To start off, I am an unabashed fan of Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, aka the brains behind Go Fug Yourself. I am also intrigued by all things royal, a trait common among Canadians but not so much here in Scotland. So it should come as no surprise that I loved – LOVED – The Royal We.
Yes, it is predictable. We know they’re going to get together in the end. And yes, it is “loosely” based on Kate and Wills, and that irresistible scamp Harry, but I loved every minute of it. I loved the behind the scenes look at a royal at university and an inside look at his coterie of friends. How much of it is made up? Who cares! It was a delightful romp!
And for fans of Go Fug Yourself, there is much for you to recognize:
- hideous views of the English country side
- a girl with a penchant for navy blue striped shirts
- requisite photos on pianos
- but oddly, no comments about bracelets (needing them) or nude shoes, though wedges do come into play
Who would like this book? If you want a lighthearted romance about how the other half lives, this is it. It isn’t going to win any literary prizes, but who cares, it was fun. And sometimes that is all we need. It is a bit of a chunkster, but i still managed to read it in two days (and ignore my family entirely).
52 books or bust 
Ohhhh, I’m so glad to hear you loved this! I was nervous, because it’s so outside my wheelhouse, but I LOVE The Fug Girls. I think I’m going to add it to the library list now.
It’s a light, quick, very fun read. And one character is so clearly based on Harry and he is so great.
Like you, I’m a huge fan of the Royals… and I loved this book as well – good fun.
My post of this is going up today too. Blog twins!
I loved it. It was such a fun read. When you realize who wrote it, it becomes so much more interesting. That really sealed the deal for me.
Not surprising that Royals fandom isn’t alive and well in Scotland but you know Canadians are into it.
People here gripe when the road is closed because the Royals are at their palace in Edinburgh, but I’m, like, Dude! Royalty is just over that wall!!
Can’t wait to read your review.
I would be first in that line to catch a glimpse. I skipped school once to stand in the rain to see Queen Elizabeth. Totally worth it.
Not to one up you or anything, but … I saw Princess Diana at close range once. And Charles, but who cares about him. And yes, seeing Princess Diana shows you how old I am!
15 years ago I would have agreed with you about Charles. But I’m quite fond of him these days.
Yeah you totally win the Royals Sighting Competition with a Princess Diana.
I really like that the cover of this reminds me of Meg Cabot’s books. And I agree, sometimes you just need a book to be fun 🙂
Back in the day I never read Cabot, but I’m starting to get into her now that my kid is reading her.
I’m a big fan of the Royals too 🙂 Been curious about this book since I saw the cover, haha; glad you enjoyed it! Will definitely have to check it out at some point 🙂
I hadn’t heard of this until I saw another review about 5 minutes ago. I’m a bit worried it is written by Americans and so might not get the Britishness quite right, but am interested in finding out. I don’t really want to do the one-upmanship, but I love the Royals and actually saw the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, Charles and William for the first time at a ceremony last week. I also saw Diana when I was a child. Most of my friends think I’m quite weird for liking the royal family so much!
As a Brit the inaccuracies may be glaring. There were a few things I would have done differently, but if you can get past that it’s a good read. I don’t even know if it’s available in UK.
And as far as royal sighting is concerned, Harry is the one I want to see.
Sounds like Fun to me. I’m in. Thanks.
I felt the same way- great fun, wish there was a sequel!
Ooh, a sequel! I never even thought of that. Let’s get Harry married off!
“It isn’t going to win any literary prizes, but who cares, it was fun.” You’re so right that sometimes we just need books like this. Seeing all the wonderful reviews of this book is totally making me want to run to the bookstore asap!