Thank you to Wednesday Books for the free book and to Macmillan Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

Sophie Gonzales did it again! I absolutely love her writing. And this book was such a fun royal sapphic romance.

Danni moves to a small European country and gets a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school for her piano playing. She swiftly meets Rose, taking a moment to realize she is Princess Rosemary of Henland. Their relationship begins quite antagonistic.

The story highlights the importance of friendships, the various faces we show the world, and handling public image and the loss of privacy. All of the characters were so richly detailed. And the further I read, the deeper the backstory became. Somehow Sophie hadnled incredibly challenging topics with care and wrote a rom-com that feels light and fun.

Gail Shalan and Imani Jade Powers did a fabulous job narrating the audiobook. I could not put this one down. And I recommend everyone pick it up.

3.75 stars

While I loved the latter half of this book, the beginning pulled down my rating pretty significantly. Danni’s characterization initially felt poorly done, and for a story that really only revolves around two characters, one underdeveloped character is bound to affect the quality of the book overall. (Also a teenager being that far removed from any knowledge about class identifiers—despite having access to social media/the internet—didn’t make sense to me.) The pacing also lagged a little at the start.

On the other hand, Rose’s characterization was beautifully done! This one’s a little harder to talk about without spoiling things, but her back story and inner conflict were handled well.

Altogether, this was still a book I’d recommend; I loved the premise, and there was a lot more depth to this than I expected going into it.

Nobody in Particular by Sophia Gonzales is a total delight! It’s a fresh, witty romance that perfectly blends humor, heart, and real talk about identity and self-discovery. The characters feel like your new best friends—relatable, funny, and full of life. Gonzales’s writing sparkles with clever dialogue and moments that will make you laugh out loud or get a little emotional.

The romance is swoony but grounded, with plenty of sweet and genuine moments that keep you rooting for the couple all the way through. Plus, the diverse and authentic representation adds an extra layer of awesome to the story.

If you’re looking for a feel-good read that’s smart, heartfelt, and just plain fun, Nobody in Particular should be on your list. Huge thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book had a lot of heavier themes for a YA book including overdose of a classmate and coming to terms with your queerness in a religious community, but I really enjoyed the story. Dani and Rose have such an immediate and inevitable connection and I loved getting to see them come together despite all the challenges that leads for them.

I found Molly to be a really interesting character who added a lot to the story in the 3rd piece of the friendship triangle with Rose and Dani. It was heartbreaking to see how much grief her and Rose still held onto from their friends death, and seeing how it pushed their friendship apart to get rebuilt over the course of the book.

This was super charming on audio and I really enjoyed the duet narration as well as the accent Rose's character had. My one compliant is that I felt like the story moves very slowly. The "third act break-up" occurred at 50% through the plot and gets resolved only for their to be another conflict towards the 80% mark.

Thank you Wednesday Books for an ARC and Macmillian audio for an ALC of Nobody in Particular!

Like every other book I've read by Sophie Gonzales, this book pulled me in quickly and easily held my attention. I really enjoy her writing style. It is smooth and captivating, keeping the plot moving along at a good pace without feeling rushed. I really enjoyed getting to know all the characters, even the minor side characters. I liked how there was a little bit of a mystery mixed into the romance plot. I will say I was taken a little off-guard by the grief storyline. When I saw in the description that there was a scandal that Princess Rose was navigating, I wasn't expecting something so heavy. I was definitely expecting a little more lighthearted content. That said, I did think it was handled well.

One thing I really love about Sophie Gonzales is how she shows realistic examples of bisexuality without feeling preachy. This was no exception. I liked how it was made clear at multiple points that while Rose was a lesbian, Dani was not. I liked that Dani clearly stated multiple times that she was bisexual and had the potential to be attracted to the make characters even though she was in a relationship with a female. I also liked how she clearly stated that she was just as capable of being monogamous as people who are only attracted to one gender.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good YA romance set at a boarding school with a political twist.

4.5 Stars Rounded Up

Thank you to the author and publisher for my copy.

I enjoyed this sapphic romance from Sophie Gonzales. She has a talent for writing YA coming-of-age stories that don't come off as cheesy. Nobody in Particular is also a normals + Royals romance which makes it fun.
Danni is an American teen starting boarding school in the (fictional_ country of Henland when she becomes acquainted with Rosemary, another student who just happens to be the Crown princess of the country. Rosemary is dealing with a lot right now, especially the media fallout from a drug-fueled party she attended last year. Danni is a comfort to Rose, as an impartial person not knowing anything about the scandal. Before long, Danni and Rose develop feelings for each other. But there's so much to navigate - Rose being a lesbian and unable to come out while being the heir to the throne of Henland not the least of their issues.
I enjoyed this one and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys sweet YA romance.

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!