Now that I've finished the full book, I can say that it was everything I was hoping and more. I absolutely loved every second I spent with the Wynchesters, of course, and Kunigunde makes an excellent addition. I wish I could *be* a Wynchester, but reading about them is a close second. They are my favorite fictional family -- the Bridgertons don't even come close.

This book is fiercely feminist, with Kunigunde determined to be the first female Royal Guard of Balcovia, and equally determined to accept no help from anyone to get there. Over her time with the Wynchesters she learns the value of family, friendship, and that having people on your side to help isn't a weakness at all.

I really like how Erica Ridley took two characters with ambitions and goals that are diametrically opposed and brings them around to the same side eventually with the realization that it's ok to let go of long-held dreams in order to reach for something *better.* I also really appreciate that both parties here opted for new dreams over old ones. It felt very balanced.

I also really appreciate the many issues that are touched on here. They carry weight with the story and feel organic and not forced at all. Slavery, racial equality, feminism, the plight of factory workers, cruel factory owners, lazy aristocracy, the frustrating slowness of Parliament and legislative change, chronic illness, child labor, mistreated animals... I'm sure I missed some. The Wynchesters tackle all of these.

One of my favorite things about this book is how Kunigunde spends time with each of the Wynchester siblings and comes to appreciate them and care for them all. It's not just a romance between her and Graham, it involves the whole family. She has secret painting projects with Marjorie and they teach one another sign language and Balcovian. She terrorizes the university bullies with Elizabeth. She trains with Graham. She steals an antbear with Jacob, she watches Parliament with Chloe, she attends the reading circle with Philippa, she talks costumes with Tommy... and she opts to put off her own reconnaissance mission to help the Wynchesters on their mission to save a town of impoverished factory workers from their cruel factory owner.

The involvement of the Wynchester siblings doesn't diminish the romance between Kunigunde and Graham, which is terribly swoony. Even though they are both rather pig-headed about the whole thing, they do eventually end up on the same page and it was delightful going on that journey with them.

Elizabeth once again stole my heart in this book as my favorite secondary character, and I cannot wait to read her story because it is bound to be epic. And feature a LOT of swords.

*thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing an e-arc for review.

Graham Wynchester: acrobat, intelligencer, royals obsessed. Graham aspires to see his name in the gossip rags connected to royalty, and dreams of being a knight in shining armor to rescue his princess. Kunigunde de Heusch isn’t actually a princess, but she's a companion to the princess of Balcovia, and dreams of being a member of the Royal Guard like her father and brothers. Balcovia, where the Wynchesters’ adoptive father Baron Vanderbean was from, is a small coastal kingdom that was once a part of the Netherlands, and has some seemingly progressive views and technology, but still relegates its women to subsidiary roles. Kuni and Graham cross paths in London while she is on a scouting mission, and Graham offers her haven with his family. Examining her own place in her society, Kuni admires the Wynchesters and their desire to help those in need, and through Graham discovers what it is like to be truly seen.

If this wasn't the Wynchesters, the initial premise of the book might seem a little hokey. But since Graham is a Wynchester, his obsession doesn’t stand out more than Tommy’s costumes, Elizabeth’s daring, Jacob’s animals, or Majorie’s painting. While the family features strongly in the first two books, Duke Heist and Perks of Loving a Wallflower felt more traditionally focused on the romantic couples. Nobody’s Princess gives us a panoramic view of life as a Wild Wynchester - it’s all hands on deck, including the newer Wynchesters, the Duke of Faircliffe (book 1) and Philippa York (book 2). And yet Kuni never feels like she’s on the outside looking in. The ease with which the siblings absorb and accept her is immensely heartwarming. Both Graham and Kuni are Black, so there is some important discussion of racism in regency era England, along with commentary on whether or not that society (any society) can move past the color of their skin.

Things heisted: an antbear from the royal menagerie, Kuni away from her brothers in the opening scene, and righteousness seized on behalf of the millworkers.

Nobody’s Princess was utterly delightful and I inhaled it. Thank you to @Netgalley and @avonbooks for this copy for review. It publishes 7/26/22, so you have plenty of time to meet the Wynchesters in their first two books.

Yay, so excited the ARC for NOBODY'S PRINCESS is out in the world, ready to be discovered by readers! Thank you, Dana & team!!

received "Nobody's Princess" from Netgalley and voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This is the third book in the Wild Wynchesters series. Erica Ridley is a wonderful author, and she never fails to amaze me with her unique stories.
Graham Wynchester wants to be a leader, a hero. He was saved by Baron Bean from the cruel and dangerous life of a circus tight rope walker, after his mother's death. He now vows to save others from the injustices of the world. Kunigunde de Heusch, a Princess's  companion, has always wanted to be a Royal Guard and soldier, and the first female Royal Guard for the Kingdom of Balcovia. When they first meet, there is an immediate attraction. They promise each other a temporary flirtation for 4 weeks during which they will enjoy each other's company in the fullest and at the end of thise 4 weeks, go their separate ways. Their positive attitude is catching. Their can do attitude is formidable. Great addition to this series.

Graham Winchester is taking care of his family the best way he knows how. With his tendencies and his siblings tendencies they go full force.
Juffrouw Kunigunde de Heusch is proving how diligent and resourceful she can be. Not wanting to settle for just being a companion or just married. She wants to make a difference.
Graham and Kunigunde will find out how it can be working with others.
I absolutely loved this book. It has intrigue and romance. It kept my attention. I did skip through one chapter because of the content was not my cup of tea. But the rest of the book was excellent.
I recieved a free copy so that I might tell you what I honestly think. Hope you enjoyed my review. Now go enjoy the book.

What a delightful read. It's fun and heartbreaking towards the end.

Graham is very acrobatic and when he meets what he believes is a princess and falls for her. The thing is that she has her future all mapped out. Her ultimate dream is to become a Balcovian guards woman and she will not be dettered from her goal. That is until she meets the Wynchesters and discovers that what she has been missing from her life and still she plods on to achieve what she has set out to do.

As she gets to know the family, she realises that there is more to life than what she has set out to achieve. The end is a little upsetting. Just when Kumi decides to return to her country and breaking Graham's heart, she ealises whap's more important to her and brings the happy ending that's very touching.

It's a great addition to the series.

I received an eARC from Netgalley and the views expressed are my personal opinions.

The Wild Winchesters are at it again. Graham is the oldest male in the family and has been trying to find his way since the death of Bean. He is obsessed with meeting a princess. His specialty in the family is collecting reams of data as well as performing acrobatic feats. Kuni is in England from Bolclovia which is the same country Bean is from. She wants to prove herself and become the first guards woman to the king. Meeting Graham brings her into the Winchester family fold and their capers. It is the usual mix of mischief, fun and mild mayhem as the do good for others while these two fall madly in love.

I’m a marketing and publicity intern at Forever Publishing, so I am reading this for work. Will post full review later.