This whole series has been so fun! Lyra and Spencer are the perfect "brother best friend" trope, and the unrequited love was so sweet! I love Princess Lyra as a character, surrounded by brothers and trying to find her way in the world. The setting of a Bachelorette type show was fantastic, especially for someone with as much personality as Lyra. And I absolutely loved the twist at the end!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of Royal Rebel! This is the fifth book in the series, and while I haven’t read the first four, I appreciated that the story still made sense on its own. That said, I imagine it would hold more meaning if you were already invested in the characters from earlier books.

Overall, this was a lighthearted, no-spice royal romance that made for a quick and enjoyable read. I liked the royal setting of the fictional kingdom of Laandia - it added a fun, fairy-tale charm. The chemistry between the two leads was sweet, and it was clear from the beginning we were getting that HEA.

However, I did find myself wanting more in terms of character development. Their big revelations centered on realizing they were in love with each other, which felt obvious from the start. There wasn’t much of a character arc for either of them as individuals, so while I could root for their relationship, I didn’t feel as invested in them. That’s what ultimately brought my rating to 3.5 stars.

Still, if you’re looking for something light, romantic, and low-stakes with a royal twist, this one fits the bill!

I have really been loving this series! The story was fast paced and filled with cute moments. I loved the romance in this book. I would highly recommend this book!

The 'Love in Laandia' series is always a great way to spend an afternoon. This one also links to another series of Kerr's 'Suitor Science' which I intend to read next. You don't have to have read either series though, to understand Royal Rebel. It's light reading, not overly emotional and enjoyable.

I have to admit that it took me a while to warm up to Lyra. I think it's because I couldn't relate to her and I didn't like sentences she used, like her being on it like a fat kid with smarties. However, I did warm up to her and I too wanted Spencer to learn the lesson he needed to. By the end of the book, I saw her as a strong and resilient character. For this reason, I would definitely recommend the book and the previous ones in the series.

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come on Spencer get to it. dont just sit back and watch Lyra walk away. And Lyra dont do anything brash and in the heat of the moment woman!
haha seriously though this is a great round up of the royals weve all been following with smiles on our face throughout each book. the two we are focusing on here have been childhood friends. best friends of the brother kind of thing and we know how that goes(or doesnt,..or shouldnt) because hes a good family friend and best friends with all the brothers. so good friends is fine. until its not because really they love each other. but neither is saying it. and Spencer is definitely not. because suddenly he has doubts. at this point i gasped and thought my HEA for these two was going to be taken from me and this was a twit no romance should ever have! because then of course Lyra reacts to this.
but just read it. and love it. and if you havent read the others you must.
i dont want this series to end. how can we extend it Holly? can we have side character stories. i think that is the true sign of a good book and or series. you dont want it to end and do feel a little bookemotional when they come to their ends.

Loves this book! This is the one in the series I’ve been waiting for and it did not disappoint. This series has been so much fun to read and I recommend it to anyone who loves a great happily ever after, without being super sappy. Well done!