I did not read the first book (I know, i know) but it was still very easy to follow. There were some parts that had references to the first novel but I was able to figure out the gist pretty easily. I really enjoyed the humor of this book and it kept me reading. I felt like the story was rushed in some places which took away from the story. While some parts of the book were fast-paced to go with the events happening, the ending felt very rushed, I also love fast-paced, plot driven books, but this book had way too much going on (in my opinion). It was just one thing after another with no cooling off period in between.

Character wise, I loved Wren and her sister. Wren is so big and adventurous (she tried stealing her dog), while her sister is more calm and collected which made for a great duo. They are also very relatable because I have been both sisters at one point or another. Their relationship added to the comedy and made it very entertaining. Overall, the book gave a apocolypsey Princess Diaries vibes. Now I am off to read the first book!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review

Wren and Theo have really been through it! First they survive the apocalypse in The Prince and the Apocalypse and now a plane crash in Heir, Apparently!

Heir, Apparently was just as good as the previous book. There’s the right amount of drama (teenagers you know?) and natural disasters that keep the pace easy to keep reading. I started this book late 7/12 and finished 7/13.

With this being based around teenagers and their drama I surprisingly didn’t roll my eyes often, if at all. This is a fantastic duology!

I didn’t know this was the second half of a duology so I’m going in blind! The cover is cute, the premise is interesting, and I finished it in one sitting.

I was definitely lost in the beginning of the book but felt like I got caught up fairly quickly. Wren was very frustrating to me—pretty self-centered, unable to stick with a decision, actually seeming younger than 18. Theo was a good conflicted, angsty king-to-be. Supporting characters were either great (Naomi and Brooke) or annoying (royal siblings). The plotting was a little choppy and a big reveal about a secondary character was just dropped (sequel?).

Even with those frustrations I was invested enough to read it straight through and have requested the first been through the library, so I’m giving Heir, Apparently a solid 3 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for an eARC. Opinions are my own.

I loved "Heir, Apparently." It wasn't just about the comedy of the world ending or being stranded on an island. It also delved into the raw emotions and complex dynamics of Wren and Theo's relationship. Theo, weighed down by his royal duties, and his need for normalcy, while Wren struggles with her own chaos, making her a relatable character.

McDowell's inclusion of secondary characters like Wren's sister, best friend, and Theo's siblings adds depth to the story. The chemistry between Wren and Theo feels authentic, drawing readers into their journey of growth and self-discovery.

Adding in to the mix of challenges like sibling rivalries and a looming volcano, Wren and Theo must confront their emotions and uncertain future, wondering if they'll end up with heartache or a fairy-tale ending, "Heir, Apparently" is a captivating mix of romance, adventure, and emotional depth that will enchant both fans of the series and newcomers. McDowell's storytelling promises an exciting continuation of Wren and Theo's tale.

I was also very pleased with the ending. It was what I hoped for but with an unexpected twist.

I devoured The Prince and the Apocalypse last year, and was thrilled to hear there'd be a sequel. I wondered though, how could anything outdo the apocalypse? I needn't have wondered, because Kara McDowell managed to outdo herself for sure! How'd she do it, you ask? By adding survival into the mix!

I won't say much because A) This is a sequel, and B) It's more fun going in without too much knowledge. But this one certainly upped the ante, which I did not think possible, because again, the first book was about the actual end of the world. So, bravo, really. The characters are as wonderful as ever- and I liked that we got to spend so much more time with some of the more secondary characters! And of course, seeing our main characters interact with them was awesome too.

As with book one, the charm and banter and humor offsets some very dire circumstances, and makes the story so very readable. In fact, this was yet another July book that I read from start to finish without moving- I simply could not put it down until I knew how it would shake out! There are some fabulous twists, and it ends in a very satisfying way, and you need this series in your life, is what I am saying!

Bottom Line: This is such an epic sequel/conclusion, incredibly exciting and charming in equal parts.

4.5 stars. I felt that the ending was rushed, but Heir, Apparently was otherwise a fantastic followup to The Prince and the Apocalypse. My concerns about it not living up to the first book’s intensity were unfounded. I could NOT put this down once I got about 10% in. Kara McDowell does a great job of upping the stakes and keeping readers guessing.

Wren and Theo are just meant to be. Truly, this pair has only spent a week together but their rapport and emotional vulnerability has convinced me that they belong together. I haven’t rooted for a contemporary YA couple like this in a long time.

THANK YOU to Wednesday Books for greenlighting this sequel. I’m not sure how I would have carried on after that original cliffhanger without it. I received this ARC from Wednesday Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a cute but satisfying follow-up to The Prince & The Apocalypse. I am very glad that I didn't read last year's book, when it first came out but waited and read the two novels back to back. The first book ends with a last minute plot twist that would have had me panting for more. where the first book centered solely on the two main characters, this second book brings in several additional characters and a planeload of family drama. Once again, McDowell has combined the genres of a royal romance with a disaster story. This time instead of "Asteroid" we have "Lost", when a plane crash strands everyone on an island. Between injury, illness, family drama and natural disasters there is plenty of action. McDowell does a great job of creating several different characters. Unfortunately, the ending of the book seems a bit muddled. The plot veers at the very end from one twist to another. One does not expect reality from either a disaster story or a royal romance. But one twist has a big flaw. The very important fact that a teenager figures out, would have actually been common knowledge by at least a few staff members. That issue wasn't dealt with ar all and the consequences to the that character were dealt with in just a sentence or two. If you have read the first book, you will enjoy this follow up.

Wren Wheeler had an eventful summer: the world almost ended thanks to a comet, but the crisis was averted. Then she fell in love with (and maybe actually married) the prince of England. And now Theo has just been made king.

Since they parted, they haven’t spoken. But Wren still has feelings for the boy she can’t possibly be with. Plus, he and his family have the dog they rescued while on their mad dash for transportation during that fateful week. Wren would like to have Comet back, thank you very much.

When she is about to start her first semester of college and is trying to figure out what she is going to study and do with her life, Wren sees on the news that Theo and two of his sisters are in Canada — with Comet. She throws together a plan to go see them and get the dog. Because of course it’s only about the dog.

She ends up seeing and talking to Theo, then getting in a paparazzi car chase, staying in a hotel with him, and flying back to England with him. But the plane crashes and all the people on it (Theo, a sister and brother, Wren, her sister, her best friend, a bodyguard, and the pilot) are stranded on a deserted island.

This gives Theo and Wren time to figure out where they stand with each other and if they could possibly have a future together.

I managed to stick it out for the whole book, but I really did want to can it when I saw all the crazy improbable things happening. The author has her characters talk about this, but still…. I could not get past my incredulity to enjoy the story at all. Most of the plot points that move the story onward are so improbable they’re laughable. I wrote in my review of the first book that the premise was pretty outlandish, but the story was fun once I got past that. Here, it’s all outlandish all the time. (I won’t write about these issues and spoil them.) Argh. I should have just imagined a happy ending for them myself instead of reading this.

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𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 :
•Accidentally Married
•Young Adult
•Rom-Com
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Heir, Apparently, is book two in the Prince & The Apocalypse series. What I like about this book is the fact that you don't have to necessarily read the first book to understand this book.
The pace of the book was a little slow for me. And the miscommunication wasn't for me, I just wanted MORE romance. But overall, it's a good read.
𝙽𝚘𝚠 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎!
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Thank you, Netgalley, and St. Martin Press for the eBook for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for access to this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Prince & The APOCALYPSE was one of my favorite books of 2023. So there was no question that if Kara McDowell wrote a sequel, I was going to scream for my chance to read it. Luckily, I got my digital ARC.

It was delightful. It was satisfying. I still love Wren and the Prince's chemistry. I like that once again, the pair are thrown into an impossible situation. How much do I ADORE a plane crash and an uninhabited island?

On the other hand, I wanted more focus on just them and sometimes I gritted my teeth at the other four characters that kept butting into this great fictional romance. Yet I did love the Prince's two royal siblings and Wren's best friend and her sister tagging along for the adventure. They did add some great comic relief. This variety of feelings that run through my veins is why I am going to settle on a 4-star.

I know, I know. This is a YA and I am 42. Why am I letting two fictional characters run my life?

But I swear this duology is just as good as The Princess Diaries movies. ( Yes, I know that this comparison will fail to warm the hearts of those who didn't like the movies But I did and this is my review....so🙄😏).

I hope that one of those streaming services takes these two books and makes us an entertaining 2 season, 8 episode storyline.

P.S. The covers of these books are fantastic.


Publication Date 09/07/24
Goodreads Review 11/07/24

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The Prince & the Apocalypse was a rare five star read for me. Of course, I was ecstatic about the sequel. But I'm so confused after finished Heir, Apparently. It definitely wasn't the book I thought it was going to be. It's 85 percent a survival story and characters just *not* talking to each other about anything. I hate the miscommunication trope. Nothing anyone does in this book makes any kind of sense. Which, is the point, because I think this series is a fun escapism story. But disbelief can only be carried out for so long.

In Heir, Apparently we pick right back with the plot from the first book a few weeks later. Wren and Theo aren't speaking. Wren may or may not be married to him. Theo is about to be crowned King. And Wren just wants her dog back. Impulsively, she takes off to Canada while the Royal family is there to dognap Comet. She gets caught up with the Theo and his royal siblings instead because of course she does. They decide she has to go back home with them while they deal with Wren and Theo's 'marriage' getting leaked to the press. (Did we find out who did it? If so my brain skipped right over it.) Their plane crashes and then it's basically Lost with a volcano. Was there a volcano on Lost? I don't remember. Anyway, they eventually get rescued after everyone almost dies from different things. Wren and Theo have made zero growth in their relationship and still don't talk. I guess it's cool though cause they do admit they love each other. And I swear to every single deity in existence, the ending of this book could have been a choose-your-own-adventure ending. It literally gave me whiplash. We get one ending that's clear as day. Except it's not. Just for another ending to emerge. (This one I was on board with and kinda pissed we didn't get it. Yes it was the 'fairytale' ending.) And then, wait, let's do something else again *eyeroll*. But wait... there's even one more secret option. I was emotionally exhausted and almost didn't care how it ended anymore. I just wanted it to end. There is a nod to what happened to Princess Diana irl. You can't tell me it's not. I'm conflicted about it being used for the sake of drama. I do like that we can also see a resemblances of what happened with Harry and Meghan at times, too, though. Which you also can't convince me aren't there. Princess M fan to day I die. Fight me.

I know my ranting makes it seem like I disliked Heir, Apparently. That's not true. I love royal romance stories. And I absolutely inhaled the audiobook and listened to it every chance I had. It was entertaining and kept my interest. I just wasn't a fan of a lot (most) of the choices that were made. I'd still read a third book about all the idiot characters old and new. (Give me a Henry book please. I'll beg.)

***Thank you to RBmedia Recorded Books and Wednesday Books for providing me with a review copy.***

I'm sad I didn't love this as much as I loved the first. It was enjoyable and kept me reading, but I struggled at times with some of the plot being as extreme as it was. In all fairness nothing was going to be as good as book 1 was, but I wanted to love this one just a little more then I did. If you go in with expectations to just enjoy a fun book about royals and Americans, then you will be fine because that is what it was, a fun read.

I look forward to what else Kara has in store for us in the future.

Thank you so much to St Martin's Press for the eARC of this book!

Last year a book friend kept raving about The Prince & The Apocalypse so I thought let's give it a try and I absolutely loved it! I am fairly certain I finished the audio in a day because I was so enthralled into the fun story. So when Kara announced that we were getting a sequel (which it made total sense with how it ended).

This book picks off just about right after the last book ended. And let me tell you, if you didn't already love Wren in the first book, this book would make you a fan of her! I absolutely loved Wren in this. Her personality comes off as the average girl next door who ironically went through a not so average event.

Honestly this book was just such a good time from start to finish. There was a lot happening but I did not care, it worked for the story! I love that we got to see Wren back home trying to have some sort of normal life while possibly being married to the newly dubbed King of England? The world was ending in 8 days and in that time was enough to have forge a connection with Prince Theo and make a lasting impression on her. In the words of Wren, "So this is how I die. Not from.a world-ending comet but from the excruciating anticipation of waiting to see a boy."

Somehow they are always cursed when they are with one another and instead of a comet, this time it was a plane crash. But this time they have a whole crew with them! Which honestly added to the fun of the book. Everyone had such different personalities and them all working together on how to survive this crash. Henry was a surprising favorite of mine by the end. Poor guy! He was that annoying younger brother but he provided some entertainment moments.

I was about to throw my kindle at the tension between Wren and Theo once they reconnected. It was becoming too much for me. There was a moment when Henry is being extra friendly with Wren and Wren asks Theo if it bothers him that his brother is flirting with him and he looks at her and says, "yes." THE GASP I GASPED. My heart was so happy for Wren in that moment because it was kind of confirmation that perhaps Theo did have something for her. I was so happy when they finally had a conversation and kissed! "I choose you anyway, every day, forever." SWOOOOON I wish we got more time with them together just them two but I understood why we didn't aka they were stranded on an island with real life problems.

I am sad to see this duology come to an end but I thought the ending was very satisfying and I only want the best for all the characters!
I can't wait to see what direction Kara goes to next with her next book

This is the sequel to The Prince and the Apocalypse, an end of the world YA romance that I devoured last summer. Spoiler alert: the world did not end, but we were left with a cliffhanger I was not expecting!

Heir, Apparently picks up just a few weeks later. Wren is starting college and trying to feel like a regular teenager, but memories of her roadtrip across Europe with Prince Theo are etched in her brain. Did she really fall in love with him, or was it just heightened emotions of thinking the world was ending? In order to figure this out and get her apocalypse dog back, Wren sets off on a roadtrip to Canada with her best friend and sister to catch the Royal family during their visit. Theo is now the king(!), so it might be tricky to get close enough to talk to him.

What happens next is one disaster after another! This group of teenagers, including the King, the heir, and the spare, all end up stranded on a tropical island.

This book is a YA romance, but it’s also an adventure story. It’s Wren and Theo’s second chance at love, and also another chance to decide what they really want their lives to look like. And they have to see if any of it is even possible.

I read this book in a day while I was sick in bed. I know both of them will be fun to revisit when I need a fast paced, high pressure, good chemistry, YA romance comfort read.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

I'll admit. I did not finish this novel, but not because of the content .I had no idea this was a sequel until page 66 It finally clicked to check Kara Mcdowells past books when I thought" man , she should have written the first book too". I’m not proud of how long it took. I'm stopping the book, so I can get the first one because it's magnifique and I want to have some surprises.

I read Heir, Apparently immediately after finishing the first book and I could not put that one down either! The story of Theo and Wren continued in this sequel and was filled with just as much action, adventure, twists, romance and laughter. I adore these characters so much.

Throughout all the fun and adventure, there also lies deeper emotions of finding your place in life and in the world, being true to yourself, the fear and longing for your family and friends and hope for the future. Kara McDowell is a fantastic author and these 2 books really captivated me. I am so grateful! Thank you @netgalley @wednesdaybooks and @karajmcdowellbooks for the ARC! I apologize for posting the review late - I actually did finish it on time but I swear today is July 9th..not the 10th already...

I absolutely loved the previous book to this sequel. The ending literally made me squeal! I am so happy that there was a sequel to Wren and Theo. This book was as over the top as the first one.

The book opens with Wren being back in the states and getting ready to start college when she hears that that King Theo was visiting Canada. Wren takes this opportunity to go to Canada to get her dog from Theo. Upon meeting Theo, Wren gets caught by the paps and have to go to London to figure out how to spin Wren and Theo’s relationship. It is during this time that their plane crashes with the whole royal family. The whole story gets crazier from there.

Some of the tropes you might expect in this story are:
-Royal romance
-Forced proximity
-Second chance romance
-Different worlds
-Emotional scars

This book is definitely a page turner and totally action packed; I really enjoyed it, but I also would have liked to have more romance between Theo and Wren. I felt that their story could have stood to be a little more normal post “Apocalypse”. Either way this book was a great companion to the first book which was one of my favorite books last year.

I want to thank #Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing my with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This story was so out there I couldn’t help but keep reading. It was fast paced and fun but of course very ridiculous. Usually, I enjoy more grounded books but I liked rushing around with this group of characters. If you want to read a book with an exciting ride and a cute romance definitely check this book out. It had more action than anyone can imagine but it still managed to make me care about the characters and how the story would turn out. A cute but outlandish summer read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc.

Another fun adventure with Wren and Theo (and Comet), although I wish they had been the central focus of the book as in the first one. They get a second chance at being together but with their bad luck (a comet, a plane crash, a volcano), this may not be the best idea. Still, this was a fun story with plenty of twists and turns to get to their happy ever after. I’m hoping we get a peek into Victoria’s story next.

Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell is the perfect teen rom com with a suitable number of hijinks and a heartwarming ending. The Prince and the Apocalypse really left a reader hanging on a cliff, and McDowell picks the story right up where she left off. Wren and Theo haven't seen each other and Wren is struggling with making decisions for her future while she wonders if she's actually the Queen Consort of England. The crazy antics start immediately when Wren along with her sister and best friend road trip to Canada to get her rescue dog back from the royals. Theo and Wren meet, paparazzi go crazy, and the next thing we know, Wren, the royals, and her sister and best friend have crash landed on a deserted island.

Heir, Apparently is a fast-paced adventure/romance in the same vein as the old 80s movies (think Romancing the Stone) and I enjoyed every minute. Some parts were groan worthy (teenagers make the worst decisions sometimes), but this is a book written for teens and I think the characterization, the plot, and the ending were perfect. I'm not the target audience and I enjoyed every minute of reading this book. The moments between Theo and Wren and how they navigated their feelings, their responsibilities, and Theo's past were woven throughout the zany antics and the book had the perfect breathable moments so the pacing never felt off. It's a quick read and I finished it in a few hours and while I doubt there is a third book on the horizon, I wouldn't mind revisiting these characters again.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for the arc for review purposes.