I saw this cover and immediately picked it up.

Princess Rosemary of Henland is focused on rebuilding her reputation after a scandal cost her the trust of her country and her closest friend; however, the arrival of Danni, a charming pianist on scholarship, throws her off course. As Danni adjusts to life among the elite, she’s drawn to the guarded princess, and their connection quickly deepens. But when rumors begin to swirl and the palace takes notice, Rose and Danni must decide if their relationship is worth the risk because another misstep could mean being torn apart for good.

This was a sweet romance! It's considered a YA book so there's not much spice, but it does tend to learn more toward being in the new adult genre, since they are in their older teens and there is some steam in there.

I loved reading this book especially during pride. Seeing global representation of queer people (even in a fictional country), and how the characters have to navigate that at such a young age, heals a little something in me from my own high school days.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for this eARC!

This cover is beautiful.

It’s been a while since I read a rich teenager drama book that I enjoyed, but this one felt so light in comparison to past reads which I appreciate. The academic boarding school setting was so enjoyable for me.

Macbeth reference? My favourite quote about looking like a flower but being a serpent underneath? SOMETHING I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED.

And this book was enjoyable. It won’t stand out for me in the long-run. Rosemary and Danni were fun teenage girls seeing them navigate boarding school and each other.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC!

3.5 stars rounded up

An adorable princess and the pauper vibes story with queer characters that showcases the ups and downs of publicity, with an amazing cast of characters and an interesting story. This is a great pick for pride month!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of Sophie Gonzalez’ latest book, Nobody in Particular!

I have read a few of her other titles and so far, this is my favorite. It’s the kind of cutesy, queer coming of age story that is both heartwarming and powerful enough that it’s perfect for high school library shelves.

Super unrealistic but really cute. I loved all the characters and the close knit bonds formed in an European boarding school.

Really like Sophie Gonzales' books, and I've been eagerly anticipating this one (and that cover! omg, love!) I thought this one was fun, and it was nice to read a sapphic YA from Sophie this time around, particularly in audiobook format

"I am a wildfire. And I intend to burn it all down."

Two amazing main characters, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, dark academia, princess diaries ... all the good things that make this book fit entirely in my wheelhouse.

I can't wait for my students to see this one.

"Because I'm
apparently now
the sort of person
who can boldly
give adults attitude
without hesitating.
Maybe I've
officially run out
of craps to give. "

I received an ARC/ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was my first time reading anything, by this author and their writing was different… I had to stop and start reading quite a few times as I found it was hard to focus on the story for some reason. Though just after the halfway mark it got better. The concept, story and characters were really cute. Danni and Rose are unbelievably adorable. I thought the story was sweet, a bit overdramatic, romantic, gay 💅🏻and even though I don’t often read YA, it was very enjoyable!

I’d like to try reading more by this author for sure and highly recommend it to anyone interested in royalty/commoner romances, gay romance, and a sweet story about two high schoolers who just want to hold on to a connection and love they never, ever, saw coming.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I thought this was a nice romance and I had fun reading it. I will keep it in mind when recommending books to teens.

In "Nobody in Particular", Sophie Gonzales delivers a heartfelt teen romance intertwined with social commentary. Set in the fictional European country of Henland, ruled by a monarchy, Princess Rosemary must repair her image after a public scandal, and American Danni learns what she wants. It's slightly "enemies-to-lovers" but nothing too intense. The focus is on the main characters' queerness and its effect on each of their vastly different lives and expectations. Very character-driven and introspective.
It runs a tad long, but it's a welcome addition to happy, thoughtful teen literature.
#NetGalley

I went into this with high hopes, but they fell short. Very, Very Fast.
The entire book felt juvenile with a touch of some very serious adult issues.
I like Danni and felt she was the only character who was real.
The rest as fake as the country this book was set in.
I felt like I was reading a version of Sweet Valley High Meets Mean Girls meets Legally Blonde.
Not the book for me.


Thank you to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This story was cute but dragged a little for me. I really enjoyed the regular girl falls for the royal. But there were a few too many side plots and world building for a stand alone novel. If this was becoming a series I would get it. But I wanted more detail on Rose and Danni and less hubbub

Once again Sophie knocks it out of the park. Her stories are always so hopeful and lovely and romantic. This was so sweet and wonderful. I love books about fake royals, so this one was very fun for me.

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Thank you to Sophie Gonzales for picking me to be apart of the street team for this book, and thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for access to the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS. I can't ever say no to a royalty romance, especially a sapphic one at that. I love that the author did dual POV for this book, as I think having both Danni and Rose's voices enhance the story very well. I also could relate so much to both Danni and Rose on either feeling too much/not feeling at all. The friendships in this book also really had me in my feels. I thank the author for actually using the word lesbian, as that doesn't happen often with lesbian characters. There were also some twists in here I wasn't expecting but definitely added to the plot! This book discusses heavy topics so please do read the content warnings beforehand. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone!

I really enjoyed this book, and I loved the main characters! Danni is sweet, but it took me longer to warm up to Rose who was a little more sarcastic which came off as rude as some points. However, once I got further into the book, I really fell in love with both of them & their romance. Their not so subtle flirting was so cute!

The friendships in this story were also really well done - the sideplot of Rose & Molly falling out had me just as interested as the romance in the book and that almost never happens!

This was the first book I’ve read by Sophie, and I’m excited to dig into her backlist!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press & NetGalley for an eARC of this book.

Thank you SMP, WednesdayBooks, and MacMillan audio! Nobody in Particular from Sophie Gonzales is a welcome exploration of the complexities of some adolescent lives, the role of fame and status and identity and the pressure to be who others want you to be, not who you are (and at what cost to happiness and genuine connection?). I value the plot,Gonzales' passion for the story and her characters' lives, and the care taken to share this story. It wasn't quite for me (I think it's me, YA right now is not my escape) but I am also not the target audience, ... I think this could be a big win for many YA readers seeking a queer inclusive, sapphic themes romance and story.

I featured Nobody in Particular in my June 2025 new releases video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q31xhbo1tE, and though I have not read it yet, I am so excited to and expect 5 stars! I will update here when I post a follow up review or vlog.

A royal romance and a boarding school setting? Sign me up! NOBODY IN PARTICULAR is a sweet, heartfelt read about Danni and Rose, who seem to come from different worlds…on the surface. Danni is a gifted pianist who’s just arrived at Bramppath College on a music scholarship, and is worried that she won’t fit in among her wealthier, more worldly classmates. Rosemary (Rose) is the Princess of Henland (a fictional European country) and is still dealing with the fallout of a traumatic scandal that damaged both her public image and her bond with one of her best friends. Danni and Rose each have their own responsibilities and images to uphold, and it would be a terrible idea for them to fall for each other…wouldn’t it?

The premise of this book had me hooked—it somewhat gave me Princess Diaries vibes! I also appreciated how Sophie Gonzales makes both Danni and Rose feel like fully realized characters, with their own unique voices. Sometimes with dual POV, the characters can sound almost too similar at times, but that was definitely not the case here. It was great to get both of their perspectives, and Gonzales gives them plenty of character development both as individuals and as a couple. I will say that the pacing felt a little slow at first, so it took me a while to fully get into the story, but I enjoyed it overall! I’d recommend for fans of YA (particularly YA romance!) who also love series like The Princess Diaries and Gossip Girl. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books for the ARC.

Daniela Blythe is a blond teen from Boulder, Colorado. After her mother married, her stepfather offered to move to Boulder so Danni can graduate from her high school. When her mother visited where hr husband worked in Henland. She loved Henland so she insisted her husband that they live in Henland. Danni applied for a music scholarship to go to Bramppath due to having a reputation of producing outstanding musicians. She surprises herself when she gets one. She I’ll be attending Bramppath, a girls’ boarding high school in the Western European country of Henland, on a music scholarship. She’s anxious to fit in with her wealthy peers and even more terrified to play piano in front of anyone, especially after being targeted by a group of bullies at her old school who circulated videos of her performances online. Fortunately, Molly Kwon, who’s of Korean descent, is quick to take Danni under her wing. Soon Danni joins a social group that includes the inscrutable Princess Rosemary (aka Rose) of Henland. Princess Rose is running from the trauma of a tragic accident that damaged both her public image and her friendship with Molly. The desire to salvage her reputation is her utmost concern. Rose is a lesbian, and Danni is bisexual. They grow closer and reveal their true feelings for one another. When somebody sees something they shouldn’t and rumors circulate throughout Henland, Rose and Danni must either find a way to deflect the increasing eyes on their relationship, or end it altogether. Because one thing is clear if Rose’s fragile reputation takes any more hits, the palace will do whatever they must to separate Rose and Danni forever. Will they continue their relationship

The author wrote a worthwhile read. The book is a romance with a lot of emotions that doesn’t shy away from discussing some of the downsides to being a teenager and a royal. It is more than romance, there is friendship, about being yourself and the price of fame.

i looooove a good sapphic romance!!! and what i love more than that is YEARNING. so so good and i loved everything about it. a deep and beautiful book