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.

This is a *very* YA book. Very clearly not book #1 in a series ( i didnt know that going in, but think i picked up the plot pretty easily) would have been cute if it wasnt over the top ridiculous. SPOILERS FOLLOW:
cross county trip
Monarch Security breach
Plane crash
Earthquake
Teen Weddings
Volcano
Diabetic shock
Paternity scandal
Abdication
...I think thats it? But it was A LOT for a book I finished in a single afternoon. I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review.
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I absolutely loved this book. The first book was absolutely amazing and this one somehow lived up to the very high expectations. I loved the major twist that happened near the beginning and thought it was a very fitting twist to continue with the chaos events of the first book. This book was not what I expected, but the author did justice for the Theo and Wren and I am perfectly happy with the way things ended, but I would absolutely not complain if we ever got a little "one year later" epilogue--I will always want to come back to this world!

Withholding my review in solidarity with the readers' strike with Readers for Accountability: https://www.instagram.com/readersforaccountability/.

I really enjoyed this book, and this duology overall. It was such a fun story. I knew there had to be a sequel with the way the last one ended, but I didn't expect our protagonists to find themselves back in a life-threatening situation all over again. Stranded on a deserted island did feel a little corny at times, but I kind of liked it. And there was so much relationship drama - both romantic and family - that it kept things interesting. I like that this time we get to meet some of Theo's family, and while it took a minute for them to fully grow on me, they did. Overall it's a fun mix of romance, family drama, royal drama, and fighting for survival, all with a nice touch of comedy. I read the whole thing in a day, I couldn't put it down. I like the way everything ended and it felt like the perfect conclusion for Wren and Theo. Can't wait to read more from Kara McDowell!

Thank you Netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review. I loved this second installment of the prince and the apocalypse! It was so cute and I love Wren and Theo so much. I was so excited when I got this arc I had to read it right away! I’m so glad we got a sequel and I was satisfied with the ending. It’s a very quick read and so very cute!

Ever since I read the first book I was so excited for this one and it did NOT disappoint. I can already tell that this duo logy will be one that I reread over and over again so THANK YOU to the author

This was a very fun read! It takes a bit of suspension of disbelief, but if you're in the mood for a hilarious rom-com that will have you hooked from start to finish, this is the book for you!

THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING. Wren is still super sarcastic and funny, Theo is still our lovable prince, and the events in the novel are still ridiculous, but amazing. The duology, to me, feels like a 90s/2000s rom-com, which is absolutely PERFECT. From start to finish, this books was SO FUN and I literally devoured it (it took me like only 4 hours to read). it is an amazing adventure and a perfect ending !!

I almost wished this was a completely different story with different characters. I enjoyed the sequel more than I did the original. This as a series just felt way to melodramatic for me. With that being said if you enjoyed the first you'll definitely enjoy this one.

Despite the somber and disastrous theme of most of the novel, which kind of reminds me of the movie “society of snow” without the cannibalism; I would actually describe it as a light-hearted read, something you could use to pass the time or if you are interested in starting a new series.

This sequel is the start of a new adventure, with siblings and side characters included. The plot is about Wren Wheeler, a normal university student, except when the Earth was about to be destroyed she married the king of England and hasn’t seen him since. When they reunite because she is trying to recuperate her dog, Comet, the flame between them is still hot; and while trying to deals with the mess of their marriage and the upcoming coronation, their plane headed to UK crashes into a remote island where they will have to use all their wits to keep themselves alive long enough to be rescued.

While I liked the romance between Wren and Theo, and considered the ending appropriate; for me, the cherry on top for this book is Henry. How to describe him, the dashing, perfect, ambitious and charismatic younger brother of Theo. I just found his character to be so well-written; you could tell by just reading his actions that he is deeply emotional and very complex; and I would be lying if I did not say that I hoped Henry and Wren somehow ended up together.


I would consider this a fun read if you are into the YA genre and want some type of comedic romance that will have you on the edge of your seat

I had high hopes for this sequel since I loved the first one so much - and it did well with a lot of things - but fell flat in others.

First, the good. I really enjoyed Wren again. Her personality is one that I adore and will always likely love. I also truly enjoyed the sister this time around too which was a nice surprise. And, of course, Comet the dog was amazing.

But that was about it. I thought the plot was a little too far fetched. Don't get me wrong, the first book was also far fetched but it was also fun and silly and maybe even a little stupid - that's why I liked it. But this one was kind of... boring. And I did not enjoy Theo at all. I couldn't quite grasp what his personality was this time around - was he self-sacrificing? annoyed? frustrated? all of the above? I'm not certain.

I will still love Kara McDowell's books, this one just fell slightly flat for me. Still a good, easy read with a happily ever after. Solid 4 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
This book was fun, with good banter and entertaining antics and characters, but it suffered as a rom com sequel is prone to do- in order to keep the plot alive there seem to have been a bit too much in the way of contrived drama and silly decisions and a whole lot of pacing issues.

Given The Prince and the Apocalypse ended on a cliffhanger, I was very happy to see this sequel. This picks up where the story left off, but it's also a heaping helping of new drama, relationships, and "stuff" to navigate. Also, there's plenty of Comet the dog, and I love that for this story. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this July 2024 release.