2.7k reviews for:

The Princess Diaries

Meg Cabot

3.69 AVERAGE

mica_alvi's review against another edition

2.0

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13 year old me would have really liked it. 20 year old me? Meh.

imyerhero's review against another edition

3.0

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I was surprised at how significantly different the books are from the movies. Even so, the dry humor and over-the-top teenage angst played for laughs were just as enjoyable. I forgot what it was like to be 14 (not that I wanted to be reminded) but Mia still keeps you smiling as she freaks out over everything. I never had to deal with my mom dating a teacher, or being a princess, so I guess she has a right to overexcite herself a bit. These books are funny. The only complaint I have is so very minor. It’s quite obvious that Cabot meant for this to become a series and a long one. The plot is so slow and drawn out that you get very little resolution by the end of the first book. Which is frustrating to me until I realize I did get this book from the young adult section.

stephgo's review against another edition

4.5

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

zoe_o_neale's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

guerrillabooks's review against another edition

4.0

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just entertaining... funny nonsense.

arshiya_amreen90786's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kp_writ's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 3%

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Wanted some nostalgia but don't want to read YA / middle grade. Classic conundrum. 

irinagoldberg1's review against another edition

5.0

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This book is so much better than the movie!!! It had everything I liked about the movie without all the weird, awkward parts I didn't like. Very cute and funny book! I'm going to continue the series!

caitichoate's review against another edition

4.0

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jgundz's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted