Kara McDowell

A Novel

Prince and the Apocalypse

Jazelle H

If I'm starlight, you are daylight, chasing the shadows out of my mind. You think I saved you? I think we saved each other.

We're all born, we all die. And every fucking thing that happens in between those moments matters. That's what makes up a life.

I realize if there are boats out there, they will find us, with the way his electricity is crackling through my veins. A bright spot in a dark sea. A glimmer of warmth and hope and goodness in the blackest night.

I want to kiss him because he's thoughtful. In a world where it would have been easy for him to turn out selfish and rotten, and he chose kind instead.

"She says love is an unstoppable force--like a hurricane or a...comet."

"When you love someone, you can't help but shout it from the highest rooftop and whisper it in the stillest dark."

Damsels in distress, like fate, are another concept I don't buy into. Girls with plans don't need saving.

Most of all I miss the girl I thought I was ten days ago, before I realized I'm the worst kind of traveler: the kind who just wants to go home.

Kelci

(Out as of July 11!!!)

The Prince & the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell 5/5 ✨

THIS FREAKING BOOK!!!!!!!! Y’all, I literally was screaming at the ending, and I need a sequel IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!! 

This book was not at all what I expected (I went in blind reading this, and I recommend you do too!!!!), and perfectly captured how I would feel if I knew the world was ending in a few days.

Prince Theo & Wren are perfectly matched and I loved how Kara was able to describe the depth of both of their feelings, while being honest about the challenges and experiences they’re facing.

This is my new favorite book involving royals, and I can’t wait to read what’s next!!!!!

My favorite parts of this book include: Comet, the British/American dynamics, and the ending!!!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books for sharing an advanced copy of this brilliant book!!!!!

🦇 The Prince and The Apocalypse Book Review 🦇

❝ "We're all born, we all die. And every fucking thing that happens in between those moments matters. That's what makes up a life." ❞

❓ #QOTD How would you spend your last day? ❓

🦇 After a horrible trip to London that left her entire itinerary in shatters, high school senior Wren Wheeler is desperate to check one item off: breakfast at The World's End restaurant, right before her flight home. Instead, she crashes into a cute, posh Brit: Theo, Prince of Wales. After rescuing him from tourists and the paparazzi, Theo promises Wren a favor; one she intends to cash in on when she misses her flight home, only to learn a comet will end the world in eight days. In a race against the clock, Wren and Theo work together to get Wren home to her family and Theo to a compound n Santorini. Is it possible to find a happy ending at the world's end?

💜 Kara McDowell's Wren is a complex, type A character who struggles to maintain control over her life, even with the world ending. Meanwhile, Theo's entire life has been predestined for him. Both beautifully flawed characters must abandon the masks they've worn around their family members for too long to recognize who they truly are side by side. Wren's deflective sarcasm and eagerness to maintain control in chaotic situations are all too relatable, as is Theo's desire to live a life of his choosing, outside obligations and expectations. This was a fast read and adorable, heartwarming rom-com with a light bit of steam that begs two questions: are you actually living your life...and how much are you willing to do for love?

🦇 While a cute, quick read, there aren't many surprises—save for one, which seems unnecessarily out of place (sorry, book bats, but it's too big of a spoiler to mention). The start of the story leaves a lot of room for character development, but none of that development is awe-inspiring, even with the end of the world looming. The pacing is a little messy, relying too much on the running clock (yet that somehow doesn't build enough tension). The cliffhanger leaves the opening for an unnecessary sequel; an ending we could have gotten in the actual epilogue. While a cute story, this is likely a forgettable read. 

🦇 Recommended to anyone who loves cute yet adventurous YA contemporary fiction! 

🦇 Major thanks to the author @karajmcdowellbooks and publisher @stmartinspress for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. 🥰 This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #ThePrinceandtheApocalypse

🦇 The Prince and The Apocalypse Book Review 🦇

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

❝ "We're all born, we all die. And every fucking thing that happens in between those moments matters. That's what makes up a life." ❞

❓ #QOTD How would you spend your last day? ❓
 
🦇 After a horrible trip to London that left her entire itinerary in shatters, high school senior Wren Wheeler is desperate to check one item off: breakfast at The World's End restaurant, right before her flight home. Instead, she crashes into a cute, posh Brit: Theo, Prince of Wales. After rescuing him from tourists and the paparazzi, Theo promises Wren a favor; one she intends to cash in on when she misses her flight home, only to learn a comet will end the world in eight days. In a race against the clock, Wren and Theo work together to get Wren home to her family and Theo to a compound n Santorini. Is it possible to find a happy ending at the world's end?

💜 Kara McDowell's Wren is a complex, type A character who struggles to maintain control over her life, even with the world ending. Meanwhile, Theo's entire life has been predestined for him. Both beautifully flawed characters must abandon the masks they've worn around their family members for too long to recognize who they truly are side by side. Wren's deflective sarcasm and eagerness to maintain control in chaotic situations are all too relatable, as is Theo's desire to live a life of his choosing, outside obligations and expectations. This was a fast read and adorable, heartwarming rom-com with a light bit of steam that begs two questions: are you actually living your life...and how much are you willing to do for love?

🦇 While a cute, quick read, there aren't many surprises—save for one, which seems unnecessarily out of place (sorry, book bats, but it's too big of a spoiler to mention). The start of the story leaves a lot of room for character development, but none of that development is awe-inspiring, even with the end of the world looming. The pacing is a little messy, relying too much on the running clock (yet that somehow doesn't build enough tension). The cliffhanger leaves the opening for an unnecessary sequel; an ending we could have gotten in the actual epilogue. While a cute story, this is likely a forgettable read. 

🦇 Recommended to anyone who loves cute yet adventurous YA contemporary fiction! 

✨ The Vibes ✨
☄️ Friends to Lovers
☄️ Forced Proximity
☄️ Different Worlds
☄️ Fake Kissing
☄️ Only One Bed
☄️ Sass and Sarcasm
☄️ Depression/Mental Health Rep

🦇 Major thanks to the author @karajmcdowellbooks and publisher @stmartinspress for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. 🥰 This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #ThePrinceandtheApocalypse

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