ROMANCING THE THRONE, by Nadine Jolie Courtney

The story: After a brief romance with the future king of England, Charlotte is appalled when her sister Libby steps promptly into the space she's just vacated. Sure, she broke it off with Edward--but was Libby sneaking around with him behind her back? Whatever happened to "sisters before misters"?

June Cleaver's ratings: Language R; Violence G; Sexual content PG-13 (off page sex included); Nudity PG; Substance abuse R; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content PG; adult themes PG; overall rating R (best for grades 9-up).

Liz's comments: While this was a fun read about a girl and her would-be/could-be relationship with a totally fictional price, the ever-present underage drinking, continual hooking up, and potty-mouthedness make this better for HS readers. It's not staying in MY middle-school library.