I received an ARC of “There’s Something about Nik” from Entangled Publishing, Crush Imprint, for a honest review.

I will say that I enjoyed the story of Nik and Amber. Although, it wasn’t my favorite Crush book, it is cute a story. Although, it did come across as a very one dimensional story. I felt like there were no other characters in the book besides Nik and Amber. You rarely saw Josh or Lauren (their best friends). I think maybe on two or three other occasions you saw Niks bodyguard. I believe the story would have benefit more if Amber's ex played a part, but we never got to see him. People were mentioned, but never were a part of the action. It made the story less real for me.
I did love the plot, but I wish the world building was better. I would have liked to have been immersed in the world with the characters.

there's something about nik, isn't there? he's a prince to a fictional country called lugenstadt, which seems to be like danish luxembourg. he's terribly stuffy. and he's going incognito at an american boarding school. he's also got a huge phobia of being photographed. mainly because he doesn't want his cover blown.

when he meets amber he behaves like he's never met a teenage girl before. he tactlessly points to her hodgkin's lymphoma and it's slowly growing back. plus, he freaks out when he sees her camera. because of course the girl he's going to be paired with loves photography. (this will come back later.)
short hair, which is only short since she's suffered a bout of

sparks fly between nik and amber, and once they get over their judgy hang-ups, the chemistry between the two of them is really quite sweet. they develop this wonderful friendship, and when it slides into something more it happens so naturally, it doesn't feel forced.

so remember that photography thing? it totally comes up again, at one point, amber snuck a pic of nik on her phone even though he asked her not to. and okay, he didn't explain why, but she still did it even though he asked her not to. and she accidentally submits said picture along with the materials for her internship application at a photo agency. the accidental pic goes viral and nik's cover is blown. and he's pissed at amber. and she's pissed at him. she disrespected his boundaries and he lied to her by omission. the whole fight is hugely dramatic, and amber is a little irrational about the fact that nik is really a prince. somehow she equates this with her ex who cheated on her, which seemed like an apples to oranges comparison to me. and actually to all the other characters she tries to convince about this.

they both have every right to be mad, but then they figure stuff out. and if the ending seems a little to happily ever after for ever and ever and not enough happily for now which would have felt more realistic given their ages, well, that's my issue. after all, it is a fairy tale.

Nik and Amber are adorable! What a fun, cute romantic read! Nik is royalty who is trying to find himself a chance at anonymity while studying in the US his junior year in high school. When he meets Amber, he is attracted to her but she is put off by his old world charm and their friendship is off to a rocky start. The story is sweet and romantic and one of the reasons that I recommend these books to my students is the appropriate amount of romance. The lack of ridiculous sexual content is perfect for a younger student to read and as a mom I would let my daughter read this book! Cute and fun!

This read was just okay for me. I wanted a little more from the story, but it was still cute!

DNF

Mini review:

I was looking forward to reading this book. While I don't always enjoy Entangled books, I'm always willing to give them a shot.

I started this book right away seeing as they don't usually work for me. And unfortunately I didn't enjoy the writing style. It reads kind of odd and very formal. Now I'm not sure whether this is because of Nik or just the way the author writes. It just didn't work for me and I can't bring myself to continue.

I do still recommend it.