A Tale of Two Princes
Eric geron
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Amazon Summary:
#1 New York Timesbestselling author Eric Geron delivers whirlwind wish-fulfillment in this story of a closeted crown prince and an out-and-proud cowboy who discover they were separated at birth.
Edward Dinnissen leads a charmed life. He’s the Crown Prince of Canada, gets the royal treatment at his exclusive private school, and resides in a ritzy mansion. He thrives off being the perfect prince as he prepares for the Investiture Ceremony on his eighteenth birthday, the final step in his role as heir—and Canada’s future king. But this closeted Crown Prince has just one tiny problem: he’s unsure how to tell his parents, his beloved country, and his adoring fans that he’s gay.
Billy Boone should be happy with the simple life. His family’s ranch is his favorite place in the world, he loves his small town, and his boyfriend is the cutest guy at Little Timber High. So why does it feel like something’s still missing? Maybe it has to do with the fact that this out-and-proud cowboy feels destined for something more . . .
When Edward and Billy meet by chance in New York City, they discover that they are long-lost twins, and their lives are forever changed. Together, will these twin princes—“twinces”—be able to take on high school, coming out, and coronations? Or will this royal reunion quickly become a royal train wreck?
My Review:
9.5/10
I don't know what else to say besides I LOVED reading this book. I am a sucker for stories like this one. This was a mix of The Parent Trap, Switched at Birth, Gossip Girl and Freaky Friday. All great movies and shows. The story-line was like every teen movie. You have an underdog, Billy, and a jealous, long lost twin, Edward. And all Edward wants is the throne back. This book is filled with undermining tricks and royal fun.
The characters were all interesting and I instantly cared about them. As the story went along, I kept growing to like them. Even Edward, because the author doesn't make him out to be the "bad guy" but just someone who wants what he was destined for. I understand that, and see where he is coming from. I bet the person reading this review right now, if you were destined by law to rule over a kingdom, and your long lost twin showed up and got everything, you would be mad. Right?
Even though this book was really fun, there is one problem that came up a couple of times. It was the writing. The writing in itself was fantastic, but there were points in the story where I was like, "Get on with the story." The descriptions though were vivid and clear, but sometimes a little too dragged out. But I understand, and decided to look past it, and really enjoyed the book as a whole.
In conclusion, this book is a perfect pick me-up for when you need something light and cheery. The beginning takes some getting into, but once the twins meet, it gets juicy and interesting. This book is a must read if you fall into any of these categories and are a fan of:
- Feel-good LGBTQ+ stories
- YA romances
- The Parent Trap, Switched at Birth, Freaky Friday, Gossip Girl