A Tale of Two Princes

2.5 stars. I suspended my disbelief enough to accept the premise that Canada now has a monarchy. But I couldn't move past the paper-thin characters who frequently bear only passing resemblance to actual human beings. The only emotion that rings true is Billy's ongoing grief three years after the death of his father. Without believable characters the entire “Crown Prince of Canada discovers he has a long lost twin who is the actual heir to the Canadian throne - and they're both queer” plot was dead on arrival. Ditto for the romances. YMMV if you stan anything that reminds you of [b:The Prince and the Pauper 62446 The Prince and the Pauper Mark Twain https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1376406798l/62446.SY75.jpg 2071994], [b:The Horse and His Boy 84119 The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5) C.S. Lewis https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1661032718l/84119.SX50.jpg 3294501], or even The Parent Trap.

Awwww! This gave me all the feels! What a splendid way to start the new year!

How amazing would it be to find out you are a long lost twin and Prince? It's giving Tangled vibes! I am so incredibly excited for everyone to read this one when it finally releases next week!!!!

It really puts so much in perspective about how the world views and viewed LGBTQIA+ people on a global celebrity and political scale. We must keep fighting for our rights to exist and love even if it means tearing down Royal norms. God Save the Queers!

Thank you Inkyard Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC for an honest review!

A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron releases on January 10, 2023!