Battle Royal (Palace Insiders, #1)

Battle Royal (Palace Insiders, #1)

Lucy Parker

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Beloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits. Ready… Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation Cake. Her ingenious, colorful creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere, the hottest pastry chef in London. When her glittery unicorn cake went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the show. Since then, Sylvie has managed to use her fame to help fulfill her dream of opening a bakery, Sugar Fair. The toast of Instagram, Sugar Fair has captured the attention of the Operation Cake producers…and a princess. Set… Dominic is His Majesty the King’s favorite baker, the go-to for sweet-toothed A-List celebrities, and a veritable British institution. He’s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that the irksome Sylvie will be joining him on the Operation Cake judging panel is enough to make the famously dour baker even more grim. Her fantastical baking is only slightly more troublesome than the fact that he can’t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple. Match… When Dominic and Sylvie learn they will be fighting for the once in a lifetime opportunity to bake a cake for the upcoming wedding of Princess Rose, the flour begins to fly as they’re both determined to come out on top. The bride adores Sylvie’s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic’s classic perfection. In this royal battle, can there be room for two?


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    Battle Royal

    -overall I enjoyed the book-- was not very memorable, probably because of how many subplots were happening. There needed to be a clearer theme to hold it all together in my opinion.

    - subplots include weird mean /Grumpy Cat / coworker, theft of recipes, multiple romances and their dramas, a little sister trying to connect, a best friend who is actually in love with Sylvie...

    - the audiobook narrator had a very English accent and was slightly breathy and lispy which got to be annoying

    - was also a bit of a slow burn, there wasn't really any action until about 60 to 65%. But there wasn't much tension either? So could you say this was slow burn if there was no heat?

    - I think the whole TV judges subplot could have been dropped, though it was interesting and maybe the most relatable to the reader? It seems like the author really loves the Great British Bake Off and also was thinking of Royal weddings...

    - other than to have more time for our two characters to interact together, we don't learn much about the competition...

    - while I do wish there was more sexual tension and fewer subplots, I did enjoy the writing style and would try another book by this author

    - I liked the handling of and inclusion of heavier grief topics: family and loneliness

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