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A review by momwithareadingproblem
Paper Princess by Erin Watt
5.0
I just….I have no words!!! Paper Princess by Erin Watt was nothing like I expected. I personally intended to not like it. I’m not a fan of YA contemporary, like at ALL! But the book kept popping up in my newsfeed on social media and the more I saw it, the more intrigued I became. Now that I’ve finally read it….WOW!!!! I mean, seriously, no words can describe just how much I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately bought and read [b:Broken Prince|29519514|Broken Prince (The Royals, #2)|Erin Watt|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1464248584s/29519514.jpg|49812102], the second book in the series.
Ella Harper is just trying to survive and make a life for herself when she is introduced at the beginning of the book. Her mother is dead and has been for a while now. Seventeen and on her own, Ella does what she needs to do to stay independent. Then Callum Royal shows up, claiming to be her guardian and turning her life upside down.
I felt for Ella, I really did! From the first words, I knew she was a character that would grow on me. She’s tough to like at first, but I immediately respected her. How could you not?! The girl worked three jobs to pay her mother’s medical bills and continued to work them after so she could sustain her apartment, feed herself, and live alone at seventeen!!! I don’t know many that would work like that, or take the jobs she does in order to survive. When Callum whisks her away to his mansion, she is completely and utterly lost. For the first time since her mom died, she’s able to reflect and grieve. She can relax a little, but she knows she doesn’t fit into that world. Ella’s vulnerable side made me love her. She is an incredibly strong, stubborn character, but when she lets others in she can also be caring and fiercely loyal.
Then there’s her “stepbrothers,” five to be exact, who hate her and want her gone. They believe she is mooching, taking advantage of their father, or (even worse) sleeping with their dad. Ewe!!!! Gideon is the oldest and is away at college. He’s pretty absent, not really the leader of the boys any more at home and he avoids Ella. Reed is the oldest in the house and he makes it known she is not welcome, he does not like her or want her there. Easton is the middle child and my favorite, he’s broken and I want so badly to just reach through the pages and love on him. Then there’s the twins (and for the life of me I cannot remember their names because they are SO similar). They follow Reed’s lead, but for the most part just ignore Ella.
The book really centers on Ella and how she came into the Royals’ world, how she is adjusting to suddenly being rich and having someone care for her, and the forbidden feelings that crop up for Reed. Personally I don’t see how those feelings could develop, they are both pretty cruel to one another, but they fit, like two pieces of the same puzzle.
Overall I really enjoyed this book! I started and finished it in one sitting, staying up to the wee hours of the morning. Who needs sleep when you have the Royals to keep you company?! My only complaint, and really it is minor, is that this story, while billed for young adults, is NOT young adult. Yes the kids are in high school, but seriously: strip clubs, the language, ummm….sex AND drugs are all featured prominently in the book. I would not want my 14 or 15 year old getting their hands on this book. Personally it should be mature young adult or even classified as new adult, 18+ is my recommendation. Despite this though, it is a fantastic read, keeping my attention from the first word to the very last….and that cliffhanger. Erh-Ma-Gah!!!! I can’t handle it. I started book two immediately after. Friends, if you’re looking for a quick, steamy read, full of drama, this is it!
Ella Harper is just trying to survive and make a life for herself when she is introduced at the beginning of the book. Her mother is dead and has been for a while now. Seventeen and on her own, Ella does what she needs to do to stay independent. Then Callum Royal shows up, claiming to be her guardian and turning her life upside down.
I felt for Ella, I really did! From the first words, I knew she was a character that would grow on me. She’s tough to like at first, but I immediately respected her. How could you not?! The girl worked three jobs to pay her mother’s medical bills and continued to work them after so she could sustain her apartment, feed herself, and live alone at seventeen!!! I don’t know many that would work like that, or take the jobs she does in order to survive. When Callum whisks her away to his mansion, she is completely and utterly lost. For the first time since her mom died, she’s able to reflect and grieve. She can relax a little, but she knows she doesn’t fit into that world. Ella’s vulnerable side made me love her. She is an incredibly strong, stubborn character, but when she lets others in she can also be caring and fiercely loyal.
Then there’s her “stepbrothers,” five to be exact, who hate her and want her gone. They believe she is mooching, taking advantage of their father, or (even worse) sleeping with their dad. Ewe!!!! Gideon is the oldest and is away at college. He’s pretty absent, not really the leader of the boys any more at home and he avoids Ella. Reed is the oldest in the house and he makes it known she is not welcome, he does not like her or want her there. Easton is the middle child and my favorite, he’s broken and I want so badly to just reach through the pages and love on him. Then there’s the twins (and for the life of me I cannot remember their names because they are SO similar). They follow Reed’s lead, but for the most part just ignore Ella.
The book really centers on Ella and how she came into the Royals’ world, how she is adjusting to suddenly being rich and having someone care for her, and the forbidden feelings that crop up for Reed. Personally I don’t see how those feelings could develop, they are both pretty cruel to one another, but they fit, like two pieces of the same puzzle.
Overall I really enjoyed this book! I started and finished it in one sitting, staying up to the wee hours of the morning. Who needs sleep when you have the Royals to keep you company?! My only complaint, and really it is minor, is that this story, while billed for young adults, is NOT young adult. Yes the kids are in high school, but seriously: strip clubs, the language, ummm….sex AND drugs are all featured prominently in the book. I would not want my 14 or 15 year old getting their hands on this book. Personally it should be mature young adult or even classified as new adult, 18+ is my recommendation. Despite this though, it is a fantastic read, keeping my attention from the first word to the very last….and that cliffhanger. Erh-Ma-Gah!!!! I can’t handle it. I started book two immediately after. Friends, if you’re looking for a quick, steamy read, full of drama, this is it!