This book gave me exactly what I wanted of a royal dating a non royal person, it’s hard writing a lgbt Royal book and not being compared to red royal and blue. This book managed to feel very different from that, that I think explored how the Royal Society still treats the lgbt community by being allies unless it’s the first in line to the crown.

This would be a fun read for anyone I personally think but for the demographic it’s for, it’s a very well written novel, that captures how impulsive and hormonal teenagers are.

I feel bad about my thoughts about this book, especially after reading the author's note for this, but I just wasn't as absolutely in love with this as I thought I would be. It just felt like every other YA royal romance out there and there just wasn't anything new or exciting about it for me.

Nobody in Particular
By: Sophie Gonzalez

4.5 🌟
WOW! This book was incredible. This was my first book by Sophie Gonzalez and I absolutely love her writing style

This YA Sapphic romance had everything I love and more 🤍 forbidden romance, coming of age, boarding school setting, royals, and queer representation.
Normally YA romances land a little flat for me but this book had me on the edge of my seat. It had complex scenes with different emotions surrounding grief and dealing with a past traumatic event that were written so perfectly. I loved the MC’s Danni & Rose, but also loved the side characters especially Molly and how she was an integral part of the story line.

This book had me laughing, crying then laughing again. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire second half.

I cannot wait to read more of Sophie Gonzalez writing! 📚

Thank you NetGalley & Sophie Gonzalez for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review

This book was so cute! I really loved the Royal romance with a sapphic take. And I loved that each of the characters voiced were unique enough to be identifiable.
The characters were so well written and while flawed were likeable.

I thought the beginning of the relationship was a bit odd and it took a bit for the chemistry to show itself. I do think that worked due to roses closed off personality early in the story arc. And I appreciate that there was no third act break up. There was conflict not related to that.

This book genuinely almost made me cry at parts.

A+++ for boarding school royalty romance.

“Being with me isn’t easy.”
“I don’t think it will be,” she agrees softly. “But being without you is impossible. Hurt me later, please. Not now.”*


This book is very special to Sophie Gonzales, as her author's note conveys, but I've also known about this book's existence for years. This book was turned down time and time again, agents saying that queer royalty won't sell. And then a prolific piece of media with almost the same plot beats became (and still is) a massive success.

I am so glad Sophie was able to revisit this book, make it sapphic, and send it into the world at last. As Taylor Swift once said, "Karma takes all my friends to the summit."

TW: Past character death from accidental overdose (theme, also shown through flashbacks multiple times), Grief, Homophobia, Trauma, Past bullying (theme), Public outing, Unwanted kiss, Panic attacks (on-page), Drug use (on-page), Mentions of past miscarriages

This book is a perfect blend of The Princess Diaries, If This Gets Out, Young Royals, and Red White and Royal Blue. There's an all-girls boarding school setting, a reluctant crown princess with a tarnished reputation, and a new girl that just made the jump from America to Henland, a European country akin to Genovia. Even better, this is a dual POV romance with forbidden elements and great sapphic representation.

Danni arrives at Bramppath on a piano scholarship, afraid to be out as bisexual in the majority-Catholic country she just moved to. Rose hasn't told anyone that she's a lesbian, and she knows that she won't ever be able to since she's the last living heir of her father's line. Her country won't accept her if she doesn't marry a man.

There are several levels of conflict interwoven throughout, including some great discussions about trauma and grief. What I loved the most was the focus on repairing a friendship breakup. Rose and Molly stopped speaking after an incident I won't spoil, and Molly becomes Danni's first friend at Bramppath. We see the break and bend and slow rebuild of Molly and Rose's friendship almost as much as the budding romance between Rose and Danni on page.

I really enjoyed both POVs and don't have a favorite main character. They felt distinct, though Rose's was perhaps a bit higher of stakes throughout. Both girls have beautiful character arcs that felt realistic and complete by the end. I loved the epilogue especially.

The first half took me a second to get into, hence the 4 star rating. Looking back, I don't think Sophie could have cut anything to speed it up, so I'll just accept that it's a me problem. The second half had me flying through and even tearing up at bits. I didn't anticipate how heavy this book would get.

And I naturally have to shout from the rooftops that this book has an excellent caretaking scene. Gotta uphold my brand!

*Quote is from an early copy and may not reflect the finished version.

Thank you to Sophie Gonzales and Wednesday Books for the early copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Another banger from Sophie Gonzales!

I'll start by saying that I loved the two MC's in this book. Their characters and arcs were so in depth and overall just fun to read. Danni being the "Black sheep" while Rose the witty and sarcastic princess.

I also really enjoyed the secondary plot of figuring out what happened between Rose and Molly, the romance was what made me start the book but the mystery was what kept me reading.

The only quip I have with this book was the inconsistency of pace. I felt myself getting disinterested in the beginning and was seriously considering DNF-ing the book though I am glad I stayed.

I honestly really enjoyed this book I loved the characters, the mystery, the ✨romance✨, and a great plot too (this was my first royalty x commoner book)

Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martins Press for the eARC of this book!

Nobody in Particular is a very cute young adult romance between a princess and an American commoner.

Both of the main characters, Princess Rose and Danni were well-developed and easy to root for. The two of them grew so much as well, with Danni becoming more confident and Rose becoming more open with her feelings by the end. The side characters, on the other hand, such as their friends Eleanor and Molly weren't as fleshed out and had almost non-existent personalities but they were enjoyable to read about too.

Friendship was a big theme throughout the story and while Danni's friendships with Molly and Eleanor were pretty instantaneous and would've benefitted from developing at a slower and more natural pace, they were still sweet. The most compelling friendship though was that of Rose and Molly who are estranged best friends in the beginning and slowly work their way back into each other's lives. Gonzales really took the time to let readers understand the conflict between them and feel for both characters which made it all the more satisfying when they finally worked things out.

However, the relationship that truly stole the show was the romance between Danni and Rose. From the start, their chemistry and banter was great and it was so much fun watching them come into each other's orbit and develop feelings for one another. They communicated well, supported each other, and treated each other with care and respect in every situation. I also loved that the conflict of the story largely came from outside of their relationship meaning we got to see them work together rather than against each other when things got difficult. So often in romance books, the third act conflict involves a huge miscommunication/fight/breakup/etc., but that wasn't the case here and it was so refreshing.

This book does get emotional at times as some of the characters are dealing with grief, among other issues, but for the most part it has a lighthearted tone and features plenty of Gonzales's signature snarky humor.

Whether you're a fan of Sophie Gonzales, royalty romances, or young adult romances in general, I'd definitely recommend this book!

Wow, where to even begin! I absolutely loved this book. Everything about it was perfect, from the characters, to the plot, to the writing style. It took me through a whirlwind of emotions— one minute I was grinning, the next, sobbing.

Nobody in Particular is dual POV. It follows Dani, an American transfer student who just moved to Henland on a music scholarship, and Rose, the princess of Henland. They fall for each other, but must keep their relationship a secret.

I loved both of the main characters so much! The chemistry between them, and the immediate banter!!! Not to mention the yearning! There is also some great character growth and development throughout.

I also loved the side characters! The friendships in the book were done really well, especially because they start out sort of strained. They felt very realistic.

Some tropes/other stuff in this book:
- Forbidden romance
- Boarding school
- Royalty x Commoner

There was just so much I loved about this book!

CW: mentions of grief, drinking/drugs, death, and homophobia.

Free ARC provided by NetGalley -- thank you!!

I loved this book! The drama and relationships felt real and true to that time of life, the backstory of the characters was consistent and interesting, and I was immediately wrapped up in the world. I'm a huge sucker for boarding school books so no surprise that this caught my eye -- and it was PERFECT. There were a couple formatting issues with the text portion of the book, but this was an uncorrected proof, so I'm assuming those will be fixed in the e-book by publication! Recommend for romance and boarding school book lovers.

Nobody in Particular was a joy to read. I wish that this book had been around when I was a teenager. Sweet and tender romance was at the centre of the story, but I enjoyed the mysterious elements as well. The story really captured the essence of what it is like to be a teenager in love: big feelings and big reactions. I adored both Danni and Rose. The twist about a certain character at the end was great! I can't wait to recommend this book to teen readers.

Ah i really enjoyed this book! It was a fun YA sapphic take on royalty which is something I cant find a lot of. I loved all the characters even when they did some not so great things. The character’s growth throughout the story was good. I always love a good split POV book. I found the story funny and engaging. Would definitely reccomend to check it out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

cute book, a bit slow at times. rose and molly's conflict and how this book deals with grief and loss was really good

I couldn’t believe how well I connected to the characters. There was so much emotion and realness behind them and how they bonded and grow together.

The story also has great side characters and villains who helped build the world and made it easy to cheer for the main characters.

Definitely take the time to read this one.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGallery for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Nobody In Particular is a touching romance that has a focus on grief and being true to yourself and really learning who you are. Danni and Rose were a really believable, well written couple and their relationship arc is one that will stick with you. I do think that their relationship felt a little rushed especially at the beginning, but that evened out as the book went on.

This is a book that is heavily focused on the characters and their emotional journeys, so while the plot can seem minimal, it makes sense in its service of letting the characters take forefront.
This book really shone when exploring the different ways that people can experience grief. Rose turned inwards, which caused her best friend Molly to feel slighted at a time where she really needed support, but they were both responding in the ways that worked for them and didn't know how to speak about it and communicate what they needed at first. All of their reactions felt really real and it was so well written, because it was messy and raw and really left me feel the grief they were experiencing.

One star taken off because I thought that some of the pacing of this book was off and there was some character reactions to side plots that I didn't like, but overall a great YA romance.

I highly recommend this is you are looking for a romance that also deals with friendships, grief and being true to yourself.

I was excited about this book as soon as I read the author's note at the beginning, which immediately demonstrated the passion that went into the publication of Nobody in Particular. Once I got into the story itself, I was hooked! I stayed up late into the night reading, and I found myself eager to be up the next day so that I could finish.

Gonzales has created a world that feels incredibly real. Narration shifts between the two leads: Danni and Rose. Each perspective has a unique voice, which really helps to bring the characters to life. They each have their own coming of age arc, which center around topics like: grief, acceptance, coming out, and fitting in. The novel manages to be funny and heartfelt while also tackling serious topics.

I am excited to add this book to my collection when it officially comes out, and I will highly recommend it!

This was such a good book. I loved the flow of rose and danis story The characters were great and very relatable

The alternative pov made getting to know both girls better this was such a great love story highly recommend

This book was my introduction to Sophie Gonzales’ writing and I am so glad I stumbled across it and was able to receive an E-ARC. The characters all felt authentic and relatable. I adore that though the main focus is on the love story, there was still plenty of time and care given to the friendship conflicts and various other issues that arose. The story behind Rose and Molly’s fight was unfolded in such a great way, I loved getting to learn it piece by piece rather than just being told everything in a single flashback or infodump. This book does a fantastic job of showcasing friendship issues and the layers of teenage drama without it feeling too overdramatized or shallow. Seeing the story unfold through Rose and Danni’s POVs was such a great contrast—seeing how they each process situations differently. I love that we got to see so much growth from both of them as they dealt with their own individual struggles and learning to navigate uncomfortable situations in regards to their relationship.

I absolutely loved Nobody in Particular by Sophie Gonzales. This heartfelt sapphic romance follows Princess Rosemary of Henland, determined to repair her reputation, and Danni, a down-to-earth pianist navigating an elite boarding school. Their tender connection is both electric and genuine, exploring the tension between personal desires and public duty in a high-stakes royal setting. The characters are vibrant and fully realized, with Rose and Danni’s growth and chemistry stealing the show. The boarding school backdrop adds charm and depth, creating moments of intimacy while keeping the pressures of the outside world ever-present. This book broke me out of a reading slump and reminded me why I love sapphic stories so much. Sophie Gonzales continues to deliver perfection with every story she writes.

If Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince was a wonderfully sapphic novel set a fictional country, it might be a little bit like this lovely book.

Nobody in Particular is set primarily at a boarding school. Reading it made me feel like I was in my first year of college again, living in a dorm and hanging out with the wonderful cast of characters in this novel.

This book felt like a warm hug, and I think it healed some part of me. I loved how the author tackled difficult subjects and complex friendship dynamics and let the characters work through hard things in a way that felt very real. It felt so special getting to watch these characters grow up and navigate life.

More details:
This book is told through two characters, in alternating POVs.
The story takes place over the course of multiple months, during the school year. This felt like the perfect Autumn or Winter read to me, with references to the start of the school year, snow sports, and cold weather (but please don’t let this stop you from reading it whenever!).

Thank you so very much to Sophie Gonzales, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC and provide my honest review. I loved it so much and plan to purchase the final version when it comes out later this year!

Gonzales always writes books with interesting characters and plots. Like always, I immediately sunk into this world and got wrapped up in Danni and Rose. However, the end of the book seemed to get distracted in political drama, which was not, in my opinion, all that interesting or necessary for Danni and Rose's love story. It ended up pretty predictable.