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Romancing the Throne

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Scandal, secrets, and heartbreak abound in this juicy, modern girl-meets-prince story—perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Jennifer E. Smith. "Maybe sisters aren't supposed to fall for the same guy, but who can mess with chemistry? A divine romantic comedy" (Brightly.com).

For the first time ever, the Weston sisters are at the same boarding school. After an administration scandal at Libby's all-girls school threatens her chances at a top university, she decides to join Charlotte at posh and picturesque Sussex Park. Social-climbing Charlotte considers it her sisterly duty to bring Libby into her circle: Britain's young elites, glamorous teens who vacation in Hong Kong and the South of France and are just as comfortable at a polo match as they are at a party.

It's a social circle that just so happens to include handsome seventeen-year-old Prince Edward, heir to Britain's throne.

If there are any rules of sisterhood, "Don't fall for the same guy" should be one of them. But sometimes chemistry—even love—grows where you least expect it. In the end, there may be a price to pay for romancing the throne...and more than one path to happily ever after.

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    • Kirkus

      March 15, 2017
      Courtney whips up a frothy, modern fairy tale, dealing with everything from sibling rivalry to protection of privacy.Libby and Charlotte Weston are more than just sisters--they're besties. Even attending separate prep schools, the nouveau riche white girls text daily. So narrator Charlotte's ecstatic when Libby must switch schools, joining her at prestigious Sussex Park, where England's wealthy scions come to be educated. As Charlotte reaches out to smooth the way for her older sister to fit in with her -in- crowd, Libby finds that she too can make friends in this rarified group...especially with her sister's new crush, Prince Edward, heir to the throne. In the same school, in a tight-knit circle of social elite, all seems to be going well until something becomes obvious: there are two sisters but only one prince. Choices need to be made...and someone will be hurt along the way. Starting off slowly, Courtney builds a solid cast of characters, spreading out from the sisters and the prince to their coterie of friends--the jet-setting, jealous heiress, the lesbian society girl still looking for love, the boy who tries too hard to fit in, the responsible dorm proctor...they're all here and very recognizable even if their world appears to be more shallow than glamorous. A light and fluffy read with a solid life lesson lending structure. (Chick lit. 14-18)

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    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 2017

      Gr 7 Up-Sisters Charlotte and Libby Weston both fall for Edward, the prince of Britain and heir to the throne. Set in modern-day England, this contemporary novel takes place at the sisters' fancy boarding school, where Edward is also a student. The plot takes a long time to build up to the main conflict-the scandal that occurs approximately halfway through the book when Libby "takes" Prince Edward away from Charlotte-but it begins to pick up after that. Courtney's writing style is descriptive, and the premise is romantic, which will win over many teens. The setup and the character development are refreshing and enjoyable. Protagonists have their own personalities, which makes them memorable and distinguishable. In addition to dealing with the main conflict, the sisters and their friends also face typical high school drama. More character focused than plot-driven, this fun, easy read will interest those looking for a sweet romance with nuanced sister relationships. VERDICT For young teens who are fans of YA love stories with a twist of glamor, money, and modern fairy tales.-Danielle Jacobs, Las Vegas Clark County Library District

      Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2018
      Charlotte revels in her romance with prep-school classmate, British heir Prince Edward, until she begins to suspect a new student--her staid older sister, Libby--might be stealing him away. As the sisters feud, truths emerge about the kinds of love and loyalty each girl values. Courtney's novel relies on a predictable plot arc but offers a believable portrait of sisters navigating conflict.

      (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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