I really wanted to love this book but in the end it was just okay. I had a good time reading it but it didn’t have a lot of substance in either the plot or romance categories. 

Although I did find the relationships to be cute, I couldn’t really buy in all the way. Gwen had some off-page pining for Bridget but they spent hardly any time together until they were smooch buddies. Bridget was very accurate when she said they barely knew each other. Arthur and Gabriel had more substantial scenes together but I didn’t feel like anything was accomplished in them because Gabe was pushing Art away so much. 

Arthur got the most character development by far. He was the driving force in so many scenes and schemes. His antics were what led to him and Gwen forming any kind of friendship. By contrast, the royals were too passive about damn near everything. I wish either one of the siblings had been passionate about their country and their people and whoever that was could get the crown in the end, because if we’re making everything gay, there’s no reason Gabe couldn’t abdicate the throne to Gwen since he doesn’t want to be king so badly that he jokes about preferring death.