I didn't know this was a sequel and I am going back to read the first book ASAP. It was a great rom-com that you can finish in one sitting. Theo's siblings deserve their own books and I'd love to see what kind of life he builds with Wren.

I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I continued to enjoy the premise of this book! I loved the inclusion of more characters this time around! I really disliked the back and forth of will they/ won't they be together... But I would love to see more from this universe as there is some great secondary charcters that deserve to have their story told!

After finishing The Prince and the Apocalypse, I was delighted to dive right back into Wren and Theo's story! This was a fun, almost camp-like sequel that kept me engaged throughout. "I'm happiest when I'm with you, even when comets or airplanes are literally falling out of the sky." I recommend this series to folks who are looking for a fun YA romance with slightly unrealistic - but still very entertaining! - situations that happen to the leads. I received an advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

What a good conclusion for this duology!!

I really loved Wren's story in the first book, and it was fun getting to revisit this world. The writing is so fun and this duology makes for a great quick read. I found the romance adorable and liked the larger cast dynamic that the first book didn't have! I think I didn't rate this book higher because of the plot. I'm not the biggest fan of the plot of being lost on an island? I really don't know WHY I dislike this plot, but something about it just isn't my jam.

So, I think if you enjoy the first book that you'd like this one! It just wasn't my favorite due to personal preferences, and that's okay!

This was a solid sequel and a perfect conclusion to this duology… I mean nothing can ever compare to the joy that the first book brought me.

This book had the same amount of action and heart-stopping scenes but I felt like it was missing some of the romance that I was craving from Wren and Theo. I did like that we got to meet their siblings (Henry you are so dear to me and I need you to get your own spin off IMMEDIATELY) and that added the tension to the plane crash and volcano storyline. They not only have to save themselves, but their family as well.

The ending was a bit rushed to me but I think Wren and Theo got the perfect ending.

Kara McDowell if you can hear me, I would really like a Henry spin off please and thank you!!!

This is the sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse. While this was an entertaining book full of adventure and drama, it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the first book. It felt a tad contrived in places. However, I did like the relationship between Wren and Theo. I also liked the royal siblings who become full fledged characters in this second act. The ending worked really well! This book is a kind of fantasy about the British Royal Family tinged with elements of realism. But it was easy enough to suspend my disbelief and enjoy the story as it unfolded.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. And thank you to @rbmedia for a free download of the audiobook.

A Royal Adventure

Heir, Apparently is a delightful sequel to The Prince & The Apocalypse, that continues the enchanting world-building and heartwarming romance established in the first book. Wren and the Prince are back, facing new challenges and deepening their connection.

The premise of a plane crash and an uninhabited island is a classic setup for adventure and romance. While the addition of supporting characters adds humor and camaraderie, it can sometimes distract from the central couple's storyline.

The author's writing style is engaging, and the chemistry between the main characters is palpable. The blend of humor, adventure, and romance creates a captivating reading experience.

The audiobook narration by Laura Knight Keating is exceptional. She skillfully brings the characters to life, capturing their unique voices and accents. Her performance enhances the listening experience, making it a truly immersive experience.

Overall, Heir, Apparently is a fun and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of young adult romance and fantasy.

4 stars

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This was amazing book for the series and I was so glad to back in this world. I loved Theo and Wren! This was book was absolutely wild with the plane crash and everything that happened but it was so bingeable. I would love to read more books in this series.

After I saw the snippet for Heir, Apparently I knew I needed to read the Prince and the Apocalypse! After devouring both, I have to say that I loveeee this duology. Wren and Theo's relationship woes with the ups and downs is so relatable and then add in the fantasy/sci-fi element (Comet the dog is an angel, how could we not love this series?).

I didn't realize this was a sequel and was wondering why it made no sense....going to go back and read the first one and then try and give a better review.

I enjoyed this book! It did not hold my attention quite as much as the first simply because I was very captivated by the race against time and the suspense of the first, but still a great read and I enjoyed getting to see what the characters were up to after their brush with death.

I absolutely adored this duology. This was so cute, sweet, lovely, and just a fun and funny time. This was a wonderful romcom that actually had me laughing out loud. I can't wait for more from the author. This was so much fun.

A great sequel to it's predessecor, McDowell explores Wren's growing relationship with the prince in new ways and shows complexity within relationships in a wonderful upper YA way! Grateful to have been able to read it and loved the story!

Another slightly over the top, absolutely fun, YA adventure romcom that picks up right where The prince & the apocalypse left off. As Ren gets ready to start college and Theo prepares for his coronation as King of England, the two find themselves reunited one last time and stranded on a desert island with their siblings. Full of action, secrets and Royal Romance greatness.

Such a perfect follow up to one of my (surprisingly) favorite books, The Prince and the Apocalypse. I loved this duology so much, the second book being filled with as much wit, banter, and heart as the first book. And of course, the crazy shenanigans: a plane crash leaving them stranded on a tropical island. I really, really enjoyed the ending, too. I can't wait to read more by this author!

This book is super fun! It was a great follow up to the first book and I really love these characters. I have enjoyed seeing them grow and blossom as individuals and together. Kara McDowell has done it again with this book and it is a great fun read with some serious plot lines, just like the first one!

When I tell you I waited an ENTIRE year for this book to come out. I devoured book one (a wayward prince who Just Wants To Be Normal? The world is ending and wait I think I'm in love? THAT ENDING? Everything about the premise was insane and so perfect), and couldn't wait to get my hands on book two. I am here to tell you, it does not disappoint! Heir, Apparently delivers all the same fun, romance, and "what on earth is happening" that book one had, all behind a cute little cover. This series is perfect for anyone who wants an easy, breezy, escapist YA romance that is fun and cute while also being a bit more than meets the eye.

This was fast-paced and fun, if a bit ridiculous. You have to suspend a lot of disbelief (for a book that already requires a lot of disbelief suspension, conceptually) with a few of the early decisions, and it ended up making for a quick read, full of action, pining, and high stakes. I felt the introduction of multiple additional characters made this a more enjoyable experience, but everything felt a bit rushed. Overall, this was exactly what I needed it to be, just good, old-fashioned fun.

I admit, I read this before The Prince & The Apocalypse, but I’m also super excited to read the first book AND this one again. (Annotating this time)

Wren may have accidentally married Theo (heir to the throne of England) but more importantly, he has her dog and she wants him back. Naturally she runs into Theo at the same time and now they are under the spotlight. Chaos ensues when they get stranded on a deserted island and I actually LOVED this. Not only did we see character development but we saw relationship development between Theo & Wren, and them and the side characters as well.

It was a fun book when you look past the “this would never happen in real life” but I love books that take you away from real life.

4.5 stars - rounded up to 5 for the sake of the review.

Huge thank you to St Martin’s press for the physical ARC and also NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Three months after the comet DIDN'T hit earth, Wren still has questions about the particulars of her whirlwind trip with Theo--who is about to be crowned the king of England. Determined to talk to him, and to get her dog back, she travels to Canada to intercept his world tour. But, of course, things can't be that simple--they're chased by paparazzi, a certain important document is leaked, and then on their way to England their plane goes down on a deserted island. And throughout it all, Wren isn't sure exactly where she stands with Theo.

Like the first book, Heir, Apparently is incredibly fast-paced--it's truly just one thing after another, with very high stakes and lots of drama. There's fear and near-death situations, and I was absolutely riveted the whole time. I've been looking forward to this book since the first one came out, and I definitely wasn't disappointed!