The King Is Dead, Benjamin Dean
The King Is Dead, Benjamin Dean
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The King Is Dead

Author: Benjamin Dean

Narrator: Ivanno Jeremiah

Unabridged: 9 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/18/2023


Synopsis

In this romantic thriller perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, James—the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne—must choose between love and duty amidst a dangerous scandal and a tabloid media desperate for his downfall.

Heavy is the crown James has been born to wear, especially as the first Black heir to the British throne. But with his father’s recent passing, and with a new boyfriend to hide, James is woefully unprepared for the sudden shine of public scrutiny. 
 
When his secrets come spilling forth across tabloid pages and the man he thought he loved has suddenly disappeared, James finds himself on the precipice of ruin. As every detail of his life becomes public knowledge, his sense of safety is shattered and the people he trusts the most become the likeliest suspects.
 
What dangers lurk behind the palace walls—and will the new king find out before it’s too late?

About Benjamin Dean

Benjamin Dean is a full-time author with a background in celebrity journalism. He has interviewed a host of glitzy celebrities and broke the news that Rihanna can't wink (she blinks, in case you were wondering). His award-winning middle-grade debut, Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow, was described as 'One of the most joyful books you'll read this year' (The Bookseller), and he's since gone on to publish The Secret Sunshine Project, as well The King is Dead and How to Die Famous for older readers. Benjamin can be found on Twitter as @notagainben tweeting about Rihanna and LGBTQ+ culture to his 10,000+ followers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Charlie on November 03, 2022

A book about a gay modern prince, pitched with all the dark, shady vibes of Gossip Girl? You don’t need much more to gain my interest. I am a royalty fanatic at this point. The King is Dead follows James, a young seventeen year old prince, thrust into the role of king far too soon when his father pa......more

Goodreads review by Emily on July 10, 2022

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review! When I found out that this was about a gay, Black teen prince ascending to the throne and the drama and mystery that followed, I could not have requested an ARC fast enough. I love reading books with queer celebrities navigating......more

Goodreads review by Marieke on November 17, 2022

Actual rating 3.5 stars. Sometimes I find it really hard to rate a book, and The King is Dead is one of them. A lot of my friends had already read it and almost unanimously gave it three stars. Their conclusion: a nice story, but … a bit boring and a rushed ending, a fun read but off pacing, a solid......more

Goodreads review by akacya ❦ on July 17, 2023

2023 reads: 223/350 i received a digital review copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. this did not affect my rating. content warnings: grief following death of a parent, racism, homophobia, stalking as the first black heir to the british throne, there are enough people......more

Goodreads review by Anniek on July 18, 2022

I wanted to enjoy this more, but it took really long for the story to get going and I found myself a tad bored. The ending then felt very rushed.......more


Quotes

“All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit."—Kirkus, starred review

“Scandalous, funny, and deliciously compelling!"—Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns

“All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.”—Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You

“Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.”—Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven

“A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.”—Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First

“A scandalous peek behind the royal curtain, with more jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.”—Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World

“One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.”—Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World