A commoner falling in love with a prince sounds like a fairy-tale come true. The first half of the story was pretty good, hilarious too. I cannot say the same about the second half. The second half seemed a tad rushed with too many things happening at once. Sam sounded a bit wild too, running off like that at the wedding ceremony and stuff. Overall, it was an okay read.

Anyone who follows my reviews might surely know that I am a fan of royalty. Oh! not in real life (I am all for democracy), but everyone is allowed to have a bit of closet adoration. So without a doubt, the book had clinched me with the title and what is more, it is a Zoe May novel. And that sealed it for me.

Probably the best that is produced out of this delightful author's hands, 'How (Not) to Date a Prince' can be termed as another modern version of Cinderella story (we even have a glass slipper moment) where dreams are merged with practicality. It is so romantic to get married into the royal family, not that enjoyable if you have a name of your own and a promising career in front of you. Or what if you want a normal life in spite of being in love with a prince? A modern woman obviously faces this dilemma. And I so admire the way Zoe has put them all together in the story.

If you are a fan of 'Prince and Me' movie series like me, go blindly to take a copy. This is the perfect weekend getaway with lots of fun and a heartwarming story.

This was such a fun book. I loved the characters and the story line flowed well. It was a great easy read that kept my attention throughout.

How (Not) to Date a Prince is a nice,easy and funny read.

Even if it the plot isn't so original and unpredictable I really have had a good time reading this story.
I smiled a lot at our heroine expense because she is always in the middle of some weird predicament but all is well that ends well.

So I picked this up because of the cute cover and the title which is so on point at the moment.

At the moment I haven't had time to fully read this but so far its super cute and enjoyable read. I haven't go to as far as when Sam meets Fredrik but I am looking forward to finding out.

So far all I know is that Sam wants to be taken seriously as a political journalist and that she has a huge aversion to anything wedding related. So when she is assigned to report on the up coming royal wedding she know that is is not a job that she wants to do.

This feels so far like a fun, tongue in cheek read, that will have you giggling throughout. This is a fun heart-warming read that I cannot wait to dive back into!

If you want to know more about this book or want to have a sneak peak then take a look below to find out what it is all about.

When political journalist Samantha is told by her editor at the paper she works at she will be covering the royal wedding of the Norwegian Prince and the English tv star, she is appalled. Soon she meets the Norwegian reporter, Anders, and sthe hard hearted reporter soon melts.

A lovely romantic tale which I really enjoyed. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Having loved Zoe May's debut novel, 'Perfect Match' and very much looking forward to her upcoming novel, I was excited to pick up and read 'How (Not) to Date a Prince'.

The plot follows Sam, a reporter covering the Royal Wedding who ends up falling in love with the charming Fredrick. The book was fairly predictable, and the events weren't too exciting or surprising. I also found the plot wasn't too much to my taste, but would probably be a big plus with fans of the Royals, or with fans of royal romance plots. I should have taken this into account, but did want to try out another Zoe May. As it stands I wouldn't suggest this as a book for starting with Zoe May, as I find Perfect Match much more effective. That being said, others have enjoyed this one and I can see that lots of people would. It was a charming, fluffy, easy read and I was able to finish it.

Overall, 3/5 stars - It was ok, and I hope to read more from Zoe May in the future.

For some reason, the title didn't really grab, and it sat in my TBR pile for a while, but when I did start to read it, I had a lovely surprise. Light-hearted, funny, and silly, this novel is a fun read, and I found it especially enjoyable because of all the hype around Harry and Meghan's wedding. 

Sam is a likeable character and a bit of a klutz, Anders is gorgeous and sexy, and the whole situation is so obvious to the reader that it is cringey and hilarious at the same time.

Very entertaining.

I voluntarily reviewed an Reader Copy of this book which I received through
Netgalley. I really liked the story of Sam and Anders. It's very well written and I now really want to read more by this author.

If you read our interview with Zoe May a week ago, you'll know that I was super excited to get my nose stuck into her second book; How (Not) To Date A Prince. I saved it to read on the plane to Italy and am so glad I did, because it made time fly by!!

Sam has a passion for politics! She loves getting to interview politicians and report on what's going on in the world that's important and can make a difference. So, when her boss gives her the job of covering the upcoming Royal Wedding, it's the last thing Sam wants. She tries her best to get out of it, but he just won't budge, which means she soon finds herself invited to a bunch of wedding related events and her desk hidden under a mass of wedding paraphernalia! You know what they say though: If you can't beat them, join them and Sam starts to enjoy her new role as Royal Wedding Reporter, especially when she meets fellow reporter Anders, who gives Sam another reason to want to go to these events. The more they meet though, the more things don't add up. What is he hiding?

This book was so easy going and fun to read. I settled into the story so quickly and absolutely loved being along for Sam's Royal ride. Her reluctance, at first, made it so much more fun when she actually started getting into it and enjoying what she was taking part in. I could totally relate too, as I didn't think I was going to get so into the Royal Wedding we just had here and I was actually glued to the laptop at work. I completely got swept up in the fairy tale, so could understand Sam's change of heart.

Sam herself was great. Total best friend material and someone who was easy to get a long with. I loved her pant suits, her clumsiness when it came to men and her little goals that she was saving up for. I enjoyed having her in my life and feel that's always a good thing for a character; that feeling of your life being better for the time that they are with you. Like you've made a new best friend that makes you feel that bit more confident, as you live a little vicariously through them. It makes me happy.

Another person that added to this book and made it a huge page turner was Anders. I was intrigued by him from the get go. Every time he turned up at an event or made a comment, I wanted to know more. I was hooked on finding out who he was and loved that Sam was completely oblivious. It was perfectly written and left just the right amount of mystery each time, that when I finally found out, I was like "At last!!!"

If you are looking for a super summer read, that will make you laugh out loud and dream of being swept of your feet by Prince Charming, you don't want to miss 'How (Not) To Date A Prince.' It ties in perfectly with the recent Royal Wedding and will make you re-live those magical moments all over again!

I was never entirely sure about this - the first half and the second half of the books seemed totally different.

Wasn't 100% in love with this book but I liked the overall plot.It was very predictable in places but I think the release of this book was great considering it was near the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Feel good fun book!

I really enjoyed this and would recommend as a typical piece of chic-lit, particularly in the recent atmosphere of the Royal Wedding!

The book is a really relaxing escape following the story of Sam, a political journalist, as she's seconded to cover the Royal Wedding of the year. There's a nice mix of serious, following her old political job and campaigns, alongside fun events in the build-up to the wedding. There are also some memorable laugh-out loud moments!

My only criticism is that I would've liked more on the interaction between Sam and Anders as it seemed to come together very quickly. But I loved Sam's main character as a pioneer of modern female dating and taking the first step!

I loved this book so much that I finished it in about five hours! I have a thing for Royalties, so this book attracted my attention right away, even more after reading the description.

I found the story cute and there were some funny scenes as well. I also love how the author raised awareness about societal problems through the characters. I just wish he revealed something about the letter though. The Cinderella part got me grinning from ear to ear.

The epilogue almost made me cry, not only because it meant the book was about to end, but also because of how touching it was.


Thank you NetGalley and HQ Digital for allowing me to share my thoughts!

Although this took a little while to warm up, it turned into a charming story about Royal Weddings. A rather timely romance, following the wedding of our very own Duke and Duchess of Sussex!

Although predictable, I did get swept up in wedding fever, just like our cynical heroine...

This was a quick and adorable read!

It was probably meant to take advantage of the royal wedding, but it was such a fluffy piece of cotton candy, I'm not even made. Seriously, this book will give you a toothache.

Sam is a tough political reporter. She cares about Westminister and helping people. She doesn't have time for dating - having been left at the alter years ago. Through a series of coincidences, she was assigned to cover the royal wedding between the crown prince of Norway. When she bumps into a competing reporter - Anders, sparks fly. Anders always seems to have the scoop on her, and while he seems happy to share, Sam is used to being the best.

Zoe May does a great job of creating an adorable rom-com. There aren't surprises here, it's exactly what it says on the cover - but then, that can be what makes a rom-com so enjoyable. If you're feeling the royal wedding fever or just want a light beach read - I definitely recommend checking this out.

At first I had a sense of Deja vu, I just finished reading the Sterling University series recently, which purely by coincidence, also had a female lead named Sam who refused to believe in the existence of love. But that was the only similarity, albeit amusing to me.
In honesty I found this book a little predictable, but it was fun to read anyway. It was engaging and entertaining and the characters were likeable. I worked out Ander’s story arc from the first moment we met him, and from that I had a rough idea of what was going to happen in the rest of the novel. But that didn’t really distract from the enjoyability of this novel. Personally I don’t really want a complicated and detailed plot from a fairytale romance like this, I read them hoping that they are light, interesting and entertaining to read. Akin to watching a Rom-Com movie or a comedy on TV. For me, their purpose is light entertainment and escape. And this was an easy read that lived up to my expectations.
The book had some really funny parts, you can laugh at the pure awkwardness of some of the situations. You just feel the characters pain, and it’s brilliant. This book is really well written, and the characters are flawed which is good too.
To be honest I want a sequel to this so bad. I really want to know what happens afterwards. Without giving too much away, the royal aspect to the ending intrigues me so much. Especially as she is so unprepared for it. I’d like to see how she gets on.
Sam is a great character, she is really likable, funny and interesting. I really liked her friends too, they were good supporting characters, and her boss was a really likable addition to the tale.
I finished this book this morning, which coincidently is one week exactly from the date of our own royal wedding. Last Saturday Prince Harry married Meghan Markle and it was a real rags to riches story that echoed the wedding that Sam had to report on in this book. This book was an appropriate read, and I really felt the excitement surrounding the wedding come alive. Even thought this book was published before our royal wedding, it was a story that made me smile. The small details that echoed what we experienced in real life, they made me happy when I read them. I am sucker for a good wedding, and as such I found the royal wedding really exciting last weekend. This book helped keep that excitement awake for me for another week, and I am grateful for that.
How (not) to date a prince was a funny and compelling story, and I found that I finished it quickly due to it being so easy and entertaining to read.

I found this to be a cute read that needs the reader to let go of any hope of it being realistic in any way. Although I thought Samantha and Anders to be a cute couple I found the relationship development somewhat lacking Overall, I found the plot to drag somewhat and I admit I did have to skim certain chapters. I was given a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Review of: How (Not) To Date A Prince written by Zoe May. Published by Harper Collins 2018.
By Zoe Wheddon
Weddings and royal families are just like Marmite – you either ‘love ‘em or hate ‘em.’ That’s how Samantha feels, and she has firmly lumped herself in with the latter, thank you very much. So, when her editor places her front and centre to cover the royal wedding for her newspaper she very nearly bolts out the nearest door.
“The course of true love never did run smooth” as they say, and our heroine certainly lives by that rule. Like the best of British farces, the story takes us by the hand and leads us along with her through a maze of mysterious twists and turns. There are plenty of thrilling dead ends and blind corners with Samantha continually bumping into the dashing Anders who appears to be seamlessly matching her step for step along the way.
This rom-com is full to the brim of fairytale fizz, enough to more than delight this reader. We have our fill of wedding belles and fancy favours, but Samantha is a woman with a heart of gold and the jewel in her crown is a passion for the truth. When she finds that she has been kept in the dark about certain matters, it looks like Samantha’s worst fears about love and marriage have been confirmed. Yet, with a motley crew of friends to help keep her on the sunny side of the Norwegian street, this is a right royal saga to treasure. Like all good wedding stories, it will have you reaching for the waterproof mascara and will leave you with a scrapbook of happy memories.
The writer’s style is light and pacy, and the mixture of poignant moments and perfectly put phrases capture a range of emotions that have you rooting for the heroine right from the beginning. Samantha is sincere and go-getting and as a reader we want to chip in with our advice for her. By the end of the story it is impossible not to try out some of the imaginative scenes for size and to slip into a reverie of our own. The story is simply irresistible and a perfectly timed souvenir of royal weddings past and most definitely present.

Champagne Quaffing Conversations and Tiara Talking Points:

Following the novel, I really wanted to reflect on the food for thought that the story raises. If you and I were sitting down together today, having both read the book, here are a few of the points we could mull over together, whilst sipping on something sparkling of course:

What wedding disasters have we ever witnessed, experienced or heard about?
We have all got a tale to tell, and there are those scenes in movies that we can never forget; oh, and those tea time tv clip shows where the most embarrassing and hilarious moments get played out over and over. Hopefully the bride and groom either don’t get to hear about it or they can laugh about it later.

What is your favourite wedding movie of all time?
Ok, so I have some personal favourites - Four Weddings and a Funeral is one of the the best and I wish that there was a sequel to The Holiday – just so that we can see that wedding - Amanda Barnes! What about you?

What would be the best thing about becoming a Princess?
Yes of course the clothes and the castle – but the modern Princess takes a leaf out of Sam’s book and presses for the causes she cares about. She uses her publicity power to turn a spotlight on matters that simply put – matter. What causes could we lend our helping hand to?

How (Not) to Date a Prince is a cute, light read. Like many other people, I have a case of Royal Fever right now, plus I enjoyed the author’s debut, Perfect Match, so I was excited to see this book mentioned in my Twitter feed. Also can we talk about that cover? So beautiful!

When you go into a royal romance, you don’t necessarily expect it to be the most believable story. You have to accept that creative license will be taken and it might be a bit cheesy and unrealistic. Royal romances are often a fantasy and an escape, which is part of what makes them so fun, especially if you love royals. But sometimes it’s hard to get past just how unrealistic things are, and that was the case with this book. Paired with the awkward dialogue and the excessive (and I do mean excessive) overuse of exclamation points, and I had trouble really getting into the story. It also really dragged and I ended up skimming quite a bit.

That being said, if you love all things related to royals and you’re looking for escapism and a few giggles, How (Not) to Date a Prince might be the book for you. If you’d like something with a bit more substance, I’d recommend this author’s Perfect Match instead.