Main takeaway: how fun! Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and want to read #2. A quick, enjoyable story that had me wanting to find out what happened next. Even with the remaining questions I have (below), this was a wonderful 1st book of a series.

This story is told from the POV of Arabella, Princess of Air. She is relatable and intriguing and I was hooked on this story of family and secret romance very quickly. Arabella is one of 4 siblings, who each control one of the elements. Arabella is the 2nd born; the first sibling in generations. As such, she manages a strong sense of duty to everyone, except herself.

Her mother, the Queen, decides to have the 4 siblings compete to be the heir, instead of it being the firstborn. This competition distracts the country from other odd occurrences, and a potential war.

We watch Arabella mature as the story unfolds. She finds the strength to voice her wants; not only the crown, but her betrothed. The most enjoyable parts of this book are the sibling relationships and banter. The growing romance had me saying out loud “just tell him already!” multiple times, and the spice was not distracting or overly explicit.

Questions: who is Ossana? Why does book 2 follow Marcus and not Lillian or Rylan? Why was Arabella experiencing magical mishaps? How did the other heir die? Is there more to the story between the Queen and the King of the warring country? I hope these questions and mysteries are answered as the books continue… as well as a little more time spent on world building, explaining the history of the continent, etc.

So I've just finished this and my main feeling on it is that I was hooked and loved the story. There were a few things that did leave me confused or that could have been slightly developed better but I'll get there.

What I loved-
❤Ara's power is Air and everyone assumes this to be the weakest of the four elemental powers but hers comes to her the most naturally and she has amazing control of it. It also works with her against her siblings' powers to come out on top
❤ The explanation of how the Queen split powers between her children and them being a close and surprising family was interesting and refreshing. I loved the family dynamic, in fact it was one of my favourite things about the book!
❤ When Ara is at what seems to be her lowest point, she takes the time for herself and then brushes herself off and becomes single minded in her goal. She decides to focus on herself and the kingdom and not have any distractions. I loved when she became this person.
❤ at times, the air feels more like a friend and works with Ara and not for her. I love how it knows what she needs and seems to protect her at times and takes a liking to people!


My few little niggles:
● a few little typos where I had to re-read things because I couldn't make sense of the sentence but this may be ironed out before publication😊 and it was only now and again
● for a lot of the book I didn't feel that one of the love interests deserved Ara. I'm not going to give any spoilers but I didn't like seeing Ara put in all the effort and found it hard to see the appeal. But I guess we follow our hearts!
● who is Ossana? She is mentioned but we never get to even briefly meet her
● I found it a little confusing that one of the mc's love interests is her brother's friend, yet I noticed they only seem to interact one time in the entire book. I thought this would add to their guilt but they don't seem very concerned about him. Without any spoilers again, something happens later in the book and then he is brought into the loop but it just seemed an odd thing to add when it doesn't seem to be an issue. The love interest was already a family friend so maybe this detail was a little unnecessary?
● I'm not sure if it was explained and I've just missed it, but there was a strange moment for Ara in the first trial when her magic brushed against a sibling's. Maybe this is still to be explained or I've maybe read the explanation and it just didn't register.


Overall, I did enjoy this book! The chapters were short which kept my attention easily. It was a light easy read. Maybe the characters could be slightly more developed and I had the above niggles, but they didn't affect my overall enjoyment of the story.

I also like that the book feels like it has a conclusion but is also open to more and it looks like it will continue with the sibling, Marcus - Prince of Water. This might also mean they can be read as standalones going forward but I'll be happy to continue reading as a series and will definitely pick up the next book😊

3.75⭐ rounded up to 4

Thank you to Netgalley, Bees & Honey and the author for the review copy, provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

Contains Spoilers.

I read this book in a few days so overall it was an easy read but I struggled with it nonetheless. Initially I thought the female main character was much younger so when the story turned romantic it was a bit confusing. The love triangle wasn't all that interesting but took up most of the book until one side quite literally magically died. That mystery was never solved and it was disappointing.
The other mysteries going on around love triangle I found far more entertaining and would've enjoyed digging more into but so little time was spent on them that when the resolution came it was underwhelming. The world building needed more building, the character development needed more development, and who is Osanna?
The next book is about the water wielding brother who, of the four siblings, played the lesser role. I'd rather read the older brother with the earth shaking power and see him go conquer another kingdom and have his raging temper tamed by the princess in another kingdom. Maybe he can get away from the mystery Osanna long enough to do that.

I hope you're ready to be sucked into a world and then be left wanting so much more. Princess of Air is the first book in the Elements of Royalty series. The story starts of strong showing the bond that siblings share and how strong it can really be. This is my favorite aspect of the book as someone with a younger sibling, you can really relate to the feelings that they share together as if you're one of them.

Natalie does a great job at describing the world and really fleshing out the magic system to the point where the reader can easily understand what's going on and isn't left confused. Natalie's writing helped with visualizing the world as if I was really living it. The best part of the story for me was the banter and the romance that slowly builds throughout the story. It was so engaging and kept me wanting more and more scenes. The spice was enjoyable and didn't detract from the story.

Overall, this was an amazing start to a series and I am already itching for the next one and dive back into this magical world! Thank you NetGalley and Bees & Honey for the ARC!

Prepare to be swept away on an emotional rollercoaster ride with Princess of Air. From the very first page, readers are enveloped in the heartwarming bond of sibling camaraderie that feels so genuine, it's as if you're right there beside the characters, experiencing their laughter, tears, and triumphs. But what sets this novel apart is the beautifully woven secret romance, simmering beneath the surface, adding layers of intrigue and passion that will leave you breathless.

As the story unfolds, we witness the evolution of the main character, Arabella, in a way that is both captivating and deeply relatable. Every emotion, every struggle, every moment of growth is palpable, as if the author has reached into your soul and pulled out your own experiences. From moments of heartache to bursts of joy, you'll feel it all as if it were happening to you.

But perhaps what makes this book truly remarkable is its ability to transport readers into the heart of the story, allowing them to not just observe, but to fully immerse themselves in the world created by the author. Whether it's through the vivid descriptions of the setting or the richly drawn characters that leap off the page, you'll find yourself completely engrossed from beginning to end.

In the end, it’s more than just a novel—it's an experience. It's a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. So buckle up and get ready for a ride you won't soon forget.

I really enjoyed the sibling relationships in this book and think it's a very strong start for this fantasy series! Their powers were very well fleshed out and I felt like I knew the four siblings personalities very well by the end of the book.

Natalie did SUCH a good job on this book I'm craving the next book already.

I love that the world building was there but it wasn't info dump style so it didn't get boring trying to get through it, the banter? 10/10, the spice? 10\10

the only problem with this book, is that it's not even released yet so I can rave about it with everyone I know, I'll be waiting like a feral dog for the next one!

I was so hooked reading this book it felt like I got through it at record speed. The world building and magic system was top notch in my opinion and I was able to vividly imagine the world I was reading about.

I loved the witty banter that is one of my favorite things in books. The romance had me on my toes and kept me entranced. This was so well written and such a good read, I will be buying the physical copy when it comes out to add to my bookshelf!!

I absolutely love a good Royal caper and this looks amazing. It has love, power, and intrigue at the center or it's core and this combined all of those elements in this must have novel! I will be sharing much more soon, but I truly believe this series will be one of the must have book series trending all over the socials!