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AMERICAN ROYALS II: MAJESTY

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Katharine McGee

Is AMERICAN ROYALS II: MAJESTY appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

It is time for Queen Beatrice to rule, but first she must get married! (Ages 14 to 17)

Ages 14+Book 2 · American RoyalsSource checked

Why this age? Teen romantic and political drama includes relationship tension, social pressure, partying, and some mature emotional themes; complexity and series continuity also suit older teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsRomance 5/5 · Alcohol or drugs 2/5 · LGBTQIA characters 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Positive messages 3/5
Series positionBook 2 · American Royals
Recommendation2.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

Teen romantic and political drama includes relationship tension, social pressure, partying, and some mature emotional themes; complexity and series continuity also suit older teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Romance 5/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

Editorial rating

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • LGBTQIA characters2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · AMERICAN ROYALSAges 13+
    Romance4/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Products & advertising2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Violence1/5
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  2. Book 2 · AMERICAN ROYALS II: MAJESTYAges 14+
    Romance5/5Alcohol or drugs2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Products & advertising2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Royal luxury, fashion, events, and status-conscious lifestyles are prominent, though the book is not an advertising vehicle.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death is not a central theme or plot point.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Features very infrequent mild language.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA characters and relationship arcs are present but remain supporting elements rather than the story’s main focus.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Multiple intertwined romances, crushes, courtship conflicts, and relationship choices drive the story.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a horror or thriller; no scary content.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild sexual tension, kissing, and references to intimate encounters appropriate for the YA genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking at parties is occasionally depicted among young adults.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Violence is essentially non-existent in this drama-focused novel.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show meaningful courage when facing royal expectations, family pressure, public scrutiny, and difficult personal choices, though bravery is not the sole focus.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The alternate-history premise and imaginative modern monarchy encourage consideration of different political and social possibilities.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast features a moderate range of backgrounds and inclusive identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The alternate royal system offers incidental civic and political context, but teaching is not the purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, family care, and support matter, although jealousy, rivalry, and manipulation also shape relationships.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes authenticity, responsibility, loyalty, consent, and challenging expectations tied to power and public image.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty and growth but also make impulsive, secretive, or self-interested choices.

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  3. Which choice in AMERICAN ROYALS II: MAJESTY would you have made differently, and why?
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