For those who loved Sariah Wilson's Monterra series and have been wanting more, this book will be an especially fun treat!

Party Favors is a slow burn romance full of chemistry, friendship, and character growth. I loved how Max encouraged Everly and how much Everly grows in self confidence. The romance between them may be slow burn, but it's not lacking in chemistry!

I love a well written quirky friend and Vella is that and more! Between her feistiness and how protective she is of Everly, she's the kind of friend we should all wish to have in our corner.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the arc, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Party Favors by Sariah Wilson is such a great rom com. Readers of this genre will not be disappointed. With small references of royalty, this book was a delight from start to finish. I really enjoyed the romance in the book as well as the main character’s growth and development throughout the course of the book. Overall, this is a quick read, perfect for a long weekend or beach read. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Small town girl moves to NYC to follow her party planning dreams. Working as aa administrative assistant for four years hoping to get a promotion to events coordinator. Banking on American’s obsession over the Royals of Monterra,she suggests that as the theme for a birthday party pitch. When her idea is picked she has to come up with some ideas to make the party as realistic as possible. .Meeting Max, who has ties to the country is fate. They form a friendship of her teaching him about NY while he gives her some info on life in Monterra. Fun read! Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy, I’m leaving this review voluntarily

What a sweet romance! I got the option for an early read and just accidentally forgot to publish my review. (thanks to NetGalley for the early read). I really enjoyed the sweetness of the characters, although Everly's obsession with royalty was a little over the top. Max was a sweetheart throughout the romance, although secrets abound, leading to a tiny bit of angst but overall, this was a fun, happy romance that kept a smile on my face.

Party Favors is another fun and funny book from Sariah Wilson. Wilson's rom-coms always deliver with the perfect mix of spice and witty banter. The characters are loveable and have you rooting for their happy ending.

Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for my honest review.

Another hit! This book was so fun! I love these clean and swoon-worthy ROM-COMS. The characters are uplifting and lovable. I really enjoyed the storyline and even the crazy roommate caught me in the feels! This book had me a Monterra! I love that we got to go back to my favorite fairytale kingdom!

Thanks to NetGalley for this story, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is so much fun to read. It is light-hearted and perfect for those of us who love romance. Everly and Max are very different in personality. I like how thoughtful Max is - not only in action but also with how he carefully thinks and speaks with Everly. Everly is adorable when she is around Max. She has so many mixed feelings about Max, friendship and love.

Her constant back and forth decisions about maintaining a friendship or more is pretty repetitive which is understandable however toward the end of the novel I was so ready to know how the happily ever after was going to happen. Her indecision had gone on long enough.

Of course, I still found the book enjoyable and would recommend it. It is fun, funny, flirty and delightful to read!

Thanks to NetGalley, Montlake, and the author for the chance to read this book.

This was a sweet happily ever after book that was so easy to fall into and read. The main female character, Everly, lacks confidence and has low self esteem so can't believe it when Max shows interest in her.
It was enjoyable watching Everly find confidence in herself. Her best friend Vella was highly amusing and a brilliant addition to the story.

This was a light and fun read and I can't wait to explore more of the authors books.

This is a delightful romantic comedy that swept me off my feet. Everly Aprile, an event planner obsessed with the Monterran royals, finds her life at a standstill until she's tasked with planning a sweet-sixteen party fit for a princess. When she meets Max Colby, a charming man from Monterra, their friendship blossoms as he helps her add authentic royal flair to the event. As Everly navigates her insecurities and growing feelings for Max, she learns to believe in herself and the possibility of a happily ever after. Wilson crafts a heartwarming story filled with humor, love, and personal growth, making it a must-read for fans of light-hearted romance.

Party Favors is surprisingly my first book by Sariah Wilson & I can’t wait to read more! All my friends recommended this book & I can see why. It’s an adorable slow burn romance with a sizzling undercurrent of attraction & so much party planning fun!

Everly Aprile’s one of those easily relatable characters you want to cheer for. As a lover of all things Monterran, she eagerly anticipates anything Queen Kat does or wears & wants her own fairytale romance. After several years working as her handsome boss’ right hand at an event planning company, she’s finally given a chance to plan a 16 year old b-day party with a Monterran theme which’ll hopefully earn her the promotion she deserves. She’s also had an unrequited crush on her boss until she finds out he’s engaged.

When her snarky yet endearing roommate suggests she go out & meet someone, she ends up finding a dreamy guy newly relocated from Monterra. He offers to explain Monterran customs if she’ll be his unofficial tour guide. The sparks fly as these two get to know each other. But, can Everly let go of her insecurities & trust that he cares about her too?

I loved this story! Everly has a lot of self doubt mainly because of her father. Though she’s extremely talented, she’s never pushed for recognition. Things change when she meets Max & he encourages her to throw a baby shower for his cousin. I loved all the behind the scenes party planning as well as all the fabulous iconic New York places they visit like the Empire State Building. Max has his own secrets & I have to admit while I had my suspicions, I didn’t see a particular twist coming. It was so well done. I also loved Everly’s roommate Vella. She’s described as a grown up Wednesday Addams. I loved her snarky personality & how she was so fiercely protective of Everly. I’d love to get her story!

Everly’s & Max’s romance was full of sizzling kisses & attraction. I loved all those near kisses & sweet hand kisses too. I also enjoyed the growth these characters go through as they learn to better communicate. I also loved Everly gaining more confidence in herself & her desirability.

Highly recommend to closed door romcom fans! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley but also purchased through Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.

I read and listened to this story, and it really resonated with me. The heroine was often grumpy and naive, which could be frustrating. I found myself wishing she’d gain a bit more insight and maturity.

The main male character was incredibly sweet and cautious. He was always thinking of others but seemed to lack the confidence and assertiveness I wanted to see from him. It felt like he needed a push to step up and take charge of his own life.

Their journey from friends to lovers was a highlight. They supported each other through their flaws and challenges, growing together in a way that felt authentic and deeply satisfying. Watching their relationship evolve, with both characters helping each other overcome personal hurdles, was genuinely touching.

The story was engaging and kept me hooked with its emotional depth and character development. Despite its imperfections, it was an uplifting experience that stayed with me long after I finished.

I was given the lovely opportunity to read this book in advance, but got a little distracted in July so I didn’t finish before it released, but that’s good because now y’all don’t have to wait to go read it! I loved this book! It was just the sweetest story full of heart warming moments. Don’t get me wrong, there were a few tense moments and I got a little nervous watching the page count (IYKYK) but the epilogue was EVERYTHING!!!! I will never pass up a Sariah Wilson romcom!

Event organiser Everly is obsessed with the Monterran royals, and when she gets the chance to arrange a party with a fairytale princess theme, she has to base it on the Monterran princess Kat. When researching the customs and ways of the country, she meets Max, a former inhabitant of Monterra. She soon tasks him with helping her, and what follows is an amusing tale complete with romance.

I loved the character Vella, Everly's roommate. She keeps Everly grounded - but what is she hiding? At times I found Everly to be a bit over the top, but I did want her to succeed throughout. Is Max too good to be true? Read the book and find out!

Overall, a fun summer read, entertaining and amusing.

I enjoyed reading Party Favors by Sariah Wilson. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

This is a sweet romance with a touch of royal fairytale. Everly, kind-hearted and vulnerable from her past, never imagined someone like Max, charismatic and sexy, would fall for her. Working as an assistant to a cold boss at an event management company, Everly deserves a promotion. Her chance comes with a big presentation she nails, but she needs information on Monterran culture for the theme. She meets Max, a handsome Monterran man, at a bar, and he’s kind and caring despite being out of her league. Everly is talented but plagued by insecurities. Her supportive roommate Vella helps her see her worth. Max, a perfect boyfriend, also has secrets that almost ruin everything. In the end, Everly faces life boldly, and Max shows his love in meaningful ways. The fictional Monterran element and Everly’s crush on her boss felt unnecessary and slowed the story's pace.

Party Favors is my second Sariah Wilson novel after greatly enjoying The Seat Filler. This story follows wannabe event planner Everly Aprile in New York. She has been obsessed with the Monterran royals, specifically Queen Kat, forever. When her latest client wants a Monterran style party, Everly finds help from Max Colby, who is from there and agrees to help in exchange for Everly being a tour guide for him. Max does not show up until a little over 10% into the novel meaning that the reader spends a lot of time initially with Everly. This style may not be every reader may cup of tea as they may want the two characters to meet a lot sooner. While I think this decision did work for the novel, I would have preferred the two to meet a little sooner to give them more time to build a relationship.

The main two characters are very classic rom-com in style. The male love interest is gooey while the female is unsure of herself. Everly was a little too insecure for my taste, but I did appreciate her growth. Some self-doubt is fine as it worked great in her other novel, but it was taken a little too far in this story. I also think the classic third act break up was taken too far as during the break-up Max refuses to give any space to Everly. The entire story and characters play out like a Hallmark movie where the stakes are lower and the novel is predictable; however, these types of reads are great when you just need a feel-good story. Overall, Everly’s character was a bit much for me, but I did enjoy the premise of the story.

**I give a special thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, Montlake, for the opportunity to read this entertaining novel. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**

Sariah's books are hit or miss for me. In this one, I couldn't get over how self conscious Everly was. She also had low self esteem from past experiences with boyfriends and the father who left and started a family elsewhere.

That meant that she was basically a doormat to her engaged boss whom she had a massive crush on. It also meant that when Max, who had genuine feelings towards her, came into the scene she doubted every genuine compliment and flirty vibe he gave her.

I was right there with her roommate in being frustrated at how dense she could be towards Max. I was even surprised that Max himself was never frustrated with her. Her obsession with the Monterran royal family was also a bit much.

I loved their chemistry though. Sariah's kissing scenes are top tier 🤭 Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was able to follow this book without reading The Royals of Monterra series prior to reading Party Favors, I will be going back and reading this series though because I loved Everly and Max and their love for Monterra! I found myself living vicariously through Everly with her event planning- what a fun job to explore! I love Everly’s work ethic and Max’s patience with Everly. Overall enjoyed this book! I keep coming back to Sariah Wilson romance novels and they do not disappoint!

Sariah Wilson is a new to me author and I will definitely be interested in reading more of her books! Party Favors is a heartfelt romance with wonderful characters who kept me reading late into the night! I just had to know more and read “one more chapter” and the next thing I knew I had finished the book!

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This book was very cute and an easy read, I loved how it took place in NYC, and how the FMC was obsessed with royalty and that tied into Wilson’s other books. I loved Villa as a best friend and supporting character. I think Max and Everly had great chemistry and really believed in their story. It had me laughing and gasping. All I could ask for with a romance.