This book was more for children than YA in my opinion. Lovely story and characters, however i didn't connect as much as normal with the characters due to this. A young girl would love it though! I would of at a young age.

An unusual book which really did not play out as I expected it to. My expectations of a Mallory Towers or Chalet School esque boarding school story were surpassed by Connie Glynn taking Lottie Pumpkin and Ellie Wolf on a journey of growing friendship, trust and a sprinkle of danger as the story unfolds. This is set to be a school series of modern times.

This book is really sweet. It has lots of funny moments and the characters and I enjoyed the puzzles and that, but it did not stick with me, quite forgettable overall.

This was a fun read, and the 'character-goes-undercover-and-assumed-a-new-identity' trope was done really we. The dialogue was humorous and the characters were engaging, if a little stereotypical at times. The plot was a little predictable, but I still enjoyed it.

An excellent fairytale read for anyone that is a fan of the classic Cinderella. A great YA book with hopefully more to follow. Make sure you add this series to your TBR list.

Undercover Princess is what I would describe as a sugar sweet tale of two girls and a secret mission to swap lives during their time at the boarding school called Rosewood. Both have different personalities; Ellie is a badass rebel, and Lottie is a studious well-behaved girl who always follows the rules.

With a very parent-trap kind of vibe, the girls swap identities, and one of the, being the ‘undercover princess’. They have fun with keeping the secret, but someone has figured that something isn’t right and they’re determined to uncover the truth.

Ellie and Lottie definitely have a lovely friendship that becomes very much like sibling love. They become inseparable but not seclusive to the other girls.

I think what I really enjoyed was that it felt like I was reading a Disney original movie but in book format. It definitely has a sprinkle of The Princess Diaries crossed with Harry Potter, and it worked well.

I was definitely attracted to the stunning cover of this book, but having also followed Connie on YouTube for sometime and enjoying her impressions videos, I was excited to see what she was like at writing a debut. It isn’t the most original idea in terms of plot, but it was fun and sweet. I definitely think fans of Carrie Fletcher would enjoy this story too.

I would add also that this book seems more suited to girls from ages 10, and not under the umbrella of young adult because of the language and style. It wasn’t quite ‘grown-up’ enough in terms of its themes to be considered a young adult, so perhaps middle grade instead, and I think Connie’s target audience are a similar age if not a little older.

I did not manage to download this book before this book was archived so will not be able to review this title

Absolutely loved this book. It was such a simple read that was full of wonder. It is ideal for younger readers but I do look forward to reading the rest of the series

This book has been such a delight to read for several reasons, all of which will be explored in this review that will hopefully leave you, the reader, convinced that you have to read Undercover Princess.

Let’s start with Lottie Pumpkin – yes, her name is ridiculous, yes, she does know it, and yes, she’s very sensitive about it. Well, Lottie is just about sensitive when it comes to everything and anything, which, in an era of “strong female protagonists” telling other girls they have to “man up”, is quite refreshing. Lottie’s greatest strength, aside from being brave, being kind, and being unstoppable, is that she is perceptive and so in touch with her emotions – very unusual for a teenager. Having a likeable protagonist who is a breath of fresh air is so important, and Connie Glynn nails this one.

Then we’ve got Ellie, who so perfectly complements Lottie, and, if we’re being frank, is everything Lottie isn’t. Ellie is wild, she is daring, and she turns Lottie’s whole world upside down. I loved reading about a rebel with a cause, which is exactly what Ellie is. So for readers who like their fair share of badass female characters, I present to you the Crown Princess of Maradover, Ellie Wolfson.

Rosewood is also fascinating. It gave me Hogwarts vibes – a boarding school with three houses that each student must take an aptitude test in order to find out which house they belong to. There is, of course, inter-house competition, and for this book at least, you have your Draco Malfoy and his cronies. Then there’s the mystery of William Tufty, the founder of Rosewood – like the brilliant author she is, Glynn manages to sow enough seeds for a sequel, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it when it comes out!

The only reason this highly re-readable book is a three star instead of a five is partly because of the mild queer-baiting, which I’m hoping will still be picked up in later book(s). You’ll know what I mean when you read the book. There’s also a problem with mischaracterisation, particularly with the introduction of Ellie – it just seems that characters are frequently OOC to suit whatever drama Glynn chooses for the sake of having drama, but this book really doesn’t need it.

The final thing that put me off this wonderful book that was otherwise a delight to read is, even now, I struggle to tell if the book is satirical or genuine. For example, the Princess of Maradova, Ellie Wolfson, disguised herself as… Ellie Wolf. This is addressed in the book, but as I said before, it’s difficult to tell if it’s in satire or if the other characters are genuinely dense. I’ve been left with the same feeling a few times throughout reading the novel, which makes the writing seem somewhat clumsy.

Otherwise, this book was intriguing and difficult to put down! I would definitely recommend it to people who are into princesses, fairy tales, and are looking for a very light read.

This book just wasn't for me, and I couldn't get into the story from the very beginning. The fact that she was hidden from the public eye for so long was too bit of a reach to be believable to me.

This book reminded me a lot of the film ‘Princess protection programme’ that stared demi lavato and selena Gomez, which I absouletly loved.  Our main character Lottie has done her best to get into this boarding school that shes dreamed of going to her whole life. I love how many memories and beliefs shes got about why she has to go to this school. Shes a friendly, determined character who you quickly grow to love. I also liked how at different our two main characters were as Ellie the princess was nothing you would typically expect a princess to  be but they quickly became the best of friends and balanced their personalities out. Their friendship was what made the book work. My only wish for this book was that there be a bit more chemistry in it as I think I can see where some relationships may be.
I gave this book 4 stars as I really enjoyed the promise as im really into books about royalty at the moment I wish their was a bit more too it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book . If you enjoy Harry potter books you will love this

I actually didn't have a clue who Connie Glynn (Noodlerella) was before requesting this book, only afterwards did I find out she is a really popular youtuber, I didn't let that put me off though, I have actually read Zoella's first novel and thought it was alright.
And that's actually what I thought of Undercover Princess, its alright. For the first 100-150 pages or so I was quite enjoying it but then for some reason I just lost interest, I started to not remember who characters were and their motives.
I think it will be a wonderful magical series to continue with for those young and old who like a fairytale but I can't see myself continuing with the series. (However look how gorgeous that cover is, I can't say I won't be dragged back in if book 2 has as lovely a cover...)

I got this a while ago as an ARC from Netgalley.
I'll be honest, I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. Overall a cute story, and I absolutely appreciate the strong female friendships. However, the worldbuilding and characterization was clunky and almost nonexistent. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh because overall the story was vaguely compelling, but jumping from location to location and scene to scene with little build up is noticeable.
The Princess Diaries meets Harry Potter without much of the magic or the endearing nature of either.

Oh I absolutely loved this book! At first I was expecting something along the lines of the Prince and the Pauper, but oh how wrong I was! This is an amazing adventure between two girls who are starting their journey at a rather prestige school. But the two girls couldn't be more different.

It is full to bursting with action, adventure and a lot of questions that finally make sense at the end. It was a fantastic read and I would recommend this to anyone who has a soft spot for Princess and fairytales. I can see plenty of young girls and teens enjoying this book, I can't wait for the next instalment.

I was asked to review this book through NetGalley and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a cute and fun book for 9-13 year olds I would say. There is some action in the book as well as a little mystery which would keep young readers interested.

The story starts out with you meeting Lottie Pumpkin and her desire to attend a boarding school for the wealthy and do her deceased mother proud. She gets in and that’s where the fun begins. All Lottie thinks about is being a Princess and what a Princess will do and that is where she meets Ellie Wolf the Princess of Maradovia.

The two go on an adventure together through the first school year of Rosewood Hall along with Ellie’s Partizan (highly trained bodyguard) through solving puzzle to completing there first year of school. The navigate through a kidnapping and come out the other side.

This book was a cute read And Connie Glynn has created a world with a hint of magic and mystery that will continue through the series. There are some questions left unanswered which you’ll see (I hope) answers in the next book!

I wouldn’t personally purchase this myself but for a young reader they will get Harry Potter and the Princess Diary vibes out of it. 3.5🌟 read.

I read this book and enjoyed it even though it was not aimed at my age group. The story is a little on the lines of Cinderella and the main character Lottie Pumpkin wants to get to the famous Rosewood Hall. It is all she has hoped and dreamed of and she knows that is what her dead mother would have wanted.

When she gets there she finds herself in the bizarre position of being mistaken for Ellie Wolf the Crown Princess of Moldova. Lottie joins the world of royalty and has a great adventure along the way. The two main characters are well written and you care what happens to them. An ideal read for a teenage girl who wants to get lost in a fantasy.

The book begins with Ellie Wolf the princess of Maradova who doesn't want the world to know that she is the princess and she has been on a wild streak and wishes to spend the last moments of freedom at a school in England of her choosing rather than the school that her father wishes her go to. We then meet Lottie Pumpkin getting ready to go to Rosewood Hall, the school that she has worked so hard to get into by following her dying mothers wishes. We follow Lottie on her journey and her entering the school and making friends very quickly. The school is all she was hoping for until she meets her room mate, Ellie Wolf and it doesn't seem like they will be getting along well until Lottie snaps and says she is accepted in the school funding program and things change.



I enjoyed this book very much, you get to know the main characters very well as Lottie is believed to be the Princess of Maradova by other students and finds out her actual room mate is the real princess and Lottie helps protects Ellies identity and they form a close bond. Many things happen and there are threats to them both, another character appears in the book, Jamie, a partizan, a person who will protect the princess at all costs; we learn how he became a partizan and follow as he forms close bonds with Lottie and protects her as well.



I look forward to the next book in the series and hope to find out what happens to Lottie's childhood friend Ollie as he appears in the book a bit in the beginning and himself and Lottie have a close relationship but he seems fed up with her towards to end as Lottie is unable to return to her hometown and spend time with him.

Lottie has spent her life trying to live up to her ideal of a princess, she has her motto to be kind, brave and unstoppable. Lottie promised her mother, before she died, that she would be happy and do her best to go to Rosewood Hall school. When she manages to get a rare scholarship, she never expected that she would have a real princess as a roommate and that she would end up pretending to be her.
This is the first in a new series and I think there is plenty more to the story and to the mystery of Rosewood Hall.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book took me two tries to get through, when I first started the book didn’t grab me, but as I recieved a free copy of the book I stuck with it, gave it some time and went back to it and I’m glad I did, I only because it was a quick and easy read.
The character of Lottie bored me at first, I understand that as a bursary student to Rosewood she had to make sure she stick with the rules and make sure she did well at school, but when the actual undercover part of Undercover Princess came into play it was more interesting.
The characters could have been a lot more fleshed out, the Binah riddles just didn’t seem to fit in with the story, they didn’t add much except a side plot. The friendship between Lottie and Ellie seemed to quick for me, also their actual interactions confused me slightly, they seemed almost to be a couple at some points. Also Jamie, in the actual storyline Jamie arriving was really exciting, but for the reader, it was just kind of... meh... All of the characters need more story behind them, especially Ellie, as she is such an integral part of the story, with her reputation being mentioned several times but not much information was given as to why she had this reputation.
I’ll give the second book a try when it is released, if only just to see if the characters get more interesting.