Welcome to their kingdom. They call me a heartless b*tch. An evil manipulator. A wicked princess who enjoys hurting people. They tell me terrible things happened.Things that changed my life forever. Only problem is…I can’t remember any of it.This is book 3 in the Royal Hearts Academy series. Please note: Although this is Bianca’s book, Cruel Prince (Jace and Dylan’s book) and Ruthless Knight … this is Bianca’s book, Cruel Prince (Jace and Dylan’s book) and Ruthless Knight (Cole and Sawyer’s book) should be read first for a better understanding of the family dynamic.
WARNING: Royal Hearts Academy is a New Adult/High School series of standalones filled with drama, a touch of angst, and boys who are bad to the bone. The characters are flawed. If you’re looking for a safe, sweet romance with nice heroes and heroines who are perfect all the time, this series is NOT for you.
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** 4 STARS!! **
Okay, what the hell did I just read? You know the emoticons with the head that is exploding? Here it is. This is how I felt right after I finished Wicked Princess. Ashley Jade managed to take all my beliefs, or those I thought I had, and throw them out the window.
If you have read the previous volumes of the series, Cruel Prince and Ruthless Knight, and have therefore met the evil Bianca Covington, well… forget her. THIS Bianca is not the one you thought you knew, and in some ways this thing surprised and disappointed me. What about the person she will fall in love with? Yeah, I didn’t see that coming! Even that left me blown away because as I wrote at the beginning, I had my beliefs (more than anything else they were hopes). But no, Jade has a diabolical mind and created a web of secrets, lies and revelations that kept me glued to the pages until the end, which is why it only took me two days to finish this book. I came to the end with a heavy heart, eager to understand how things really went; and that extra chapter at the end?! OH. MY. GOD.
Despite devouring Wicked Princess though, I don’t feel like giving it five stars. Not because I didn’t like it, but because it was a mix of disappointment and denial, I didn’t want to believe that Ashley really created this couple that, as cute as they were together, didn’t give me much on an emotional level. I found it a bit rushed and shut down. The chemistry between the two was not at bombshell levels like in Jace’s and Cole’s books, but despite everything this book must be read because if you thought you knew everything (or almost) about Bianca’s story, here your assumptions will not find confirmation and it will be a succession of events that will leave you speechless!
This series, however, is definitely one of the best I’ve read in recent years! Also meeting again Jace, Dylan, Cole and Sawyer was great, especially the exchange of words between the Covington siblings, which sometimes made me snorted out loud. So, my rating for Wicked Princess is 4 stars, because I haven’t been able to fully appreciate some of the author’s choices. I don’t know if it makes sense, but I felt bitter and excited at the same time; absurdly that extended epilogue gave me more goosebumps than the rest of the book lol.
Am I crazy? Probably.
Now, dear Ashley, I am ready for the reckoning and to find out all the other answers to my questions.
*ARC received from Candi Kane PR in exchange for an honest review*
There’s no doubt left in my mind. Ashley’s little black heart is evil laughing right now.
I sooooo did not see this coming. Bianca and ??? Yep, you’ll have to read WICKED PRINCESS to find out who the ‘H’ is. Let me tell you it’s not who you think… not by a long shot. My jaw dropped and remained on the floor throughout the entire book. I’ve followed the Royal Hearts Academy like a stalker and FLOVED the first two books. The third? It blew my mind, left me speechless, and ticked every one of my boxes.
Ashley, you wrote a perfect masterpiece. Without a doubt, my #1 read for 2020. Do not miss out on this epically fantastic read!!!
This story was my most anticipated after Ruthless Knight and Ashley did not BS around.
This book is not what you expect it to be. You get Bianca in a way you never thought possible. You get to see parts of her before she came to be the badass and understand why she became the way she is.
So many truths and revelations occur throughout this book and YOU WILL NOT BE READY. This book makes you SEE Bianca and when you do, you will fall in love with her. Witnessing her relationship with an unexpected person changes all perceptions of her and him. With that being said, I don’t think this is the end for the Princess. Ashley is the Queen of twists and I think this one is only the beginning.
Be ready to laugh, cry and revel in all the things Wicked!
5 wicked stars and I bow my head for Ashley Jade.
Holy moly she did it again. To say expect nothing at all is the right way to walk into that read. Expect everything possible is the only way to come out the other side.
This book starts off with a flashback in the past. If you know Bianca Covington already from Cruel Prince and Ruthless Knight please know I meant more a flashback in an alternate universe. It gave me goose flesh and saucer eyes. The beauty of RHA series is, that it is like a magic puzzle. We all pieced together bits and pieces already but with every new part of the story you recognize that the whole picture will change. So while Ashley Jade gave me whiplash through the first quarter with a new past, a new present, a new hero and a new reality, I cried all through the middle of the story and fell in love again and again. And then she came around the corner with the big guns and put me in a haze with even more twists snd turns. I don’t know how I came to the end of the story, why it ended at all and how I will stay sane until I can piece together the whole picture.
But I am very grateful I got the chance to take an early peek in the story for an honest review and got to experience it the way I did. Without any clues and expectations.
I’ve been looking forward to Wicked Princess for what seems like forever! I’m glad the author wrote the book that she envisioned for Bianca. It’s not what I expected, but it’s more that I could have ever wanted. Well done!
So where do I begin? What can I possibly say that has not 1) already been said, 2) I have not already said, or 3) you do not already know? Wicked Princess is finally out and must buy it. That is the first thing I have to say. The second thing is you must read this story over and over just to get the goosebumps out of your system. The third is that Ashley will forever surprise me and I will forever love her for that.
Wicked Princess is everything I expected and so much more. I know Ashley said she was afraid to write the book she wanted and had to be talked into following her heart, but NEVER EVER not follow your heart. Wicked Princess is proof you should always follow your inner woman! I have never and will never doubt Ashley and I am so happy to be a fan of hers.
Brianna will forever be my favorite Wicked Princess!
Wicked Princess by Ashley Jade is book Three in the Royal Hearts Academy Series. This is the story of
Bianca Covington who you have been reading about in the previous books. Bianca has done some questionable stuff which again you will have read about them. But in this book she wakes up after an accident not remember some of her past…really going back to her childhood. This sets her on a struggle to learn about herself, work on her memory while having new feelings especial toward our leading man. I have enjoyed this series and would recommend this author.
FIVE WICKED STARS for Bianca and Mysterious Guy !!!
I’ve read this book in a very short time and I have to admit that I liked it.
The plot of the book left me completely speechless because I didn’t expect what happened in the book from the very beginning.
“Wicked Princess” is a dark bully high school romance with enemies to lovers trope.
In this book, Bianca is the complete opposite of the one I met in the previous two books.
The ending left me with a lot of question marks over my head and I just can’t stop thinking about everything that happened in the book and what will happen the next.
Now, I can only say that I’m looking forward to the next book “Broken Kingdom” in the “Royals Hearts Academy” series and I’m hoping that Bianca will get the happy ending which she deserves.
If you loved previous books in this series and you also love Ashley’s writing style, then you should give a chance to this book!
I devoured this! I sat down to read a few chapters and the next thing I know is it’s dark outside and I’ve spent the day falling more in love with this series than I was before.
This is Bianca’s book and oh boy what a doozie. It’s nothing like I thought it would be. We see a totally different side to Bianca, one that will bring tears to your eyes. I’m so invested in this wonderful family that I can’t wait for where the author takes us next. I highly recommend this read and series. Loved it!
*review by Michelle
Welcome to the Covington’s kingdom (AGAIN)!
Bianca is the heartless and manipulative baby sister of Jace and Cole Covington. She did quite a few bad things. Things that will make you uncomfortable and even curse once or twice… The problem is, she doesn’t remember anything!
Bianca wakes up in the hospital, and has no idea what happened to her! In her mind, she’s not 18 years old, but 8 – after the tragic day in the car with her mother and Liam. Therefore, she doesn’t recognize the two tough, scary guys standing next to her in the hospital room, telling they’re her big brothers!
So what happened that night? Will she get her memories back? And for fuck sake, how will she end up with?!
All that… you’ll have to discover on your own, BITCHES!
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I enjoyed this book so much… I read it in one sitting and it definitely ended too fast!!!
I loved that in 3 different books, Ashley revealed different details from the same events, and even though I thought I already knew everything – it turns out I know nothing. it just proves how complex humans are, and how deep this series and its characters are full of surprises.
The only thing was that unlike in the previous books, I was left with A LOT of questions – I know I’ll get them eventually (I’ve already threatened her) but still… it fucking drove me crazy!!!
So if you like books filled with drama, angst and emotions – I totally recommend this series. However, here’s my WARNING: Bianca’s book has two short FF scenes – but they are really short and completely important for the plot, so don’t worry!
This is the third book in the ‘Royal Hearts Academy’ series – and should be read in order.
I am speechless, this book was so much more than I expected. Ashley Jade just took this to a whole new level.
I have been wanting Bianca’s book since the series started, I fell in love with her in the second book and I can say that Bianca is my favorite. This book without going into detail, was everything we needed to see and learn about Bianca. Bianca deep down (from what we saw in Ruthless Knight) has a big heart, and in this book we see how she truly is.
This book deserves way more than 5 stars, a must read!!!
The Royal Hearts Academy has taken readers on an epic journey filled with unexpected twists and turns that have kept us guessing the entire time and I cannot even begin to express how freaking excited I was to FINALLY get my hands on Bianca Covington’s story. She has been a mystery since the very beginning and I couldn’t wait to see how her story would unfolded because Ashley Jade has been toying with our emotions since the start and I just knew that this story was going to leave me on the edge of my seat until I reached that bittersweet end.
Wicked Princess is the story that we have all be waiting for and I must say that Ashley Jade once again delivers an addictive read that will surely stay with me forever. Bianca Covington’s journey is a CRAZY one at best and I will happily admit that I have had a slight lady boner and girl crush on her since she blew in to my life like a freaking hurricane. She doesn’t make anything easy for herself or those around her, but you just can’t help but fall in love with her. She is a strong and wicked princess that puts on a b*tchy front so that no one will see just how vulnerable she is. Bianca’s character has a drastic change in this story and I have no doubt that readers are going to find something new to love about her. She is the kind of character that will warm your heart and soul when you get to know the REAL her!
Oh and have I mentioned that readers are going to freak (in the best possible way) over who our girl Bianca ends up with. Their chemistry is EVERYTHING and my heart is still aching from all the angst it had to endure while inhaling all the words of this swoon-worthy romance.
Wicked Princess is the third book in the Royal Hearts Academy series by Ashley Jade. It can be read as a standalone but to get a better understanding of things, I would recommend reading Cruel Prince and Ruthless Knight first. This is told from Bianca’s POV. If you remember from the previous two books, Bianca is Jace and Cole Covington’s little sister.
I don’t even know where to start with this review without giving anything away. Let’s just say that the Bianca that you read about before has done a complete one-eighty. She’s no longer the heartless mean girl that we loved to hate. And her story? It will put your poor heart through the ringer. It’s raw, angsty, dramatic and absolutely heartbreaking. And the hero? The old Bianca would never have given him the time of day. But the new Bianca is the perfect match for him. I loved this pairing!
Although I didn’t like this book as much as the previous two, I still enjoyed it immensely. After reading the prologue I knew that Bianca’s story was going to be a doozy, and it most certainly was. My only complaint is that it felt a wee bit rushed. But all in all, this was a fantastic read. Family, secrets, lies, betrayal – Forget everything that you thought you knew. Ashley completely shakes things up in this one. Get ready for a wild ride and a very intriguing ending!
This is Bianca’s story and it’s a doozy! I was so shocked and couldn’t put the book down. A great story and read.
4 Baby Covington Crowns
This series just continues to tear my heart to shreds every single time I read one of these stories. I’ve been dying for Bianca’s book from the beginning, anxiously waiting to see how Ashley was going to present her, because let’s face it she is not a nice character. And after having read this I can safely say my mind is blown and I’m a little taken aback and honestly still trying to process all the feelings this book elicited.
I’m going to keep this review to the basics because of all the hard work Ashley put in to keeping this book under wraps. And after having finished it I can whole heartedly agree that you need to go into this completely blind. You won’t be able to grasp the relevance of what’s happened and what’s happening if you get spoilers beforehand. This is one of those stories that leaves you reeling with so many thoughts and questions. That if you know what’s happening before you start those feelings are corrupted and they aren’t natural to the process of discovering what’s going on.
Bianca always fascinated me on a visceral level. I just needed to know what’s actually going through her mind when she would do the things that she did. I never once questioned her unfailing loyalty or love for her family. I knew that deep down some of what she did was due to that. But it wasn’t enough I needed to know more. And even after reading this honestly, I still do. I’m still left with so many unanswered questions regarding her, her family, what happened that night and what has happened to her throughout her life to this point.
Despite being left with many unanswered questions, I really enjoyed this story. I fell easily into this world from the moment I opened the book. Ashley has this magnetic way with words that literally draws you in and holds you captive. I devoured this cover to cover in one sitting. The layers and nuances throughout keep you riveted, and the angst is next level, my heart physically ached while reading this bringing tears to my eyes. I love this world and these characters that Ashley has so meticulously created, I’m not ready for it to end but alas all things must.
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Complimentary Copy
Wow ! This author just turned my world upside down with Wicked Princess everything isn’t as it seemed in Cruel Prince and Ruthless Knight with the Covington’s !!! Secret lies betrayal drama drama drama and the emotion the angst ugh this book is sooo good and your just going to have to read it for yourself to experience this awesomeness! This series is a must read and I can’t wait for more from this author !
*** I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book ***
5 BIANCA STARS!! I loved Bianca more than I thought I would. Her story hit all my emotion buttons and had me on the edge of my seat. This author gives us readers another story that is memorable and I can’t wait for the next book.
Jade stated that she wrote WP the way she wanted, and I am so glad she did. Bianca Covington could have only been told one way, and that is way she was written. Ever since Cruel Prince I have been dying for Bianca’s book due to her complexity, and seemingly cold ways.
Bianca had her heart broke at a young age, and the breaking didn’t stop. In order to save herself, and survive this girl had to do the only thing she could do in order to survive. She had to stop feeling….. everything. Bianca finds herself in a new reality after waking up with no memory of the last decade. The last thing she remembers is the first thing that broke her. She has to learn to live all over again, and in doing so takes a good long hard look at the person she became.
This book tugged at my heart in so many different ways, and gave us a glimpse at what Jade can really do when she lets herself write as she wants. This book is straight fire, and shed a huge light on who Bianca Covington really is on the inside. Often in this world we have to put on the ice cold exteriors to save the little kid in all of us. Bianca is given a chance to let that kid free to heal, and move on from all the heartbreak to learn to love, and be loved, in return.
The Covington siblings are not ones you fall for immediately. No they reel you in, abuse you, tease you, and then sucker punch you right where it hurts. They then cast their voodoo magic on you and make you love them.
Anyone who has read the first two books in the Royal Hearts Academy series knows who Bianca Covington is. She is mean girl certified! I pondered for months how the author would redeem her. Would she redeem her? Or just roll with it and let Bianca’s mean girl side soar? Would her hero knock her down a peg or would he just let her be?
Without getting all spoilery I can tell things aren’t exactly what they seem. Bianca is totally different than I expected. Some will call her story tragic others will call it karma.
There are secrets, twists, and turns throughout this book. Some of them I wanted explored a little more as they left me with unanswered questions. Overall it was an enjoyable read, I just wanted more.
3.5 stars
So I am redoing my review because I jumped the gun and reviewed before everything melted in my brain. This is by far one of the best books I have ever read! I connected with Sawyer on a completely different level but I have never in my life been put inside the same headspace as a character as I read them to the point I don’t truly feel like I know everything. Now some may say this is a bad thing but when you read her story and understand what she is going through it all makes a full circle that you are the Main Character and you had no idea it was happening. As much as I cannot wait for what happens next and how it all comes together, because we all know it will blow our minds, I am so excited to be able to sit and think about this book. Bianca’s story is amazing and I have to say might be better than her big brothers! Read this book dive headfirst into her head you will not regret it!