Alright. I love this author and will read literally everything she writes. If there is a book #3? I would GOBBLE that up.

The insanity of a plane crash (which I somehow didn't know was going to be the main plot point of the book?) obviously required some suspension of disbelief, but so did the whole 'met and fell in love with the prince of England when we thought the world was ending' so it tracks (and is SO entertaining).

While the story itself was outrageous, the characters brought it a bit more down to earth with logical issues and questions. the pacing was nice with a bit of time both before and after the main chunk of island struggle and survival.

I would also like to issue a minor spoiler that Comet the dog does not die in the book! There was a touchy moment and I nearly had to stop reading but pushed through and it worked out.

Highly recommend this fun, sweet, SWOONY (my heart was aching at both books I was unwell) duology to romance and YA readers.

This is perfect for readers looking for light fun reads with over the top dramatic situations. It is of the kind that I will remember for all the drama more than details for sure. Wren thinks she might be married to the king of England and is now in London to deal with the situation. It is an almost hilarious take on what if situations involving the real royal family in the UK so it made it fun to read it. No doubt that it is utterly unbelievable but as YA content that was probably very much intended. But I wished there was some character development for Theo as he was always out of the plot and would suddenly appear and do things that are not expected from him. Read it for all the drama!!

I was excited to see this sequel, so I'm relieved that it picked up where it left off! Since there is a small time jump between the books, we meet Wren and Theo a few months after the comet.

Similar to the first novel, this one is exaggerated (a aircraft crash?!) But that's precisely why this duology appeals to me. A ton of action, near-death experiences, and impromptu choices make this novel difficult to put down. Sure, there are really implausible incidents, but that's all part of the excitement. Within hours, I finished reading this and I was blown away!

5 stars

What a wild ride! Who knew this one could be just as life and death as the first? The Prince & the Apocalypse was one of those books from last year that really stuck with me—and this conclusion I’m sure I’ll remember! (And no you don’t have to read the first one—but why wouldn’t you?) I love so many of the characters, even though they aren’t perfect, and would love even more books devoted to their storyline. I’m not a huge fan of on again, off again tropes; but with the plots here it makes sense. Comet is the best boy, and deserves to be king pup.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in order to form an honest opinion.

This duology is filled with fun twists and disasters that keep you on your toes! The plot description sounds absolutely insane, and it is in the best way! Wren figuring out if she is legally married to the now King of England, and if she even wants to be, is enough to deal with even before their plane goes down and they get stuck on a remote island. The adventures the characters are thrust into are insane but the romance and family intrigue are so sweet! I loved this story and I am so glad I picked it up even with the insane plotline!

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! I can't wait to read whatever Kara McDowell writes next!

Wren and Theo cannot catch a break! Disaster strikes again and this time their friends and family join in on the survival skills. Loved visiting them again, loved the ending.

Heir, Apparently offers an intriguing premise but falls short of fully delivering on its potential. The concept of an American teen accidentally marrying the King of England is undeniably fun, and the added twist of being stranded on a tropical island adds a layer of adventure. Wren Wheeler's journey from college freshman to royal spotlight is filled with humorous moments and emotional struggles, making her a relatable protagonist.
However, the story sometimes feels overstuffed with dramatic elements—ranging from royal politics to survival on a deserted island—which can make the plot feel scattered. The chemistry between Wren and Theo is palpable, but their relationship development feels rushed, given the numerous obstacles they face. The supporting characters, while entertaining, don't get enough depth to make their presence truly impactful.
Despite these shortcomings, the author's writing is engaging, and the book is a breezy, enjoyable read for fans of high-stakes rom-coms. Heir, Apparently is a solid three-star novel that entertains but leaves some aspects underexplored.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Heir, Apparently is the sequel to The Prince & the Apocalypse. The college freshman and prince who survived a comet together must now deal with their accidental married. This book is a far fetched yet fun. The banter between the characters is enjoyable but the plot was unrealistic. This would be a fun summer read.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my ARC of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the opportunity to review an advance copy of this novel.

Wren spent a magical week with a boy in Europe when everyone thought the world was ending. And she *might* be married. To the King of England. She's not sure. You know, typical teen hijinks. But she hasn't heard from said boy all summer, so she's starting to wonder if it was all just a dream. Despite being broken-hearted, she tries to move on and begin her life as a student at Northwestern. Then she finds out Theo (the King she may be married to) and her dog might be a short drive away, and she can't resist. The results are nothing short of disastrous and Wren and her maybe-husband can't deny their chemistry. They may have too, however, because duty and family call Theo to another life.

This book was completely unexpected and I read a ton of romance novels. The plot was one of kind in every way. The characters were fun and relatable. The teen angst was a little angsty at times, but I would definitely recommend this to fans of YA romance. My only wish was that I could have had a few more peeks into the magical week Wren and Theo spent together, but I've since found out there's a whole other book for that! Can't wait to read it.

This was just a hot mess. I don't mind slightly suspending belief for the sake of the story, but this was just so off the rails and unbelievable that I couldn't take it seriously.

2.5*
So it's a fun, enjoyable book. I finished it in one sitting. And honestly, like the first one, we all know it'd never happen, but that adds to the fun of it. However, this one was really pushing the boundaries of believability. Like ALL those bad things kept happening one after another. It felt like it was just keeping from the character development. And I felt like there were just too many main characters. It just felt like too much was happening, like the author didn't know how to handle the character's feelings so she just made extremely impossible situations keep happening.
My biggest gripe was the whole blood typing situation. And I hope the final copies get it fixed because it was misinformation. It is possible for an O Positive person and an AB Negative person to be siblings of the same two parents. (They couldn't be parent and child.) This was such an important part of the plot twist but just totally incorrect. (I'm a professional who works in a blood bank so I know what I'm talking about.)
Also, hospitals, especially hospitals for royalty, would 1000% already have blood stocked in refrigerators that is ready for an emergency situation. So the fact he needed to direct donate his blood for her was udder BS.

HEIR, APPARENTLY is the most anticipated sequel of recent memory. Its predecessor has one of the most memorable of cliffhanger last lines. I was literally begging to know what happens next. But I was also a bit torn - did it actually need a sequel or would it be best to leave it all to imagining the possibilities.

HEIR successfully takes the relationship that was built on trauma bonding & forced proximity and asks it to survive in their new reality. The addition of university life, coronation, siblings, and royal press secretaries test Theo & Wren in a way that makes them wistful for their apocalypse road trip.

While the two books feature similar disaster/survival elements they are of unique and original emotional tones. And the plane crash in HEIR isn't even the real conflict. Its the means to force them back together and face how much of their rebuilt lives they're willing to sacrifice for fated love.

I read this in a single sitting. Absolutely could not put it down. HEIR, APPARENTLY fulfilled my hopes and dreams for Theo & Wren (and Comet the Apocalypse Dog). I'm a lil jealous of all the readers that can read both books back-to-back. But I promise everyone that has waited - it's worth it.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press / Wednesday Books for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was very fun! It does a good job showcasing the shift from "Oh, the world is going to end and now we're married." to "Oh, the world didn't end, and we're still hitched. But you're about to be crowned king, and I'm only eighteen. And now we're trapped on an island!"

Truthfully, I think the MMC Theo could do better, but I was rooting for them because that's what he wanted, you know what I mean? Wren Wheeler was... a catalyst and magnet for trouble. But they got their happily ever after, and it really was a very cute book. The siblings and Wren's best friend really added so much to the story too. They were really great!

I think this would be a fun duology for all readers ages 14 and up!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the advanced reader copy of this book. This review is voluntarily written and the thoughts and opinions contained in this review are my own.

After the freaking cliffhanger we were left with at the end of book one I was SO excited to receive an eARC of this book. I didn’t even read the synopsis — I was *ready*. Readers, let me tell you I was so not ready. I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised that a series beginning with a potential apocalypse might have a similarly unrealistic plot for round two (stranded on an island lost style?! what?!), but I was. And while I do personally wish less time had been spent on the island, I loved the ending and also hope it isn’t over a the same time. This author is a new auto read for me! 3.5 rounded up to 4

Ahhhh Theo and Wren are so adorable! Comet steals the show every time he is brought up. I was curious to see how a sequel would play out given the apocalypse was over in the first book. I loved how it was still something so off the wall and dramatic. And forced them to discuss their feelings.

Thank you Wednesdays book and Netgallery for letting me review this book. I love Wren and Theo so much. This story pull me in especially when they crash on the island. Felt like it was more of challenge that they had to face and trying to get off the island to go London. All the emotions and trials they the crew went through to get off to go back in reality.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press-Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4+ stars

Loved the follow up to The Prince & The Apocalypse. Wren is about to start her freshman year at Northwestern. She's not sure if she is actually married to the King of England after their adventures around Europe when everyone thought the world was ending. Wren and Theo, plus their siblings and Wren's BFF, have an adventure.

So I was sold just seeing that this was the sequel and I didn't read the description of the book. I was shocked at 1/4 in when they are stranded on a tropical island. A great read, but read The Prince & The Apocalypse first. Wren is the best!

This was a sweet but slightly far fetched plot but I still really enjoyed it. I liked the characters and how things played out. The romance felt genuine and I could see how things would develop. I didn't know how it was going to end and was pleasantly surprised with how it ended.

As Wren tries to settle into her life post-near-apocalypse, she is haunted by a marriage certificate that says she and Theo - the soon-to-be crowned king of England -are husband and wife. Under the guise of retrieving her dog, Wren and company travel to Toronto to interrupt the royal tour and get more than they bargained for when everyone is rounded up and flown to England to settle the matter. When the plane goes down, Wren and Theo find themselves in a shocking familiar story of survival - but this time they have more to care for than the dog.

This story picks up after the shocking twist at the end of the first novel. It was great to revisit these characters and their families. I do think this book would have benefited with some chapters from Theo's point of view - he is even more closed-mouth about his feelings in this second book and as a reader I was getting frustrated with his lack of communication. I was less surprised at the last minute plot twist, but happy to see that he and Wren got their HFN ending.

Well, well, well, Kara McDowell, you've done it again. Just when I thought surviving an almost apocalypse and accidentally marrying royalty couldn't get any more entertaining, along comes the sequel, Heir, Apparently. This is one of those rare cases where the second book is better than the first. This sequel is a wild ride through the chaos of accidental royal marriage and tropical island survival, with enough twists and turns to make your head spin. Kara McDowell doesn't just serve up drama; she catapults you headfirst into a world where paparazzi are scarier than any jungle predator, and where the only thing more unpredictable than a volcanic eruption is the chemistry between Wren and Theo.

Wren Wheeler, our plucky protagonist, is back with more drama than a soap opera on fast-forward. Freshman year at Northwestern University? Please. Wren's dealing with paparazzi, royal family drama, and the small matter of being stranded on a tropical island with her maybe-husband, Theo, who, by the way, took her dog. Not cool, Theo. Not cool.

Of course, it wouldn't be a royal rom-com without a cast of characters to rival the royal family itself. Joining Wren and Theo on their tropical adventure are her best friend Naomi, her sister Brooke, and Theo’s sassy little sister Victoria, who clearly has it in for Wren. And let's not forget Henry, Theo's brother and perpetual rival, whose presence adds more fuel to the already blazing fire.

But it's not all fun and games on the island. There are poisonous animals, catastrophic injuries, and—wait for it—an ill-timed volcano. Because apparently, Mother Nature has a sense of humor too. Through it all, Wren and Theo must confront their feelings for each other and decide whether they're headed for heartbreak or happily ever after. Spoiler alert: there's a lot of swooning involved.

The fast-paced action had me flipping pages like a manic librarian, desperate to see if Wren and Theo would finally get a chance to hash out their relationship status without a volcano interrupting them. From plane crashes to poisonous creatures, every chapter left me hanging on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating the next disaster. McDowell doesn't just deliver a sequel; she gives us a wild, unpredictable adventure that's part rom-com, part survival thriller, and all-around hilarious. If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even shed a tear or two (mostly from laughing too hard), then this book is the royal decree of must-reads.