This book was like catnip for me! I couldn’t put it down. Floris and Orson are just so fun and so sweet! You are rooting for them from page 1!

Nora Phoenix is a great storyteller. I’ve read several of her books, and will continue to read more.

They’re a slow burn, friends to lovers, story. It’s fun to watch Floris breakdown Orson’s rigidity and walls.

This is a fun series and I look forward to continuing it.

Well, aren't these Princes just wonderful.

This one gave me a bit of a The Prince And Me vibe (with a little bit of "Mork calling Orson, come in Orson call to my soul)

It took a bit for me to warm up to both our lovelies, but in the end, that was how our guys were.

I also learned a lot more about water management than I expected hahaha

Their friendship is a slow burn, as everything really is with them. But again it is perfect for them. I loved how their families became entwined through their friendship. And Floris' family was not what I was expecting of a royal family, which was lovely.

It was cute and adorable. Now I need to see who we get next.

I was so happy when book 2 in this series was announced I was lucky to arc read prince and the player and absolutely fell in love, so happy I got the privilege to read book 2 it was amazing loved everything about it, orsons story was just so heartbreaking but still continuing to push through it all and try and make a future out of helping make things better was great, Tia was one of my favorite characters she was just so precious her and Orson and Diana’s relationship was so beautiful to see a glimpse in it, meeting Floris again was so amazing it never felt like it was randomly thrown together timeline wise book 1 and 2 felt very fleshed out and together the relationship and connection between floris and orson was just so cute, floris taking the time with orson while letting him breathe and get used to the attraction of something he was not used to was so great to see it was such a pleasure to read this and see the continuing development of the series can’t wait for book 3🥰

*Prince Material* is a cozy, charming MM romance about a prince seeking a fresh start in college and the roommate he never expected to fall for. The story balances humor, heart, and gentle spice, with Floris and Orson’s slow-burn friendship evolving naturally into romance, making it a sweet, feel-good read perfect for fans of lighthearted, contemporary queer rom-coms.

3.5/5

Personally loved the first book in this series more because I am an absolute sucker to the rivals to lovers/grumpy x sunshine tropes, and not into insta-love. However, this was still very cute. The main characters got on so great together, flowing chemistry. Always love Nora's writing, descriptive yet easy to follow and great dialogue. A nice, sweet, enjoyable romance. I look forward to book three!

Floris and Orson are such a beautifully sweet pair. The first book in the prince series was fun this one was cute and very romantic.

The way they handle the differences and similarities of these characters was great. Showing how people can have very different life experiences but connect in the shared experience of struggles and restrictions.

I really enjoyed how important both of the characters studies were described and how the passion they both had for their personal interests wasn't shoved aside.

They slow build of feelings and emotions was sweet, they just felt into a relationship and I enjoyed it all. Looking forward to the next installment.

This was a cute little romance and I really enjoyed it. Floris and Orson make such a cute couple and their banter is really adorable.

I will say that their romance did develop quite quickly and there was basically no conflict, but who doesn’t love an insta-love whirlwind romance?

If you’re looking for a cute, low stakes romance to add to your collection, this is definitely one to grab!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this ARC!

This was such a warm hug of a book with easy approachable writing and characters I think at this instance the prince and the civilian meet and fall in love trope is cute and surprisingly sustains the momentum throughout the book - however the tone can be saccharine sweet at times and everything working out which i mean a HEA in a rom com is hardly a surprise but i think that might be its downfall too. There is a fair bit of repetitiveness to the romance and the central conflict is not big enough for me to care that much. The book does trip and takes the characters a bit out of themselves but brings it back seamlessly. I think because we are inundated with many royal-civilian love stories, this one mind you was nice and easy and cozy to read and pick up but not make much of an impact. However the spice be spicing in this one and more relaxed and real anxieties around sex are addressed and does manage to impart some interesting life lessons amidst of its plot. 3.5

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an eARC and this is my honest review.

I absolutely loved the storyline! I’ve always adored the “prince meets normal civilian” trope (that counts as a trope, right?), and this book delivered it so well. The fact that Christmas played such a big role in the story made it even more magical. I can definitely see myself rereading it every holiday season.

The ending was so sweet, and I really appreciated how many characters found peace and closure in both love and life. Overall, it’s a charming, heartwarming romance that makes a perfect addition to my Christmas reads collection.

It was wonderful! To be honest I haven’t read the first book, but it was still understandable! I loved the dynamic between the main characters so much!!
Thank you NetGalley!

I loved Prince Material from the moment I picked it up! What a great ride. Thank you for this great addition to the series and I can't wait for more.

Prince Material by Nora Phoenix is the 2nd book in her Prince Pact series. Even though this is the 2nd book, I do think it can work well as a stand-alone. We get tiny snippets related to the 1st book, but I did not think they shared too much.

Prince Material introduces us to Floris and Orson. Floris is trying to get away from a scandal (that really wasn't a scandal) and Orson is doing everything in his power to succeed in his degree. Floris becomes Orson's roommate in the dorms and they build a really strong foundation in their shared interests of engineering and architecture.

Orson and Floris allow themselves to relax around each other and they share their deepest parts with each other. The friendship slowly evolves into a really strong love. It seemed so seamless, in how their relationship developed.

In addition, because Flores and Orson are opposites in a lot of ways they bring out hidden parts of each other.

I really enjoyed this warm hug of a book and I am definitely looking forward to the 3rd book.

Spice: 3/5
Fun: 4.5/5
Overall: 4/5

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an eARC and this is my honest review.

I just finished the second book in the Prince Pact series, and I can't wait to read the next ones! This book was a cozy and heartwarming read that made me smile the whole time.

The story is a great MM romance with the classic close proximity and friends-to-lovers tropes. It centers on two opposite characters who find a perfect balance together.

First, there's Prince Farron of the Netherlands. He's a really lovable character who knows how to have fun and enjoy life, but he’s still focused on his schoolwork. After a past filled with drama, he just wants a year of freedom from his royal life.

Then there’s Orson, who is basically Farron’s complete opposite. Orson is incredibly focused on his studies and is a total neat freak. His dedication comes from a serious childhood accident that made him feel like he had to live a certain way to honor his father. The fact that he's from New Orleans gave me a little feeling of home, which I loved.

I enjoyed that the author made these two characters roommates. It was so sweet to read about them learning to live together and becoming friends first. They each bring out something in the other that they really need. Farron helps Orson see that life isn't just about studying, and Orson helps Farron with school while treating him like a normal person, not just a prince.

I really liked both of the main characters and their families. This was a fun, feel-good read that just made me happy.

Thank you Boldwood Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own

i found both main characters adorable. i do like how short the book is, but i feel like the pacing was a bit off, missing key time in the story to bulk the relationship. other than that, this was such a cute, low angst read that i really enjoyed! i actually have not read the first book, but now i will definitely go back and read that one too!

What a sweet story about young love!

Set in an American college, this follows Floris, whose uncle just happens to be the king of the Netherlands, and Orson, a studious American from New Orleans. They’re roommates who quickly fall for each other. No secret identities here, Orson already knows Floris’s “prince status”, though the lurking British tabloids (because of course it’s always them 😂) add some drama.

I didn’t read the first book in the series, but this worked perfectly well as a standalone. I really enjoyed the writing style and the lack of a third-act breakup. Floris and Orson were endlessly sweet with each other, and yes, there’s steam too.

It was a bit too slow-paced for me at times, but that might not bother other readers.

Overall, a cute MM love story with some Dutch culture flavour.

3.75/5 ⭐

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my review.

This was a cute read. A worldly, confident, but not arrogant Dutch prince and a nerdy, somewhat insecure middle class American guy fall in love. Their romance built slowly but adorably. As an Englishman living in the US, I also identified with many of the prince’s observations about American culture. This was my first time reading a work by this author; I will try some of her other books also.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.

Book 2 of the Prince's Pack Series and I loved Floris Story! It was what I needed. A cute, fluffy and wholesome love story between two boys, that love and care about each other soo much!

If you're looking for something cute in between, "Prince Material" is your book to go!

I can't wait for book 3 of the series! :)

When I tell you that I was so excited to see another book in this series and I ran to request a copy. I loved the first book so much and this book was just as good. It gives Red, White, and Royal Blue vibes without all the extra emphasis on politics. I loved the romance between Floris and Orsan and how they grew together as a couple. This book was so emotional and packed with characters overcoming trauma and heavy expectations. The spicy scenes in this book were so great and didn’t feel forced. I loved how the dynamic was one of them being super experienced while the other was very inexperienced. This was such a cute college romance and it takes place at the same time as the first book in this series so it was fun to see those small cameos from book 1. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I will absolutely be reading the next one.

Unfortunately this was not a hit for me, so I had to stop the book at 50% to DNF it. The humour in the book and the writing style was not meshing with me personally, but that does not mean that it is a bad book. I appreciated the royal setting in the book and the almost innocent way that Floris looks at the world at times, despite having being burned by it. I personally struggled to connect with the characters and get involved in the plot enough to make myself finish it. However I can see how readers who enjoy low stakes romcoms with queer characters might still have a good time, and think it could be an enjoyable read for them.

This was a sweet, lighthearted story with absolutely no relationship angst, which is a bit hard to find these days! It follows Prince Floris and Normal Guy Orson as they quickly go from friends to lovers. There are a few information dumps about the Netherlands and a few about water management systems, and some might find them really interesting. I liked both of these characters and their repartee, and the side characters were all fantastic (except Uncle Bill, who was pretty awful). For me, this book checks all the boxes for a quick and pleasant palate cleanser.