Meg Cabot

I've followed this series since high school and pretty much grew up with Mia. I was very excited when I heard Meg Cabot was returning to the series. That said, there was quite a lot that went on in this novel. Too much, in my opinion. There wasn't really enough time spent on any of the major events that occurred, and there were many. Some could have even been left out (the stalker plot, anyone?). I was left feeling underwhelmed, that this was written quickly, and went through a rushed editing (found a sentence mistake relatively early on).

Still, I enjoyed it. Also, I love that Mia & Michael are getting hitched on my birthday. That's pretty nifty.… (more)

Initial Thoughts

I was fully expecting something young and fun for this book. I’d seen the movies but heard that they were quite different from the books.

My New BFF

I liked Mia a lot in this book. I think it’s funny that she was told she’s a princess and she doesn’t want that life. Most teenagers would be thrilled I think. She’s a lot younger than I thought she’d be though and it shows in her personality. I’m hoping she grows up pretty quick or else she’s going to get a little annoying. I do love how dramatic she can be sometimes. It can be pretty funny.

My Crush

There wasn’t many guys in this book so I didn’t have time to crush on anyone. I’m hoping for more boys later on because I can only imagine how Mia will interact with them.

Writing Style

I think the characters are the strong point in this book. The plot was a little predictable (could be from seeing the movie though) and it could be a little boring sometimes. It was really funny though so that seemed to have made up for it. The characters all have really big personalities which I think will be great in the future books.

Closing Thoughts

I was expecting a much more serious book but instead it turned out to be pretty fun. I thought the diary format worked well in this situation because Mia is a hilarious narrator and seems to elaborate on the funniest things. I’m hoping the series does get a little more serious though because I’m really excited for what happens when she becomes queen. I can’t wait for that book!… (more)