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Journal de Mia, princesse malgré elle - Tome 11: Le mariage d'une princesse (Journal de Mia, princesse malgré elle
Meg Cabot
3.86 AVERAGE
938 reviews for:
Journal de Mia, princesse malgré elle - Tome 11: Le mariage d'une princesse (Journal de Mia, princesse malgré elle
Meg Cabot
3.86 AVERAGE
I was offered a free copy of this book via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
For someone who has very vague memories of The Princess Diaries, I loved this book more than I thought I would. But then again, coming from Meg Cabot, I am not surprised.
My favorite points:
– Mia’s voice and of course, the diary format of the book – This is the Princess diaries after all. Contrary to popular opinion, I enjoyed the fact that Mia still sounds the bubbly and sassy teenager that we were used to. Others might perceive as this character being immature (despite her age) but I see it as maintaining her essence and spirit. The shock between her usual behaviour and her new ‘adult’ problems only make things more interesting.
– And it’s hilarious! Mia’s rants and internal debates are never pointless, they will make you laugh no matter what. There are many pop culture references and a hint of satire.
– ‘Girl Power’ with a fairytale touch. The concept that everything will be fine in the end but that it just doesn’t happen like magic. In fact, this is the lesson of this series: Mia is ‘just a girl’ but she is in control, she will fight for equality and will make her own decisions!
– The romance. Cute in a strangely non-cheesy way!
But, of course, there is always something you like less, and in this case:
– I thought there was too much going on in the plot. The title is the Royal Wedding, but realistically enough, the focus of the book seems to be elsewhere.
Overall, the Royal Wedding was hilarious and a very enjoyable reading experience – One of my favourites of 2015.
For someone who has very vague memories of The Princess Diaries, I loved this book more than I thought I would. But then again, coming from Meg Cabot, I am not surprised.
My favorite points:
– Mia’s voice and of course, the diary format of the book – This is the Princess diaries after all. Contrary to popular opinion, I enjoyed the fact that Mia still sounds the bubbly and sassy teenager that we were used to. Others might perceive as this character being immature (despite her age) but I see it as maintaining her essence and spirit. The shock between her usual behaviour and her new ‘adult’ problems only make things more interesting.
“I always thought when I became an adult everything would become less confusing, but unfortunately, everything’s only becoming more confusing.”
– And it’s hilarious! Mia’s rants and internal debates are never pointless, they will make you laugh no matter what. There are many pop culture references and a hint of satire.
“Despite all evidence to the contrary, Grandmère believes that Ron Weasley, not Voldemort, is the villain of the Harry Potter series.”
– ‘Girl Power’ with a fairytale touch. The concept that everything will be fine in the end but that it just doesn’t happen like magic. In fact, this is the lesson of this series: Mia is ‘just a girl’ but she is in control, she will fight for equality and will make her own decisions!
“I’m not some shy virginal college student who only owns one shirt.”
– The romance. Cute in a strangely non-cheesy way!
“Come on.” He pressed his forehead against mine, grinning.
“You’re happy about this. I can tell. It wasn’t exactly what we had planned, but it’s a surprise, not a disaster. A surprise is a good thing. Right?”
But, of course, there is always something you like less, and in this case:
– I thought there was too much going on in the plot. The title is the Royal Wedding, but realistically enough, the focus of the book seems to be elsewhere.
Overall, the Royal Wedding was hilarious and a very enjoyable reading experience – One of my favourites of 2015.
Oh, how things have(n't) changed.
No, really, it is pretty interesting to see what's changed between Mia being a teenager and her being a twenty-something. She's actually managed to mature somewhat—she's no longer as insecure and self-absorbed; she'sworrying about more important things than popularity (actually, wait, let me come back to that one); she might still be hiding in bathrooms to write in her journal, but she's not transcribing conversations as they happen.
So yes. It worked as a light, fluffy read, which was especially useful at two in the morning when I couldn't sleep.
But, well. It's also still a Princess Diaries book. A lot lighter on substance than [b:The Royal We|22875451|The Royal We|Heather Cocks|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1421107274s/22875451.jpg|42439906], which also released this year. Concerns about the public spotlight are pretty much brushed over. It also seems a little ridiculous that Mia both constantly bemoans the fact that she keeps being in the spotlight...and checks obsessively to see how she 'rates' online compared to other royals. Also a little frustrating that now she's worried about whether or not her father will be elected again—when of course she's responsible for Genovia's royalty having a reduced role in the first place.
Oh. Speaking of Genovia. Can we talk about this?
What do Genovians have to complain about, anyway? Genovia has the lowest unemployment, violence, and poverty rate in the world (zero percent)... Genovians pay no personal income tax, and business taxes are among the lowest in the European Union. (39)
All Cousin Ivan does is manage the properties his father purchased ages ago, and by "manage" I mean raise the rents so ridiculously high that decent, hardworking Genovians can no longer afford them, which is why there is no longer a single bookstore in all of Genovia. (61)
(Although we really ought to hire locals. But there aren't that many Genovians who are interested in pursuing careers in the legal or medical professions, due to the distractions provided by the crystal beaches and many casinos.) (407)
So what I'm hearing is that 1) Genovia has no unemployment, which sounds great but in reality probably means that growth is stagnant; 2) Genovia has no poverty, except for the small fact that nobody can afford books; 3) the entire country has no bookstores, which means that any romantic notions I held about the fictional country are dead; and 4) there's a really low degree of ambition.
Really, maybe some new blood at the helm is not such a bad idea.
Lots of family drama in this one. I won't even get into the Olivia thing, although I will say that I find it rather unrealistic that a well-known monarch would end up thrown in jail for what is effectively a speeding ticket—no diplomatic immunity? Hmm.
The thing that really makes me think that Mia hasn't changed all that much, honestly, is her list of requests for her wedding (191–194). I'm not entirely unsympathetic—I'd much rather have a small, intimate wedding (or an elopement, for that matter) than an extravagant affair. But has she really learned so little in the past ten years? She wants a beach wedding and a DJ; she thinks it would be good to use a particular designer because a friend works there so they have an 'in' (she doesn't think that being royalty gets you automatic ins in many, many places?); her food suggestions run to fried chicken and mashed potatoes.
...there's down-to-earth, and then there's delusional.
But then again: Why am I critiquing this so much? It's not a literary masterpiece, and nor is it meant to be. It's fluff. Royalty fluff! And entertaining fluff at that.
No, really, it is pretty interesting to see what's changed between Mia being a teenager and her being a twenty-something. She's actually managed to mature somewhat—she's no longer as insecure and self-absorbed; she's
So yes. It worked as a light, fluffy read, which was especially useful at two in the morning when I couldn't sleep.
But, well. It's also still a Princess Diaries book. A lot lighter on substance than [b:The Royal We|22875451|The Royal We|Heather Cocks|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1421107274s/22875451.jpg|42439906], which also released this year. Concerns about the public spotlight are pretty much brushed over. It also seems a little ridiculous that Mia both constantly bemoans the fact that she keeps being in the spotlight...and checks obsessively to see how she 'rates' online compared to other royals. Also a little frustrating that now she's worried about whether or not her father will be elected again—when of course she's responsible for Genovia's royalty having a reduced role in the first place.
Oh. Speaking of Genovia. Can we talk about this?
What do Genovians have to complain about, anyway? Genovia has the lowest unemployment, violence, and poverty rate in the world (zero percent)... Genovians pay no personal income tax, and business taxes are among the lowest in the European Union. (39)
All Cousin Ivan does is manage the properties his father purchased ages ago, and by "manage" I mean raise the rents so ridiculously high that decent, hardworking Genovians can no longer afford them, which is why there is no longer a single bookstore in all of Genovia. (61)
(Although we really ought to hire locals. But there aren't that many Genovians who are interested in pursuing careers in the legal or medical professions, due to the distractions provided by the crystal beaches and many casinos.) (407)
So what I'm hearing is that 1) Genovia has no unemployment, which sounds great but in reality probably means that growth is stagnant; 2) Genovia has no poverty, except for the small fact that nobody can afford books; 3) the entire country has no bookstores, which means that any romantic notions I held about the fictional country are dead; and 4) there's a really low degree of ambition.
Really, maybe some new blood at the helm is not such a bad idea.
Lots of family drama in this one. I won't even get into the Olivia thing, although I will say that I find it rather unrealistic that a well-known monarch would end up thrown in jail for what is effectively a speeding ticket—no diplomatic immunity? Hmm.
The thing that really makes me think that Mia hasn't changed all that much, honestly, is her list of requests for her wedding (191–194). I'm not entirely unsympathetic—I'd much rather have a small, intimate wedding (or an elopement, for that matter) than an extravagant affair. But has she really learned so little in the past ten years? She wants a beach wedding and a DJ; she thinks it would be good to use a particular designer because a friend works there so they have an 'in' (she doesn't think that being royalty gets you automatic ins in many, many places?); her food suggestions run to fried chicken and mashed potatoes.
...there's down-to-earth, and then there's delusional.
But then again: Why am I critiquing this so much? It's not a literary masterpiece, and nor is it meant to be. It's fluff. Royalty fluff! And entertaining fluff at that.
Oh my goodness guys. It was such a long wait between the last Princess Diaries book and this one, but I must say, it was so worth the wait! I happy cried. A lot.
I loved every bit of it and I wished it was longer. I was probably exactly who this book was written for, those who grew up reading The Princess Diaries and are now a bit older, who want something a bit more adult whilst still feeling like a kid. I love how most of the characters have ended up.
I'm torn between wanting to read more of these and feeling like this is the perfect ending.
I'm torn between wanting to read more of these and feeling like this is the perfect ending.
Amazing, incredible, fabulous, wonderful, excellent...
I honestly loved every single page of this book. Not only was I amazed to go back into this royal universe I'd read about years ago, I also thought every part of it was really well-thought.
The first thing I loved was how, after all these years, Mia is still the same girl we know, except older. She's still funny, quirky, nerdy and lovable, which made me feel like I had just stopped reading the last book. I honestly burst out laughing many times while reading, because her honesty or her comments were just too funny. She and Michael were easily recognizable - as well as the other characters, to be honest - and it didn't feel the slightest bit weird to see them get on with their lives and be real adults. Their love is still extremely strong and while this novel didn't feel like a romance, it still has loads of swoon-worthy moments that I enjoyed very much.
As for the plot, I honestly have no idea how Cabot could still think of such an amazing plot. Really, after having written ten books about a young princess's life, you'd think she'd have ran out of good ideas, but here's the truth: she's far from that. Everything about Genovia and being a princess was realistic and interesting, and the many plot twists made my reading experience very pleasant. Though I could easily have been spoiled about some of them - I mean, the title is a pretty big clue that I, being stupid, didn't think of - I wasn't and I was surprised many times while reading.
Seriously, I recommend this book to everyone. I even considered recommending it to my mother, although it's far from her favourite genre, aka historical fiction. It will make you laugh and smile like no other book and we all know that's what you want.
(Thank you to HarperCollins for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
I honestly loved every single page of this book. Not only was I amazed to go back into this royal universe I'd read about years ago, I also thought every part of it was really well-thought.
The first thing I loved was how, after all these years, Mia is still the same girl we know, except older. She's still funny, quirky, nerdy and lovable, which made me feel like I had just stopped reading the last book. I honestly burst out laughing many times while reading, because her honesty or her comments were just too funny. She and Michael were easily recognizable - as well as the other characters, to be honest - and it didn't feel the slightest bit weird to see them get on with their lives and be real adults. Their love is still extremely strong and while this novel didn't feel like a romance, it still has loads of swoon-worthy moments that I enjoyed very much.
As for the plot, I honestly have no idea how Cabot could still think of such an amazing plot. Really, after having written ten books about a young princess's life, you'd think she'd have ran out of good ideas, but here's the truth: she's far from that. Everything about Genovia and being a princess was realistic and interesting, and the many plot twists made my reading experience very pleasant. Though I could easily have been spoiled about some of them - I mean, the title is a pretty big clue that I, being stupid, didn't think of - I wasn't and I was surprised many times while reading.
Seriously, I recommend this book to everyone. I even considered recommending it to my mother, although it's far from her favourite genre, aka historical fiction. It will make you laugh and smile like no other book and we all know that's what you want.
(Thank you to HarperCollins for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
I read this book the first time on October 2015 and decided to DNF it for some silly reason. And then rated it two stars.
I know. Stupid fool.
Now that I finally read it through, I'm giving it four Michael Moscovitz stars!
I know. Stupid fool.
Now that I finally read it through, I'm giving it four Michael Moscovitz stars!
I've been wanting to read this for a while now since I read all 10 books when I was younger then reread them later and I just never got around to picking this one up and reading it.
Well I finally did and it was all right I guess.
There are parts that really annoyed me- I know that Mia is supposed to be this anxious person - same as she was when she was younger-overthinking things and whatnot - that's fine- it's good and all but there is this one par where Michael is about to propose and she immediately starts thinking that he will leave her - there are a few more parts like that but it just went from her being quirky and different to her being annoying really fast.
I hated Lily in every single book - luckily she doesn't have too many parts in here so she wasn't that bad I guess.
Tina- Tina is still this sweet and naive person - to the point where it's almost stupid. She is convinced that Boris cheated on her and refuses to look at the evidence that he didn't - until the last few pages when that suddenly gets resolved in a couple of sentences- I wish that that plot was either abandoned either more detailed.
There are also two characters that are lesbians and another character that is black - I love that the two characters that are now lesbians are not up in front and their personalities didn't change at all - they are still the same people as they were in previous books and their entire personality isn't just being lesbians - that was representation done right.
Olivia- Olivia is the new character being introduced. She is Mia's illegitimate half sister - that is also black - though that is mentioned only twice I believe- once at the beginning by grandmere and later Mia saying that it will cause a scandal if people learn about her and later by a reporter asking if Olivia thinks that her family never contacted her before because she is black - it was made up into a huge issue at the beginning of the story and then just mentioned in passing later - never really going anywhere.
Also whilst I love Mia's parents they didn't really have that much time together and their chemistry wasn't the greatest- so I really didn't care when at the end they end up together because Helen is now free since Mia's stepfather died between books - they spend the entire series barely talking and now they are suddenly in love and moving together because Mia's father decided to move away from his mother and adopt Olivia - okay.
I also hated that she goes completely 180 on Lana and Trisha - they both bullied her through the entire high school and now they go from bullies to being invited to her wedding, being her bridesmaids and being almost her best friends - that was just so annoying - though I did love that Lana is the one entering her daughter into beauty pageants - because that's one thing that she would do as well as being a soccer mom lol
Michael and Mia were really the only ones I cared about in this book- their story was nice and if that was the only story line in book I would've been totally fine - I feel like because the author chose so many side stories besides the main one - proposal and wedding - some had to be resolved way too fast, some were completely side lined and some just became redundant all together.
All in all- it was still a good book, it wasn't that bad but it wasn't as good as I expected it to be.
Well I finally did and it was all right I guess.
There are parts that really annoyed me- I know that Mia is supposed to be this anxious person - same as she was when she was younger-overthinking things and whatnot - that's fine- it's good and all but there is this one par where Michael is about to propose and she immediately starts thinking that he will leave her - there are a few more parts like that but it just went from her being quirky and different to her being annoying really fast.
I hated Lily in every single book - luckily she doesn't have too many parts in here so she wasn't that bad I guess.
Tina- Tina is still this sweet and naive person - to the point where it's almost stupid. She is convinced that Boris cheated on her and refuses to look at the evidence that he didn't - until the last few pages when that suddenly gets resolved in a couple of sentences- I wish that that plot was either abandoned either more detailed.
There are also two characters that are lesbians and another character that is black - I love that the two characters that are now lesbians are not up in front and their personalities didn't change at all - they are still the same people as they were in previous books and their entire personality isn't just being lesbians - that was representation done right.
Olivia- Olivia is the new character being introduced. She is Mia's illegitimate half sister - that is also black - though that is mentioned only twice I believe- once at the beginning by grandmere and later Mia saying that it will cause a scandal if people learn about her and later by a reporter asking if Olivia thinks that her family never contacted her before because she is black - it was made up into a huge issue at the beginning of the story and then just mentioned in passing later - never really going anywhere.
Also whilst I love Mia's parents they didn't really have that much time together and their chemistry wasn't the greatest- so I really didn't care when at the end they end up together because Helen is now free since Mia's stepfather died between books - they spend the entire series barely talking and now they are suddenly in love and moving together because Mia's father decided to move away from his mother and adopt Olivia - okay.
I also hated that she goes completely 180 on Lana and Trisha - they both bullied her through the entire high school and now they go from bullies to being invited to her wedding, being her bridesmaids and being almost her best friends - that was just so annoying - though I did love that Lana is the one entering her daughter into beauty pageants - because that's one thing that she would do as well as being a soccer mom lol
Michael and Mia were really the only ones I cared about in this book- their story was nice and if that was the only story line in book I would've been totally fine - I feel like because the author chose so many side stories besides the main one - proposal and wedding - some had to be resolved way too fast, some were completely side lined and some just became redundant all together.
All in all- it was still a good book, it wasn't that bad but it wasn't as good as I expected it to be.
Dear Princess Mia - I've missed you. I have loved reading your story and was worried when you finished high school that I'd never get to read how life turned out for you (because while I love the Princess Diary movies I really think of them as something quite separate from you). It's a little bit crazy to see you acting like an adult (kind of), but you are still you. I'm glad you got your fairy tale ending.
Love, rosann
Love, rosann
Oh my god, you have no idea how excited I was to find out that there was an adult installment of the Princess Diaries available for me to read! I was absolutely addicted to the series growing up and I think I've read every single one of them. Meg Cabot was one of my favorite authors growing up and I can now say that I still love her into my adult years. I also found out there's an adult installment of her series,"The Mediator" which I was also addicted to. I wonder if there's one for "All American Girl", too! Literally 5/5 stars just because I love Mia and she's my favorite.