Life got in my way and I took way too long to start reading this book. I don’t remember anything from the others so I can’t even begin to understand what’s happening in this one. But I remember liking the others so this review is just because I have the memory of a goldfish.

This book was just “meh” for me. I felt like I was reading it because I had to finish it instead of reading it because I wanted to finish it. I can’t quite put my finger on what it was.

Who doesn't love a good scandal mystery? Add in weird royal drama and you've got yourself a terrific story as we follow Evan and Masie along their journey after only meeting, as sisters, seven months ago. Drama and ugliness has followed Evan since her outting as the illegitimate daughter of the British king!

Royal Scandal 4/5 Stars

Summary from Goodreads:

The second book in the Royal Blood series about an American girl who threatens the royal family by exposing their darkest scandals—even as they get more sinister.

American girl turned monarchy nightmare, Evan Bright, has gotten used to the press about her but the media attention has only seemed to get worse.

From desperate clickbait articles about her and the President’s son to Royal Record headlines pitting her against Princess Maisie, it seems everyone is dying for Evan to return back to America for good. Meanwhile Evan is receiving mysterious threats about her real story being revealed in a tell-all biography.

When more information is leaked about Evan, she fears she will always be Britain’s media villain. But the threats escalate when there is an attempted assassination with no suspects…and Evan believes the person is in the palace’s walls.

They say what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger…but what if it’s the royal family who wants you dead?

I really love this series. Evan and Maisie are such great characters and while Kit annoys me sometimes because he’s a little dopey, it’s fine. And Ben is such a great, devious villain. So, so much happens in this book, which I was such a fan of. It was crazy attempt on someone’s life after attempt on someone’s life, which made it feel like a royal action movie. And the cliffhanger that the book ended on? OMG give me more! This was such a fun, easy, quick read and I definitely think that everyone should pick it up as we get into the season of fun, quick reads. Make sure y’all go out and grab it today!

It's a full-on private war as someone in the royal circle is determined to destroy Evan and, perhaps, the monarchy itself!

Evan Bright, the illegitimate daughter of the king, is being targeted by a press corps fueled by the tasty yet false tidbits slipped to them by an anonymous source. Apparently, when the perpetrator is not satisfied with the social media chaos and family drama that results, Evan starts experiencing "accidents" that put her life and those around her in danger.

Royal Scandal is the second book in Aimée Carter's exciting YA series, Royal Blood, and this time; it's a full-on private war as someone in the royal circle leaking sensitive information to the media about the tumultuous goings on in the royal family. As relationships crumble and new alliances develop, Evan desperately tries to protect her family and loved ones from their hidden persecutor.

Evangeline "Evan" Bright, the illegitimate daughter of the king and much-maligned by the media, is still struggling to find her place in the royal family. I enjoy this fish-out-of-water character and her continued attempts to fit in, even with the family members who have been horrible to her. Because of her past, she's socially awkward and clumsy but improving daily under the guidance of Kit, Tibby, Jenkins, and Maisie. I was glad to see the two sisters grow closer and establish an understanding of each other. Her nemesis, Benedict of York, had been banished from the royal presence due to his actions in book one, but family politics and the need to present a united front to the media soon saw him back in the fold to create more havoc.

The plot grows more complex as Evan's mother, Laura, joins them at Christmas, and the adults in the immediate family decide to pursue the real loves of their lives. But as news of the new liaisons is leaked, the media has a field day. It is easy to compare the fictional tale to the history of Britain's royal family and gain a more sympathetic view of what they endure on a day-to-day basis and for an entire lifetime.

As the story unfolds, there is one mishap involving Evan after another, and it is quickly determined that these are no mere accidents. Tension mounts as her unseen stalker multiplies his efforts to discredit her, and the attacks turn deadly. The story is one twist after another, and I did not want to put the book down. There is a cliffhanger ending that left me shocked that I wouldn't have the much-needed resolution to the story! While this is the second book in the series, and there is some backstory given so that this book can be read on its own, I feel the two should be read in order.

With its action-packed plot and relatable main character, I recommend ROYAL SCANDAL to young adult fiction readers and fans of the previous novel in the series.

I read Royal Blood last year and really enjoyed it, so I was so excited to get my hands on Royal Scandal. After all the drama of the first book, you'd think Evan would manage to catch a break, but book two packs just as much of a punch, only bringing more mysteries to the table.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

I continue to be delighted with this series. It's like American Royals but with an extra punch. The care that's given to these highly sensitive matters is done with care. I need book three stat.

*Royal Scandal* by Aimee Carter is a fast-paced, intriguing blend of romance and political drama, filled with unexpected twists that keep the reader hooked. Carter's engaging characters and vivid world-building make this a delightful and captivating read for fans of contemporary royal fiction.

I first off want to say, thank you to Aimee Carter and NetGalley for allowing me an advanced copy of this book. I first found out about Aimee Carter when my sister and I went to a book signing for her years ago, right before Pawn, the first book in The Blackcoat Rebellion series came out. Since then I have read all her young adult releases and have loved them all. This book was just as great as the rest in my option, I can't wait to read more from her.

Evangeline "Evan" Bright is an American girl whose father happens to be the King of England. The king has publicly acknowledged the relationship and has brought Evan to England to live with the royal family. This has caused no small amount of scandal and jealousy. Although Evan and the crown princess, Maisie, have come to be on good terms (maybe even friends) there are still many extended family members (and press outlets) who see Evan as either a threat to their own line of succession or to the integrity of the English people.

In the previous volume Evan was set up to take the fall for the death of a British tabloid owner's son but the evidence and truth eventually came out. But this hasn't relieved Evan of becoming a scapegoat for attacks on the Royal Family. Someone is targeting both Evan and King Alexander - and they might just succeed!

After multiple attacks in which a rebel group claims responsibility and claims that Evan is a member of their coalition, a direct attack at their home puts the king on life support and there is talk about preparing for Maisie's ascension to the throne. But because of her age and some changes to the laws of succession, Maisie will need to be advised by a specified group of people. Surprisingly, because of Alexander's careful wording of the plan, Evan is to be among that group. This doesn't sit well with many, given her American heritage and her presumed links to the guerilla group.

I'm having a lot of fun with this series. I'm not an anglophile but my wife and daughter are, to a very small degree, so I've caught on to a bit of the lingo and complicated lineage. Having an American girl suddenly discover she's actual 'royal' is likely a fantasy for many teens (just think about books and films like The Princess Diaries). But as author Aimee Carter suggests in this series, it isn't all a bed of roses.

There are times I rolled my eyes with an "Oh, seriously?" thought - sometimes it was because of the piling-on of problems and sometimes it was with Evan's decision-making, but I'd remind myself who this book is targeted toward and how that reading audience (probably teens) would react.

Evan's relationships with the royal family are enjoyable - I will admit that I missed the strength and volume of interaction with her personal attendant that we had in the first book - and I'm glad that there's not an evident resentment conflict between Evan and Maisie (though I admit I'm not sure we're seeing the true Maisie yet).

There's a clear open door for another volume and I would question whether or not this is a stand-alone book because I don't think there's an ending here. If you should read this, plan or expect that you'll need to commit to the next volume as well.

Looking for a good book? Royal Scandal by Aimee Carter is a fun anglophile fantasy, likely for teens with plenty of mystery and teen angst.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

This was a lot of fun. I don’t want to say too much since it’s a sequel, but it was really fun. I mean that in a listening sense because the subject matter itself isn’t. (Check the Content Warnings above) Although I’m a little mad tho because no one said this was a cliff hanger. I was not warned lol

Ok so I liked this one ok, but the first one is still the best. When I finished this last year I was waiting everyday to see if the next one was going to come out and if so when. This one was also good, but it spent so much time in the mystery, but it doesn’t give us any real reward? Like we aren’t clear on who actually did it. And like what’s going on in this, I think we deserve to know who it was. And like, some culprits are outed, but they don’t give the main one and I was annoyed by that. We spent this whole time reading this for the book to end with no closure.

The plot itself kept me rooted to the book tho. I couldn’t move AT ALL. I remember basically whipping my head around to make sure I heard something right. When I tell you this book was full of twists and turns and ups and downs! It was all over the place and I couldn’t stop reading it. I was even upset that I had gotten so busy because I couldn’t sit down and read. I was being so dramatic, so I know it will get you all too.

The same characters from the first one were there, but some have bigger roles. And something traumatic happens to one character in particular which has a domino effect on the rest of them. I don’t want to say anything and risk spoiling it, but let’s just say I hid from my toddler to be able to listen to what happens to him. Because it made everyone spiral, even me.

This story picks up right where the first one left off. But now everything has come to a head… And then it was over. So basically I’m going to be hanging together by a thread waiting until the next one comes out. This last one is going to be interestingggg.

DNF. I’ll probably be in the minority here but I just couldn’t get into this one at all. Maybe it’s because I’m trying to read this in the middle of summer and it takes place during Christmas but it also didn’t feel like it had too much going on either. I really loved the first book and was hoping I would enjoy this one as well but it just wasn’t for me. All thoughts and opinions stated are my own. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for a copy of the arc in return for an honest review.

Oooo, I really like this one. This series has lots of mystery and suspense and a little bit of romance. Evan does seem to attract attention and danger every where she goes. This is definitely a middle book, but the cliffhanger is a worth it. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance copy.

A great follow up to Royal Blood. This was so fun and fast paced that I think even reluctant readers will have a hard time putting it down. The cliffhanger ending would have been a disappointment if it wasn't so spectacular.

Royal Scandal picks up shortly after the events in Royal Blood and it is just as thrilling and dramatic as its predecessor. More thriller than mystery, this second installment follows Evangeline as she and her family are repeatedly threatened and attacked by someone (or multiple someones) who know more about the inner-workings (and vulnerabilities) of the palace than they should.

Mixed into the dangers of gunshots, bombs, anarchy, and attempted murders are subplots surrounding relationship dramas and familial conflicts. Not only does Evan have to figure out who is behind these deadly attacks, she also has to make sure her relationships don’t implode as a result of them.

I was a huge fan of Royal Blood when I read it for its previous tour, so I went into this sequel with high expectations. While I wasn’t as much of a fan of this installment, I still found it a fun and thrilling ride. There are many different mysteries for the reader to try and solve, and a decent amount of curveballs thrown in to keep us our toes. Evan is a main character that is extremely loyal and kind at her core, making her the perfect protagonist for a series whose conflicts mostly revolve around betrayal and selfishness.

My main complaint about this novel was that there were times where I felt the drama was turned up a bit too high, resulting in me getting fed up with certain characters/plotlines before they were wrapped up. Regardless, the book clearly leaves the reader with the understanding that there will be another installment, and I’m excited to see what’s next for Evan and her gang.

After reading this book, I need the next one because Evan’s journey just keeps getting crazier and I’m ready to see the take down of Ben once and for all. I absolutely love the relationship that Evan and Kit share and I think it is so adorable and refreshing and I love how he is always ready to stand by Evan no matter what. I feel like each scandal that is presented is always so juicy and I can’t wait to see how deep mystery will go in the next book!

I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the next one to come out! The second book in the Royal Blood series, Royal Scandal finds Evan in the palace continuously fighting for her life as someone is trying to kill her, while also destroying the monarchy. This book was really soapy, dramatic and fun! I’m so excited for book 3!

So here I am sitting listening to this book, playing with the cat, not paying attention to the page count and bam the mother of all cliffhangers.
Maisie and Evan have had more ups and downs than I can keep track of and honestly at this point I don't know who we can trust and who's out to kill or dethrone who and honestly I'm loving every bit of it.

There's so much I want to say about this one but I don't want to give anything away for anyone that hasn't read it, so I'll just say read book one (Royal Blood) then read this one and then let's talk.

Lastly, while I am still hoping for a very specific twist (please tell me I'm not alone) I find myself so drawn into this story that I can't wait to see what happens next.

Thank you to Random House Children's and Net Galley for providing an advance copy of this e-book, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Just as good as Royal Blood; the first book of the series!

18yo Evan is in the United Kingdom with her family, royal and not royal. She’s recovering from the assault by Jasper and has great support from her boyfriend Kit and her family. Evan is starting to feel more at ease with her royal surroundings until a shooter misses her and hits Kit as he protects her. Evan receives secret anonymous threats and she starts to hear voices that are threatening her also. Her mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and she’s worried she’s hallucinating since no one else sees or hears the threats. Each day the threats and danger build until Evan is terrified she will lose her life and the people she loves.

Likes/dislikes: I love Evan and Kit and their relationship. The royal premise adds heightened intrigue to the mystery. This second book of the series is just as good as the first.
Mature Content: G for holding hands and hugging.
Language: R for 41 swears and 0 f-words.
Violence: PG-13 for bloody death.
Ethnicity: The ethnicity is predominantly white.