I'm not sure how accurate Hawkins's portrayal is - although from following her on Twitter, it seems like she has done her research. I don't usually get super hung up on royalty as someone who doesn't live in Europe so it was interesting to see some more intimate details of that lifestyle. I did really enjoy all the royal drama and general mischief that the characters got themselves into. There were a couple of times it was described, but once or twice I forgot the story was set there. I also really loved the Scottish setting - I just wish we got to see a bit more of it. It takes place during summer AND largely in Scotland so Daisy is focused on vacationing, not homework and school drama. Setting and timeline-wise, this book hits that perfect sweet spot for dealing with teenagers without dealing with high school. She meets her soon to be brother-in-law and after a few minor scandals, she is assigned to one of his friends, Miles, who is to help show her the ropes of royal life. When Daisy becomes subject to some unwanted publicity, Ellie and the team of royal smoother-overers decide it is time for the two families to officially meet and brings Daisy over to Scotland. The story follows Daisy, the teenaged sister of Ellie, the woman who is engaged to Prince Alexander of Scotland. Thanks so much to Penguin Random House Canada for sending me an ARC of this book for an honest review, as always, all opinions are my own. I am here with another book review, Royals by Rachel Hawkins.
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