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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This was a great follow up to book one! So much happens, lots of it unbelievable and convenient.. but I was along for the rode because i grew to love the characters!

3.5/5

I really enjoyed The Prince and the Apocalypse so I was really excited to read the sequel and see where Wren and Theo's story took them next!

I really liked that in The Prince and the Apocalypse, we got to see Theo and Wren bond and in Heir, Apparently, we get to know both families. The problem with starting a series with a dramatic situation is that the keep the same type of story going you have to create more dramatic situations. The second one is never quite as compelling as the first one. The plane crash felt a little forced but it did create a situation where everyone could bond out of public scrutiny.

I was definitely rooting for Theo and Wren to get their HEA. I loved how he was protective of her as well as his family. I thought it was really interesting that all the siblings viewed being royalty so differently. I also liked that the characters could reflect on how Comet Week changed them. I think we often don't realize how much big events affect us until afterward.

If you loved the first one I think you'll like this one! It brings back the excitement and high stakes from the first one and throws some new characters in the mix!

🌶️- This one includes some kisses but is completely closed door.

Okay, so I admit, I love these kind of royal "alternate reality:" books and this one is no exception. I read the first book and loved the Wren and Theo and was anxious to read the continuation of their story. It was not exactly what I expected. Instead of a palace and how Ren Iweadapts to royal life, I got an uninhabited island and various relatives and friends. But it kind of stayed true to the "everything bad that could happen, does" of the first book. and that is why I think I enjoyed it so much. The circumstances that Wren and Theo find themselves in could happen to anyone (well, maybe not everyone) and I think that is what draws the reader in--the royalty part is the an added bonus. I also loved the ending--although I think it seemed a little rushed, it might not be what the reader expects of this kind of book, but I think it was perfect.

I didn’t realize this was the second book in a series, but I felt like I knew enough to understand the story. This was a wild ride! Every time I thought the author was creating some drama just to pull back, things got more and more complicated. I appreciated the bit of unrealism of all of the chaotic events and really loved Wren and Theo’s story (along with their cast of friends and family). And who doesn’t love a royal love story?

I didn’t realize when I requested this ARC that it was a sequel but I still really enjoyed it! The writing was great, storyline fun and easy to follow, characters were easy to follow and figure out. I did find it slightly more juvenile than I expected considering the genre but overall very well done!

I flew through this book so quick (I read it in a day!) because it was one of my most anticipated reads of the years. I absolutely adored the first book in this series and was so excited to get an early copy of Heir, Apparently.

Luckily, this second book did not disappoint! It had all of the crazy action we saw in the The Prince and the Apocalypse, and I was here for it. I wasn’t sure how they could make it entertaining after the comet DIDN’T land - But boy was I wrong!!

We got an added bonus of getting to know Theos siblings and that was such a fun addition to the book! So many different personalities and dynamics.

If you love a “lost on an island” trope AND “royals” - then this book is for you! It’s perfect for reading wanting a clean young adult book that’s packed with action and romance!

Thank you Netgalley and St Martins Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my goodness, have I been anxiously awaiting this sequel! I loved The Prince & The Apocalypse so much and the way that it ended was such a cliffhanger. Yay for the apocalypse being avoided, but now what?!?! Heir, Apparently answered all of my questions and wrapped everything up in an unexpected, but incredibly satisfying, way.

The choice to have them in a forced proximity situation was perfect. They had no choice but to face their feelings and figure out what they actually wanted. It also gave us the opportunity to see more of Theo's family and their dynamics. I appreciated the realistic portrayal of being in the royal family and that it wasn't sugarcoated to make things into a simple fairytale. Theo was bound by his obligations and finding a way to continue their relationship was no easy task., but so worth it.

I highly recommend this series to fans of YA romance and those who enjoy a healthy dose of Royal gossip!

Thank you so much to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Such a fun read! Wren and Theo both feel so real even their situation is so absurd. What I like the most about this book is that while the teen characters still fall into that YA trap of choosing not to say what could easily solve most of their problems, the action and adventure of the story keep everything moving to the point where that doesn't really matter. I love the supporting cast too, especially Comet.

I just finished Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell last night and I must say I quite enjoyed it!
Should this book have resonated with me as much as it did as a 30+ year old married female... probably not! But I just could not stop being sucked into the love story of Wren and Theo and read this whole thing in 1-2 days!
I quite enjoyed McDowell's insertion of themes such as mental health, feelings of uncertainty during the transition from teenager to adult, isolation, and of course unconditional love.
The way we were able to follow the characters through their own personal struggles is something I feel like everyone would be able to internalize deeply with even if their life hasn't involved crown jewels, volcanos, or comets.
Thanks so much to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC and the opportunity to review this!

I thoroughly enjoyed this read and read it in one sitting, I was excited to learn that there was a sequel to the first book because I loved The Prince and The Apocalypse. I liked learning more about the royal family, and how that mixed into what was going on and the plot.

Loved the romance and the hints of comedy!

Five Word Book Review: Oops, we did it again.

Picking up after their decision to marry on a Greek island despite a comet very much *not* destroying Earth in the first book, The Prince & the Apocalypse, we find Wren Wheeler preparing for her freshman year of college at home in Chicago and the crown prince Theo back in England preparing to…King.

But Wren isn’t happy; not only does she feel rudderless among so many people with a plan, she desperately misses Theo…I mean their apocalypse dog, Comet. That’s the only reason she’s obsessively reading news online about the royal family. Really. I swear.

So when Theo and siblings arrive in Canada for a “walkabout”, Wren hatches a plan to dognap Comet and maybe get the chance to talk to her long lost husband who has been radio silent since they parted ways in Greece.

But guys? Tragedy, chaos, and excitement follows these kids around because after a car chase and some tense and tentative reconciliations, they end up stranded on a remote volcanic island after a plane crash. As one does.

And so Theo, along with brother Henry and sister Victoria, and Wren, along with sister Brooke and BFF Naomi have to figure out how to get rescued, how to outrun lava, and what to do when they return to civilization.

Can Theo and Wren find a happily ever after?

This is a super fun, action packed adventure romcom that continues with the deadpan humor and wry exchanges among all of our characters that began in the first book. You’ll be rooting for Theo as he does his best to extricate himself from his royal duty. I loved it!

The Prince and the Apocalypse was a (pleasantly) surprising five star read for me last year, and I was completely satisfied by the ending, which allowed me to make up my own future for Wren and Theo. So, I was a bit nervous to pick up the sequel incase it all fell apart ... But I'm pleased to report the next stage of their lives was even better than what I'd come up with. Part angsty romance, part disaster movie, Heir, Apparently is a real five star follow up!

Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy for review

*Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub date: July 9, 2024

When I finished reading The Prince & The Apocalypse, I gasped at the cliffhanger and went on a mad hunt for information about a possible sequel. When this was announced, my heart was aflutter!

Listen. This is delicious YA escapism. Idealistic, unrealistic, fairy tale chaos in all its glory. I love this cast of characters, and how McDowell writes them. This gave me the perfect closure for these characters…but I also wouldn’t mind a third installment!

An excellent ending to a series that remains riveting despite its ridiculousness. With HEIR, APPARENTLY, Kara McDowell brings back the charmingly impossible, first-love romance at the heart of the first book, all the while delivering an engaging, fast-paced story. This was a stay-up-all-night kind of read for me—one that keeps you frantically turning the pages until it’s done.

Thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC.

I loved this crazy but fun romance adventure! It is the second in a biology, which I didn't realize. It read fine alone though now I'm excited to go back and read the start of their story!

I loved The Prince and the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell. It was such a unique, creative YA romance and a fun change of pace. For me, Heir, Apparently had a lot of expectations to live up to and it met some of them. I loved getting to read more about Wren, Theo, and Comet. I loved getting to know their friends and family through this latest adventure. I just wish I could have seen more of Theo’s perspective. So many important moments happened off the page because the book is told from Wren’s POV. Overall, it was a very YA romance filled with fun characters and unique situations.

I love this fast pace YA romcom. It’s the perfect sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse! The book includes everything—an adventure, disaster, a coronation, and love.

My favorite parts of this book are the unique support characters and the unexpected adventures.

The Royal We meets Jumanji... a mashup I didn't know I needed.

I have to admit that even though I liked it, the first book, The Prince and the Apocalypse, gave me anxiety (the apocalypse part brought up real 2020 memories for me), this one was purely a wildly fun, chaotic ride. The plot is absolutely, totally, completely unbelievable, which honestly was the best part. I tore through it in a day. A racing plot, quippy banter, and a cute labrador make it a quick read. Look, if you're looking for something deep, this isn't it. If you're looking to escape for a while and have a good time, you'll love it. Sometimes you just want to read something slightly unhinged. 

I didn't realize this was a sequel at first, so I went back and read the first, and I'm so glad I did! I feel lucky that I got to read these two back to back since the first has a pretty major cliffhanger. I definitely recommend reading them in order.