Many thanks to NetGalley, Cardinal and Hachette Audio for gifting me an audio ARC of the December Reese Book Club Pick by Rebecca Armitage, with the audiobook wonderfully narrated by Shakira Shute. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
Lexi is in her second year of her medical residence in Australia and lives on a farm with her two best friends, Finn and Jack, and hoping to become more than friends with Jack. Then the news hits that her father and twin brother have been killed in a skiing accident. Suddenly, Lexi is whisked back to England, because her grandmother happens to be Queen, and now Lexi, or Princess Alexandria, is next in line for the throne. This is a role she publicly disavowed, and the public is not thrilled that she's back. Her grandmother needs an answer, her sister-in-law is grieving, her uncle is determined to oust her and claim the throne, and Lexi's world in Australia with Jack feels very far away.
This may seem at first glance like just a light-hearted book, but it really delves into a lot of territory. There's loss, grief, family secrets, loyalty, and self-discovery all wrapped up in a really good story. If you are intrigued by the Royal Family (and who isn't?), you'll see obvious parallels and learn a lot about traditions and expectations. But there are terrific characters in their own right in this book, and you'll be rooting for them. The narration and production were great and I loved the accents of the different characters.
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