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melissch's review
3.0
this “book” is not a book, but whatevs
But also I was supposed to read this BEFORE the last one!! It was very confusing for the whole “have michael and mia gotten to second base yet” plot thread
But also I was supposed to read this BEFORE the last one!! It was very confusing for the whole “have michael and mia gotten to second base yet” plot thread
aicrbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kitsuneheart's review
3.0
Not really sure how to feel about this mid-volume of the Princess Diaries. Cabot tries to instill in her readers a sense of social consciousness by sending Mia to work with a Habitat for Humanity-type organization over break, but she winds up being a bit condescending towards the needy people who will live in the home. Nothing about finances, but there's definitely a lot of commentary on their particular rural-ness.
Mia's focus on spending the trip with Michael, rather than helping the unfortunate, is also troubling, though also pretty typical of what you'd expect from a teen who has just hooked up with their first love. So, kudos on the true-to-life behavior, but perhaps less kudos for it being put in the middle of a story with such a big focus on social action.
So, unsure what to advise, here. Read if you like the Princess Diaries, but don't expect to feel the same love towards it as you'll feel towards the main series.
Mia's focus on spending the trip with Michael, rather than helping the unfortunate, is also troubling, though also pretty typical of what you'd expect from a teen who has just hooked up with their first love. So, kudos on the true-to-life behavior, but perhaps less kudos for it being put in the middle of a story with such a big focus on social action.
So, unsure what to advise, here. Read if you like the Princess Diaries, but don't expect to feel the same love towards it as you'll feel towards the main series.
moonprismbooks's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Quick read for sure. Nothing too special going on. Definitely not a necessity to read for the series, but a bonus story of Mia.
swiftlyreviews's review
4.0
This was a good instalment of The Princess Diaries! It was short and sweet! We get to see Mia go on a spring break trip and help build houses
jeslyncat's review against another edition
1.0
I really hate every single book in this series--they all read like an idle 1997 IM chat session between two 13 year-olds. No matter how old Mia gets it's still the same tone, no growth or maturity.