Series ~ First and Second books of Calypso Chronicles
Author ~ Tyne O’Connell
Release Date ~ February 15, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books
Source ~ Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books
GOODREADS SUMMARY
Can a normal American girl really catch a prince?
When LA-born Calypso Kelly arrives at the exclusive all-girls British boarding school, St. Augustine's, she's determined to become popular. But when a photo of Calypso kissing England's heir to the throne, Prince Freddie, ends up in the tabloids, it will take quick thinking to save her reputation-and her relationship with the prince.
After the tabloid disaster, Calypso hopes her next term at St. Augustine's will be better. But nothing could be further from the truth. Her archenemy (and culprit of the tabloid disaster) Honey O'Hare is her new dorm mate and her invite to the Annual Euro Royal Bash is nonexistent. Will a flirtation with a hot new sports star from the boys' school ruin her chances with Prince Freddie? Calypso has some work to do if she wants to go from pumpkin to princess in time for the ball.
REVIEW
With the royal wedding a few days ago, it feels like the perfect time to post this review. A normal girl and a fit prince falling in love is the perfect companion for Kate and Prince William’s big day. Besides, I was in the mood for a fairytale romance.
It has always been a dream of mine to go to a boarding school, especially in England. Living in a dorm room with other girls, forming life long bonds, no annoying boys, and high level education make it sound like a dream come true. It is not a dream come true ffor Calypso, who is the school’s resident “American Freak.” Still, even with all the catty girls, the fact that the book takes place at a boarding school is my favorite part of the story.
The romance, however, is a little off for me. The author creates a love triangle with Calypso, Prince Freddie, and Billy. Unfortunately, Calypso has only limited encounters with the two boys. I never really felt like I actually got to know Freddie and Billy very well. They sometimes seemed interchangeable to me , which is weird because one of them is a prince.
One thing I loved were the English terms Tyne O’Connell used. There is a handy cheat sheet in the back filled with the meanings of all these English terms. I didn’t find the cheat sheet until I was finished reading, but it was a nice touch. I am starting to feel like I should take a break for afternoon tea.
A Royal Match includes the first two books of the Calypso Chronicles series. I am hoping to read the next two books. Dueling Princes and Dumping Princes so I can get to know Prince Freddie better.
RATING
4 Stars
COVER COMMENTS
The red and purple scream royal. Check out the tiara Calypso is holding. That’s some serious sparkle.
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