Ohh my effing gawd I loved this book, and I'll be reading this one over and over. Let me just say I read this right after finishing The Prince and the Apoclypse and it was perfection.

Plain crashes, beach weddings, volcanos, cave ins, runaway dogs and abdication, what do all of these things have in common? This book and it's such a fun read.

Delightfully full of twists and turns this book kept me on the edge of my seat and ready to jump every other chapter, I don't remember the last time I was this invested in a young adult book and I need more of it.

As expected Wren and Theo have more than their fair share of obsticles (is it even love if you don't have to survive a desert island?) and while I was rooting for them from page one, that ending still had me reaching for some kleenex.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing a copy of this E-Book, I have voluntarily read it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The world is back to normal and Wren has to start college. Of course, she’s got a big, big secret. And she really misses Cosmo, the dog she found in Europe. So when Theo—now the King of England—is in town, she plans to surreptitiously retrieve her dog.

Naturally, it’s not that easy.

Theo and Wren are thrown back together, and it seems like he might even be happy to see her. But things get more and more complicated until the biggest complication of all: a plane crash.

Most of the story deals with attempts to survive on the island until they can be rescued. Medical complications make rescue an urgent priority. But Wren and Theo get some moments together. They continue to grow in their understanding of each other, and Wren learns more about just how uncomfortable Theo is with being King. It also becomes more and more apparent that there is simply no way that he and Wren can be together—even though Wren would be willing to make it work.

The ultimate resolution for both of these characters (and some others!) is satisfying. Again, dialogue is natural, and the feelings ring true. A few minor characters are a bit stereotypical, and Theo’s brother Henry is a bit cliché, but overall, characterization is well done.

This book contrasts from its predecessor in that we go from a road-trip story to a more contained story on the island. Both of these formats give ample opportunities for character growth and advancement of the plot.

Possible Objectionable Material:
Perilous situations. Injury and illness. Difficult family dynamics. Cursing, including a few F-words. Sex (closed door) between people who are (maybe) married.

Who Might Like This Book:
Those who like stories about royalty and survival.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book is also reviewed at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2024/07/ya-royal-romance.html

What a delightful sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse! After that unexpected doozy of an ending in book 1, I have been anxiously awaiting the next book to see how things shook out. I was pleasantly surprised that Heir, Apparently had it's own survival-esque plot with plenty of forced proximity and stakes that made book 1 so enjoyable to read.

In Heir, Apparently, Wren has to navigate not only possibly being married to the King of England, but also figuring out how to get along with his family--which his sister doesn't make easy. Though I have to say, Henry stole the show for me, giving me the middle brother vibes of Tucker in Kristin Dwyer's Some Mistakes Were Made mixed with Jeremiah from Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty.

For the first chapter or so I struggled to get into the story, but when one thing turns bad, the dominos kept falling and it was an enjoyable adventure that I'm happy I read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I just finished Heir Apparently by Kara McDowell, the next book after The Prince and the Apocalypse.

Wren is now in college, still reeling from the knowledge that she might well be actually married to the king of England, Theo.

Making a snap decision with her best friend and sister, Wren travels to Canada where the soon to be crowned king is touring, in hopes of retrieving apocalypse, the dog she rescued.

It doesn’t end well and now she has to join Theo on his trip to England, after the paparazzi uncovers their marriage. Their plan goes down off-course and now they have to find a way to survive in hopes of being rescued and fight the attraction that is still between them.

I really enjoyed the first book so I was super excited when I received a copy of the book and the audio to go with it. The narrator was amazing! I loved how they brought Theo and Wren to life for me!

I adore Wren. She is a problem solver and she gets to flex her skills when their plane crashes. Trouble is she makes more mistakes than she fixes and it is lucky any of them survive!

The writing is excellent. The author does a wonderful job of giving the characters real depth and weaving a creative tale to go with it. I feel bad for Theo. Nothing ever runs smoothly for him. He is a reluctant monarch and all he wants is the chance to live his life his way, I think we can all relate to that. It’s a really cute story and I love watching their love for each other unfold in a really sweet and gentle way.

Definitely a 4 star book, series, for me!

Thank you to @netgalley, @recordedbooks and @wednesdaybooks for my gifted copies.

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I love this book! I was sucked into the book very quickly, and I love that about a book. This book is YA so it was fade to black in the romance department. I am so glad we got this sequel. I will continue to read this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel. 4/5 stars.

Similar to the first one, I really liked how absurd this was. The first one was apocalypse looming...this one was stranded on an island. I do think it was lacking in terms of plot since most of the book was them adventuring on the island trying to be rescued, but there was a lot of good character development from those involved. I also enjoyed the ending, but I was expecting a more dramatic way toward the ending versus what happened.

I also would still not be opposed to reading more of this story..........

Last year I fell in love with the YA rom-com The Prince and the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell. That book had the same sort of feel as some of my favorite early 2000s rom-coms from my teens and twenties like Chasing Liberty and The Prince & Me and I was honestly completely taken by the story of Wren and Theo. In the first book they faced the possibility of a comet hitting the Earth and went on an adventure through Europe while falling in love. The Prince and the Apocalypse left the ultimate fate of their relationship in doubt and Heir, Apparently seamlessly picks up the story and weaves a completely new adventure for the main characters.

In this book the love birds, along with friends and siblings, survive a plane crash on a volcanic island. Not only must they try to find a way to survive until they are rescued, but Wren is thrust into the reality of the life of British Royalty. It is a fast paced plot with everything fans of the first book hoped for in a sequel.

Things I loved:
🌋The pacing - As with the first book I could not put this one down. The chapters are the perfect length if you are a ‘just one more chapter’ sort of person. Also, it keeps you engaged from start to finish as you find yourself invested in not only Wren and Theo, but all of the side characters as well.

🌋The chemistry - Wren and Theo are fabulous on page together. There’s banter, sarcasm, and enough romantic moments to make the 300+ pages breeze by. The more steamy moments are a fade to black to keep it suitable for most YA readers, but the lead up was perfect to keep more mature romance readers enthralled as well.

🌋The Supporting Characters - I loved getting to know some of the characters in Wren’s life that we hear about in the first book a bit better. Also, we are introduced to new characters from Theo’s family who round out the story so well. It gives him more depth as we get to see him through the eyes of his brother and sister and not just from Wren’s perspective.

Things I didn’t loved:
🌋That I will never read it again for the first time.

Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️

If you are a fan of rom-coms, especially from the early 2000’s, definitely check out The Prince and the Apocalypse and Heir, Apparently. It will hit you in all the feels. I would also recommend this to anyone 13 and up who loves a funny, fast paced love story with a lot of adventure sprinkled in.

It’s sweet. It’s full of adventure. The love story is adorable. The banter is witty. The royals are royaling. Everything is spot on in HEIR, APPARENTLY, Kara McDowell’s really fun sequel to THE PRINCE & THE APOCALYPSE.

They call it “Comet Week,” the days in which the world thought the end was coming. And during that strange time, Wren met Theo, the heir to the British throne. After a bizarre set of circumstances and a whirlwind romance, they ended up married. But now that the world has not met its fiery end, things have gone back to normal and Wren is left watching news coverage of the new king romping happily with HER dog.

When Wren goes to get Comet back, she winds up in a plane with Theo and other members of the royal family. Unfortunately, it crashes and they end up stranded on a tropical island and they have to figure out how to survive.

I would recommend this one to anyone who likes a quality, heart-fluttering YA romance: just make sure to read THE PRINCE & THE APOCALYPSE first for the best experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an early digital copy of HEIR, APPARENTLY and the opportunity to give my honest feedback.

I did not realize this was the second in a series with the book ending on a cliff hanger until I initially started to read. I paused, snagged the first book from the library and off I went.

I will preface my review by saying i was initially looking forward to this story, anticipating some princess diaries or the royal we vibes, I will also note, I didn't not enjoy the first book, it was just too messy (the plot, the characters, the setting) and it didn't work.

My foray into the second book in the series was much the same...it was messy, beyond unbelievable for a not quite realistic YA story. I was hoping for something a little more believable, but the plot was messy, there was a Castaway type situation (no wilson this time), and the ending was so so so rushed, several assumptions from royal family gossip made it in the story but in a how many can we fit in kind of way instead of adding to the plot.

This book/author at the end of the day are not for me.



Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, for the ARC in exchange for my review!

loved this romance and her mom wants her to date this guy she has these amazing friends who are all dealing with different relationship issues . loved that she found her way in the job and found love

Heir, Apparently
By: Kara McDowell
Narrated By: Laura Knight Keating
Review Score: 4 Stars

Boogie’s Bulletpoints
•There is definitely some intrigue, as the story starts after a comet is supposed to hit the earth and wipe out the world.

•Wren and Theo have amazing chemistry.

•No spoilers, but you really have to suspend reality to stay with this story, lol.

•This book is a sequel, but you do not ned to read the first book to get the gist of the second book.

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Heir, Apparently was kindly provided as an ARC by Netgalley and St. Martin's Press. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this wonderful book!

Release Date: 7/9/24

I was not sure what to expect when I started this book. Wren is married to Theo, the heir (and soon to be) King. She decides to get her dog back from him, and chaos, literal chaos, ensues.

There are a lot of layers to this story, and I don’t want to reveal spoilers, but let’s just say, Theo and Wren then go on a WILD adventure, trying to figure out what to do with their marriage (and if it’s even real), Theo’s upcoming coronation, and their feelings for each other.

This was a fun read, trying to see where everyone would end up. As I mentioned above, though, you really have to suspend reality to believe what keeps happening to the characters (I wrote as I was reading, what is this, Grey’s Anatomy?) lol.

Still, it was a fun and wild read. It was hooked, and I wanted to know how the story ended. That is, for sure, a sign of a good book!

Rating: 5/5
I received eARC & Audio for my honest opinion.

This book picks up right where book one ended. You will get to see how Wren is picking up the pieces of her heart and life after finding out that the comet was destroyed and she gets to live her life… but can she? She still remembers the 8 days she spent with the now King of England, the adventures they had while traveling to Greece to get her on his private jet to take her home, oh and we can’t forget the marriage certificate… that was supposed to be fake but looks legitimate. When she finds out that the royal family will be in Canada and King Theo is there with the dog that they rescued on their adventure she makes up her mind to go up there and get her dog back and get answers about this Marriage certificate. However, just like the first book, something always happens to make it so life is not easy on them and everything goes wrong right away. Is there any way that these two lovebirds can make things work, and find their way out of another sticky situation?

I loved this book just like the first one, but it had so much more in this book. The author has a way that will bring the book to life for the reader and it made me feel as though I was there with them on this uninhabitable island after a plane crash. This plane had the royal family in it, along with Wren, her best friend and her sister. You will get to see the survivors group together and make a horrible situation better but with Wren and Theo’s luck something always goes wrong and OH BOY DOES it. I found the pace of the book to be steady and it fit just right with the plot. You won’t find a boring part in this book. I won’t lie and say that I liked the parts where Wren and Theo didn’t talk about their feelings but it helped to build their chemistry up and when they finally do SWOON!! I liked that it was wrapped up nicely and that it had an HEA. The new and old characters were great and you found that everyone had their right parts and places in the book to help the story along. I found the banter between the characters to be uplifting during that experience and even afterwards.

I also received the audio for this book and wow the narrator did a great job with reprising Wren and Theo, but in general bringing this book to life. I felt what the characters were going through, all their emotions and indecision that they were having. I could listen to Laura Knight Keating narrating any books now, because she does an amazing job.

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin/RB Media for the opportunity to review this book.

I ADORED this!!! Kara writes amazing stories and this was no exception. I loved getting to know Theo's family better and same with Wren's. This was funny, heartbreaking, beautiful and so much fun!!! I would love more books about these characters.

If ever there was a rom-com that I was dying to read, Heir, Apparently would be it. It’s the sequel to Kara McDowell’s fast-paced high-stakes rom-com The Prince & the Apocalypse. And it’s just as addictive.

First things first. Heir, Apparently does not stand alone. You need to read The Prince & the Apocalypse first. Trust me. It’s worth it.

In Heir, Apparently, you are once more thrown into a fast-paced high-stakes rom-com that builds on its predecessor.

Absolutely everything that happens is so completely far-fetched that it’s completely unrealistic, and it’s for that reason that the story works so well. It’s so convoluted and ridiculous and wonderful.

Wren and Theo are still dealing with the fallout from the apocalypse, and neither one has got things figured out. The push and pull works between the two works really well.

Heir, Apparently is a cinematic read that’s perfect for readers looking for a guilty pleasure.

Thank you so much to the publisher and of course Netgalley. I didn't realize this was a sequel to The Prince & The Apocalypse. This book was a fun and goofy royal romance. If readers can see through the surprising number of tragic events that take place in this book it will probably leave readers giggling. It definitely is a fun read!

I didn't realize this was a book 2 before I requested it, but went ahead and got that one first!

Heir, Apparently is the sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse. This romantic comedy, featuring high stakes, witty banter, and a royal fake marriage trope, is an enjoyable read. I loved the pace and the playful silliness of the story. The author did a fantastic job keeping the action flowing, just like in the first installment. The introduction of new characters added a fresh dynamic, giving us deeper insight into the royal family and the drama that comes with being a royal.

This is such an epic sequel/conclusion, incredibly exciting and charming in equal parts! Looking forward to reading more from this author!

This is an engaging romantic comedy that held my attention from beginning to end. Wren Wheeler, an American teenager, may have accidentally married Theo, the King of England. While balancing her freshman year at Northwestern, Wren can’t stop thinking about Theo or her missing dog, Comet. The combination of adventure, royal drama, and romance creates a captivating read. I enjoyed the dynamic characters and unpredictable plot twists that kept me eagerly turning pages.

I was provided both the ebook and audio ARC of this book via Netgalley, all opinions are my own.

This was really cute, especially because we get closure on Wren and Theo's romance. Admittedly I preferred the first book to the second. it was missing the parts that I loved from the first book about Wren and Theo connecting on their journeys of self discovery and having vulnerable moments.

I found Wren and Theo to be frustrating in this installment. She was either way to stubborn for her own good or she was making poor decisions that made it hard to root for her. Theo on the other hand was trying to do what he thought was best and a lack of communication ensues. I'm not a fan of the miscommunication or lack of communication trope in general, and it is a big part of the plotline. When you put that into perspective of all of the other zany things that the cast has to face throughout the book their character actions really aren't that bad, but I was expecting more of what we had in book 1 from them. This follows not only Wren and Theo, but a whole cast of characters when their plane crashes on a remote island and chaos ensues. Their romance seems to incite apocalyptic events, and this is no different. They face hunger, injury, medical crisis, and more as they try to find a way off the island. There are also alot of personality differences and feelings that have to be dealt with as well.

Overall this is a quick and cute conclusion to the duology. I'm not sure if there will be more books in the series, but this is a satisfying ending to Wren and Theo's story. If you can put aside some of the unrealistic things that happen, this is a fun read. This would be a perfect beach read or something to read by the pool this summer. This is perfect for YA readers, though there is some vulgar language sprinkled throughout if that is a concern.

The Prince and the Apocalypse was a sleeper 5 star read for me last year so I was thrilled to receive an arc of the sequel. Heir, Apparently opens soon after the first book's conclusion with Wren entering college at Northwestern. She cannot seem to move on past her fling with Prince Theo and when she comically tries to rescue her 'apocalypse' pup, Comet, at a royal event, Wren and Theo's chemistry filled reunion is caught by the paparazzi. When their fake marriage certificate also hits the press, Wren is commanded by the Crown to come to London to sort through he PR nightmare. Theo and Wren just cannot seem to escape near death when their plan crashes at sea and they are forced to shelter on a deserted island (and active volcano!?). Packed with as much danger, angst, and tension as Book 1, I really enjoyed meeting Theo's siblings, and spending more time with Wren's sister and best friend. However, I just wanted more page time between Wren and Theo to more fully explore their relationship. This is an absolutely fun romp, full of banter and twists that I think readers will love!

This series is a fun escape from reality and I’m a big fan. After reading The Prince and the Apocalypse last year, this author jumped onto my radar and I knew I wanted to keep an eye out for the sequel. After all, the first book had so many unanswered questions. The biggest being did they or did they not really get married. Heir, Apparently picks up right where the last novel left off. A few weeks later Wren is trying to live a normal life on campus at Northwestern but she can’t quite get Theo off her brain and not only because he stole her dog Comet. When she and her best friend Naomi launch a plan to get her dog back, I settle in for a fun read. I know mishaps and miscommunications are sure to follow! What I didn’t expect was a survival style adventure Part deux.

This story arc definitely plays heavily on the little girl fantasy of having a handsome prince fall in love with the normal American teenage girl and it does it really well. I would’ve wished for a bit more open communication between the main characters to speed their emotional story arc a long a little sooner, but honestly they are both teenagers and you can’t expect them to communicate like adults. What I did love was that they had to rely on each other in order to survive the plane crash on the deserted island, which brought them close again and definitely recaptured that action-adventure style I enjoyed from the first novel. If you want a fun romp of a novel then I think this one captures that spirit!