⭐️4,75

I was obsessed with the first book and beyond excited when I got the second one as well!
I honestly wasn’t sure how this would play out but it was amazing!
I was hooked from page one and couldn’t put it down.

I really loved the character development in this one, especially of one character!!

Thank you NetGalley for an earc in exchange for an honest review!

Heart pounding good time!! I adore this ya series. Normally post apocalyptic stuff isn’t my thing but the author just does such a good job of sucking you in that you can’t stop!

So I may or may not be an idiot. I didn't realize that this book was the second book in a series. I thought it was just a standalone, second-chance romance. Luckily, the book gave me all the context I needed within the first few chapters. And I had fun with the story! I think I probably would have liked the first book better, but I really did enjoy this one. The premise is fun and the humour is solid. I honestly had fun with the goofy drama of dog-heists and plane crashes. What I didn't love was all the melodrama surrounding the royal family and Wren's outsider status. I think that there was a little too much interpersonal conflict to match the otherwise lighthearted tone, but I still had a good time with this read.

I tried a few times to get into this book and it just wouldn’t keep my attention. Sorry to say I am DNFing.

This was a wild ride. I thought the first book was all over the place, but this one definitely takes the cake. The premise and experiences were so farfetched. It was fun to see them facing the crazy with more than just the two of them though.

I was thoroughly entertained so I'll take it!

Maybe I was one of the few disappointed by this book, but I went in expecting that now that the world wasn't ending, when Wren and Theo met again, they would talk things out. Try to figure out how to be together while working around the whole 'King of England' thing. This...is not that book.

I loved the Prince and the Apocalypse, but the way it ended made me long for the characters to talk everything through, maybe apologize to each other. Figure things out. Only a few chapters in and the world's already ending - again. Theo's siblings are both major pains in the butt, making it very hard to root for them. Theo is a bit whiney and content to let both his siblings treat him like dirt, especially his brother. It seemed like the character made major strides in the first book, and he was quite charming, funny and just a tiny touch arrogant. There's none of that here.

Wren and Theo barely talk, there's always some emergency. The apology I waited for is just a "Sorry." "Me too." Given how major the rift was between them at the end of the first book, it definitely seems like it should take more than a simple "sorry" to fix it.

When the peril is over, Wren and Theo STILL don't talk. None of the problems they have are solved by the ending either. Sigh...I didn't hate the book, but I wanted it to be a five star. A three is the best I can do. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced reader copy. This is a voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

I’ll be honest that I didn’t realize this was the second novel in the series before reading it. Knowing now, after completing it, I have to say that that makes a lot of sense. However I don’t think I needed to read the first book to understand this one, it just definitely would’ve enhanced my understanding of the history that was referenced throughout. Overall the novel was good, the characters were interesting and the novel was fast paced. I do think it would’ve been better if I had read the first novel but based on what I read I imagine people who had enjoyed the first would greatly enjoy the second.

Wren Wheeler, an American teen learns she may have accidentally married the King of England, but ends up stranded on a tropical island with him . Was their sudden marriage of necessity on a Greek island during what was supposed to be everyone’s last week on Earth really binding? After she returns to Chicago, Wren receives a marriage certificate bearing Crown Prince Theo’s signature and legal name, not the fake name she’d assumed he’d use. Desperate to know the truth and reunite with the dog she left behind when she walked away from Theo in an act of altruism, she goes to England. Plagued by the paparazzi, controlled by the Firm, and concerned about protecting each other, Wren and Theo face numerous obstacles, not least of which are his family and a plane crash into the ocean near a deserted island.

The author has written an action-packed and fast-paced novel. It is a romantic story with serious moments that I think will have the readers holding their breaths.

It was a cute, fast-paced adventure-y romance. The addition of Theo's siblings in this sequel was fun and gave this book a certain Inheritance Games vibes. I liked the siblings and would be open to reading books setbin this world that focus on Henry, specifically, as I think he would have a very interesting story. The audio narrator was great.

I found this book to be quite boring and uneventful. There was definitely plot and things happening, but I just didn't care enough about the characters to be interested in anything, The lack of communication was frustrating, and neither Wren nor Theo could commit to what they wanted to have happen. Both characters continued to change their minds multiple times throughout the entire book and it got boring and repetitive about halfway through.

Overall, I think the plot and the idea is unique and fun, but there wasn't enough character development and depth for me to be invested enough in the plot.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book!

After reading this first book in this series and the cliffhanger ending I was so happy to hear there would be a second book. This contemporary romance was full of adventure and the narrator did an awesome job bringing the story to life. I enjoyed this one. Content- It does have some language (multiple fwords) and implied sex but no details.

The first book in this series was so fun. This one didn’t feel nearly as whimsical and magical. The romance wasn’t front and center which made the ending feel disjointed and clunky. The MCs avoided addressing how book one ended until 75% of the way through, and that missed the mark for me. It was enjoyable to be around the royals and the book read quickly, but it lacked depth and emotional connection and the constant peril felt like it took away part of what I wanted for the sequel rather than adding to it.

I received an advance review copy for free from the publisher via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ohh my effing gawd I loved this book, and I'll be reading this one over and over. Let me just say I read this right after finishing The Prince and the Apoclypse and it was perfection.

Plain crashes, beach weddings, volcanos, cave ins, runaway dogs and abdication, what do all of these things have in common? This book and it's such a fun read.

Delightfully full of twists and turns this book kept me on the edge of my seat and ready to jump every other chapter, I don't remember the last time I was this invested in a young adult book and I need more of it.

As expected Wren and Theo have more than their fair share of obsticles (is it even love if you don't have to survive a desert island?) and while I was rooting for them from page one, that ending still had me reaching for some kleenex.

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

The world is back to normal and Wren has to start college. Of course, she’s got a big, big secret. And she really misses Cosmo, the dog she found in Europe. So when Theo—now the King of England—is in town, she plans to surreptitiously retrieve her dog.

Naturally, it’s not that easy.

Theo and Wren are thrown back together, and it seems like he might even be happy to see her. But things get more and more complicated until the biggest complication of all: a plane crash.

Most of the story deals with attempts to survive on the island until they can be rescued. Medical complications make rescue an urgent priority. But Wren and Theo get some moments together. They continue to grow in their understanding of each other, and Wren learns more about just how uncomfortable Theo is with being King. It also becomes more and more apparent that there is simply no way that he and Wren can be together—even though Wren would be willing to make it work.

The ultimate resolution for both of these characters (and some others!) is satisfying. Again, dialogue is natural, and the feelings ring true. A few minor characters are a bit stereotypical, and Theo’s brother Henry is a bit cliché, but overall, characterization is well done.

This book contrasts from its predecessor in that we go from a road-trip story to a more contained story on the island. Both of these formats give ample opportunities for character growth and advancement of the plot.

Possible Objectionable Material:
Perilous situations. Injury and illness. Difficult family dynamics. Cursing, including a few F-words. Sex (closed door) between people who are (maybe) married.

Who Might Like This Book:
Those who like stories about royalty and survival.

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

What a delightful sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse! After that unexpected doozy of an ending in book 1, I have been anxiously awaiting the next book to see how things shook out. I was pleasantly surprised that Heir, Apparently had it's own survival-esque plot with plenty of forced proximity and stakes that made book 1 so enjoyable to read.

In Heir, Apparently, Wren has to navigate not only possibly being married to the King of England, but also figuring out how to get along with his family--which his sister doesn't make easy. Though I have to say, Henry stole the show for me, giving me the middle brother vibes of Tucker in Kristin Dwyer's Some Mistakes Were Made mixed with Jeremiah from Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty.

For the first chapter or so I struggled to get into the story, but when one thing turns bad, the dominos kept falling and it was an enjoyable adventure that I'm happy I read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I just finished Heir Apparently by Kara McDowell, the next book after The Prince and the Apocalypse.

Wren is now in college, still reeling from the knowledge that she might well be actually married to the king of England, Theo.

Making a snap decision with her best friend and sister, Wren travels to Canada where the soon to be crowned king is touring, in hopes of retrieving apocalypse, the dog she rescued.

It doesn’t end well and now she has to join Theo on his trip to England, after the paparazzi uncovers their marriage. Their plan goes down off-course and now they have to find a way to survive in hopes of being rescued and fight the attraction that is still between them.

I really enjoyed the first book so I was super excited when I received a copy of the book and the audio to go with it. The narrator was amazing! I loved how they brought Theo and Wren to life for me!

I adore Wren. She is a problem solver and she gets to flex her skills when their plane crashes. Trouble is she makes more mistakes than she fixes and it is lucky any of them survive!

The writing is excellent. The author does a wonderful job of giving the characters real depth and weaving a creative tale to go with it. I feel bad for Theo. Nothing ever runs smoothly for him. He is a reluctant monarch and all he wants is the chance to live his life his way, I think we can all relate to that. It’s a really cute story and I love watching their love for each other unfold in a really sweet and gentle way.

Definitely a 4 star book, series, for me!

Thank you to @netgalley, @recordedbooks and @wednesdaybooks for my gifted copies.

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I love this book! I was sucked into the book very quickly, and I love that about a book. This book is YA so it was fade to black in the romance department. I am so glad we got this sequel. I will continue to read this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel. 4/5 stars.

Similar to the first one, I really liked how absurd this was. The first one was apocalypse looming...this one was stranded on an island. I do think it was lacking in terms of plot since most of the book was them adventuring on the island trying to be rescued, but there was a lot of good character development from those involved. I also enjoyed the ending, but I was expecting a more dramatic way toward the ending versus what happened.

I also would still not be opposed to reading more of this story..........

Last year I fell in love with the YA rom-com The Prince and the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell. That book had the same sort of feel as some of my favorite early 2000s rom-coms from my teens and twenties like Chasing Liberty and The Prince & Me and I was honestly completely taken by the story of Wren and Theo. In the first book they faced the possibility of a comet hitting the Earth and went on an adventure through Europe while falling in love. The Prince and the Apocalypse left the ultimate fate of their relationship in doubt and Heir, Apparently seamlessly picks up the story and weaves a completely new adventure for the main characters.

In this book the love birds, along with friends and siblings, survive a plane crash on a volcanic island. Not only must they try to find a way to survive until they are rescued, but Wren is thrust into the reality of the life of British Royalty. It is a fast paced plot with everything fans of the first book hoped for in a sequel.

Things I loved:
🌋The pacing - As with the first book I could not put this one down. The chapters are the perfect length if you are a ‘just one more chapter’ sort of person. Also, it keeps you engaged from start to finish as you find yourself invested in not only Wren and Theo, but all of the side characters as well.

🌋The chemistry - Wren and Theo are fabulous on page together. There’s banter, sarcasm, and enough romantic moments to make the 300+ pages breeze by. The more steamy moments are a fade to black to keep it suitable for most YA readers, but the lead up was perfect to keep more mature romance readers enthralled as well.

🌋The Supporting Characters - I loved getting to know some of the characters in Wren’s life that we hear about in the first book a bit better. Also, we are introduced to new characters from Theo’s family who round out the story so well. It gives him more depth as we get to see him through the eyes of his brother and sister and not just from Wren’s perspective.

Things I didn’t loved:
🌋That I will never read it again for the first time.

Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️

If you are a fan of rom-coms, especially from the early 2000’s, definitely check out The Prince and the Apocalypse and Heir, Apparently. It will hit you in all the feels. I would also recommend this to anyone 13 and up who loves a funny, fast paced love story with a lot of adventure sprinkled in.

It’s sweet. It’s full of adventure. The love story is adorable. The banter is witty. The royals are royaling. Everything is spot on in HEIR, APPARENTLY, Kara McDowell’s really fun sequel to THE PRINCE & THE APOCALYPSE.

They call it “Comet Week,” the days in which the world thought the end was coming. And during that strange time, Wren met Theo, the heir to the British throne. After a bizarre set of circumstances and a whirlwind romance, they ended up married. But now that the world has not met its fiery end, things have gone back to normal and Wren is left watching news coverage of the new king romping happily with HER dog.

When Wren goes to get Comet back, she winds up in a plane with Theo and other members of the royal family. Unfortunately, it crashes and they end up stranded on a tropical island and they have to figure out how to survive.

I would recommend this one to anyone who likes a quality, heart-fluttering YA romance: just make sure to read THE PRINCE & THE APOCALYPSE first for the best experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an early digital copy of HEIR, APPARENTLY and the opportunity to give my honest feedback.