adult. Both characters are still young and learning their place in the world. Both have fears and anxiety about that futures, luckily they both are on a path to determine that. When their lives collide, literally I might add, both have no clue what their in for. I could have done without the angst but I guess it’s to be expected in a novel with a plot such as this. I would have preferred less errors, one point the prince is referred to as the future Kind of Norland rather than the Future King. I mean what do I, a commoner know? Overall while I found the storyline predictable and the character frustrating, the story was still interesting and I stuck through it. If you’re into the whole royalty thing mixed in with some cheesy humor and a slow burn romance, I think you’d be pleased.
March 20, 2019
While some people have royalty in their blood, Charlotte has taking care of them in hers. Despite growing up near their summer home, they couldn't be more different. They have the all that goes along with their name, and, in her opinion, tend to abuse and/or misuse it, whereas, her father was their groundskeeper when she was younger. With the job of house manager now falling to her, she intends to do her best, do her father proud, and not treat the royal family as if they're better than her simply because they were born into a different family. Circumstances do not make your superior, but how you handle yourself can definitely prove you inferior.
Charlotte believed the summer would be quiet, giving her time to herself to think about things, but she couldn't have been more wrong when she believes the place is being robbed. Defending herself, and protecting the house, the frying pan in her hand works quite nicely. Except her target was Prince Edward. Oops.
Edward isn't sure what to make of Charlotte, She's proven she can take care of herself, as well as the fact that his status doesn't faze her. Actually, she may be the only one that calls him on his behavior. The attraction is there, as is the happiness that she truly sees him, not the crown, not the prince, and not the future king. To her, he's just a man.
Unfortunately, despite how strong their connection is, the feelings that have grown between them, Edward lives in the spotlight, something Charlotte does not want nor need. But if she wants to be with Edward, she'll have to accept everyone knowing the slightest detail about her and their life together.
Can she handle that? Is loving Edward worth the hassle? Will Edward show her that the part she dislikes isn't what's most important? Is a HEA possible? Has Edward found his princess and future queen?
One-click now and follow along as two people, seemingly complete opposites, find the one thing they have in common that tops everything else...love. I like how Charlotte wasn't awed by Edward's position, that she saw an imperfect man who was struggling to find his own path in a world where the future was already laid out for him. As for Edward, you can understand his surprise, and happiness, at the fact Charlotte was herself with him, that she didn't put on airs, or try to be who she thought he wanted. - By Elizabeth
Charlotte believed the summer would be quiet, giving her time to herself to think about things, but she couldn't have been more wrong when she believes the place is being robbed. Defending herself, and protecting the house, the frying pan in her hand works quite nicely. Except her target was Prince Edward. Oops.
Edward isn't sure what to make of Charlotte, She's proven she can take care of herself, as well as the fact that his status doesn't faze her. Actually, she may be the only one that calls him on his behavior. The attraction is there, as is the happiness that she truly sees him, not the crown, not the prince, and not the future king. To her, he's just a man.
Unfortunately, despite how strong their connection is, the feelings that have grown between them, Edward lives in the spotlight, something Charlotte does not want nor need. But if she wants to be with Edward, she'll have to accept everyone knowing the slightest detail about her and their life together.
Can she handle that? Is loving Edward worth the hassle? Will Edward show her that the part she dislikes isn't what's most important? Is a HEA possible? Has Edward found his princess and future queen?
One-click now and follow along as two people, seemingly complete opposites, find the one thing they have in common that tops everything else...love. I like how Charlotte wasn't awed by Edward's position, that she saw an imperfect man who was struggling to find his own path in a world where the future was already laid out for him. As for Edward, you can understand his surprise, and happiness, at the fact Charlotte was herself with him, that she didn't put on airs, or try to be who she thought he wanted. - By Elizabeth
March 14, 2019
Nicole Williams revitalizes the classic Cinderella trope with Glass Castle Prince. In Glass Castle Prince, Williams delivers to unique characters, a groundskeepers daughter, Charlotte and a prince, Edward.
Neither can decided whether to follow their own paths and be their own person or follow the hopes and dreams of their parents. Intent on spending a year in solitude, these two are drawn to the other's understanding and from there, Williams delivers one of the most engaging stories I have had the pleasure to read this year.
Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of billionaires or prince tropes. However, Williams made me change my mind with Edward. He wasn't arrogant, putting on heirs or entitled. In fact, he was humble to a fault. Their struggle to act on the connection they had drew me in and created a thirst for what comes next.
Williams really did an exceptional job with Glass Castle Prince. Although it reads as a standalone, I can't help but hope for more from these wonderful side characters and friends of Edward's.
Neither can decided whether to follow their own paths and be their own person or follow the hopes and dreams of their parents. Intent on spending a year in solitude, these two are drawn to the other's understanding and from there, Williams delivers one of the most engaging stories I have had the pleasure to read this year.
Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of billionaires or prince tropes. However, Williams made me change my mind with Edward. He wasn't arrogant, putting on heirs or entitled. In fact, he was humble to a fault. Their struggle to act on the connection they had drew me in and created a thirst for what comes next.
Williams really did an exceptional job with Glass Castle Prince. Although it reads as a standalone, I can't help but hope for more from these wonderful side characters and friends of Edward's.
March 29, 2019
2.5/3 stars
I am usually a fan of this author and royal books in general. But for some reason I had trouble connecting to this couple, the story line, and the plot just seemed predictable to me. It could be since it was more NA since the characters are young twenties making it harder for me to relate. It could also partly be me since I am in kind of a book slump.
I did like the group of side characters that added some more fun. I liked that Charlotte was not afraid to challenge Edward. And both characters were looking for direction and fulfillment in their regimented lives and did show growth. It was a sweet and light story of opposites attracting and the commoner with a Prince. It would make a good Lifetime or Hallmark movie.
I am usually a fan of this author and royal books in general. But for some reason I had trouble connecting to this couple, the story line, and the plot just seemed predictable to me. It could be since it was more NA since the characters are young twenties making it harder for me to relate. It could also partly be me since I am in kind of a book slump.
I did like the group of side characters that added some more fun. I liked that Charlotte was not afraid to challenge Edward. And both characters were looking for direction and fulfillment in their regimented lives and did show growth. It was a sweet and light story of opposites attracting and the commoner with a Prince. It would make a good Lifetime or Hallmark movie.
March 18, 2019
Another fantastic book from Nicole. Her words are magical to me. I got swept away with the story.
My heart ached for Edward and Charlotte, for the uncertainty they both felt. I loved the way the story played out. In a way that only Nicole can write and get me sucked in to!
A fairy tale we can all root for!
Another 5 star read.
My heart ached for Edward and Charlotte, for the uncertainty they both felt. I loved the way the story played out. In a way that only Nicole can write and get me sucked in to!
A fairy tale we can all root for!
Another 5 star read.
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