Broken Prince (The Royals #2) by Erin Watt - Restarting February 20th, 2023

[Shae]

From wharf fights and school brawls to crumbling lives inside glittery mansions, one guy tries to save himself.

THESE ROYALS WILL RUIN YOU...

Reed Royal has it all—looks, status, money. The girls at his elite prep school line up to date him, the guys want to be him, but Reed never gave a damn about anyone but his family until Ella Harper walked into his life.

What started off as burning resentment and the need to make his father’s new ward suffer turned into something else entirely—keep Ella close. Keep Ella safe. But when one foolish mistake drives her out of Reed’s arms and brings chaos to the Royal household, Reed’s entire world begins to fall apart around him.

Ella doesn’t want him anymore. She says they’ll only destroy each other.

SHE MIGHT BE RIGHT.

Secrets. Betrayal. Enemies. It’s like nothing Reed has ever dealt with before, and if he’s going to win back his princess, he’ll need to prove himself Royally worthy.

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Joining!

[[deleted user]]

I gotta join this one! I’ve been waiting long to know what happens.

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Sorry I know I’m super late.

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ It’s so strange seeing things from Reed’s POV. He actually has a heart and feels things. From Ella’s POV, he’s just an asshole that doesn’t care much about anything. It’s more interesting in his POV too. We see more what’s actually going on in their household and between the brothers. Oh and Reed may have anger issues. I’m loving Easton more and more. He actually really cares about Ella and her well being. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ I’m waiting for that moment that Ella just puts everyone in their place like she did the first book. But honestly I can’t see that happening now and it scares me. This is so heavy and honestl quite depressing. Omg the drama just stabs you in the heart. I can’t even make predictions anymore. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ This book is doing a very fine job at driving me insane. I hope Val is ok. Gideon and Dinah are messed up. But then again, with everything that happened so far, nothing surprises me anymore. I can’t get over how sweet Reed’s being. It’s just strange to see that. Yet so endearing to see as well. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Wow just wow. This book doesn’t pull any punches. When they said that everyone is messed up in the Royal household, they really meant it. I’m glad Reed and Ella are back together now but omg wtf happened to Brooke?! No way Reed killed her. I just don’t believe it. Where the hell has Steve been this whole time?! I loved everyone’s development in this book. I love what Ella did when she basically called everyone out for being crazy at Astor Prep. Reed’s actually human in this book and Easton’s still my favorite. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

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[Danique]

Ch 7
(view spoiler)[Omg is this book from Reed’s POV?? She’s pregnant? I don’t think either of the royals is the dad ngl, but it is truly gross that Reed slept with Brooke while she was seeing his dad😷 but still omg poor guy he wants Ella :’(

I’m loving this omg, Easton freaking out too - they really do love her in their own weird way :’) can’t wait to find out more about the other brothers through Reed’s pov too.

Okay so what’s really frustrating to me is that he doesn’t just tell his father about what Brooke proposed - sure he’ll be mad, but manipulating him is straight up stupid?? Dammit. Fuck Reed is suffering so badly. Do really like Wade ngl. Fuck they’re all suffering, this is heartbreaking :(

Abby though - seriously, fucking Easton after that treatment? But seriously omg I feel so bad for all of the brothers :( And Brooke needs to die bye. I can’t believe Reed basically told Val that Ella doesn’t care about her omg now I hate him. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Ch 19
(view spoiler)[Love that he truly beat up Daniel now hehe. They found her omg I’m fine I’m fine. Dual pov!!!! Yes!!! I kinda want to know more about her time away ngl, but I’m glad she’s going to make them grovel hehe. Poor Easton though omg he’s so relieved & scared. He loves her for sure :’)

Glad Reed isn’t fighting back but just wants to get her back I love it. Val is still the best person ever, she’s definitely going to end up with Easton now that Tam is a dick. Gosh Jordan is SUCH a bitch, the school is really going to shit without the guys’ influence. Ugh Brooke choke. At least she told Ella that they didn’t have sex, I mean she could’ve taunted her more by adding fuel to the fire so that’s something. But they now all know she’s pregnant, I’m still convinced it’s not Callum’s.

I love the changing POV’s, especially because it’s not every other chapter & we actually get longer parts from Ella & then Reed’s POV. I really like how dark Reed is lmao he’s definitely a grey character and I’m here for it, beating up anyone who speaks to Ella wrongly. Wade is also so insanely cute I love that dude. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Wow you flying!

[Danique]

Yess omg I’m loving it for some reason 🤣

[Maddie]

This is what I'm HOPING happens with me!

[Danique]

I hope so too! It was just a very easy read so far idk, exactly what I was in the mood for

[Maddie]

Yeah I'm expecting them to be easy addictive dramatic reads. It's contemporary right?

[Danique]

Yeah! I’ve finished the second and started the third oops, but I think my opinion is dropping now 🤣 Not loving it as much tbh, hoping it’ll get better again

[Maddie]

Haha maybe you're reading them too fast. Request the third thread!

[Maddie]

I don't know when I'll get to that one seeing as I'll need to order them :) Is the series complete? Do you know how many?

[Danique]

I think it is complete! I think it’s 5 books and 1 novella

[Danique]

Maddie wrote: "Haha maybe you're reading them too fast. Request the third thread!"

Oops I know!! I’m listening to them on the way to and from work🤣 I’ll request it in a bit!

[Maddie]

Okay cool!

[Danique]

Also, did you still want to read the series with me? If so, should we do it next month or something? I’ll be reading a lot less next month so I’m trying to figure out what to read already 🤣

[Maddie]

Yep I wanna read that series next month! It's still sitting on my floor in the plastic wrap lol. I still don't know when I'll make it to this series :( Got loooots to read and I'm trying to enjoy other things as well as reading so I'm trying not to worry about books

[Danique]

Maddie wrote: "Yep I wanna read that series next month! It's still sitting on my floor in the plastic wrap lol. I still don't know when I'll make it to this series :( Got loooots to read and I'm trying to enjoy o..."

That's completely fine! Totally get that, it shouldn't feel like a chore. Just do it at your own pace :)

[Danique]

Ch 26
(view spoiler)[Ew what Gideon and Dinah?!? Please no. Ew. I still love Reed and how he’s not giving up, he’s fucking great. Also love how she’s making him grovel for real bc so many stories just give that up so quickly. And I mean he’s sleeping in front of her door omg I love him. Ella needs to save Easton soon bc he seems to be sliding.

Yes omg it’s all looking up, Reed and Easton are getting better & Reed is finally seeing how stupid he was being & he’s going to tell his father!! Love that he got Ella her job back too :’) he didn’t tell his father dammit. It’s all looking up and I’m so happy ngl.

Holy fuck are all these people being blackmailed?! Dinah was blackmailing Gideon and he wanted to protect Savannah which is why he broke up with her. Those two need a HEA I can’t live without it. Wade is honestly perfect, I’d actually love it if Val ended up with him, but I’m still thinking Easton? (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Ch 31
(view spoiler)[Wait wow her mother got pregnant at 16? That has been conveniently left out until now. Steve really does seem to suck. Omg Callum is top notch I swear, he knows everything!!! I was wondering how he could miss his sons sneaking off in the middle of the night & fighting (showing up with bruises etc) & he knows about Reed and Ella yay :))) doesn’t know about Brooke tho sadly. Or maybe he does.

So glad her and Reed are growing stronger by the minute :’) I’m such a sap for these people, I’m enjoying these books way too much. Scared of it all going to shit again bc the end is nearing and I think that’s a theme near the end lol. The Rose situation was absolutely insane, I’m glad they roughed Jordan up a bit bc wtf. Daniel made someone stab Reed?!? He’s dead, DEAD. WHAT THE FUCK what a dude. (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Finished
(view spoiler)[I told you omg Callum knew about Reed and Brooke! Glad he can’t be the father either hehe. Why the fuck would he go to Brooke!!! He knew his father did the paternity test thing so that would get rid of her wtf leave her and her scheming.

OMG WHAT!!!!! Brooke is actually dead?!?! It’s definitely some ploy, Reed didn’t do it for sure, I’m guessing she did it herself or Dinah did it to frame the royals? Is she even truly dead? Maybe the father of the baby did it. Hm. And Steve is alive omg!! He didn’t sound great throughout the books tbh so that’ll be interesting for sure. My head is exploding lmao. I'm honestly still reeling from all those events damn🤣 and that Daniel’s father signed the deed to take Reed away argh that dick family!! Glad Daniel is gone at least I guess but pfffffff. Onto the next!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

It got 5 stars after you not liking it? :o

[Danique]

Oops no I did love this one, I meant that I’ve started the third and I’m not loving that one at all🥴🤣

[Maddie]

Ohh yeah I got confused with the threads lol

[Maddie]

I'm going to be doing this one hopefully this week!

[Johanna]

Yesss!! I thought I had missed this ship but I can join then! I just finished Paper Princess, that one I had to read all by myself because I was so behind 😂

[Maddie]

I just read Paper Princess last week haha oops we could have done it together

[Johanna]

Oh noooo!!! We could have!! You can DM me whenever and check if I want to buddy read something. We read so many same books otherwise too 😂

[Maddie]

Yeah we really do, but most of mine are impulse because the Libby loans are due back XD

[Maddie]

This is my current Libby list:
Fire Endless - 2 days
Kingdom of the Feared - 4 days
Onyx & Ivory - 5 days
A Thousand Heartbeats - 6 days
Ex Talk - 8 days
A Touch of Jen - 9 days
Immortality: A Love Story - 11 days
The Drift - 13 days
The Island - 17 days
Twisted Love - 20 days (but will be reading this sooner along with the rest of the series)
Only When It's Us - 26 days

[Johanna]

Maddie wrote: "This is my current Libby list:
Fire Endless - 2 days
Kingdom of the Feared - 4 days
Onyx & Ivory - 5 days
A Thousand Heartbeats - 6 days
Ex Talk - 8 days
A Touch of Jen - 9 days
Immortality: A Love..."

Haha, I can join in a short notice too 👍 Wow, you have so many interesting books on your list! Unfortunately I have not read the first in the Elements of Cadence series, or The Anatomy Duology. Same with the second book in Kingdom of the Wicked series. I loved the first one so much!! Onyx & Ivory is definitely something I could read! I can't get A Thousand Heartbeats this fast (available on 25th). I could read Ex Talk & A Touch of Jen. Is The Drift a book by Tudor?! I haven't even noticed this book exists!! I have read two books by the author and LOVED THEM!! I could get this book next week. Who is the author of The Island? I know there is at least two books with that name that I have seen much lately. I am definitely interested in Twisted series.

[Maddie]

oh damn amazing! okay so -
yes Drift is by Tudor
Island is by C.L. Taylor

I'll basically be doing the books in something like the order above because I'll be super squished for time as you can see, and yeah there's a whole bunch of random books lol

[Johanna]

Yessss!!! It's THE The Island book that has been intriguing me so much!!

[Maddie]

oh good!! yeah it's nice and short haha won't take me long. I'm quite excited for all of the books!

I need to get all of the Twisted books done by the 29th because I'm going to an Ana Huang signing!

[Johanna]

Wow, that's awesome!! And hey, only four 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Maddie]

5 actually lol I'm reading King of Wrath tomorrow

[Johanna]

I have it on my this month's TBR!!!

[Maddie]

WANNA DO IT WITH ME TOMORROW

[Johanna]

Yes!!

[Maddie]

OOPS I'M ON PAGE 200 ALREADY

[Johanna]

Hmm

[Maddie]

want to make a thread? I can post updates from throughout as I made notes with my irl buddy haha

[Johanna]

Yep!

[Maddie]

okay cool! let me know :) I'm THIS close to dnfing lol if it wasn't a series I'd dnf. but because I might like the sequel I'll keep it (theyre numbered on the spines so can't have #2 and not #1)