Katharine McGee has this talent of throwing everything you thought out the window and creating something new. AMERICAN ROYALS is probably my favorite YA series. I don’t know how to review this properly without spoiling it but the last 50 pages will have you flying by. AND THE ENDING!? I wish I didn’t read my netgalley ARC so early because I just want book four asap. I don’t know what to do with my life anymore.

Book 3 will not disappoint anyone! It was so much fun revisiting these characters. I cant wait to see what everyone else thinks!

When it was announced that Katharine McGee would be continuing the American Royals series in a third book, part of me was excited because Book 2's ending just didn't feel like a complete wrap-up to the series, but I was also cautiously hesitant as I had also accepted that was it.

Unfortunately, it was hard for me to connect with this story, and it felt like a last minute addition rather than a seamless fit that ties the entire world and each characters' story together.

Daphne and Nina's story definitely stood out to me much more than Sam and Beatrice's. For one, Beatrice's character arc throughout the whole series felt choppy. With Book One, we were rooting for her romance with her bodyguard. Then, in Book Two, we gave that all up so she could be with Teddy. Then, in Book Three, we throwing all of it to the wind again.

Daphne definitely grew on me more in this book, but JFLKSADFJASDLK IDK why this series just feels so individual and choppy. We throw away characters the second they've served their purpose (re: Hitomi and Ethan) then we never see them again. Then we throw in a new character (Re: Gabriella) just to stir trouble.

I'm honestly really disappointed by Katharine McGee's storytelling, and while I wanted to have fun in this escapist royal world, I found myself just powering through to know what happens. Will I read the next book? Sigh, I really don't know.

This was probably my least favorite of the series, but I still enjoyed it. I just felt like the plot was weaker than the rest of the books. I think my favorite storyline in this one was between Sam & Marshall. I also enjoyed seeing Nina & Daphne band together. Beatrice’s storyline was just okay to me. I was completely shocked by the ending of the book and I hope there’s a fourth one to wrap things up!

I love this series but if we're being honest with each other, this should have been the last book. Rivals gave me everything I could have wanted - more intrigue with all of our favorite characters, relationships being tested, and political maneuvers. But at some point there are only so many times you can force the same characters back together and vice versa before it just gets tired. And unfortunately, I think we're there.

With some minor changes the plot could have ended with this book, but again we are left on cliffhangers for all of our main characters. I still find myself wishing that the Prince would grow into some sort of personality and show some critical thinking skills - and I'm still disappointed. Every other character has a well fleshed out personality except for him and I think it's a huge oversight.

Will I read the fourth book after how this one ended? Of course. I need to know how everything will end. BUT, the plot is starting to get repetitive and we're very close to jumping the shark, that's all I'm saying. At this point, Samantha is still my favorite and she keeps getting the tough end of the stick and I will keep reading simply for her to get a happy ending so it better happen!

**Thank you to Random House Books for Young Readers and Netgalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review**

DNF at 50%

This is not a bad book, okay. But it's a whole lot of the same drama and same scenes we've seen in the previous two books and if that's what you're here for then go for it. I just got exhausted by like 25% and kept hoping it would get better. But it didn't - at least for me. I've heard that it gets better after the 50% mark but I can't keep trying to slog through it to get to that point.

I loved this book so much! Her writing is always spot on and this was no different! Such a great story and strong characters

I love love love this series! The whole universe that Katharine has painted is so great! Third books in a series so,e times are not as interesting but to me, this one was great! I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Can’t wait for the fourth one!

At first, I hated this book series for what it did to me at the end of the first - I had a feeling that one of the characters/relationships wasn't going to work out and I was devastated. But, I love the way Katharine McGee writes and when my sadness died down, I knew I wanted to jump back into this world. I loved the way the series wrapped up and I'm glad I read this!

I had been highly anticipating the third installment of American Royals and I'm happy to say that it sure lived up to my expectations! Once I found myself back in the world of the royal Washington family I didn't want to put down the book until it was finished. I enjoyed both the story line and the character development in this one. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens in American Royal IV!

With every book I read in this series I fall more in love with it. I still enjoy Sam’s perspective the most but the other characters have definitely grown on me. But that cliff hanger, that just was not cool. I need answers desperately. Sam you need to pick up the phone okay? I know you and Marshall had plans but things drastically changed.

I love this series and these characters so much. Picking up where Majesty left off, we find that Beatrice has put her wedding to Teddy on hold while she attends a summit for the Kings and Queens. There she meets Louisa from France and learns more about what to expect in her role. Samantha and Marshall dating when his family wouldn't approve. Nina and Daphne on the same aide with a common enemy? I loved catching up with these characters and can't wait until the next installment. Cliffhanger, anyone?!

After reading the first two books, plus the Prequel, I just had to continue the series. Thanks, NetGalley!

The third book in the series takes place after the ending of ‘Majesty’. Beatrice is queen, but her wedding to Teddy has been put on hold. With an upcoming meeting of Kings and Queens from around the world, she meets up with Princess Louise, representing France, and forms a friendship with her. But can she be trusted? Meanwhile, Samantha’s in love with Lord Marshall, but how will his family take to him dating her? Meanwhile, Nina and Daphne form an unlikely alliance in order to take down the manipulative Lady Gabriella, who has her sights set on Jefferson. Will their old rivalries stand in their way?

I am a fan of the American Royals series and I like how each chapter tells about one of the four main characters: Queen Beatrice, Princess Samantha, status chaser Daphne, and commoner Nina. I liked that Daphne and Nina banded together to take down a common enemy. I love the moments where we can see how the characters would be in our world where America doesn't have a royal family.

I didn't like Gabriella, but the character was written well. I liked Louise and all the side characters. There wasn't really anything I didn't enjoy about the book.

American Royals fans, this book is a must on your list. There is some romance in it and characters you'll be rooting for to get together and to separate. Pick this one up.

I wasn't a huge fan of this series, but I read one and two so I figured I'd give three a try, and I just wasn't into it.

The third book in the American Royals series is my fav. Granted there were still some cringey parts as there were in the first two books but overall I enjoyed the story so much more. I mean we are getting a 4th book so I can't wait to see what happens next for these characters.

The cliffhanger ending will leave you desiring the next installment immediately! Full of scandal, intrigue, and romance - McGee continues to shine in this look at America's royal family!

I loved seeing my favorite royals in a more grown-up setting. We also get more world-building in this book. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

This series is the best kind of ridiculous, soapy nonsense presented in a way that makes you want to devour it. I enjoyed continuing on with this story; if you liked the beginning of the series, you won't be disappointed.

I adore trilogies but I always agree that the first one in the series is usually the best! This is my least favorite book in the American Royals series so far, and while I am delighted that the author has found her niche, with a great hook, this one was a miss for me.

Our story continues, and for me, this third installment is much better than the second. The world expands slightly as we see Beatriz and Teddy continuing in their new roles, Nina and Daphne realizing they have a common enemy, and Samantha experiencing more challenges in love. Samantha was my favorite in this one, and I'm definitely rooting for her happy ending.

This series is so fun! It’s wild to imagine what America would be like if George Washington decided to be king. This book ended on a big cliffhanger and I can’t wait for number 4, whenever it comes out!