Wicked Princess: Royal Hearts Academy, Book 3

Let me start by saying that I loved the first two books in the series. So I longed for this book so much. It starts off very well and interesting. But after 100 pages, I begin to suspect that something is not right. When there's 20% left in the book, I'm really angry to be completely honest. It was only in the LAST ROW of the book that I realize that there will be a FOURTH book. Not cool! Do not understand why the author chose to do this. Not at all in line with the other two books. It would have been better if this book had been extra thick instead of doing this. As the book is written now, I would not call it a romance directly. More lika a angsty fiction. Guess the romance part will be in the next book ...With that said, will I read the fourth book? Probably because I need to know how this ends but I'm not happy about it.

This series- oh this series- well, let’s just say it continues to leave my heart in tatters. I have been anxiously awaiting this book since it was announced to the point that seeing it on my kindle is almost surreal. And now, well now my brain has exploded- and to be honest, I’m still processing.If you read my reviews, just know that this review will be different than I normally write. Part out of respect for Ashley Jade, and part out of respect for you, the reader. Ashley has been very protective over this story- we’re talking pentagon-FBI level classified protective. And she was right to be- this is a story meant to be experienced blind, unawares, totally clueless. Part of the reasonswhy, you get from the blurb- Ashley is brilliantly giving us a parallel experience to Bianca, but other reasons really come down to the meat of this story, and on that I’m an iron vault.So, this review is going to be vague, generalized, and brief- because I want to give nothing away so you can experience this story as it is meant to be experienced. You can read the blurb- you know this story is Bianca’s, and one about her memory- but beyond that, I’ll give you nothing. Even if you don’t know what this story is really about, fans know some of what to expect, what we know about Ashley and this series- jaw dropping moments, deep emotional resonance, complexly flawed characters, and all the angst. Family, lies and secrets, and ALL the twists. Nothing is as it seems. That’s Ashley, that’s the Royal Hearts world.What I will say is that this story has been sitting with me for days- because when I finished, I had such a plethora of contradictory emotions that I wasn’t sure what I wanted to say or how I really felt. Of course, that’s the Ashley experience- she writes the kinds of stories that have more meaning, more impact the more you stop and think about them, the more you process your feelings. And I have lots of feelings. Had I written my review when I finished a few days ago, I might have said something different. Hell, tomorrow I might, too- that’s the type of stories Ashley tells. They are moving, unsettling yet inspiring, provocative and unexpected. And that was my Wicked Princess experience.Bianca has always been so interesting to me- and while I was fascinated and loved any scene with her, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about her when I got in her heart and mind. Who really is our Wicked Princess? This story is a deeply riveting existential journey. Nuanced and layered, because how does one explore yourself, your purpose when you can’t remember your own life? At its heart, this is an intimate metaphysical character journey, and I could not have been more consumed by it.Ashley keeps saying “trust me”- and I do, infinitely. Bianca’s story feels different, and Bianca is not what I expected - even though I really didn’t even know what to expect. Just pick it up, let it breathe, and hang on tight.

I loved Cole and Jace's story, and waited impatiently months for Bianca's. Can't say I enjoyed it sorry. First I thought the connection would be between Bianca and Oakley. However Stone's character wasn't to bad, I understand his connection with Tommy and understand why it was relevant to pair him with Bianca. However the storyline in my opinion was weak. I liked the badass Bianca. Amnesia Bianca was way to soft. I just think her post amnesia character would have made the story more interesting.

* Spoilers*This book was crazy rushed and fell flat. I thought Bianca will end up with Oakley just to learn he was not in the book at all. Also many loose ends didn't get tied up. The special epilougue left on a cliffhanger so of course there will be book number 4. At this point the author is just dragging it out. This book was so short she could have finished it with book 3.

Wicked Princess is the third book in the Royal Hearts Academy series. This book could be read as a standalone, however I feel you should read Cruel Prince and Ruthless Knight before reading this book. There is a lot we learn in the first two books that come in handy when reading this book. Wicked Princess is Bianca's story. I will admit in the first book I did not like Bianca at all. In the second book I started to like her a little better. In this book I fell in love with her!Bianca was the bully in the first two books, and I wanted to hate her. However we learn so much about Bianca and have a lot of flashbacks to her past that we learn is how she came to who she is today. This book had heartache, and angst, and was the perfect book for Bianca.Bianca goes through so much in her book. I loved her character development through the book, as well as her development with her family and friends. It was nice to see more flashbacks with Liam as well. In all of the books we learn a little more about Liam and what happened to him. I also love the guy Bianca ended up with, and I think he is perfect for her!I really loved this book, and can't wait for more by this author!** I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

..... Bianca's story, sister of Jace & Cole from books 1&2 and the queen of evil manipulation - until a car accident leaves her with amnesia....and a whole lot of enemies when they realise she can't/won't fight back!!I'm not to sure what I can say without giving too much away 🤷🏻‍♀️Bottom line? As much as I hate bullies - I do feel for Bianca. Some would call it karma, but no matter the reason, it's still not nice!As for Stone? I don't know what to think of him. Sometimes I think he's sweet, he's had a lot to deal with growing up, especially as Tommy's younger brother! But he's a hard worker and seems genuine........until he doesn't! Then he just seems 'off' something iffy 🤷🏻‍♀️Only time will tell so roll on book 4!!!!!!

After finishing the previous two books, i was waiting like crazy for Bianca's story!!!And finally, I got it!!! And what a story was that!!!I won't hide to you that i was making many assumptions of what will happen in this book and i had my theories, but damn me, I was proved wrong and it felt soooo right!!!!This book was soooo different of what i was expecting of Bianca, but i enjoyed the ride so much!!!Well, do you remember Bianca in the previous books???That gorgeous bitch who was living to manipulate the ones around her for her own benefit????Well, that girl was a very intriguing character whom i wasn't very sure that i liked, but still i wanted to learn more of her... And i needed to find out every single detail that made her her...Well, that girl wasn't around here anymore, and even though it seemed strange, it was also refreshing...Bianca had an accident and she had lost a big part of her recent memories...As she was learning more about herself, she couldn't see how she could be the girl she used to...Everything was different and strange around her and every single thing that made her that way was leading back in a certain incident that took place in the past and changed her forever...Be ready for a new Bianca and a new future and a new love to lay ahead of her...I really liked this story...It was heartwhelming and at some points, heartbreaking!!!!I liked witnessing what had happened from a new aspect...I liked Bianca's new self... I liked the one who unexpectendly became more for her...I liked how she made amends with some people...I liked everything that happened in here, even when it hurt... even if i'm still having some holes in the whole picture...I just liked this story. Period.And of course, I can not wait for the fourth book!!!I needed like the air I breathe and it is one of my highly anticipated stories...If you know, you know!!!I can not say more!!!!I just only add that if you haven't meet this crew yet, you don't know what you're missing!!!

5 Stars!!Wow I have no words. I was on the edge of my seat that whole time reading this book and could not put it down!!This was not how I imagined Bianca’s story going but wow what a twist!! Loved it!!Cannot wait for Oakley’s book

Wow what an eventful book. Poor Bianca doesn't seem to be having much look, she may have been a mean girl but man does she really go through some serious things in her life.

So ,I can really say much without spoiling it for you guys. So I'm just going to say ,go into it blind and you won't be disappointed. I enjoyed reading it and I hope you guys will too