This book was an absolute whirlwind! The Prince & The Apocalypse combines adventure, romance, and a countdown to disaster in an addictive way. Wren, an 18-year-old planner on a high school trip to London, finds herself unexpectedly teaming up with Theo, the Prince of Wales, after they cross paths just as the world learns of an impending comet set to hit Earth in a week. As Wren desperately tries to get back to the U.S., she and Theo embark on a wild, cross-country journey, evading paparazzi and developing an undeniable connection.

The story’s humor, tension, and surprising twists make it impossible to put down, especially with that shocking cliffhanger. It’s packed with nods to classics like Before Sunrise and The Princess Diaries, and Theo’s touching moments and charm only add to the fun. This romantic-comedy-meets-dystopian journey is fresh and delightful; I can't wait for book two!

If you're expecting a light rom-com, this isn't it. It's a bit heavier than that but a fun read nonetheless. The chemistry between the characters is undeniable and the concept is a good one.

Kara McDowell's successive releases of linked books are always so much fun. She does a great job bringing to life her characters and the unique situations they end up in.

I love this book. The relationship between Wren and Theo is so fun to watch develop from total strangers helping each other through convenience to their budding love. The drama and stakes feel wild and crazy, but it's the end of the world and anything feels like it could happen.

Very middle of the road YA with more of a focus on the romance than on the actual apocalypse situation, which was a bit disappointing! With a title like that I was hoping for a bit more of a dystopia vibe. Still a fun and easy book though.

Not much to say about this one. A mid lane YA book about the world ending and a girl trying to find her way back home overseas and enlisting a prince to help her as he is also trying to get away but from his responsibilities.
It's cute but not really what I was expecting and the writing style didn't do anything for me so I kept putting it down multiple times but I finally finished it.
The ending set up a possible sequel.

4.5 stars!! I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! I was in a reading slump when I picked it up, but it was exactly what I needed. The Prince and the Apocalypse is a fast-paced, easy, and surprisingly lighthearted read (as lighthearted as it can be for it being about the end of the world). The romance was believable, and I love the complexity of the characters. A great summer vacation read, especially if you're traveling Europe! excited to pick up the next one!

This one has a lot of great reviews. Sadly, mine isn’t one but I really think this is a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” I wanted more dystopia and it gave more rom-com. It can’t help being what it is!

Wren is a planner and a listmaker, and she fully expected to enjoy a post-graduation trip to London just as much as her older sister had.

She didn’t.

And when it’s finally time to go back home, there’s a small problem. There’s an asteroid headed straight for Earth, and the airport is chaotic. Good thing the fictional heir to the throne of England owes her a favor.

Of course, nothing goes smoothly, and their attempt to get to the royal estate in Greece and a private plane runs into one obstacle after another.

The story is told only from Wren’s point of view, so it takes us a while to understand just why Theo is the way he is. The dialogue is cute, the main characters have complex feelings about their families, their duties, and each other. As they each reveal more and more of themselves, both realize more and more about what is truly important to them. Of course, there are multiple instances of misunderstandings and jumping to conclusions that throw obstacles into their relationship. And I wouldn’t say the ending is a “happily ever after.”

Since there’s a sequel, I don’t think it would be too spoiler-y of me to tell you that the world doesn’t end after all.

Possible Objectionable Material:
Doomsday. Cursing, including a few F-words. Sex (closed door) between people who are (maybe) married. Car theft and other minor theft. Mental health struggles.

Who Might Like This Book:
Those who like doomsday scenarios, royalty, stories about road trips.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book is also reviewed at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2024/07/ya-royal-romance.html

This book is like stepping back in time for me, now this might not make sense to some of the younger reders, but this book took me right back to the YA books of the 90s and I loved it.

What I mean by that is it's just a good, fun story, its easy to get wrapped up in and even though your brain is saying I did not just read that your heart is either soaring or breaking for Wren and or Theo.

Delightfully disasterous this book spoke to my disaster movie loving heart and I can't wait to read book two.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martiin's Press for providing a copy of this E-Book, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kara McDowell keeps hooking me in with ridiculously dramatic premises and then absolutely delivering. I ate up every word of this book.

I really didn't like this book I was wishing I did but... it was really hard for me to finish it and It took a long time for me to finish it the concept of the book was cute thought

“The Prince and the Apocalypse” by Kara McDowell is about American teen Wren who misses her flight home from in London on the last day of her study abroad. But that’s not even the worst part—news breaks that a comet is coming and the world is going to end in 8 days. After unknowingly helping the runaway crown prince escape the paparazzi, Wren has one shot at getting home before the world ends: travel with the runaway prince halfway across Europe to a loyal pilot who can fly her home.
Full of humor, adventure, and a LOT of plans gone wrong, this story begs the question: when the world is ending, does any of it matter—or maybe does all of it matter? Especially as Wren starts to fall for the prince despite their days being numbered.

I LOVED this book and CANNOT wait for more. Kara McDowell is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors.

Okay, why on earth did it take me so long to read this book? It was just so much fun! Normally I hate the existential ramblings of teenagers in YA books but putting it into a story where the world is ending helped tremendously. It was a blast from beginning to end. I can’t wait to read the next one!

This book is everything good about YA romance- meet cutes, parental freedom, travel, urgency, honestly, and self actualization. Ready for book 2 and this one isn't even out yet!

In this captivating Young Adult tale, 18-year-old Wren Wheeler's summer abroad in London takes an unexpected turn when she misses her flight home and learns of an impending comet strike. Teaming up with crown prince Theo after a chance encounter, Wren embarks on a journey across Europe, navigating trains, ferries, and stolen cars, all while forging a budding romance. Wren's vibrant personality shines through in her lively narration, complemented by witty banter and romantic tension with Theo. Despite its escapism, the plot moves swiftly, making for an engaging read.

DNF'd this book about 40% in. It just didn't grab my attention like I hoped it would. It had potential and it may have gotten better but I wasn't hopeful.

The Prince & The Apocalypse is a lighthearted disaster rom-com. While on an overseas trip to England, a Chicago student accidentally meets the crown prince and saves him from the paparazzi. This leads her to miss her flight, and when she arrives at the airport she learns that a comet will destroy the world in 8 days. She reaches out to the prince to have him help her return home. I enjoyed this book and thought that it was a goofy representation of royalty. I did think that they took the comet less seriously than they could have, but it added more details to the relationship drama. I would recommend this as a fun easy read.

This looked fun and was exactly that. I really enjoyed Wren and Theo together at the end of the world. It made me realize that would be what I wanted if I only had days to live. Give me love, adventure, and the knowledge that nothing lasts forever.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Prince & the Apocalypse was a fun book to dive into. In this, you will meet Wren, who has dreamed about the perfect trip to Europe for the longest time. She's a huge planner and has everything scheduled until the very last second. Little does she know that everything is going to go up in flames very quickly.

First, she ends up getting super sick and doesn't really leave her room for most of the trip. Second, she ends up running into a guy who needs her help. Third, the world is practically ending, and she can't seem to find a way back home. Long story short, it's a very shitty day for Wren.

Enter Theo, the guy who needs her help. He's a prince in disguise who just wants to get to Greece before the earth explodes. He wants absolutely nothing to do with his title and just wants to be a regular guy. The only problem? Being recognized by everyone because he's a freaking prince. He is also known to miss a train or two.

Together, they go on this adventure and get quite close to one another. The feelings that developed between them were sweet and sincere. There was one thing that annoyed me—well, no—two things really. Wren's emotional default to sarcasm when things get tough and how the Queen handled her son's depression. I wanted these two to redeem themselves so freaking badly, and I'm a little peeved that I didn't get that.

In the end, I'm excited to get my hands on the sequel because of how this one ended. I need to know what's going to happen next for Theo, Wren, and, of course, Comet the Apocalypse Dog.