Royal Pain
Royal Pain
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Darby Creek Publishing
Just the Series: Suddenly Royal   

Series and Publisher: Suddenly Royal   

Annotation: Seventeen-year-old Noah Fuller suddenly learns that he is heir to a dukedom in Evonia, but he must decide if he wants to follow in the family business or live his life as an ordinary citizen.
Genre: [Love stories]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #508965
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: High Low High Low
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 10/01/18
Pages: 94 pages
ISBN: 1-541-52640-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-541-52640-2
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2017048099
Dimensions: 19 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)

Seventeen-year-old Noah's life is turned upside down when his grandfather dies, forcing his family to move to his mother's home country, where she must assume her duties as part of the royal family. In Evonia, Noah must endure elaborate table manners, a never-ending itinerary of royal duties, and his grandmother's matchmaking efforts. He is miserable in his new role until he meets Tori, a dynamic and beautiful girl who shares his passion for archaeology. When he learns that he is in line to assume the throne, he is faced with the most difficult decision of his life. The other titles in this reluctant reader series feature other teens forced to Evonia to assume their royal duties. In Becoming Prince Charming, by Loren Bailey, 17-year-old Mason discovers that being a slacker holds little charm for his new hardworking royal friends. In Royal Treatment by K.R. Coleman (Truth or Dare, 2017, etc.), 16-year-old Grace must trade in her blue hair and nose ring for updos and royal jewels, but she maintains her individuality when it comes to romance. In Next in Line by Vanessa Acton (Vortex, 2017, etc.), Carly, a high school junior, discovers she is a princess and only two places from the throne. In these stories linked only by location and familial ties, the focus is on individuality, personal responsibility, and moral character. Diversity is lacking, but the focus on family dynamics as more than angst-y teenager versus clueless parents is refreshing. Romance is present but limited to chaste kisses and some hand-holding. Formulaic plots and flat characters detract from the otherwise entertaining series, but readers who dream of one day being whisked away from their ordinary lives to a world of opulence will gobble these stories up.High-concept, easy-to-read romances with feel-good messages. (Fiction. 12-18)

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Kirkus Reviews (Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Word Count: 14,491
Reading Level: 5.3
Interest Level: 7-12
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.3 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 198579 / grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:6.3 / points:5.0 / quiz:Q74968
Lexile: HL810L
Guided Reading Level: V

When Noah's grandfather dies, he finds out that there is much more to this mysterious side of his family than he's ever knownNoah belongs to the royal family of the European country of Evonia. He must decide whether he wants to take on royal responsibilities or keep living a normal lifebut if Noah's grandmother has anything to say about it, he'll stick around for true love. Perfect for reluctant readers, this coming-of-age story is laced with romance, mystery, and escapist fun.


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