So this was “cute” but the story felt more middle grade than YA. The writing was clean and simple, and the characters very likeable.

I really enjoyed this fresh take on fairy tales. The book takes place in a world where a Kiss holds power to fight evil. It's used as a weapon in war, completely devoid of the outdated concept of love. But there is a faction of people (the Romantics) who have rebelled---they believe that the kiss is being misused, that the meaning of True Love's Kiss is much more important (and more powerful) than a kiss being used in war. I loved seeing Ivy's views on the possibility of love change and grow---and her understanding of her way of life evolve as she learns that many of her basic beliefs are not only wrong, they're dangerous. The romance is sweet, if somewhat predictable, and I appreciated that it moved slowly for the most part. (We find out that from Zach's perspective things moved quickly enough to warrant the dreaded instalove label, but the book is saved by the fact that the book isn't told from his POV and he doesn't declare his feelings early on.) Overall, I thought this book was a win!

***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley and Fantastic Flying Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***

This book was an epic, action packed thrill ride that had me hooked from start to finish.

What a super fun , engaging, beautifully written read. With rich detail and lush world building, I was captured. I love reads like this, so much back and forth between our MC's. Watching them slowly fall, but most of all watching them grow and change together.

I have to say that this book has been one of the most enjoyable reads I've had this year. Everything engaged me, and I didn't want to leave. Right now I'm not sure if there will be another book, the ending was pretty closed, but I do feel there are somethings that could be explored and there are some things left unexplained. But that ending, holy hell.. man I love it when books shock and surprise me. Just when you think you've see it all. Love it!!!

Over all this book is s super high recommendation from me. This book is more then unique and original, it's fresh, it has taken old cliché and turned them on their heads. This is not your normal cookie cutter YA. This is a must read!

Happy Reading

-E.A. Walsh

I want to thank Entangled Teen for sending me this e-copy, this hadn’t influenced my review, nor my rating in any way.

This was the first book I read after coming back from my hiatus and let me tell you what a great choice it was! When I first read the premise, I was a bit skeptical about whether I would like it or not – kissing is used in this book to enhance someone’s fighting skills, strength or heal someone and romantic kissing is seen as a taboo, something rather unnecessary. Their society is pretty much rooted in rational thoughts, lots of fighting against the dark forces (dwarves, dragons, witches and so on), even breeding is strategical to create very powerful individuals.

In my opinion, this premise could either go excellently or horrible. Fortunately, this book was really good and the plot was executed very well and in a creative manner, also things made a lot of sense.

mDHz4gzgI thought the world building could have been a little more complex, but really I didn’t mind it all that much because my entire focus was on Ivy and Zach, The romance between them was really good, it was a slow-burn, it was somewhat hate-to-love, it was full of tension and I was screaming for them to get together already at some point and I’m very patient person when it comes to those things. I loved their personalities and together they were super funny and entertaining, I was grinning for a good part of the book because of their banter and their apparent “dislike for each other”.

I really liked how their story progressed and how Ivy started to slowly understand and see things from Zach’s perspective as well and he was very patient even though he didn’t share her beliefs. I adored his personality so much because he was confident, but not cocky or an over-the-top alpha male. He was pretty swoon-worthy, truth be told. He only crossed me once when a certain incident happen, but I can see him clumsy enough to be that distracted, my silly son. (I’m not getting too much into details because it’s a spoiler and I don’t want to spoil any of you, go read the boooook)

I also appreciated how despite romantic love playing a huge role in the story, there was also mentioned that familial love can be just as important and meaningful. Props to the author for not playing the ‘romantic-love-is-the-only-love-that-matters’ card.

Another favourite part of mine was the backstory of the magic system, I didn’t see most of those things coming, they were pretty difficult to predict and I enjoyed this a lot. Also, Ivy’s character arc was incredible, I loved watching her go through different stages when she found out that her reality might not be as she knows it. It was very well written and credible, it didn’t feel rushed at any parts and I’m glad that her character arc didn’t have to suffer for the romance. Again, claps for that!!

All in all, I really loved this book, I would absolutely recommend it for people who are looking for a slow-burn romance, original plot and well developed characters.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Kiss of the Royal was an odd book for me. I went in with no idea what the story was about, save for the stunning cover.
In this world, kisses are used by Royals during battle in order to strengthen fighters and cure curses. The book starts out with an excessive amount of kissing. I think that the author wanted to convey how meaningless kisses are in this society, but it is still overwhelming. The word Kiss shows up in the book at least 400 times.
The romance in the book was predictable, with a lot of telling rather than showing. Overall, this book was too fluffy of a fantasy for me. I prefer grittier realistic fantasies. Definitely a unique concept though.

"Seems like you're awfully eager to kiss me, Ivy. Why don't we just cut to the chase?"

In a world where the Royals must battle evil and save their people, Princess Ivy needs a partner. Her most recent partner has been bespelled and won't wake up, most likely fading away to his death- just like her last four partners. But Ivy can't have just any Prince to bond to since she is a direct bloodline to the Queen who started the magic of their realm. When a new partner is found for her, she is desperate to bond and get out and fight for her people regardless of the situation- but she never counted on "just" Zach.

This had a very fairytale feel to it with an Evil Queen (which is her name, awesomely enough), goblins and trolls, magic and a powerful kiss to cure all ails that I was really drawn into. But then it also had the gritty aspect of death and fighting that fairytales usually gloss over. Add in the fact that romance is a ridiculous idea that only the Romantica heretics believe in, instead bonds and mating pairs are made strategically with power and influence in mind (which I guess is good that nobody is romantic or in "love" since everyone goes around kissing others for, you know, magical reasons...). What a crazy world, with all these idea thrown together and mixed up to create this fantastical story that I absolutely loved.

The fact that the royalty are the ones out fighting the war instead of cowering behind their people was fantastic. And lets also talk about girl power here- because Ivy has it in spades! Girls are needed for their magic but taught to fight from a distance (aka bows and arrows) to stay safer but Ivy wanted to be a true partner and fight up close with the evils. She can take on anyone and has the skills and confidence to prove she belongs.

If this is what Lindsey writes as her debut book, with such a vivid world and imagery and the best kind of surprising characters, I can't wait to see what she will create next. I highly recommend this adventure for anyone who like fantasy, fairytales and overall entertaining stories.

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I really enjoyed this book.

The world in this story is a matriarchal society. The Princesses hold the power of the Kisses to protect their Prince partners. There was a hierarchy of who has the most royal blood. The more royal blood, the stronger the Kiss’s power.

The arrival of Zach disrupted Ivy’s life in many ways. He had a different belief system, which threatened their relationship. But they had to find a way to work together.

I really liked that Ivy grew as a character throughout the story. When she was given evidence that there are other options out in the world, she listened. She didn’t just dismiss them without hearing both sides of the story. She was also willing to try new things.

This was a great story.

First of all, I love the cover of this book! Very striking and eye catching. The plot to the story was an interesting concept - a magical kiss between royals to fight evil in the land. In the beginning you learn that Princess Ivy's kisses are the strongest and so they want to pair her with a strong prince. Unfortunately, so many princes have died that there are few pure bloods left. That's where prince Zach comes in. He is only half royal, but his fighting skills are unsurpassed and he is their best choice for Ivy.

Even though Zach's father was a Royal, his mother was a "Romantica" (a group of people who believe in love). The Royals do not believe in love, only lust. So, Romanticas are considered heretics and outcasts. But, desperate times call for desperate measures and they don't have any other options but to partner Ivy with Zach. At this point, Ivy doesn't care as long as Zach is strong and skilled. Together, they must find a dragon egg before it hatches because then they'll all really be in trouble.

But, what Ivy and the rest of the Royals don't know is that Zach has no intention of kissing Ivy. He is a Romantica like his mother and it's not until they leave to find the egg that Ivy realizes this. Zach's kisses mean something to him, and he will not be kissing Ivy just because.

However, there is another reason why Zach won't let Ivy kiss him and use her magic. But, he's going to have a hard time convincing her because it threatens to destroy everything Ivy has been taught her entire life.

Overall, I did enjoy the story because it was unique and interesting. I did like the connection between Ivy and Zach. Some may feel that Zach falls in love with Ivy a little too quickly, but it really can't take too long since this is a standalone book. Recommended for readers 13 and up and if you like story's about the power of true love and true love's kiss!

3.5 stars!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

We have all the basic ingredients of a fairy tale but with a little darker tone (which I actually quite love). A prince and princess – lots of them actually. We have the one and only villain of all villains – the Evil Queen. Of course, we have magic, a magic Kiss. But what I like the most? We’re on an journey! This time, we’re about to go on a dragon hunt and face different kinds of mythical creatures on the way.

And discover the real meaning behind a Kiss.

I didn’t expect anything grand about this book. To be very honest, I was a little skeptical after reading the synopsis, so I braced myself for a possible over-the-top romance. The whole idea may also sound cheesy, but it actually wasn’t. It’s quite sweet and I was actually very surprised to find myself so enthralled by the story and the whole idea of the novel.

It didn’t quite get me at the beginning, but as the story goes, I was getting more and more interested until I just couldn’t stop reading.

I didn’t know it’s a standalone until I was about 90% of the book. It was not rushed at all. Kiss of The Royal was nicely wrapped up in one piece.

If you’re worried about an excruciating waiting game, worry no more.

I received an ARC copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This has no impact on my review/thoughts.

Rating: 3 stars

The Kiss of the Royal by Lindsey Duga is definitely a guilty pleasure read. Going into it, I knew that it would be your typical YA Fantasy story with nothing extraordinary happening but I needed it just to read for fun! One thing I do like about it is that Prince Zach stood by his belief and didn’t let other people to force him to think otherwise. Some might view it as a bad thing but I believe if what you believe is right then I’m fine with it. Also, one hilarious aspect that I find about this story is the amount of Royals characters! I’m all about the royalty but when it’s overdone, it’s like really? Is it really necessary? But in this scenario, I understood that it was necessary because the Royals are basically a production for the kingdom, they need to make as much as possible in order to have an army, still it’s ridiculous!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me this ARC!

Kiss of the Royal gave me so much more than what I expected. I honestly didn't know it'd be so fairy tale-esque. Not that that's a bad thing. I mean I grew up watching Disney movies and believing in Prince Charmings and happily ever afters. I just didn't expect the whole True Love's Kiss and whatnot. Although now that I think about it, I think that's what made the reading experience all the more enjoyable.

I'm so glad I gave this book a shot. It's SO GOOD. I love the writing and Ivy and Zach were just too adorably cute together. (What is it with all the Zach's I meet? Always so charming and loveable! I LOVE every one of them!)

I received an e-arc to read and review.

SO I grabbed this book up based 100% on the cover and I devoured this novel page after page.



This book was unique and invigorating and OMG. The angst that wasn't angst and completely was! I just can't even. Page after page the characters this novel became everything. I don't think I have ever felt kiss was as powerful as it was in this novel and not in the way that you think.

Ivy and Zach. I don't even know where to start with these two, the back and forth was everything. Ivy had such a burden on her shoulders and it wasn't anything she ever batted an eye at. She was a woman who as goin to do what   she could to save her people.

Then Zach entered the picture and she finally had her chance to do something monumental to save more people. AND THEN ALL THE SECRETS THAT I CAN'T TALK ABOUT BECAUSE THEY ARE SPOILERS!

But really, this novel was one fo the best YA novels I have read this year and that is saying a lot because I have been binging YA reads!

The Forces of Darkness seem to continue to grow stronger, no matter how many battles the royal army wins. They have fought the war for 500 years, and every princess has the power to Kiss their prince to enhance their abilities, and Princess Ivy is the direct descendant to the original queen and therefore has the most powerful kiss. Because of this she must have the most powerful swordsman, Prince Zach at her side. Together their combined magic would be able to finally put an end to the war. The only problem is Zach wont Kiss Princess Ivy.

The Story
I loved the underlying concept in this book, but unfortunately the delivery just wasn't all there for me. As the story progressed there was a lot of repetitiveness as Princess Ivy told the reader how powerful she was rather than showing. She also spent a great deal reiterating why things were, usually one chapter after a massive info dump. I felt this stunted the pacing of the book, and ultimately made it a lot longer than it needed to be.

However, the story itself was fun and I loved how much of a slow love story it was, at least on Princess Ivy's side. There was a lot of action sequences that helped break the story up as Ivy & Zach encountered more and more dark forces.

The World Building
I had a hard time really getting into the world that this story was set in. First of all the princes and princesses were descendants of one queen and king. They are ultimately bred to have as much of the original bloodline. I'm not sure if the writer thought about this, but sounds like a LOT of incest to me, and it just made me rather uncomfortable, sure, 500 years later there's quite a few generational lines they can choose from, but I mean, the second generation? In order for it to be a pure blood they would have had to have children with their siblings, or eww, their parent. I am probably thinking too hard on it, but it really just made me egghhh. Anyway, the entire time, Ivy kept saying that she was a Princess that was a direct descendent of Myrna, the original queen....but all of the royalty should have been a direct descendant if they held that power.

The other thing I had issues with was that the war was all encompassing around the Evil Queen's ambitions and all the creatures she was making, which was great and all, but sometimes during the action scenes little factoids would be introduced in the moment that created conflict with the characters. To me it made for some poor writing as the information wasn't built up ahead of time that could have been used, the information was given at the moment for convenience sake. It's not exactly bad, but in a world where there are so many books that are set up so well, it definitely doesn't make it stand out as far as world building goes.

On a positive note, I loved how the world had construed the belief system on love and how it tied in with familial bonds and lust. I think it helped support the use of Kisses as a fighting tool rather than a romantic gesture.

The Characters
I actually really liked Ivy and Zach. I loved how they were both very headstrong in what they believed and were willing to put their lives at risk for the safety of others. At times I did find Zach to be a little full of himself and honestly, quite a tease. But that really helped the dynamic between him and Ivy really falling for each other (if you can't predict that yourself then I am sorry for spoiling that for you, because obviously that would happen).

This story started off strong and very interesting. To a certain point it's not nothing new in the sense of a Kingdom having to go to war again something evil. Except this author has given in an unique turn. The Royals have a Kiss that can help with battles, healing, etc. As long as they have a partner that is Royal, they can make things happen. I loved how dedicated Ivy was to her Kingdom. No matter what she was planning on fighting with or without a new partner. There were definitely elements of humor in this story and it was fun seeing Zach and Ivy annoy each other. For me this book was centered a bit too much around Ivy and Zach's relationship. While reading I definitely understand why, Ivy does start realizing her people's way, may not be the only way, but I wish we would've gotten a bit more background information. In the beginning more is told over the Evil Witch and the Dragon they have to beat, but that wasn't enough for me. I would've loved a bit more worldbuilding, that eventually does pop up later on in the book. Kiss of the Royal has a few plot twists I didn't see coming or really expect while reading. I loved that I didn't see it coming. Kiss of the Royal is also amazing in the sense that we really see the characters change. They both become more open minded and willing to listen to the other. In the end, working together and maybe realizing not everything you learned is true, helped in a big way. I definitely recommend this book and hope that this author gives us more books!

Although the concept was intriguing, Kiss of the Royal wasn’t for me. I found the storyline to be quite cheesy. Princesses go into battle with princes and bestow great strength and endurance upon them through a magical Kiss. And they’re fighting the forces of the Evil Queen. It was just too difficult for me to take the story seriously due to the capitalizations.

World-building is so important to me and I just had too many questions to ever be able to sink into the world and enjoy the story. The history of the world was poorly explained. So were the social structure, the political system, and the history of the current evil they were fighting.

While I think others may enjoy Kiss of the Royal, this book wasn’t for me.

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

One of my favorite parts about this book was the fact that it had so many elements that I love in fantasy from curses to dragons to magic to all of the world building that came into this story.

And with all of this, there was still romance that fit nicely while not overpowering the storyline. We get to read a story with a stronger female lead battling what appears to be a mysterious, magical element. Emotion plays a large part in the story and brings a more humane element to this otherwise battle-filled book.

I felt like there was enough mystery to the plot to where it left you wanting more (even though this is a standalone). I gave this book a 4 out of 5 star review. I was engaged the entire book, and, as this is the only book written in this world, I felt it wrapped up rather satisfactorily. I also loved how we got to see a later view of how the world turned out after the initial conclusion of the story.

Overall, this was a solid fantasy story full of many elements that I love reading. I am a HUGE sucker for dragons!

I thought this was a really different, intriguing concept to a fantasy book. There’s princes, princesses, witches, magic, dragons and all kinds of fun things. I mean a Kiss that can heal and defeat anythig?! How cool is that?

It was a cute story. The first half of the book was hard for me to get into. It was rather slow and not too many exciting things happen. After this point, I really got into the story and was excited to know what happened next. I will say, I did see the twist coming from a mile away.

I did enjoy some of the characters but the main character, Ivy, rather got on my nerves at times. I also couldn’t handle how many times I had to read the word “Kiss.” It was just too much. Yes, it’s one of the main points about the book but it was overused, for sure. I did like the supporting characters. They were a lot more interesting and I connected to them a little more.

I found a lot of this book way too predictable, the romance, the character choices and the “twist.” I thought that the end with the dragon was way too easy. I did like how the epilogue wrapped everything up all nice and sweet.

Overall, it was an okay read but it fell short. I was excited about the premise but it just fell really flat for me. I am giving it 3/5 stars because I still mostly enjoyed the last half of the book.

Thank you to: Netgalley, Entangled Publishing and YA Bound Book Tours for an e-ARC of this book, to review. #KissOfTheRoyal #NetGalley

While it did take me a couple days to read through this one (*shakes fist at adulting in general*), I was constantly wondering about it even when I wasn’t able to be reading it. I don’t remember any specific TW/CWs so we’ll just dive right in. If you’ve read Kiss of the Royal and noted TW/CWs please let me know in the comments and I’ll update this post. 🙂

The characters were all pretty interesting and unique. I did find myself really disliking Ivy for the first half of the book, but I’m going out on a limb and saying it was probably meant to be that way. Her entire world is practically flipped onto its head so clinging to the core beliefs she’s grown up with is to be expected. I did like Zach right from the beginning, though. He’s sincere and sweet and so sarcastic and I need for him to be protected.

The world took a little getting used to. The locations were described well enough to be visualized, though I did have some trouble fully immersing myself. I could, at least, see the characters in their surroundings. The thing that took the most getting used to was the belief and hierarchy system. At the beginning, it seemed almost like I was expected to already understand the way things work hierarchy-wise. There is a bit of explanation of this a few chapters in, but until then I was a bit confused. After that explanation, though, everything comes a bit more smoothly in terms of world building.

As I said before, the premise of the story is what made me really want to read it. It felt a bit forced in the beginning, but once the flow of the story started going (around chapter 2 or 3) it really flowed well. There were a couple of twists and turns in the story, though I think they were mostly the type of plot twists that are meant for the characters and not the reader. I did have some trouble putting this down in places, leading to one too many “one more chapter” nights with work the next day. Also, some of my favourite words to be able to say together in a review: slow burn romance.

I do feel a bit confused by one very specific aspect of the ending, though it could possibly just be Lindsey Duga leading a possible sequel? I’ll keep an eye out for anyone else with similar questions, but I can’t specify anything here without ruining like 80% of the book. I did really enjoy this novel and I look forward to seeing what Lindsey Duga comes out with next!

Do you believe in True Love's Kiss?



Princess Ivy is a Royal, a direct descendent of Myriana and Raed. Her bloodline is the most coveted because of its power to vanquish the Forces of Darkness. She's a mighty warrior on the battlefield and, unlike other princesses, Ivy is unafraid to use her power for her people. There isn't anyone who wouldn't want a magic Kiss from Ivy.



Expect Prince Zach.



Born as a half Royal and half Romantic, Zach believes in True Love's Kiss as the ultimate weapon against the Forces. Because of that, he's never been Kissed by anyone on the battlefield and instead relies on his unrivaled swordsman skills.



But as ominous signs reign down on the lands, Ivy and Zach are sent on a quest where the battles only get fiercer, the enemies stronger, and their love.....well that's a different battlefield.



Become a believer in the power of a Kiss in Lindsey Duga's debut fantasy YA!



A Princess Protagonist



I must say, I really enjoyed journeying through Lindsey Duga's world. She wrote a very compelling first person narrative through Princess Ivy, a strong individual who wanted nothing more than to save her people the only way she knew how: through her Kiss. While the Kiss can be bestowed on anyone, a partnership between two individuals brings out the full scope of their combined powers. Duga cleverly played off the power of a kiss in a way that appeals to the romantics at heart. The fantasy genre is often saturated with masculine roles that sometimes downplay females, so I liked the concept that only Princesses have the capability to harness a greater power and had the ability to enhance the magical abilities of others.



Ivy is a far cry from being the average princess. She fights alongside her soldiers, and treats them with familiarity on a first name basis, and is wholeheartedly committed to doing whatever it takes to defeat the Forces of Darkness. Altogether, Duga made Ivy a very relatable character with her passion and her character development.



The Romantic and the Realist



Zach was a fun foil to Ivy and they complemented each other so well. Their bantering definitely had its laugh out loud moments! No characters were made more for each other than Ivy and Zach, which is why readers will flash through the pages to find out if love really does conquer all. Even Ivy’s Royalist heart.





The Twists and Turns





Kiss of the Royal is a very action-adventure based book where the plot twists just keep on coming. When you think there is a safe moment BAM! griffins and evil dwarfs galore, and our dear characters are once again engaged in a battle. I also found myself questioning the established Royal History that Ivy was taught as a young age, and sure enough, Duga did not disappoint!

Let me start this review by saying that, Kiss of the Royal reminded me so much of the fairy tales I used to read obsessively - and still do - when I was a child! The setting was just so magical and the descriptions so vivid that, it was like everything was starting to unravel inside my head and what I was reading quickly transformed into moving pictures with shapes and colors I couldn't get enough of. I always try to imagine what I'm reading in my head because my imagination has no limits that I'm aware of but, this time, it was like the experience of reading Kiss of the Royal greatly exceeded previous ones! The world building was also wonderful and even though the story started out a bit slow, it picked up after a while and I got so immersed in it that I actually lost sight of reality for a bit.

I'm not going to go into great detail about the plot itself, I'm just going to tell you that, I've never read anything like it before and neither have you! This novel is the definition of originality and I'm so glad the synopsis made me pick it up because, I don't think I would've chosen to read it otherwise! It did sound a bit weird at the beginning but, weird has always been my favorite thing to explore so, I couldn't wait to get into it and discover its secrets! It was impressively unique and I was left in a state of awe after I got into the plot and actually realized how well though out it was! I was angry at one moment and laughing the next, which just shows that the story managed to actually make me feel things and experience what the characters were feeling right alongside them. I got frustrated at times because of how ridiculous some rules were and just about screamed when I realized that women were basically used by men in all aspects of their lives, to benefit a Kingdom that offered them nothing in exchange. It was such a stark reflection of the reality we live in but, with a Fantasy setting and it proved that you can incorporate problematic aspects of the world we live in to any Genre you choose but, you have to do it right. I definitely feel like Lindsey Duga nailed this aspect of the story because, she wanted it to be problematic and her plot underlined this unacceptable version of humanity none of us would've wanted to live in, even though our reality is close enough to its aspects of fiction. For me, that made the story even more relatable and I really enjoyed that fact that it was neither problematic nor offensive. Everything had a logical explanation and the author did a great job at giving a believable background and leaving no plot holes or question marks behind.

The characters themselves were extremely likable and even though I sometimes got frustrated with Ivy's complete devotion to a Kingdom that only saw her as a commodity, I could definitely understand where she came from! She was loyal and wanted to do what was best for her people, even if it meant putting her life at risk to save those she loved. As the Princess with the most powerful Kiss - the world is written with a capital K throughout the novel by the way, which I think is really interesting and highlights its importance - her duty is to serve in battle and share her magic with the partner chosen for him, because of his compatibility to her own power. When her last Prince is cursed and nothing can be done to save him, severing the bond is the only choice. Now, she has to find a new partner to find alongside with in battle and the chosen one is an outstanding swordsman with an undesirable legacy, that is completely opposed to accepting Ivy's proposition and conforming to the rules it inevitably comes with. Ivy's determination to convince him that together they're going to be invincible proves to be fruitless, since he's more than capable of handling himself without the magic a Kiss from her would provide.

Zach was such an interesting character as well! I loved his rebellious spirit and the fact that he went against the norms of a society that barely accepted him, without caring whether it would have an impact on his status or affect his quality of life. He's strong willed and determined to prove people wrong. As a Romantic, he see the world in a completely different way and Kissing for him is something sacred, not to be taken for granted. I was basically swooning by the end of the novel, because his behavior was so different from what I'm used to in Fantasy novels. The trope of brutal and powerful male characters has become so common nowadays that, straying from it is basically unheard of! I'm very glad Zach made it his mission to redeem that in a way!

Overall, Kiss of the Royal was such an interesting novel and I couldn't get enough of it! I loved the ending and I feel like I got the closure I was looking for! It defied the usual tropes I'm so tired of seeing in Fantasy novels and I couldn't have been happier for deciding to give it a chance! So, I obviously cannot recommend it enough! Make sure that you have an open mind going into it because the premise is definitely peculiar but, it's more than worth reading because of it! It's original, beautiful written and with great plot and character development throughout!