Como sobreviver à realeza | Resenha

Summary

In this video, the reviewer discusses the book *Como Sobreviver à Realeza* by Rachel Rock, a romantic comedy about a teenage girl named Daisy whose life is turned upside down when her sister gets engaged to the future king of Scotland. Despite initially disliking the royal lifestyle, Daisy's journey with the rebellious Miles, a royal guide, brings excitement and a series of plot twists. The reviewer enjoys the story's light-hearted nature, though finds it clichéd. With minor translation errors noted, she rates the book 3.5 stars, sharing her doubt about reading the sequel due to the satisfying ending.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video reviews the book *How to Survive the Royalty* by Rachel Rock, which was released by Globo Áudio in July.
• 😀 The reviewer initially purchased the book due to comparisons with *The Princess Diaries* and her recent interest in royalty-related stories.
• 😀 The protagonist, Daisy, is a 17-year-old girl from a small town in Florida who works at a convenience store and plans to attend a convention with her best friend.
• 😀 Daisy's life changes when her older sister, Ali, announces she is engaged to the future King of Scotland, Prince Alex.
• 😀 The book follows Daisy as her family is invited to Scotland to meet the royal family and attend the royal wedding, though Daisy reluctantly goes along.
• 😀 Daisy dislikes everything related to royalty and struggles with the expectations placed on her as part of the royal family.
• 😀 Daisy is assigned a guide, Miles, a rebellious royal and the best friend of Prince Sebastian, Alex's brother, with whom she initially clashes.
• 😀 As Daisy spends more time with Miles, she begins to see a different side of him, and they develop a bond over the course of the story.
• 😀 The reviewer initially struggled with the book, as Daisy seemed unrelatable at first, but found it much more enjoyable once the story progressed to the royal events in Scotland.
• 😀 While the book is often compared to *The Princess Diaries*, the reviewer feels it's more similar to *The American Girl* series, with the protagonist's life changing due to a royal connection.
• 😀 The reviewer gives the book a 3.5/5 rating, appreciating the fun elements and the romance but acknowledging its clichéd nature and the challenges with the protagonist's character.

Q & A

What is the main reason the speaker bought the book 'How to Survive Royalty'?

The speaker bought the book mainly for two reasons: it was being compared to 'The Princess Diaries,' a series they love, and after reading 'Red, White & Royal Blue,' they were looking for more stories about royalty.

Who is Daisy, the protagonist of the book 'How to Survive Royalty'?

Daisy is a 17-year-old girl who works at a convenience store in a small town in Florida. Her life changes when her older sister announces that she is engaged to the future king of Scotland, Prince Alex.

How does Daisy's life change when she finds out her sister is engaged to Prince Alex?

Daisy’s life is turned upside down when her sister, Ali, gets engaged to Prince Alex. The family is invited to Scotland for the summer to meet the royal family, which means Daisy will miss a convention she had been looking forward to attending with her friend.

What is Daisy's opinion about royalty and her sister's engagement?

Daisy despises anything related to royalty and doesn't understand how her sister can go along with it. She feels out of place and struggles to fit into the royal family’s expectations.

Who is Miles, and what role does he play in Daisy's story?

Miles is one of the royal rebels and the best friend of Prince Sebastian, Alex's brother. He is assigned to help Daisy stay out of trouble and avoid the tabloids during the royal wedding preparations. Initially, Daisy dislikes him, but their relationship evolves over time.

How does Daisy's perception of Miles change throughout the story?

At first, Daisy finds Miles irritating and rebellious, but as she spends more time with him, she realizes that he is different from the other royal rebels. Their relationship evolves into something more positive as the story progresses.

What are the main challenges Daisy faces in the story?

Daisy faces several challenges, including adjusting to the royal lifestyle, dealing with her sister’s engagement, avoiding the spotlight, and navigating her feelings towards Miles. She also faces internal struggles about fitting into the royal family.

What makes the book 'How to Survive Royalty' stand out compared to other similar stories?

While the book shares similarities with 'The Princess Diaries,' it is considered by the speaker to be more cliché. Unlike 'The Princess Diaries,' the story is centered around a more typical royal romance involving Daisy’s sister and Prince Alex. It also explores themes of fitting in and dealing with royalty, though it is more predictable.

Why did the speaker almost abandon reading the book at first?

The speaker struggled to connect with the protagonist, Daisy, at first, finding her annoying and difficult to relate to. However, once the story moved to Scotland and the royal events began, the book became more engaging and enjoyable.

What are the speaker's thoughts on the writing style and the book's potential for a sequel?

The speaker enjoyed the book's progression after the initial struggles, finding it fun and engaging. They mention that the book has a sequel, titled 'Royal Highness,' but are unsure if they will read it because they liked the way the first book ended and don't feel the need for a continuation.