The novel is filled with secrets, betrayal, loss, death, forgiveness, redemption, with love shining through. Even though Princess Flora could be a new chapter in her love life, Millie knows the chances of happily ever afters are slim. The Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins is an emotional roller coaster of a story, which unfolds in a non- linear manner. Of Scotland.Īt first, the girls can barely stand each other-Flora is both high-class and high-key-but before Millie knows it, she has another sort-of-best-friend/sort-of-girlfriend. The only problem: Mille's roommate Flora is a total princess. Everything about Scotland is different: the country is misty and green the school is gorgeous, and the students think Americans are cute. Millie can't believe her luck when she's accepted into one of the world's most exclusive schools, located in the rolling highlands of Scotland. And because Millie cannot stand the thought of confronting her ex every day, she decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools. Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else.
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