This series gets crazier and crazier! I love the budding (and begrudging) friendship between Nina and Daphne, Beatrice's growing self-confidence, and Sam's quest for self-awareness.

Thank you for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: YA Fiction
Pub Date: May 31, 2022

I thought this book continued the American Royals series nicely. It was like coming home to characters I've gown to love and care about, and I enjoyed following them further on their journey. I thought the plot was well-paced, and I really enjoyed the additional dimension added to the characters in this book. Even though the plot was well-paced, though, the last 25% of the book is what really saved the story as a whole. The first 75% of the book dragged at points, and I wasn't quite as engaged in that section of the book as the last section.

I was disappointed, though, that the story basically just dropped some major plot points from the first and second books. For example, Ethan was just shipped off in this story, and Teddy was basically non-existent in this plot. I enjoyed both of these characters a lot, and I was disappointed to see their arcs basically abandoned in favor of new characters who were not as well-developed or interesting.

Even though I was somewhat disappointed with some aspects of this book, I still enjoyed returning to the characters I already loved. I am looking forward to the next book!

A fun third installment in this addictive series.

Overall, this had more of the same royal lifestyle escapades, will-they won’t-they romance, and coming of age themes that I particularly enjoy in these books. For me personally, the storylines and character growth for Sam and Beatrice felt a bit repetitive, but the plot with Daphne and Nina teaming up was a standout!

Also, be advised this is not the final installment! There is another book coming so the cliffhanger is brutal.

Thank goodness there was another book after Majesty, although I am getting a little tired of the over the top drama and lack of conclusion book after book… but honestly, who am I kidding, when the fourth books come out I will run to get it!

The good news is I thought this story was redemptive for some of the characters I’d gotten annoyed at in Majesty. Some of the storylines felt more realistic, and I liked how there were discussions (even if light) on how race and history affect Sam and Marshall’s relationship.

The main feature of this book is a world conference, where dignitaries from all over the world come to a royal retreat. It strangely reminded me of the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter where you get to meet new foreign characters. I liked watching Beatrice come out of her shell more and own her role — both by making new friends and by hosting the conference itself.

I also loved the story line between Nina and Daphne, two characters I’ve loved to hate throughout the past two books.

Overall, this was a page turner for me and I really love this alternate reality Katharine McGee has created. There are times I love it, times I love to hate it (sort of like how I loved and loved to hate Gossip Girl), and I’m definitely here for it. Bring on the prequel and the fourth book!

Thanks to Netgalley, Random House and Katharine McGee for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I think this is my favorite of the American Royals series! Katharine McGee continues to deliver in these books—and I’m going to be really upset if we don’t see a fourth installment after yet another huge cliffhanger ending. I finally felt like some of these characters experienced some introspection and growth, and I really enjoyed getting some side characters introduced in this book. I think KM is really hitting her stride with these characters. If this is the end, it’s a great way to go out. But selfishly, this is the book that really left me wanting more.

My thanks to NetGalley and Random House for an advance reader’s copy.

OMG OMG OMG this is my fav series of all time and i was so freaking exited when she announced the 3rd book! i absolutely loved the newfound friendships and rekindled relationships in this book. we got to meet new characters and the american royals universe expanded beyond what we already know which was very fun. the character development of certain characters was *chefs kiss* and i felt like we really got to know the characters beyond the surface. with that being said i really didn't like the ending i felt like so much happened at once, it was kinda rushed and really lackluster. i will forever love this book series and when the 4 installment (hopefully) gets released i'll be the first in line to read it!!!

I read the first book in American Rivals series but missed book two. Picking up the third. I could tell that I missed things from book two but the story still held up without feeling lost. I definitely think that readers will enjoy this continuation of the series and look forward to book four!

Oh my Goodness! I cannot wait for book four and can only imagine how explosive it will be.

Katherine McGee does it again! American Royals III: Rivals, was such a fun and easy read it took me only two seating to devour this book.

I have enjoyed watching these characters grow and blossom into their very distinct personalities and different roles and this book definitely left me wanting more.

All the dynamics in the book were so fun to read. Katharine truly does it right and it is crazy how I find myself loving and despising a character in just one seating. Wonderful character development and an ability to retain reader's attention.

If you enjoyed books one and two, you are definitely in for a treat!

I love this series! I was excited to see the continuation of all female narrators and some new friendships and enemies among the ladies. I wanted a little more of Beatrice and Teddy's relationship but enjoyed seeing Beatrice as Queen. Nina is more confident and coming into her own in this book and we see a glimmer of a different side of Daphne. The ending left me wanting book 4!

This book was such a great read! I flew through this book in one afternoon because I loved it so much. The main characters were unique and interesting which is something I love in a book. It was a very interesting and fast paced read which made me never become bored. Great book!

This book was so much fun! Yet again another great American Royals novel. While I enjoyed it and the escapism it provided it did read like a "bridge" novel, in that there was a cliff hanger and word of a 4th book. Thank you so much for letting me read and review, I loved it!

Like every other Katharine McGee Royals book, I absolutely devoured this in two sittings and enjoyed every minute of it. The perfect alternate reality where America is a monarchy (sounds fun right!?) and royals descend into the country for a summit. Perfect for an olympic year when the gathering of nations is on everyone's mind, I am so glad McGee decided to write this delicious piece of fiction!

After Majesty I really was left feeling like this story wasn’t done and a lot felt left hanging so I was SO pleased to see this on my radar. I really think this one does it justice and that readers will be pleased. The world was built, the stage was set and this book delivered. I really enjoyed the short chapters and rotating POVs. Like I stated earlier I really think readers will be happy.

Either this is significantly better than the previous installment or my standards are not quite so lofty as they once were. In either case, Rivals was downright enjoyable. Who'd have thought, right?

I screeched with joy when I found out there would be a third AMERICAN ROYALS and loved absolutely everything about this book! So much heart, so many swoons, so much DRAMA!

Let me begin by saying that I really hate reading series books before the series is finished. This book reaffirmed my hatred of doing so. The third installment of the series begins a little slow, but picks up about halfway through. It then attacks the heart with an infuriating cliffhanger! The writing is wonderful as usual, but that ending makes me crazy. I know authors are supposed to build suspense and keep people wanting more, but they should really be considerate of people who are going to have to wait over a year for any sort of answers or resolutions! The characters all grow throughout the book. Beatrice has some learning to do on the world stage, Sam has to weigh the costs of her position, Nina has a somewhat stunted storyline in which she's just caught up in the Washington drama, and Daphne has fleeting moments of seeming tolerable before she doesn't. I wish there had been more Teddy and way less Jeff nonsense in this book, but we can't have everything. Now I will sit and wait for the fourth book with no idea if that will be the conclusion of the series or if I will have to keep riding this rollercoaster forever.

I was so excited to get my hands on the newest installment of the American Royals series. As expected, this book picks up with Bea finding her way as Queen with her hosting a major summit of royals where she meets a group of young royals and get sucked into their world for a bit. Meanwhile Nina and Daphne join forces against someone who is threatening both their futures and their place in Jefferson’s life. I was ready for a Daphne redemption story and I felt like that is where this was going. Sam and Marshall are also facing some pressures on their new relationship as well. While there is a lot going on in this one, I did feel it moved slower than the other two but I am just as invested in this group of young royals as ever and I cannot wait to read more.

This whole series is pure gold and this installment is no different. I cannot wait for book 4! Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review!

This was a really quick read! I started it at night and stayed up to finish. I think it only took about 3 hours! I loved the next installment in this series even though it took me a bit to remember what happened. I wish it would have recapped a little more at the beginning, but as I read the important parts. are back to me. I really love all the characters but I think Sam is my favorite.

Can I have book 4 right now? Please?! I loved this book from start to finish. This series has quickly become one of my favorites. Even though the characters are mostly royalty, they are still very relatable. They still have the same issues with relationships, family, school/work but with additional layers. It all feels very real. I loved getting to read about Nina and Daphne's relationship. They both grew so much throughout the book. I love that Sam is finding her own path in the world. I am very excited for what comes next.