This was a sweet romance. I did not realize there was a first book to this until I started reading. I was still able to enjoy and follow Wren and Theo’s story. I really enjoyed this book and need to go back and read the first one. I enjoyed the royal family mixed with an ordinary American college student and her family.

Thank you Net Galley and publishers for allowing me to read an arc of this book for an honest review.

What a cute sequel and ending to this series. I liked this romcom better than the first. It was both serious and funny in all the ways that mattered and they learned alot through the journey, not just about themselves. They had to go through yet another life ending apocalypse and so many more emotional back and forths. What a rollercoaster of almost dying again. I'm so happy they finally got their happy ever after. It was fun getting to meet the rest of the family and why they act the way they do.

Title: Heir, Apparently
Author: Kara McDowell
Genre: YA
Rating: 5 out of 5

Freshman year is stressful enough without accidentally being married to the King of England. Of course, Wren Wheeler can’t tell her Northwestern classmates about that; after surviving a narrowly-averted apocalypse over the summer, everyone’s had enough excitement for one lifetime. Wren knows she needs to move on from Theo, but she can’t forget the look in his eyes when he left her on that island in Greece—and also, he took her dog.

When an ill-fated attempt to rescue Comet the Apocalypse Dog turns into a chemistry-fueled reunion with Theo that’s caught by the paparazzi, Wren finds herself under the royal spotlight. Suddenly, she’s a problem for “the firm” to solve, and in order to be protected from the rabid press, she’ll have to fly back to London with Theo. Along for the ride are Naomi and Brooke, as well as Theo's siblings, including Henry, the brother he's spent his life being compared to. But because the universe can’t let these two maybe-newlyweds have one conversation in peace, their plane goes down over the Atlantic, crashing on a tropical island in the middle of nowhere.

Stranded with no sign of rescue, the group will have to band together against poisonous animals, catastrophic injuries, a brotherly rivalry, and an ill-timed volcano if they’re going to make it out alive. And, scariest of all, Wren and Theo will have to face their feelings for one another and decide what they want their futures to look like—and if that future will be heartbreak, or happily ever after.

This book was so much fun! Full disclosure: I tried---and failed---to read seven books in a row and ended up DNFing Every. Single. One. That's definitely a record for me. So, I decided to console myself by reading this. This was the perfect pick-me-up read! It was funny, it was cute, it was romantic...it was perfect!

I loved Wren’s POV of view and voice so much, she captures the confusions and chaos of her life so well. Theo is, of course, super attractive and appealing, despite a few annoying tendencies, and their chemistry is so much fun to read. I loved all the secondary characters, too, even Victoria.

Kara McDowell lives in Mesa, Arizona. Heir, Apparently is her newest novel.

(Galley courtesy of St. Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review.)

(Blog link live 7/2).

This was SO good!! I’m obsessed with these characters and love that we spent so much time with Theo’s siblings. I wish we could stay in this world forever but this ending was so perfect.

Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell continues the story of Wren and Theo after the world literally did not come to a dramatic end. Unfortunately, life continued and left Wren wheeling as she tries to come to grips with the consequences of her actions during what is now known as "Comet Week".

This story takes just as many dramatic twists and turns as the first book and left me lost for words at some point. Once I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down until I reached the last page. An amazing way to continue the foundation set by book 1.

Thank you to NetGalley and most importantly, Kara McDowell for allowing me to read this e-ARC of Heir, Apparently in exchange for this review.

Ok Kara, you finally get the 5th star that I've been holding for ransom on The Prince and the Apocalypse!

Heir, Apparently is the anxiously awaited sequel to last year's The Prince and the Apocalypse. When we left off, Wren was back in Chicago getting ready to start college and Theo had just been crowned king. Wren gets a piece of mail that sends her life into a tailspin.

We pick up the story with Wren deciding she's going to reclaim Comet, the dog she and Theo rescued during "Comet Week", leading Wren, her sister Brooke, and her best friend Naomi to a stop on Theo's royal press tour in Canada. Chaos ensues and all 3 girls are swept away on a plane with Theo, his oldest brother Henry, and oldest sister Victoria. When the plane goes down on a deserted island, the 6 of them must figure out how to work together to be rescued.

Let me start by saying, do NOT try to take this book seriously. It is meant to be a light-hearted, completely unbelievable, romantic comedy. Nothing in this book is remotely realistic, but I'm completely okay with that. I love books that help me escape reality, and this one does an amazing job with that. You get swept up into all the chaos that Wren and Theo find themselves getting into. There was one point in this book that if anyone had interrupted my reading, I would probably yell at them. I was so enthralled with what was going on in the story.

Kara McDowell is an auto-buy author for me now. In fact, I had already pre-ordered this book before NetGalley gifted me with an advanced copy. If you haven't read these yet, what are you waiting for? Go read The Prince and the Apocalypse and buy this one when it is released in July!

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. Though I wasn't quite sure what to expect, it exceeded my expectations! I absolutely adore Wren and Theo, and I'm thrilled they were given the opportunity for a happily ever after in this story. The supporting characters were also fantastic, and it was great to see them all band together and try to survive. There were twists I wasn't expecting, romance, and snark, and although I would put this in a romance genre, it was not too spicey and had so much other plot that made me absolutely devour this in 1 day.

I loved The Prince and the Apocalypse so I was VERY Excited to read book 2 in the series!
Loved Wren and Theo already and love them still! Their chemistry and banter are so fun to read!
I also loved some new characters, like King Theo's brother, Henry, and getting to know characters from the first book even better, like Naomi and Brooke!
As in the first book, a new kind of adventure and close calls await Theo and Wren around every corner!
It was exciting, suspenseful and fun all at once! Loved, loved, loved every page!

I am a huge fan of McDowell and her writing, and this novel did not disappoint. “Heir, Apparently" by Kara McDowell is a delightful romp through high-stakes romance and unexpected adventure. This is a fun read for book clubs looking for a fun adventure this summer!

Meet Wren Wheeler. She discovers she’s accidentally married to the King of England, the story takes off on a whirlwind of humour, heart, and hijinks. Freshman year is stressful enough without accidentally being married to royalty. But that's exactly what happens to her.

After surviving a narrowly-averted apocalypse over the summer, she's had enough excitement for one lifetime. Yet, she can't forget the look in Theo's eyes when he left her stranded on a Greek island: and also, he took her dog! When an ill-fated attempt to rescue Comet the Apocalypse Dog turns into a chemistry-fueled reunion with Theo, caught by the paparazzi, Wren finds herself under the royal spotlight.

Suddenly, she’s a problem for “the firm” to solve, and in order to be protected from the rabid press, she’ll have to fly back to London with Theo. Because the universe can’t let these two maybe-newlyweds have one conversation in peace, their plane goes down over the Atlantic, crashing on a tropical island in the middle of nowhere.

Stranded with no sign of rescue, the group must band together against poisonous animals, catastrophic injuries, a brotherly rivalry, and an ill-timed volcano if they’re going to make it out alive. Scariest of all, Wren and Theo will have to face their feelings for one another and decide what they want their futures to look like, and if that future will be heartbreak or happily ever after.

McDowell weaves humour, romance, and adventure into a captivating tale that keeps readers turning pages. The chemistry between Wren and Theo is electric, and the tropical island setting adds an extra layer of excitement. If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced read with unexpected twists, "Heir, Apparently" is the perfect choice. I can't wait to see what McDowell has in store for us next!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Overall I would say this was an enjoyable read. I didn't realize it was a sequel though so I was slightly confused in the beginning. I enjoyed the characters and their different personalities and felt like I got to know each one pretty well. It was well written, I just wish the flow of the story wasn't as fast. It felt like we were taking big leaps between the different sections. I will say it kept me interested and wondering what would happen next!

This was a fun sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse— we revisit Wren and Theo a few months after the end of the last book. There’s mutual pining and then they all get stranded on a desert island and have to work through their ~feelings~ (not mad about it). I thought it was cute and fun and a diverting read. I agree that the ending felt rushed and I would have liked more time with that but I do understand why the author did it that way.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC!

I absolutely loved this sequel! I love sequels that take place immediately after the first novel. This romance is full of adventure and twists which adds so much more to the genre. Overall would recommend this series to lovers of adventurous romance with elements of regency.

This was a great follow up to the first book. It gave me the same butterfly feelings of excitement and I feel even more in love with the characters.

Kara McDowell has done it again! I crossed all my body parts after reading THE PRINCE AND THE APOCALYPSE, hoping and hoping that there would be a sequel. HEIR, APPARENTLY has fulfilled all my wildest dreams! No one can right the sweet and swoony quite like McDowell!

I started and finished this book in one sitting. I was left reeling after finishing book #1 and HAD to continue with Wren and Theo's story. If disaster was in a relationship, it would be Wren & Theo. They could not be at more opposites of the social spectrum, yet their story was one that I could not put down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every fateful event that occured to them on the island and their subsuquent happily ever after.

Oh how I loved this book and wished it never ended! I love these characters so much because of their vulnerability and development. From the beginning I was hooked on this book and the constant plot twists made me want to never put the book down! I am sad to see that this is possibly the last book in the series because I want these comfort characters to continue in my heart, but it is nice to imagine my own ending to their story. I am so glad Brooke, Naomi, Henry, and Victoria were written more into this second book and that the reader was given more people to root for! Please do yourself a favor and read this!!!!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was another delightful installment in the series. I especially enjoyed getting to know the royal siblings.

Such a fun romantic adventure! Heir, Apparently is the follow up to The Prince and the Apocalypse and just picks right up with the fun. I really enjoyed both of these books and recommend them highly for high school students who love a good rom-com! Misunderstandings, plane crash on a tropical island, and the coronation ceremony looming over it all make for a story I just couldn't put down!

A great follow up and completion to this duology! It was so great to see Theo and Wren again and equally amazing to meet the new characters. (I’m a big Victoria fan now!)

I felt Wren and Theo were a little back and forth, but understandable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as much as and maybe even more than the first!

I didn’t think these series could get any better and then @karajmcdowellbooks wrote Heir, Apparently 👑🌋

Thank you @wednesdaybooks for my #gifted copy!

Alright, as I’m sure many of you know, The Prince & The Apocalypse was one of my favorite books of 2023. The book ends on a total cliffhanger and I was left with the biggest book hangover. When I finished, I immediately dm’ed Kara to ask if there would be a sequel. Low and behold THERE IS AND I GOT TO READ IT EARLY!!!

🚨 minor spoilers if you haven’t read the first book. If you haven’t read this series yet, I recommend you stop reading and go get the first book asap!

In the second installment, Wren and Theo are back to a whole lot of shenanigans, and I loved every ridiculous moment. Wren is now a freshman at Northwestern and Theo is the King. In an attempt to get Comet back, Wren ends up on a plane with Theo and his siblings when it crashes. Can they find their way back to civilization?

Yall yes this book is CRAZY and RIDICULOUS in all the best ways possible 🙃 I was laughing out loud and soaking in every moment of all the craziness. Was this one a bit soapier than the first book? Yes. Did it work? Yes.

So, while this book doesn’t end on a cliffhanger 👀 I’m still holding out hope that we get a third book. I feel like Wren and Theo still got some adventures left in them, and I want to be apart of their wild journeys together.

Out July 9!

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