I ended up really enjoying this! I spent a long time thinking “well this is fun and all but a bit young for me really” but actually the book picked up so much in the last quarter that I have mostly changed my mind! It’s definitely in the younger end of YA- our main characters are fourteen after all- but I wouldn’t say it was suitable for anyone younger than that.

Undercover Princess is, overall, a really fun story with a dark thread or two woven in. I’m really interested to see where the series goes as there are definitely several loose threads and some major sexual tension (can you call it sexual tension when the characters are 14/15? Maybe romantic tension) that I’d love to see resolved.

This book just wasn't for me. I'm afraid I just couldn't get into it. I can only assume that the timing was wrong for me when I did read this as the synopsis sounds very good to me - hence me requesting it. I may give it another chance in the future

This book is beautifully packaged but I found it slightly hard to get into. However, I know it’s something that my younger sister would probably adore so I think it does what it promises for the intended audience.

This book was more for children than YA in my opinion. Lovely story and characters, however i didn't connect as much as normal with the characters due to this. A young girl would love it though! I would of at a young age.

An unusual book which really did not play out as I expected it to. My expectations of a Mallory Towers or Chalet School esque boarding school story were surpassed by Connie Glynn taking Lottie Pumpkin and Ellie Wolf on a journey of growing friendship, trust and a sprinkle of danger as the story unfolds. This is set to be a school series of modern times.

A stunning debut from Connie, whom I watch on YouTube. I don’t usually read this genre of book but I was really curious to finally read Connie’s fiction writing. I knew it would be good... but this is really good - I can see it (and it’s sequels) being a huge hit and being made into movies. Ideal for fans of books and shows like Harry Potter and House of Anubis, and for anyone who enjoys boarding-school type books. I think this book would appeal to adults as well as young adults.

This book is really sweet. It has lots of funny moments and the characters and I enjoyed the puzzles and that, but it did not stick with me, quite forgettable overall.

This was a fun read, and the 'character-goes-undercover-and-assumed-a-new-identity' trope was done really we. The dialogue was humorous and the characters were engaging, if a little stereotypical at times. The plot was a little predictable, but I still enjoyed it.

The cover looks great, but the book was difficult to get in to and didn't grab my attention enough to finish.

An excellent fairytale read for anyone that is a fan of the classic Cinderella. A great YA book with hopefully more to follow. Make sure you add this series to your TBR list.

Undercover Princess is what I would describe as a sugar sweet tale of two girls and a secret mission to swap lives during their time at the boarding school called Rosewood. Both have different personalities; Ellie is a badass rebel, and Lottie is a studious well-behaved girl who always follows the rules.

With a very parent-trap kind of vibe, the girls swap identities, and one of the, being the ‘undercover princess’. They have fun with keeping the secret, but someone has figured that something isn’t right and they’re determined to uncover the truth.

Ellie and Lottie definitely have a lovely friendship that becomes very much like sibling love. They become inseparable but not seclusive to the other girls.

I think what I really enjoyed was that it felt like I was reading a Disney original movie but in book format. It definitely has a sprinkle of The Princess Diaries crossed with Harry Potter, and it worked well.

I was definitely attracted to the stunning cover of this book, but having also followed Connie on YouTube for sometime and enjoying her impressions videos, I was excited to see what she was like at writing a debut. It isn’t the most original idea in terms of plot, but it was fun and sweet. I definitely think fans of Carrie Fletcher would enjoy this story too.

I would add also that this book seems more suited to girls from ages 10, and not under the umbrella of young adult because of the language and style. It wasn’t quite ‘grown-up’ enough in terms of its themes to be considered a young adult, so perhaps middle grade instead, and I think Connie’s target audience are a similar age if not a little older.

I did not manage to download this book before this book was archived so will not be able to review this title

Absolutely loved this book. It was such a simple read that was full of wonder. It is ideal for younger readers but I do look forward to reading the rest of the series

This book has been such a delight to read for several reasons, all of which will be explored in this review that will hopefully leave you, the reader, convinced that you have to read Undercover Princess.

Let’s start with Lottie Pumpkin – yes, her name is ridiculous, yes, she does know it, and yes, she’s very sensitive about it. Well, Lottie is just about sensitive when it comes to everything and anything, which, in an era of “strong female protagonists” telling other girls they have to “man up”, is quite refreshing. Lottie’s greatest strength, aside from being brave, being kind, and being unstoppable, is that she is perceptive and so in touch with her emotions – very unusual for a teenager. Having a likeable protagonist who is a breath of fresh air is so important, and Connie Glynn nails this one.

Then we’ve got Ellie, who so perfectly complements Lottie, and, if we’re being frank, is everything Lottie isn’t. Ellie is wild, she is daring, and she turns Lottie’s whole world upside down. I loved reading about a rebel with a cause, which is exactly what Ellie is. So for readers who like their fair share of badass female characters, I present to you the Crown Princess of Maradover, Ellie Wolfson.

Rosewood is also fascinating. It gave me Hogwarts vibes – a boarding school with three houses that each student must take an aptitude test in order to find out which house they belong to. There is, of course, inter-house competition, and for this book at least, you have your Draco Malfoy and his cronies. Then there’s the mystery of William Tufty, the founder of Rosewood – like the brilliant author she is, Glynn manages to sow enough seeds for a sequel, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it when it comes out!

The only reason this highly re-readable book is a three star instead of a five is partly because of the mild queer-baiting, which I’m hoping will still be picked up in later book(s). You’ll know what I mean when you read the book. There’s also a problem with mischaracterisation, particularly with the introduction of Ellie – it just seems that characters are frequently OOC to suit whatever drama Glynn chooses for the sake of having drama, but this book really doesn’t need it.

The final thing that put me off this wonderful book that was otherwise a delight to read is, even now, I struggle to tell if the book is satirical or genuine. For example, the Princess of Maradova, Ellie Wolfson, disguised herself as… Ellie Wolf. This is addressed in the book, but as I said before, it’s difficult to tell if it’s in satire or if the other characters are genuinely dense. I’ve been left with the same feeling a few times throughout reading the novel, which makes the writing seem somewhat clumsy.

Otherwise, this book was intriguing and difficult to put down! I would definitely recommend it to people who are into princesses, fairy tales, and are looking for a very light read.

This book just wasn't for me, and I couldn't get into the story from the very beginning. The fact that she was hidden from the public eye for so long was too bit of a reach to be believable to me.

This book reminded me a lot of the film ‘Princess protection programme’ that stared demi lavato and selena Gomez, which I absouletly loved.  Our main character Lottie has done her best to get into this boarding school that shes dreamed of going to her whole life. I love how many memories and beliefs shes got about why she has to go to this school. Shes a friendly, determined character who you quickly grow to love. I also liked how at different our two main characters were as Ellie the princess was nothing you would typically expect a princess to  be but they quickly became the best of friends and balanced their personalities out. Their friendship was what made the book work. My only wish for this book was that there be a bit more chemistry in it as I think I can see where some relationships may be.
I gave this book 4 stars as I really enjoyed the promise as im really into books about royalty at the moment I wish their was a bit more too it.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book . If you enjoy Harry potter books you will love this

I actually didn't have a clue who Connie Glynn (Noodlerella) was before requesting this book, only afterwards did I find out she is a really popular youtuber, I didn't let that put me off though, I have actually read Zoella's first novel and thought it was alright.
And that's actually what I thought of Undercover Princess, its alright. For the first 100-150 pages or so I was quite enjoying it but then for some reason I just lost interest, I started to not remember who characters were and their motives.
I think it will be a wonderful magical series to continue with for those young and old who like a fairytale but I can't see myself continuing with the series. (However look how gorgeous that cover is, I can't say I won't be dragged back in if book 2 has as lovely a cover...)

I usually love YA fiction, but there was something about this that just didn't sit with me. It wasn't very original and the characters had very little depth. There wasn't much conflict and a lot of the characters were cliché. this read like a draft to me. Perhaps this would be better suited to newer readers, but this wasn't funny or entertaining to me. I was close to a DNF