This book was a whole new world of magical powers and the siblings who hold those powers. It was a story of forbidden love and overcoming obstacles to be with the one you love. It follows Arabella, Princess of Air, one of the four siblings of the Royal Court who each posses a power either being earth, wind, fire or air. I loved the world building of this story and the use of a different kind of magic. I cannot wait to read Marcus’ story next!

*ARC received from Netgalley - all opinions are my own*

TLDR: Princess of Air will be a good read for most! Interesting world and plot but would benefit from seeing our MC interacting with more people (example: her best friend) and having less cut scenes, especially at the start.

I found Princess of Air to be a quick yet enjoyable (for the most part) read! I enjoyed learning about the world and would have been interested in learning more about the history of the various kingdoms, and how relations broke down between them all and what’s unique to certain lands. However, the ending did lay out some clues about the kingdom's history and I would imagine this would be explored more in further books. Also, as always, a map would have really helped with visualisation of where we are in the world!

At the start there are quite a few cutscenes that go in detail about Arabella's relationship and how it began and feels quite redundant to have for the most part? It also leaves the love triangle that was created to be pretty silly as the story was never set up in a way that gave the other love interest a chance.A big issue I had with this book was that the introduction of an incredibly weak love triangle made me really dislike our FMC more and more the further we progressed through the book. I wasn’t rooting for her at all, despite the fact that I should have and the only way I could get around that head block was by pretending she was going to end up with the other love interest, despite knowing she wasn't. I just wanted him to not be lied to and cheated on especially when he was so lovely!

While Princess of Air is marketed as a “spicy” book and aimed towards an older audience, the writing feels like it’s suited to the older end of YA and, at least for the first book, the spice is pretty minimal in my opinion.

I think this book would be worth picking up for most people, it just doesn’t suit my own personal tastes which is okay!

Thank you Netgalley for giving me an ARC for an honest review!

I would rate this a 4.5/5 stars!

The story line was very unique and who doesn’t love a powerful fmc??!! I was not expecting an almost love triangle and friends to lovers trope but i enjoyed it!

I’m very interested in learning why arabella’s magic is so much stronger and different from her siblings…

i got so emotional when tomas and arabella finally admitted their love for each other 😭 i was so mad that they wouldn’t admit their true feelings until the last few chapters!! it was a build up that i honestly didn’t know if it was going to happen or not!

I ALSO HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT JAMYS!! WHAT DID THE POOR MAN DO TO DESERVE THIS 😭

it looks like the series is going to follow her brother marcus next so that should be very interesting!!

sorry my thoughts are cluttered, but if you love bad*** fmc, cute moments where you are giggling and kicking your feet, and a magical trial?? you’re going to love this book!

I enjoyed this book so much! The world building was the perfect amount of detail but not too much. The story was so addictive and the plot twist were so good!

From the moment I started reading, I was completely captivated by the enchanting world the author created. The intricate details and beautiful descriptions transported me to a realm filled with magic, adventure, and romance. I loveee a magical book, especially ones with trials, it being about royals and elemental magic was absolutely incredible!

The characters in this book are so incredibly well-developed. Each one has their own unique personality, fears, and desires, making them feel incredibly real. I found myself invested in their journeys and rooting for their successes. The relationships between the characters were beautifully portrayed, with complex dynamics and genuine connections that tugged at my heartstrings. Bell is my favourite, I do like the other siblings but she’s definitely my number 1 with Marcus being a close second.

The plot of Princess of Air is a rollercoaster of excitement and surprises. I was shocked at a particular scene that happened at the second trial! Literally jaw dropping. The pacing was perfect, balancing moments of intense action with quieter, introspective scenes that allowed me to really connect with the characters.

What I loved most about this book is the author's ability to seamlessly blend fantasy elements with a touch of romance. The romance in Princess of Air is delicately woven into the story, adding depth and emotional resonance without overpowering the main plot. It left me swooning and wanting more! and I love Bells relationship with a certain person👀

If you're a fan of fantasy novels with strong world-building, immersive settings, and unforgettable characters, I cannot recommend Princess of Air enough. Natalie Cammaratta's writing style is engaging, descriptive, and filled with a sense of wonder that will transport you to another world. Trust me, you won't be able to put this book down!

This book suprised me in a good way. The straightforward magic system drew me in, while Arabella's character left me somewhat conflicted due to her erratic behavior. However, the captivating worldbuilding and unexpected plot twists kept me engaged. Despite my usual aversion to love triangles, I found this story enjoyable, particularly for fans of forbidden love, magical trials, and family drama. Overall, a worthwhile read that's sure to intrigue fantasy enthusiasts.

3.5 ⭐ This story has a lot of potential, but I struggled a little bit with the pacing. Some parts dragged, while the parts that felt super important...were sped through. I'm also not sure if this series was meant to be NA or YA? It falls somewhere in the middle.

The magic system is interesting and the world building is enjoyable. I did like the dynamics between all of the characters, I just struggled with the FMC and the events at times.

There was a trial, but also a war brewing, and also complicated betrothals and it was all a bit hard to keep track of as everything jumped around.

I am however interested in the next book and will continue to follow this series.

Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

If you want a fun, simple and good introduction to a new fantasy series to get into, I would recommend this to someone who enjoys a royal setting with a challenging trial aspect that plays into family dynamics!

This fantasy book was fun and cheeky thanks to the main character. The short chapters and simple writing style made it easy to digest and follow along. The magic was thrilling and has so much potential in the next books and based off of the ways Arabella was able to use her air magic I'm intrigued to find out what the siblings can do!

As the book continues, it is made clear which love interest is a bit more suited to Ara, she has her mind set on one and her heart set on another. My only complaint was that with both, I never felt like the characters were in love. I could feel the chemistry but I never felt enough to root for them. But love interests aside, the trials were fun and brought out some interesting character dynamics between the siblings! The side plot that becomes apparent in the last quarter of the book definitely raised the stakes a bit more but I am hoping we see some more complexity in the world in the next book!

Full and in-depth review is currently on my Goodreads!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bees & Honey for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I had so much fun reading this! It felt like Avatar the Last Airbender and Bridgerton came together, had children, then proceeded to make their kids compete for the throne in a Throne of Glass style competition.

The writing was simplistic in the best way possible. It didn't feel like word vomit to throw as much information in as possible in an attempt at world building, which I feel a lot of first books in series end up doing. The chapters were short, easy to read, and very easy to accidentally stay up until 3AM reading.

The dialogue at times was a little stiff, and there were a few things that might have benefitted from a bit more explanation, but none of that impacted the story or reading experience negatively.

I loved most of the characters, this was definitely a more character driven story. The royal family, their sibling dynamic, and their elemental powers reflecting their personalities was MWAH!!!! No notes!!!!

Meanwhile, Arabella's two love interests.... They were both written very well and honestly I couldn't figure out who she was going to go for. I felt like one of them didn't really deserve her, while the other deserved so so sooooo much more than what he got.

My main complaint is probably where that love interest's story ended up. Plot wise? It made sense and I'm sure we'll learn more in the next book. Emotionally? Not. Cool. :(

I will 100% be reading the next book. The world building and magic system were top notch, so I'm excited to see where book 2 goes. :)

I'm not sure if this was meant to be new adult or YA but it definitely read as not very sophisticated writing. It felt like poorly written fanfiction at times.
The characters were very one note and had no depth to them, particularly the villain. He felt like a very 'mustache twirling' generic villain. Arabella was basically generic quirky female lead. Tomas and Jamys were boring vanilla romantic leads.

I thought the lack of communication between Tomas and Arabella super annoying and juvenile. Arabella flip flopping back and forth between going forward with her marriage and wanting to be with Tomas again being juvenile. THEN WE FIND OUT THAT IF SHE WAS MADE HEIR, SHE COULD CHOOSE HER HUSBAND. But she decided to not try in the competition because of reasons? This made the whole romantic conflict pointless and stupid!

There was no plot beyond the three trials. The random troubling events in the realm are introduced and then dropped without any explanation. And the ending didn't feel earned because the book didn't adequately convince me that Arabella would be a good ruler as she had zero freaking self-control.

And what was with the choppy flash back sequences that were inserted in the most random spots and were cut up into multiple flashbacks for no reason?

Overall, this was disappointing and not well written. I will not be continuing with the series.

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I don't even know where to start to describe how much I loved this story. It was simply amazing.

Princess of Air is a romantasy revolving around Arabella, who is able to control air, and her siblings who control the other elements. Trials will determine who will be the next heir of Alchos and this showcases how the elemental magic works in this world. Natalie does a very good job at describing the magic system, which is easy to follow but also very exquisite at the same time.

"Magic isn't a gift given to us to play with - it's a tool we must use to aid and guide Alchos."

Ara also tries to gain trust from the kingdom due to some suspicious events in the kingdom. However, she also has personal problems to deal with. Will she do what's best for her kingdom and marry her betrothed, Jamys, or will she follow her heart and come clean about her affair with Tomas? Ara does have a surprising ally in all her battles; her element. During the book, we learn how Ara controls air and it's almost unlimited possibilities. But what really surprised me, is how air also helps her in times of uncertainty.

"Giving up control in some situations can be rather liberating."

I was hooked on this story from the first page and I cannot wait for the next book in this series. The world building was amazing and really contributed to this. Since it was so well written, I could really feel the internal struggles, but also the strength of the sibling dynamics. I'm in awe of Natalie and the way she went about this story. I genuinely felt like I were part of it and I have to know what is going to happen next. It's an amazing first book of a new series, in which you'll ride an emotional rollercoaster. I highly recommend this book to anyone, it is like a breath of fresh air. I cannot wait for this to be published in June!

A major thank you to NetGalley and Bees & Honey for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed the writing style. I absolutely loved the female main character in this book. Her struggles in this book while not relatable were not the type of struggles that made you annoyed with the female main character which happens in so many books. I am already very interesting in the royal siblings and cannot wait to read their books as well. The author does an amazing job making you interested in the majority of the characters in this book. I really liked the world building in this book. It did not feel drawn out as it does in many books when learning a new world. I am very excited for the next book in this series.

I absolutely loved this first book in a brand new series from Natalie. Arabella, the heroine of the book, is spunky and she goes one hell of a journey through this book. Filled with a love triangle, magic, mayhem and mysterious goings on, this book will keep you glued.

Can't wait for book 2 as I love Natalie's style of writing.

** I received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review **

An interesting world within which only a few people are believed to have magic.
What an interesting concept to have the main 'powerful' element being air which is usually portrayed as the weakest or least exciting, the author sure made this one exciting.
I appreciated the character development although sometimes I was pulling my hair out at how clueless the main character was before she got to that development, but, that may be what makes this book so hard to stop reading.
There is a young adult theme with this book but it's like it is trying to be adult, so be aware of some mild spicy scenes being explained.

Keywords: trial, elemental powers, fantasy, romance, love triangle, throne, siblings rivalry, fast reading;

I want to start by saying that the premise of the book is interesting. Four brothers, each with a different elemental power compete with each other to win the throne. Sounds fun!

Unfortunately, it doesn’t start quite promising and I had a bit of a hard time with the storytelling as it felt quite flat. From the first chapter, we are almost thrown directly into a dialogue with little description. Even tho you understand what’s happening, it didn’t help me connect with the story. And it seemed forced. Jumping from past to present, was also a bit confusing. The dynamic between the siblings was fun to read, they do have strong personalities and similarities. But it needed more in-depth to make us connect more with them.

Tomas came like a wrecking ball, out of nowhere, and boom they were lovers in the dark; it confused me. The love triangle was.. well, let’s just that it was resolved in the weirdest way.

If you get past that and just want something easy to read that won’t stress you, this book is for you.

Follow Arabella on her royal journey as she masters her power along with her siblings.

A great story that I really enjoyed. I couldn't put the book down.

4/5 ⭐️
Spiciness: 3/5

Thank you to NetGalley and Bees and Honey Publishing for the opportunity to review this ARC ebook.

This story follows Arabella, the Princess of Air, and let me tell you that I have not found a super power I love the thought of as much as controlling air. I want air to be my best friend too. This felt like a Avatar the Last Air Bender + Powerless combo, and I truly enjoyed it. You get to meet Arabella’s family, and I liked the characters. There were twists and turns, and I really appreciated the character development throughout the story. I pride myself on being able to predict twists, and this story absolutely caught me off guard a few times. The characters had chemistry, and the book itself felt very well written!

General Tropes
- First person POV
- Forbidden romance
- Friends to lovers
- Trials based testing of power

I think that the only thing I would say is that I wanted more at the end. Something to get me equally as excited for book 2. There are also a few unanswered questions that I still have, and I feel that I would have wanted more closure!

Definitely would recommend overall and I am excited for book 2!

Publish Date: June 6th, 2024

GIVEN AN ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR HONEST REVIEW
Princess of Air is a beautifully written, whimsical opener to the world of the Elements of Royalty series. It focuses on Princess of Air, Arabella, whose 3 siblings each wield one of the other elements. Arabella herself is a well rounded, likeable and witty character. She’s very sweet and devotes herself to her family, friends and kingdom. The air that she wields is written as more of a friend than a power she controls, constantly settling her when needed and saving her when she falls. It is a lovely relationship to read and I’m intrigued and excited to read how the other 3 siblings interact with their own elements. Just like the air, we as readers desperately want to see her rise up each time she fails - truly the mark of a good character!

Arabella and her 4 siblings have a genuine and realistic connection that helps embrace you in the wonderful world the author has created. Every little detail written in, whether it be the witty sibling banter or a small extra description of the village, pulls you further and further into this enticing story. One thing that elevates the book is the romance Arabella has. She finds two deserving and lovely partners to possibly pair with and for the majority of the book I found myself unsure of who to root for as they were both so sweet. Arabella faces this same turmoil, torn between duty and passion, but eventually picks the best option (I’m defo biassed)

What sets this book apart from the rest is the world building that made this world a wonderful dream but also so very lived in it felt as comfortable as your own home. Every little detail written in, whether it be the witty sibling banter or a small extra description of the village, pulls you further and further into this enticing story. Even the characters who do things that you don’t like are so very realistic and relatable in their reasoning or emotions that you totally understand why they do the things they do. However the antagonists are written equally well, tying the story with a lovely little bow that clears up the books individual mystery but leaves much story to be told in the future!
All in all, a beautiful story that I’ve already recommended to people and I highly anticipate the second instalment. I loved it!

This book was a lot of fun! I loved the concept, with elemental magic and trials! I’ve always enjoyed a good competition, and I think Natalie Cammaratta did a good job with executing the different tasks. The romance in it was so good. I loved Tomas, and the whole forbidden romance thing. It did take me a little while to get into the book, and it was kind of hard to connect with the characters, which is why I didn’t give it a higher rating. Overall, it was a fun read, and I definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and Natalie Cammaratta for the ARC of Princess of Air.

I was not entirely sure what to expect going into this book, but I am elated I did. Overall it was an enjoyable book and a quick read. Princess of Air follows the story of 4 Princes and Princesses as their paradigm shifts due to choices of their mother. Our FMC is coming to grips with her new reality and discovering things about herself which change her outlook on her life's road map.

I am disappointed in how the love triangle was handled in the end. I understand why the choice was made, but I feel like there was a lot left "out" which would be helpful to understand. I am assuming that the "why" is going to come later in the series.

The world building was done well. We learn a lot about 2 of the 3 kingdoms in the story and I am excited to learn more. The character relationships are solid, and the theme of family/duty/love comes up and is handled well.

Natalie Cammaratta did a fantastic job with the book and I am excited for the next story to come out. I am also looking forward to getting others to read it.