I so enjoyed the first book in this series, so I was really excited to read the sequel -- and it did not disappoint. The premise -- that American has its own royalty -- is a fun one, and the author does a terrific job of bringing it to life. We pick up with Beatrice having ascended to the throne, and realizing that, despite all her preparation, there are still surprises and challenges for her, as she leads a nation and navigates her personal life.

As many have noted, this is great for those who are fans of the Crown and Red, White, and Royal Blue, and that is absolutely correct. Recommended!

A fun story for those who have read the first. I really enjoyed the characters in both books but this sequel was a little slower at the start for me.

I both liked and sort of hated American Royal. The drama was off the charts. Still, it was entertaining if you like to indulge in the occasional reality tv show. Well, AR2 is a lot like that but everyone decides to switch partners. I really hate when that happens in books. It reminds me of tv shows who never get new characters, so they sort of cycle the girls through with the one or two heart throbs. Well, I’m ok with backstabbing and duplicity, even a bit of premeditated murder. However, my literary mores are such that partner swapping crosses the line. I think it has to do with the HEA. It’s sort of ingrained in me to think that the hero and heroine I start with will end up together, especially since romance novels tend to glorify male main characters so much. If it’s going to be more realistic, and I can expect relationships to go bad at anytime; then, authors need to be mindful of their use of hyperbole. Otherwise, it’s bad for business. The HEA is sacred territory! If you plan on messing around with that, give me a trigger warning because, honestly, this sequel was triggering for me. IJS.

I was given an ARC of this title via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Great plot! I love the pacing. It is very well written. I love anything to do with royals so I absolutely devoured this

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

I apologize to all of my followers who didn't get a chance to read my American Royals review... because I never wrote it! As a reviewer, I find that the hardest reviews to write are for the books with only two or three stars because I'm simply indifferent about it. No hatred, no love, just a second thought about how I enjoyed the read but am glad that it's over. This is how I felt about American Royals and this is how I feel about Majesty.

In my opinion, there was nothing special about the series. McGee spawned a realm that will entice some readers but simply be another land with an unrightful monarchy for others. Nina will be a beguiling protagonist for some but a cliche, cookie-cutter character from YA for other readers. Setting aside the "modesty," Majesty was very repetitive of American Royals. Not only does the series follow the same pattern as other YA series, but the individual books follow the same pattern as each other. Did I gain anything from reading either book? No. Did I have to pick up the first book to double-check that scenes weren't copied-and-pasted? Yes.

In short, I believe the "American Royals" series isn't unique and wasn't worth the read. It isn't bad, but there's nothing special about it! I won't go out of my way to recommend it but I won't stop you from reading it.


Recommended For and Similar Reads: Majesty, the sequel to American Royals, is perfect for teen readers who love romance and political dystopias without the suffering. Similar reads are Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra, The Selection by Kiera Cass, The Betrothed by Kiera Cass, Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston, The Royal We by Heather Cocks, Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, and Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall.

I loved this series by Katharine McGee! Majesty was a fitting end to the duology. McGee creates an intriguing world with well rounded characters that you can both love and hate. I can usually anticipate the direction of most contemporary romance novels but this novel surprised me on many occasions. I really enjoyed that the novel had a happy ending but not an ending that was entirely predictable. I will definitely be checking out the authors next novels! I wish there were a planned 3rd in this series.

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Definitely a more mature, enticing installment. Majesty sheds the superfluous deadweight drama of its predecessor and has its characters tackle more severe issues instead. The choice to veer off course from the original love interest pairings from the first book was refreshing to see, but too much shuffling left some couples short on chemistry. The narrative of Beatrice's literal empowerment and repression as Queen of America was entertaining and set the stage for a much needed final book.

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Definitely not what I expected after the first book. The characters, who were so clear previously, suddenly become very foggy and like shadows of themselves. Beatrice especially acts in ways that make no sense by the end, the story wraps up neatly, but given how much shock I was in over how the characters behaved the whole time, the end did not feel satisfying.

I was pleasantly surprised how Majesty managed to balance some of more tropey aspects of the royal romance genre with heavier themes of grief, imposter syndrome, and establishing healthy boundaries. It felt more mature than the first book as most of the characters are figuring out who they are and what they're relationships mean to them. I'm very excited to see where this story goes in the next book.

Much like the first American Royals, this skillfully wove multiple narratives together and dropped many delicious what-if tidbits about the difference in this imagined monarchy.

American Royals was one of my favorite books of 2019 and was so excited when I saw Katharine McGee was writing a sequel! Majesty had the same soapy fun that made American Royals so great, but I also think Majesty did a great job of addressing following your heart and discovering your inner strength. I also loved that they introduced a Black character who helped give depth to characters in addressing the damage their ancestors did through the enslavement of people.

I reviewed the first in this series, American Royals, on December 18, 2019 not realizing that it was part of a series. I enjoyed the book and was looking forward to reading the follow-up. I thought this was a trilogy, but after I finished this one, I learned she only had a two-part deal. I am hoping that there will be at least a third one. Although this is supposed to be the end of the series, the story felt unfinished. I can imagine a lot more stories for these characters and would like to see where the stories lead. I like all the characters (except evil, conniving Daphne, of course) and I appreciated that the characters grew in this book, especially Samantha. As noted before, this is a fun, entertaining series that is a light read with several romantic relationships. I will say that this book did not go in the direction I thought it would after finishing the first one. So if you want a fun read and love books about royals, I would recommend this one.

I really wish the characters didn't shuffle relationships around so willy nilly. All the growth and character development from the first book seems to have been lost. Not sure if it was for shock value or if the author lost the thread of the story, but it did not live up to the expectations of the first book.

I think I'm not the intended audience for this book, the characters are too silly and immature for me and I don't enjoy the unnecessary miscommunication and fabricated drama. It's hard to have a suspension of disbelief for imagining the strict rules of a monarchy in modern North America. It also felt like it ripped off parts of "The Royal We," and I enjoyed those books more.

TBH, I could not even finish this one. I loved the first one but this one was just not good? Maybe I will read her next one, maybe not?

Waiting for sequels is agonizing and exhilarating, but my feelings were especially strong when it came to Majesty by Katharine McGee. American Royals was dramatic, full of engaging characters, and ended in a heartbreaking cliffhanger. Readers will be thoroughly shocked by the twists encountered in Majesty, and they should expect the unexpected. The reading experience was like flipping through a comic spinoff: same characters, but placed in an alternate reality. However, the thrill of reading Majesty is limited to the superficial outcomes of the characters’ relationships. Poignant scenes and mentions of social issues are unfortunately overshadowed by poor pacing, convenient relationship resolutions, and underdeveloped characters. The end of Majesty leaves readers with more questions than answers, so a third book in this series seems likely.

Love the conclusion to America Royals. Such a fun story to follow. Katharine McGee is such a great author.

The follow-up to the bestselling American Royals offers much of the same intrigue, backstabbing, and star-crossed love triangles as the first. The characters are three-dimensional and solidly constructed, and will win the reader's sympathy. The final romantic pairings are delightfully unexpected but feel genuine. The story leaves some ends hanging, but overall provides a satisfying, believable ending to the saga.

I'm here to tell you I was SHOCKED when Random House granted me an eARC of this book. I had already pre-ordered it and had succumbed to waiting until it came out to read it.
American Royals was hands down one of my favorite reads of 2019 and I couldn't wait for Majesty to come out.

Things I loved about this book
1. Seeing Bee grow into her queendom and herself. She becomes her own independent woman and begins to make decisions based on what SHE wants, instead of what her dad would've done or what she "should" do.
2. Seeing the kids wade through the grief of losing their father
3. Bee and Samantha begin to form a new type of relationship instead of resenting each other


Things I did not love about this book
1. Selfishly, seeing Connor and Bee's relationship end for good. I was rooting for them through Royals, and I wish in Bee's self-discovery, she would've chosen Connor. I was heartbroken for him to leave for good
2. The fact that this is the last book! I felt like Bee's story was wrapping up, but I don't feel like the other characters did. I definitely want more!



Must read for any age!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the eARC in exchange for an honest review