Series: None
Author: Sara Hantz
Published February 13th 2017 by Entangled Publishing: Teen Crush
Goodreads Synopsis
Nik Gustafsson has a secret: He’s not really Nik Gustafsson.
He’s not a spy. He’s not crazy.
He’s just the son and heir to one of the most important families in Europe—one where duty always comes first. And his posh, too-public life is suffocating him. So when he gets the chance to attend boarding school in America, pretending to be an average exchange student is too big of a temptation to pass up.
Then he literally runs into Amber on campus. And she hates him at first sight.
It’s kind of exhilarating to be hated for who he is, not for his family name or his wealth. Maybe if he turns up the charm and turns down the aloof mask he habitually wears, he can win her over. Even though a bad past experience has made her swear off dating this year.
But the more he gets to know her, the more uncomfortable he is keeping things from her.
Because Nik Gustafsson has a secret. And it’s a big one.
Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains a hot boy who's the strong and silent type, a studious girl who refuses to believe in fairy-tale romance, and one epic secret that could be disastrous if it comes to light.
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
It was the synopsis of this book that drew me in initially. Having an undercover prince in a YA contemporary is bound to appeal to me, and it made be think of The Prince and Me film, which I adore. Nik is hiding who he is, because he is the heir to the throne in his quasi-Scandinavian country. He wants the chance of a somewhat normal life, so when he can study in a boarding school in America, he jumps at the chance. There's an initial struggle to understand American culture, but what is the most refreshing is his relationship with Amber, who absolutely despises him. Now, that would sound odd, but being dislike because of his character, and not who he is or how important he is, is like a breath of fresh air, and Nik soon finds himself struggling to stay away from Amber.
Amber, on the other hand, has sworn off relationships, and the cocky and arrogant new boy, Nik, definitely rubs her up the wrong way. However, the more they are together, the more her barriers come down, and she soon finds herself developing feelings for him, though she knows he is hiding something.
Like I said, I thought this book would be a bit similar to The Prince and Me, and it was, but it was lacking, something. I did enjoy it, and it was a dead quick read, but it was very much an ok book - nothing horrendous, but also nothing fantastic. A good read at the time, but not memorable.
Dates Read:
April 15, 2018
Rating
3 Stars
