When I read the description of The King's 100, I was excited to dive into this world. While the book wasn't bad, it didn't live up to my expectations. There were a lot of places where a good proofreader was needed. This became more of an issue in the second half of the book. Typos and added words or phrases (for example: "they would be both be elated") were scattered throughout the entire manuscript.
Piper's entire drive in the beginning of the book is to find her mother, but I felt that she quickly lost sight of that goal the moment she met a boy with a nice smile. Rather than actively trying to find her mother, she takes a passive approach to her search. This immediately turns the story into one focused almost exclusively on love and friendship, with a few reminders sprinkled in that she was looking for someone.

I thought the love story at the center of the book was done well enough, but I often felt the plot focused on that too much. I wanted to see more of a struggle with Piper's Capalon upbringing and I wanted to see her take action in finding her mother. She seemed too comfortable in the home of her enemy. I was also confused about the piece of tech in her wrist. There were a few references how a Capalon's wrist glows blue. There were jokes made between the characters about this attribute. However, not once does it seem like Piper is concerned about this for herself. She uses the technology several times when she is alone, but it doesn't seem to be of any concern to her that her wrist glows bright enough to light up a room, which was also mentioned. It would have been nice to see Piper struggle with keeping this part of her body hidden from the rest of the population, knowing that it would give away her identity immediately.

I felt the author had an interesting setting for this story and I would have loved to learn more about what happened to the world. The problem I had was the passages of time and how Piper would simply appear in whatever place she needed to be. There were times when I got a clear sense of where she was, but for the most part, I felt that we were just floating between dialogue with brief and occasional explanations of place and time.

The ending came across as very convenient and easy considering the amount of hatred that is between the two countries. The "villains" of the story all seemed a bit lazy when it came to doing the "bad guy thing." They did just enough to cause tension for Piper and to scare her a little bit, but in the end, there were no real consequences for anyone's actions.

I gave this book a 3 star review because there is a lot of potential to make this truly great. I felt that if the author had gone into more detail with the setting and kept her main character focused more, it would have gotten a higher rating from me. I wanted to see more of Piper's internal and external struggles, as well as her actively searching for her mother. There was a slight twist in the very last couple paragraphs of the epilogue that was intriguing, but not enough to make up for the lackluster ending.

I enjoyed the read, but I had hoped for more.

This was a great YA Fantasy novel that didn't include all the war-torn battles that most fantasy novels have. It was a breath of fresh air! This book was extremely original. Set in a futuristic world, split up into kingdoms, Princess Piper breaks all of the rules by stealing an identity of a member of the rival kingdom to try to find her mother. The characters really held their own and each one of them grew throughout the book, making you love them more and more. This is a perfect book for fans who like a little mystery, a little fantasy, without taking over the plot. I'm really looking forward to a possible sequel!

When I first read the synopsis for The King's 100, I knew I had to read it....but it just didn't meet me expectations. The characters felt a bit lack lustre, Piper has this background which I wish we could have seen more of - as it was an aspect that initially drew me to this novel - and some lacked the depth needed to fully invest in their storylines. I think the redeeming factor of this book has to be the interactions with Reese and Darden. I think the world building needed a bit of tweaking but besides the things listed it was an overall okay book to read.

This is a very interesting book. The Cover looks amazing and the charakteres are very likeable. The Story is great.

The King's 100 was a light, entertaining read. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more political intrigue, which is what I was expecting, but the adventure was super fun to follow.
I liked the characters for the most part, and the writing had me hooked from page one.
I felt the internal chronology was a bit off, especially in the beginning, where Piper just sort of jumps around from place to place. I also felt like it wrapped up very quickly, and was a bit disappointed there.
I'd recommend it to fans of Kiera Cass' The Selection.

This was a fun, light read! I would say this book definitely falls of the younger side of YA based on how the characters act and the content of the story. Personally, I would have preferred there to be more world building and political intrigue. Going into this book, I expected Piper to be sneaking and spying to try to find her mother. Instead, the plot focused on her character development and her making friends/ falling in love. My main complaint is that I feel like she made essentially no effort to find her mother even though that was her entire purpose. Beyond that, this book was easy and enjoyable to read. The end sets up for a sequel and peaked my interest for future books. I know a lot of people will enjoy this for the likable characters and the lighthearted plot.

Read as an ARC from NetGally

3.5/5, but I'm going to round up because I really like the characters.

The King's 100 is a sweet story about Princess princess from a kingdom of logic (Capalon) who gets a tip that her dead mother might not be dead. Instead, she may be being held in the Mansion of their enemy. She steals an identity and heads to their enemy kingdom (Mondarian) that is all about feelings and not-logic. There, she joins the King's 100; a group of 100 court members whose job is to entertain the king's guests. The King's 100 also lives in the Mansion, which gives Piper the perfect opportunity to find her mother, and get back to Capalon.

I think this book has a lot of potential. The characters are all lovable personalities and each one stood out to me. I want all of Piper's friends to be happy. I like how they all dealt with their relationships in their own way.

Words to describe this book: Lies, love, logic, secrets.

I loved how this book planted secrets as we read. I loved Darden and I was pleasantly surprised that he had been leaving the notes/roses. His magic added mystery to the story, and I'm glad he's taking the situation with his queen of hearts carefully.

I really liked how Biggs didn't actually resurrect Piper's mother. It felt so right that even though Piper had come chasing a dream, she still stayed and learned how to love. I especially loved the Sugar Rush scene where just to stop Ari from kissing Heather, she risked her life in an act. I also loved her and Ari's conversations -- I wish that we had gotten to read a few more of those rather than just have summaries. However, they really showed how Ari and Piper were truly learning to love each other and not just as a face or a smile.

I felt that she was chasing a lot of false hope (a smell, a note) and I'm glad she didn't coincidentally stumble upon her mother. It really proved her character growth, and I'm excited to see how perhaps Evelynn will learn how to love as well. I certainly want a prologue featuring the first time the Queen and Prince Corbin met.

I have a couple problems with this book:

- Time passage:
This was more obvious in the beginning of the story. Within an hour of us being introduced to Piper's she's run off to Mondarian. Then less than a day letter she's off to the Mansion and then a couple hours later, she's in the King's 100. It just felt so unnatural; like this Princess just suddenly had a spark of recklessness, then got lucky one event after another. She even meets Ari as soon as she gets to Mondarian. Like, what are the odds? She barely even explored the city. This leads into my next point.

-World Building:
We never got to explore Capalon and see the conditions Piper lived under. There's nothing for us to compare Mondarian to. I would've wanted the introduction to this book to be Piper just going through her days as a Princess. Then, the note about her mother should have come in. It was just too abrupt. Furthermore, we never got to truly experience anything outside the Mansion. I get that's the main setting of the book, but it just felt like there was so much out there that we never got to see. It made it hard to reciprocate with Piper since I had little to no idea where she was coming from.

- The fact that Piper just magically figured everything out:
She picked up Layla and one of the Princes based on two things; something she said and that she wanted to switch seats. Like... the connection was just so weak. There were no other indications of Layla and a Prince. I feel she could of had more dialogue spiting him, y'know? Also how on earth did Piper guess the Maestro's affair with the Queen?

- Chip:
I expected Chip to play a larger role in the story. I wanted Piper to find comfort in Chip rather than him just being an assistant. I wanted Chip to have a personality. But there were barely conversations with it, and now Chip is dead. He was tossed aside as if he were nothing... I feel like it would have been cool if Piper had at first found comfort with Chip, but then found real friends.

-Ari:
Okay there was a bit of insta-love with him and I wasn't a huge fan. As soon as we met Ari, I knew he'd be the love interest because of how he was described. No other character was described with so much detail. I wish his backstory was more fleshed-out; that he went to visit his father even. Still, he's sweet and I like him.

-STEM:
As someone who loves STEM, I hate how it was represented in the book. I don't think it should be included in the book description. It's barely mentioned in the story, and I have no idea what each Ward does? Is Art eventually going to become a world so that Capalon is now STEAM? I just feel like the book would've gone smoother without these Wards.

Overall this was a fun read, and I can see a great series in the future! I look forward to reading more of Biggs work!

Firstly, the cover of this book is absolutely gorgeous.
Secondly, a sci-fi love story -sign me up.
Lastly, I need that to read the next book.

As I read the blurb I was instantly reminded of one of my favourite series 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass therefore, I knew I <i> needed </i> to finish this book. The elaborate setting was so intriguing that it piqued my curiosity as I wanted to find out more about the communities, traditions and cultures of different places. Biggs really captures the joy of appreciating the little things in daily life that makes me savour the moments reflected in ours.

Surprisingly, my favourite thing about this book was the supporting characters. Each and every supporting character flourished in their actions and moments that was shared with Pipa. Although fleeting, scenes that involved Xavier was truly special and I always hoped that he would have appeared more.

I seriously loved this book! The artwork on the cover is so beautiful! It drew me to the book immediately. The story was just as amazing.
It follows from the perspective of Princess Piper. Her country is technologically advanced but it comes at a cost. Their kingdoms goal is to create the smartest rulers and people. Meaning that every aspect of their life revolves around being smarter and maki by new technologies. They don’t even drink coffee!
When Pipers parents (the king and queen) are killed in an accident, her sister becomes queen and Piper struggles with suppressing hi her emotions. Understandably! Her people believe that emotions should be suppressed, so Pipers affinity for singing and her occasional panic attacks make her an oddity to others around her.
When Piper receives a note that her mother may be alive in their enemy kingdom, she leaves everything she has ever known to investigate. She finds herself assuming a new name as a singer in the Kings 100. She develops new friendships and relationships, experiencing a new way of living her life and feeling like herself.
The ending of this book felt like it could potentially lead into another. I really really hope it does!!

Thank you NetGalley and Immortal Works for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Umm, it was not bad. I think it just was not my cup of tea. For me, the characters were unlikable, I did not root for anyone. Everyone seemed a bit two dimensional.
The plot was nice, but I think the characters ruined my enjoyment. There was quite a bit of “telling” rather than “hinting”. And all the backstories took a lot away from the main plot. The ending for me was anti-climactic and little forced. I am also guessing there was be a second book about Piper’s sister.
I really did not like “Bernie”, I think he was made to be eccentric, but he just seemed like a prick, that yelled a lot.
This book will be in my “meh” pile. I think if you like princess stories with a hint of dystopian and too many characters then this is your book. Oh, and if you like the main character to be a little “naive”. I really wanted to like this book.

I was given this book from Netgalley for an HONEST opinion. Thank you.

This book is like a mash up of a few of my favourite series and I love it for that. This is an exciting story and would recommend to anyone who is a fan of the Selection. just fab!

This book will be great for people who are a fan of the selection. The execution felt a little too young for me, but I usually only read more mature teen books or adult books. This is a good book for the right audience. I would sell it to readers who like enjoy fantasy and sci-fi alike because it has a nice blend of both.

This was such a refreshing beautiful read.

In this The Selection meets The Lunar Chronicles story, we find a futuristic world where Princess Piper of Capalon is in search for her mother who, she believes, is kept captive in the enemy kingdom of Mondaria. By making this journey, she finds herself surrounded by a world full of color, love, friendship, feelings and music.

This book was addictive since page 1. The story and the characters got me hooked so fast and they are all part of my heart now. The inside journey Piper goes through was just so beautifully written it made me feel as if I was her all the time. Also, the rest of the characters are so precious, how they develop their friendship was so cute to read.

There was only one tiny moment, getting to the end of the book, where I thought I'd be a bit disappointed, because it felt like the whole story about her mother just disappeared and the book became just a love story, BUT the ending was so amazing and had so much information, so it's open enough to give me hope for a possibility of a sequel? I'm so in love with this story I would devour the next one right now.

In general terms, I love this book with my whole heart. It was beautiful and I can’t wait for more of these amazing characters and their stories.

Thanks to Netgalley and Immortal Works for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, and a touch of magic made it impossible to put this book down! I fell in love with Piper’s story, the way in which she discovered what it means to follow her heart, the friendships she formed as a result, and the confidence she gained in finding true joy. Fans of The Selection and The Beholder will love this book.

This book is an interesting change from normal royalty books in that it doesn't take place in the middle ages, in fact they are very technologically advanced. Our main character Piper is the princess of Capalon, a kingdom that values math, science, and technology and abhors art, music, and basically all emotions. When Piper runs away to the rival kingdom Mondaria to look for her mother, she experiences the feelings she's repressed her whole life and finds out what makes her happy.

The plot was okay, I liked seeing Piper fall in love and make friends, but the storyline with her mother kind of fell by the wayside and I would have liked more action. I think there was a lot the author could have put in about the rival with Mondaria, her mother, and spying at the court, but it ended up being a simple romance. It was a quick read and the epilogue packed a lot of information in which gives me hope that the sequel will have more mystery in it.

I enjoyed this book. The story of Piper and her trials and tribulations, while she tries to reconnect with her mother, is exciting and kept me intrigued. I enjoyed having many different theories that kept me guessing and being thrown off again. Yes, some were predictable, but that's okay! I like being right too. These twists and turns continue right up until the very end, and now I need more information!

Piper is the second sister in the Kingdom of Capalon, stuck with a raging set of emotions when those around her suppress emotion and see it as a fault. I feel this resonates with readers having experienced not belonging and wanting to find that one thing that makes it better, in Piper's case this is her mother, presumed dead.

The cast of characters, the king's 100, in this book, are delightful. Watching their stories pan out and as they try to live their dreams and help build themselves a better future while all stuck together is entertaining. All of the main side characters had exciting plots, and they played out well together as Piper treads around them, trying to find any information about her mother.

Piper's story is an interesting one that kept me intrigued. I would give it a solid 3.5 stars. It was worth the read and enjoyable, and that's all I ask for a book that I had a good time reading it.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

All I can say is wow!!! Extremely well written!! I think Piper is a great character and I am glad to see the character progress during book!

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The King's 100 gave me an interesting world. Where kingdoms are sort of at war with each other and they also value different things. In it, you will meet Piper who is a sixteen year old princess. Her kingdom is fascinated by all scientific things. They are also extremely healthy and I don't think I will ever look at kale ever again. Even if kale cubes sound interesting to try.

It wasn't surprising that all the other kingdoms compare them to robots.. because they definitely act like it. I honestly felt bad for Piper because of how she was treated by everyone in her own kingdom. Yet, she still went out on her own to prove something - mostly to herself. She found things that her kingdom desperately needs: joy, love, and I don't know.. human interaction?

Definitely got some Romeo and Juliet vibes as well. Especially when it came down to Piper, aka Paris, and Ari. Even though she was pretending to be someone else you could definitely see that these two had a connection. It was laughable that she kept saying, no we are friends. Yet, they only had eyes for each other.

These two had their fair share of drama as well but it was all entertaining. I definitely devoured this book and I'm looking forward to the next one. Mostly because I still have questions, hopes, and dreams for certain people. I need my ships to sail people!

I typically don't care for technical futuristic fantasy. While this book started off that way, it quickly developed into a delightful story that was great to read during a pandemic. I would categorize it as a feel good story. It was not as complex as it could have been, or even as I thought that it would be in the beginning. But, sometimes that is ok! I get the impression that book 2 will have a more complex plot.

I also loved that the story stood on its own, even though the author does a nice job of setting up her second book. I sometimes dread cliff-hangers, and I don't consider this book to end on such a note.

I also found the book to be relatively clean. There was a little adult-ish talk, but that was about it.

I thought that her character development was pretty good, especially at the beginning. Again, I think that there is more that she could have done with the story, and maybe she is saving those elements for subsequent books, but even if she doesn't dig deeper into those "Easter eggs" so to speak, the book is quite enjoyable.

The King's 100 has an interesting premise which reeled me in, but it left me still wanting more.

Piper is a teenage girl living in a STEM centric dystopia, where people do not have emotions or indulge in what feels like any of the seven deadly sins. As someone that got both STEM and humanities degrees, I was enticed by this premise. Finally, a world that makes the connection between the two "opposites." I felt a little disappointed that I did not see more of Piper showing this background outside of using "big words" and being able to do some basic arithmetic. It feels like every time she does something outside of what she grew up with, it's in a negative light. While her life was terrible in Capalon, I wish she showed her intelligence in different ways.
Which leads me to my next point: the characters. The side characters truly made this novel. Layla, Reese, Gen, and the others were enjoyable and with a lot of depth. Layla has to be my absolute favorite, especially later in the novel. Reese and Darden were enjoyable additions, and I loved Piper's interactions with them. I wished I had liked the protagonist more, as her relationships with others were great.
Some of the twists were great. Without getting into spoilers, I liked Piper the most when she realizes an important piece of information and the steps she takes to really get that. However, the final twist threw me for a loop, with not much details to hint at it.
I would love to learn more about the world that they live in, and I think that world building would have helped in the beginning. In particular, while I don't expect fantasy fiction to be realistic by any means, I am confused as to why a STEM centric world would even have a kingdom, given the need for logic. Additionally, having the King's 100 with magicians, drummers, and singers could have been more detailed outside of a flyer. I wish this was elaborated a little more, but it could be great for a sequel!
Overall, I enjoyed this book and the characters within it, but I was left a little confused and wanting more out of the world building than I got.