{"id":20499,"date":"2018-02-27T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=20499"},"modified":"2022-10-12T22:37:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T22:37:49","slug":"review-a-princess-in-theory-by-alyssa-cole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/27\/review-a-princess-in-theory-by-alyssa-cole\/","title":{"rendered":"Review & Giveaway \u2764\ufe0f A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole"},"content":{"rendered":"

Win a print copy of\u00a0A PRINCESS IN THEORY,<\/strong>\u00a0the first book in\u00a0Alyssa Cole’s<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Reluctant Royals<\/em>\u00a0series. Entering is as easy as leaving a comment. Winner will be listed here. Good luck!<\/p>\n

UPDATE\u00a0<\/strong>(3\/8):<\/strong>\u00a0The winner is\u00a0CAROLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi Smith doesn\u2019t have time for fairy tales\u2026or patience for the constant e-mails claiming she\u2019s betrothed to an African prince. Sure. Right.\u00a0Delete!\u00a0<\/em>As a former foster kid, she\u2019s learned\u00a0that the only things she can depend on are herself and the scientific method, and a silly e-mail won\u2019t convince her otherwise.<\/span><\/p>

Prince Thabiso is the sole heir to the throne of Thesolo, shouldering the hopes of his parents and his people. At the top of their list? His marriage. Ever dutiful, he tracks down his missing betrothed. When Naledi mistakes the prince for a pauper, Thabiso can\u2019t resist the chance to experience life\u2014and love\u2014without the burden of his crown.<\/span><\/p>

The chemistry between them is instant and irresistible, and flirty friendship quickly evolves into passionate nights. But when the truth is revealed, can a princess in theory become a princess ever after?<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Feb 27, 2018
Series:<\/strong>\u00a0Reluctant Royals
<\/em>Book:<\/strong>\u00a01
Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot
Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins
Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books
Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p>

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This book. This book\u2026 I finished reading it almost a week ago and I\u2019ve been thinking long and hard about how I will write this review. The things I want to say, the things I should say, how I would rank it. Where it fell on those lists.<\/p>

For starters, this book left me with a lot of questions\u2014 the good kind. Questions that make me want to pick up other books, research things on the internet, etc. I found myself curious with concepts of African cultures, traditional clothing, hair styles and I wanted to know more. A book should inspire the reader to seek out new experiences and Cole\u2019s story did just that.<\/p>

Traditional book elements \u2013 setting, plot, characters. All of these are fabulous. The author hits perfection giving us Naledi<\/strong>, a STEM student who\u2019s working hard for everything she has and wants. The book accurately portrayed, a bit minimalized in my opinion, the challenges of a woman in the scientific fields, from others putting more work on her plate to having to work twice as hard for any type of recognition. Naledi is that smart woman in all of us who\u2019s constantly battling the patriarchy. I love her! The prince, Thabiso<\/strong>, is equally alluring. He\u2019s the prince who has everything, but is still missing something. He works hard, plays hard and wants a chance to meet the woman he was betrothed to at birth.<\/p>

The betrothed part of this story, the weaving of emails that read like some Nigerian scam, the connections and family histories, including Naledi\u2019s hardships as a child\u2026 the elements flow seamlessly and weave a fantastic Cinderella plot. Though, this Cinderella doesn\u2019t have an evil stepmother, and she\u2019s rescuing herself. I say Cinderella only because Naledi goes from living in a world where she has to fight for everything, even basic comforts, to the possibility of having it all provided for her.<\/p>

Secondary characters, Portia, Naledi\u2019s best friend, and Likotsi add some extra flair to the story and I can\u2019t wait to see if they both get their own tales. The villain is horrific, which for me is a big deal if you\u2019ve read my past reviews. Thankfully, the baddie gets their just desserts.<\/p>

Now, when we get to a 4.5 star book, I tend to get nitpicky. I immediately ask myself what\u2019s holding me back from going all the way. For this reader, it\u2019s one thing: no epilogue.<\/p>

I really wanted to see Ledi and Thabiso back in New York. They didn\u2019t have to be married, but to see him supporting her future, to see her making headway in her work. It would have been a little cherry on top. There is something else about the story that also held me back from the 5 star, but for the life of me, the entire time I wrote this, I couldn\u2019t think of it again. So, it must have been very miniscule.<\/p>

Regardless, if you love contemporary romance, Sarah Morgan<\/strong>, Alisha Rai<\/strong>, or Tracey Livesay<\/strong>\u2026 you will love this story. Grab your copy post haste. I am eagerly awaiting the second book, which you can snag the first chapter of it in this one.<\/p>

~ Landra<\/em><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sure. Right.\u00a0<em>Delete!\u00a0<\/em>As a former foster kid, she\u2019s learned\u00a0that the only things she can depend on are herself and the scientific method, and a silly e-mail won\u2019t convince her otherwise.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prince Thabiso is the sole heir to the throne of Thesolo, shouldering the hopes of his parents and his people. At the top of their list? His marriage. Ever dutiful, he tracks down his missing betrothed. When Naledi mistakes the prince for a pauper, Thabiso can\u2019t resist the chance to experience life\u2014and love\u2014without the burden of his crown.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chemistry between them is instant and irresistible, and flirty friendship quickly evolves into passionate nights. But when the truth is revealed, can a princess in theory become a princess ever after?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/4_5-hearts-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Feb 27, 2018<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Reluctant Royals<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:<\/strong>\u00a01<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0HarperCollins<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Avon Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$5.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book. This book\u2026 I finished reading it almost a week ago and I\u2019ve been thinking long and hard about how I will write this review. The things I want to say, the things I should say, how I would rank it. Where it fell on those lists.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For starters, this book left me with a lot of questions\u2014 the good kind. Questions that make me want to pick up other books, research things on the internet, etc. I found myself curious with concepts of African cultures, traditional clothing, hair styles and I wanted to know more. A book should inspire the reader to seek out new experiences and Cole\u2019s story did just that.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Traditional book elements \u2013 setting, plot, characters. All of these are fabulous. The author hits perfection giving us <strong>Naledi<\/strong>, a STEM student who\u2019s working hard for everything she has and wants. The book accurately portrayed, a bit minimalized in my opinion, the challenges of a woman in the scientific fields, from others putting more work on her plate to having to work twice as hard for any type of recognition. Naledi is that smart woman in all of us who\u2019s constantly battling the patriarchy. I love her! The prince, <strong>Thabiso<\/strong>, is equally alluring. He\u2019s the prince who has everything, but is still missing something. He works hard, plays hard and wants a chance to meet the woman he was betrothed to at birth.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The betrothed part of this story, the weaving of emails that read like some Nigerian scam, the connections and family histories, including Naledi\u2019s hardships as a child\u2026 the elements flow seamlessly and weave a fantastic Cinderella plot. Though, this Cinderella doesn\u2019t have an evil stepmother, and she\u2019s rescuing herself. I say Cinderella only because Naledi goes from living in a world where she has to fight for everything, even basic comforts, to the possibility of having it all provided for her.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Secondary characters, Portia, Naledi\u2019s best friend, and Likotsi add some extra flair to the story and I can\u2019t wait to see if they both get their own tales. The villain is horrific, which for me is a big deal if you\u2019ve read my past reviews. Thankfully, the baddie gets their just desserts.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, when we get to a 4.5 star book, I tend to get nitpicky. I immediately ask myself what\u2019s holding me back from going all the way. For this reader, it\u2019s one thing: no epilogue.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I really wanted to see Ledi and Thabiso back in New York. They didn\u2019t have to be married, but to see him supporting her future, to see her making headway in her work. It would have been a little cherry on top. There is something else about the story that also held me back from the 5 star, but for the life of me, the entire time I wrote this, I couldn\u2019t think of it again. So, it must have been very miniscule.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regardless, if you love contemporary romance, <strong>Sarah Morgan<\/strong>, <strong>Alisha Rai<\/strong>, or <strong>Tracey Livesay<\/strong>\u2026 you will love this story. Grab your copy post haste. I am eagerly awaiting the second book, which you can snag the first chapter of it in this one.<\/p><p><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2EVWPqA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geo.itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/a-princess-in-theory\/id1229851241?mt=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/a-princess-in-theory-alyssa-cole\/1127688135?ean=9780062685544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/a-princess-in-theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Alyssa_Cole_A_Princess_in_Theory?id=9JIlDwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20499\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}