ROYCE ROLLS dazzles with all the glitz and glamour you'd except to see on reality TV, and has come to life in Margaret Stohl, YA book form perfection. With humor, wit, mishaps, reality TV deception, and intelligence, this book was one I got hooked on. I may not be a reality TV fan, but this is one reality show story I'd hoped would have another season, aka sequel, because I need more of this story!

Who needs reality TV when you have ROYCE ROLLS? This book is a package of entertainment wrapped up in a pretty cover. It's full of hilarious moments, charm, heartwarming moments, and paybacks. It's oh so good! From the characters, to the storyline, and everything in between, this book just the book I needed.

I really enjoyed the way this book was written. I enjoyed the character dialogue, the TV production footnotes, the network's legal notes, and the over all story. I really liked that Stohl took her time setting up the story, and allowed me to get to know the characters during the first half of the story. Come the second half, it was more action packed, and suspenseful. I loved the twist to the story, and the way it unfolds. There's definitely a great who done it, and why.

I really enjoyed the characters. There's plenty of good characters and a few not so awesome characters. Yeah, the kind you love to hate. My favorite part of this story was Bentley. This was such a great cast of characters. I loved the family dynamics, down to the love interests, and the interactions between all of them and the network. One thing is for sure, the Royce women are not to be under estimated. Especially Bentley.

Bentley Royce hails from reality TV royalty. She is not at all what I was excepting. I absolutely loved her character. This girl is definitely not just another pretty Hollywood face. There is so much more to what meets the eye with this girl. I should say she's far more than what she's scripted for. She's witty, intelligent, loves her family, and just wants more than what her family's reality TV show has given her. She wants to be free to be who she is, and follow her dreams. I definitely couldn't fault her for that.

Like any scripted story, reality TV show or not, there's always more than meets the eye. Bentley's story is proof that a few minutes of air time doesn't even begin to cover the real story of what's going on when the cameras aren't rolling. There's definitely drama when they are. The story I loved getting was the happens when the cameras weren't on.

Whether you're a reality TV junky, or a fan of reading, ROYCE ROLLS is one entertaining read! Trust me, I'm not a huge contemporary fan, but this book was AWESOME! I second what all the quotes on the back of the book say. haha

When I first heard about this book, I was immediately sold. I will happily admit that I love reality tv, and the unrealistic-ness about a lot of it - the drama, the spectacle, the craziness - it's a lot of fun!

However, I'm sorry to say that I didn't love this book. I didn't dislike it per se... but I just couldn't connect. I couldn't bring myself to care about any of the characters, and as much as I love ridiculous, this was a bit too much. There were times where I was intrigued to see where the character of Bentley went, but that held my attention just barely.

I'll admit, I was disappointed with this book, because I really liked Margaret Stohl's previous work, and this unfortunately was a let down for me!

Unfortunately, this book just wasn't doing it for me. I just had trouble getting investing into the story and feeling any sort of connection with the characters. It was similar in feel to Libba Bray's 'Beauty Queens,' which I know a lot of people adored, so I am 100% certain that it's not the book, it's me. (It's not you, it's me! Lol). I didn't post a review on my blog, but I wanted to let you know that I did read this since you granted my wish for it. Thank you so much!

This book is fun and very timely. The parallels between the characters and a very popular reality family will appeal to many teens.

This was a really interesting read. I don't normally watch reality tv (I don't even have cable, just Netflix) but when I read the synopsis I knew this was going to be interesting. This book was laugh out loud funny, full of twists and drama to make even the snobbish reality star gasp. Bentley was a very refreshing character who I instantly adored. If you're looking for a crazy twist filled story I recommend Royce Rolls.

I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher via netgalley.

it felt fresh and most of the characters were good. I enjoyed their antics and development although some could have done more. the time line was kind of screwy. I know partially that was because it was trying to be surprise twist with an unreliable narrator hiding things from us but it was off. some of the story didn't make a lot of sense because who was writing it? this was never clear. I thought for the longest time that it was Bentley and I still kind of think it was but certain things don't line up if that's the case. I don't want to give too much away...

but there was also an obvious time line problem when it says there's 8 weeks til the wedding and then several weeks pass, there's a bridal shower and then one of them goes off on a trip for 60 days and comes back the day before the wedding. whaaaaat. that's some fun time travel. or time dilation. or something.

the cover is fun though and really some of the relationships were nice. could be enjoyed by some pre-teen girls maybe.

Though the book was ok and teen would enjoy the story.

I love books about reality television so I was excited to get an e-ARC of this, but had to abandon the ARC pretty quickly because this book has a lot of footnotes and the formatting got screwed up in the ARC, so I just waited for the finished copy to be out. Sidenote: I don't think the footnotes added a lot to this overall. Also: I think it's weird that this family and their show are basically positioned as an equivalent of the Kardashians, but the Kardashians also exist in this world. I feel like they shouldn't! That's just, like, my opinion.

I really liked the basic premise of this and the ~insidery~ feel it had for reality television production, and I really liked Bentley as a character.

That said, the full plot is simultaneously very convoluted and very neatly resolved, and yet also I didn't really buy the romance.

I'd rec it to fans of reality television; it's a quick, fun read.

DNF

Mini review:

I received this E-ARC via Netgalley and Disney Book Group in exchange for an honest review. A few years ago I had read the authors Beautiful Creatures series. When I heard that she would be writing a contemporary I immediately Wished for it on Netgalley.

Now I was a little nervous going into this book. I'm not a huge fan of reality tv but I was still holding out hope. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this at all. I felt that this book was a mess. The characters were ridiculous (except for the siblings) especially the mother.

I recommend it for fans of reality tv and for those who enjoy slightly ridiculous.

I don't really care for this book. I felt the family was very sad. It didn't seem like anyone really cared for the other members. I can see however that there is an audience for this book and I will be happy to recommend it for them but i didn't like it. Thanks for sharing with me.

Sixteen year-old Bentley Royce is the "bad girl" member of the Royces, reality TV's family du jour. Her family: Mercedes, her narcissistic, media-obsessed mother; Porsche, her self-absorbed sister, and her brother, Maybach, who may or may not be nurturing a gambling addiction, live the high life in the spotlight - or is that the camera glare? The thing is, it's all an act. Bentley is the classic middle child, overlooked and unheard; the one who takes one for the team when the family needs her, whether it's pretending to be drunk and staggering out of a nightclub or sticking her tongue out for the cameras in true "Bad Bentley" character mode. But things aren't looking so good for the Royces as of late: the show's sixth season is up in the air, and Mercedes is desperate to keep her family's business on the air, no matter how outrageous the shenanigans have to be to stay there. Looks like it's up to Bentley to pull the family out of the fire one more time.

Royce Rolls is a biting send-up of all things reality TV, taking gleeful aim at shows like that show where everyone's name starts with a K because the matriarK Klearly needs all the attention the world Kan give. Loaded with "footnotes" from various show insiders and taking a seemingly vapid character and giving readers an inside view of the "reality" machine, we get satire, a whodunit, and a brilliant reference to Stohl's Black Widow novels (my favorite part of the book).

The novel is narrated through press releases, news clips, and a third-party narrator. There are plenty of pop culture and reality TV references for readers to spot and laugh at; the emphasis here is on the fact that reality TV is NOT real - they have writers and character treatments, just like any fictional show. It's about the breakdown and redemption of a family, with a mother who would sell her daughter's first period on television to get viewers and a Hollywood machine that treats people as disposable. And it's about how one person can decide to finally say, "Enough".

I didn't love Royce Rolls, in part because I found most of the characters exasperating and in part because I'm sick of 99% of reality TV. (I have my vices, I am human.) But I did enjoy it; teens will get a kick out of the references, the unexpected romance, and the satisfying ending.

Bentley Royce has spent her formative years in the spotlight. Her family has devoted the last 5 years staring in a reality TV show called Rolling with the Royces. Her mother, Mercedes, is only interested in the attention she receives from the show and only pays attention to Bentley when it affects the show’s standings. Bentley would like to stop being in the show so that she can go to college, but no one in her family has ever attended college and her mother won’t go for it. It looks like the show will be cancelled before the sixth season and Bentley doesn’t think her family will hold together without the glue of the cameras. She decides to go against her own feelings and attempts to save the show.

Royce Rolls is a stand-alone novel that has a lot of comedy and not much plausibility. As a person who doesn’t watch reality TV I had trouble staying focused on the events unfolding, but overall the book was enjoyable. Stohl has created a protagonist that is easy to relate to, even though most readers have never experienced what she was enduring. Royce Rolls is a good escape read, but is not a must read.

I had high hopes for this novel because the premise is pretty great but the execution just wasn't there. Every single character irritated me and I found that they didn't have any redeeming qualities. I also struggled with the fact that I couldn't even bring myself to root for Bentley. There are a lot of "footnotes" in the novel, that didn't really add any value to the story, and I also found the plot extremely hard to follow.

I wanted way more out of this novel, especially since the premise has promise, but I found it just left a lot to be desired.

Even though I don't care for reality tv, I was intrigued by this premise, especially with Margie's background. For me, this was a mess.

All of the characters are horrible. I get that they're "characters", but I couldn't find anything redeemable in any of them. Bentley had promise, yet I still struggled to root for her.

The format was odd. There are loads of footnotes {that I'm still not entirely sure wtf they were for}, press releases, Twitter updates, and storylines inside storylines. There were a few sparks that engaged me and got me to continue, but I was mostly trying to keep from DNFing. I'm only rating it 2 stars because I finished it for some reason.

Overall, I can see that this will appeal to some readers, but it wasn't for me.

**Huge thanks to Freeform for providing the book free of charge**

This book was fun and witty and the exact type of entertainment I was looking for.

I literally read this book in a day. It was so addicting. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to read this amazing book.

I absolutely adored the satire of this novel. It was exactly what I wanted it to be when I read the synopsis.

Stohl has written a novel packed with wit, hilarity and above all, intelligence. It's beautifully crafted and so on point with modern popular culture it is nothing but impressive.

This book was simply entertaining. If it wasn't a character's antics or commentary making me laugh, it was the production footnotes or gossip rag's article. This novel is just pure fun!

But it also has its heartwarming moments as well. Bentley's love for her family is endearing and she is such a likeable heroine that you can't help but root for her to succeed in whatever she has put her mind to. This story is about family and self-identity when all is said and done and it shows.

While I enjoyed reading this novel from start to finish, I did feel like the first half of the book was rather slow when it came to the plot. The first half does a create job of establishing the characters and the setting, getting the reader acquainted with the circumstances. But it kind of moseyed along; especially when you compare it to the latter half of the novel which was non-stop action and suspense.

Regardless, this novel was awesome and everything I wanted it to be!

Royce Rolls is such a fun read! It is a perfect blend of satire, mystery, and ya contemporary. Even if you don't particularly enjoy reality tv, the poking at the tv genre is evident and had me laughing out loud. The story has a look at "behind the scenes" of a family's hit reality show. It is all very tongue-in-cheek. The format is unique in that it even has footnotes throughout from the director of their tv show. This only adds to the humor and atmosphere. There are also blog posts throughout. It is hard not to appreciate the writing style as it works perfectly with the type of story. If you enjoy an entertaining, light read, don't hesitate to check this one out!

First, I need to address the various issues with this book. There are homophobia and body shaming. One of the characters Bach is gay and he was also one of my favorite characters. Bach's sister, Bentley often defends her brother against the homophobic producer of the show. The characters can only eat certain foods so they don't gain any weight and look fat on camera/tv. I had so many issues with the producer of the show because of his homophobia and not wanting the family to gain weight. I am not a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, however knowing people that are members of the community I found the homophobia offensive. Bentley and Bach are both teenagers. This book is marketed towards young adults, and some of the things in this book don't send a good message at all.

Bentley and Bach were my favorite characters, I saw them as the voices of reason. I got the impression that they wanted nothing to do with the show. They are both smart. Bentley's storyline was that she was an out of control Lindsey Lohan type. She wanted more for herself than just to be a troubled reality tv starlet, she's very smart and wants to go to college. Everyone in the family has one hour on Wednesdays where they can do whatever they want, and the focus is always on Bentley spending her one hour at the library. Bentley really cares for Bach. Bach has a gambling problem which is caused by the producers of the show giving him that story line, and Bentley is the only one to tell him that he has a gambling problem. The producers refer to Bach as "the cute gay brother." I had issues with this because he is so much more than that. He like Bentley is very smart and is often very outspoken against ideas that his mother, Mercedes and his other sister, Porsche have. He's also very supportive of his sister and they always have each other's backs, especially at big parties and social events in which they want nothing to do with.

While this book is entertaining, I can't look past its issues. I enjoyed the writing and the interesting format.

Anyone who has ever rolled their eyes at reality tv shows will love this book. When Bentley Royce hears that her family's reality show is about to be cancelled, she couldn't be happier. She can finally stop faking getting drunk and hiding real books behind trashy magazine covers. She can leave 'Bad Bentley' behind and even go to college. She soon realizes, however, that the end of the their show means the end of her family. To save her family, she must come up with an audacious plan to save both the show and her family. What follows is a wild and hilarious ride from one outrageous situation to another. On the one hand, readers will be laughing at the over-the-top behavior of the characters. On the other, they will wonder just how closely those characters match the 'real' reality stars we see on our tv.