Books, Boots and Bakeries

If Paper Princess was a headfirst dive into chaos, Broken Prince is the brutal crash landing. Erin Watt cranks up the drama, doubling down on heartbreak, betrayals, and enough jaw-dropping moments to leave you gasping for air. It’s messy, it’s teenage angsty, and it’s exactly the kind of wild ride I signed up for.

That Paper Princess cliffhanger? Still not over it. Broken Prince wastes no time throwing us back into the wreckage. Ella is gone, Reed is spiraling, and the Royals are cracking under the pressure. If book one was about Ella learning to survive their world, this one is all about Reed realizing he can’t live without her. And let’s be honest—watching a cocky, untouchable guy grovel is always a good time.

Reed Royal is a mess. A beautiful, reckless, infuriating mess. His redemption arc is the backbone of Broken Prince, and while I spent half the book screaming at him, I couldn’t stop flipping the pages. He’s still full of terrible decisions, but watching him unravel in the wake of Ella’s disappearance? It’s impossible to look away.

Ella remains an absolute force. She refuses to be a pawn in the Royals’ games, and I love that she doesn’t just roll over and forgive Reed. She’s fierce, independent, and doesn’t let the chaos around her shake her sense of self. With every new challenge, she proves why she belongs in this world—on her own terms.

Easton continues to steal every scene he’s in for me, Gideon’s secrets run deep, and the Royal twins are still little menaces. (Please, please let them have their own book?!?) Callum is desperately trying to keep everything from falling apart, but let’s be real—this family thrives on disaster. Every character is a ticking time bomb, and Erin Watt knows exactly when to set them off.

If you thought Paper Princess was a rollercoaster, Broken Prince is a full-blown freefall. Just when you think things can’t get worse—BAM. Another twist. Another betrayal. Another moment that makes you scream. And that ending? Absolute savagery. Broken Prince is everything I wanted—dramatic, deliciously messy, and impossible to put down. It’s the kind of book that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. If you’re already deep in the Royal rabbit hole, prepare to be emotionally wrecked. And if you’re not? What are you even doing?