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operasara's review against another edition
5.0
The second book in the Princess for Hire series The Royal Treatment picks up with Desi auditioning for A Midsummer Night's Dream at the high school. In her substitute princess life Desi steps into working for level two princesses and learns more about the politics and inner workings of the agency. Desi has to figure out her conflicting feelings for a certain young prince and a fellow actor.
This book is fun cute and romantic. Like the first in the series it reads like a Disney TV movie. Desi is a strong and spunky heroine and the small bit of romance takes a backseat in the plot to Desi's princess adventures. In this book Desi finds out more of the background of the agency and how the Magic Potential is put to use. This was a fun and sweet book that I couldn't put down and read very quickly.
Appropriateness: There is nothing even slightly objectionable in this book and I would have no problem handing it to a fourth grader who wanted to read a romance and it would be loved by ten to fourteen year old girls. The lexile for the first book was 670 putting it about a fourth grade reading level.
This book is fun cute and romantic. Like the first in the series it reads like a Disney TV movie. Desi is a strong and spunky heroine and the small bit of romance takes a backseat in the plot to Desi's princess adventures. In this book Desi finds out more of the background of the agency and how the Magic Potential is put to use. This was a fun and sweet book that I couldn't put down and read very quickly.
Appropriateness: There is nothing even slightly objectionable in this book and I would have no problem handing it to a fourth grader who wanted to read a romance and it would be loved by ten to fourteen year old girls. The lexile for the first book was 670 putting it about a fourth grade reading level.
wakela's review against another edition
5.0
The Royal Treatment couldn’t be released at a better time. Right now, every young girl wants to imagine themselves as Princess Kate on her wedding day.
This series, Princess For Hire, is about a magical agency that allows ordinary girls to be trained to step in and be princesses when the need arises.
I absolutely fell in love with this story. It was funny and charming! I loved all the characters so much. This is definitely a story that every young girl should read.
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This series, Princess For Hire, is about a magical agency that allows ordinary girls to be trained to step in and be princesses when the need arises.
I absolutely fell in love with this story. It was funny and charming! I loved all the characters so much. This is definitely a story that every young girl should read.
In conjunction with the Wakela's World Disclosure Statement, I received a product in order to enable my review. No other compensation has been received. My statements are an honest account of my experience with the brand. The opinions stated here are mine alone.
iamnotamerryman's review against another edition
4.0
The series really picks up in book 2. A fun read.
thehodgenator's review against another edition
5.0
I loved every page of this book.
Lindsey Leavitt brings Desi Bascomb back as our favorite princess substitute.
She is advancing to Level Two at Facade, working on BEST (Betterment of Elite Sub Training) in order to complete them to everyone's satisfaction. With this comes more sophisticated jobs. That's not all Desi is doing. She is starring as Titania in the school's production of Midsummer Night's Dream; she is dealing with her crush for Karl; she is dealing with her mother coaching and helping her enemy, Celeste; and then there is Reed to consider.
This novel turns into a mystery when Desi is on the hunt for how magic makes Facade work, and what should she do when the one she is substituting for has no plans to return?
Leavitt really develops the character of Desi in this sequel. Actually, all of her characters take a step up in development, which is sometimes rare in childrens series. Readers learn a bit more about the workings of Facade and of Meredith, who oversees Desi's training and jobs.
With a few surprise twists (okay, I saw one of them coming) sprinkled with allusions to Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe and topped with clever dialogue, The Royal Treatment makes a great sequel.
Lindsey Leavitt brings Desi Bascomb back as our favorite princess substitute.
She is advancing to Level Two at Facade, working on BEST (Betterment of Elite Sub Training) in order to complete them to everyone's satisfaction. With this comes more sophisticated jobs. That's not all Desi is doing. She is starring as Titania in the school's production of Midsummer Night's Dream; she is dealing with her crush for Karl; she is dealing with her mother coaching and helping her enemy, Celeste; and then there is Reed to consider.
This novel turns into a mystery when Desi is on the hunt for how magic makes Facade work, and what should she do when the one she is substituting for has no plans to return?
Leavitt really develops the character of Desi in this sequel. Actually, all of her characters take a step up in development, which is sometimes rare in childrens series. Readers learn a bit more about the workings of Facade and of Meredith, who oversees Desi's training and jobs.
With a few surprise twists (okay, I saw one of them coming) sprinkled with allusions to Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe and topped with clever dialogue, The Royal Treatment makes a great sequel.
bwilcox's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book a lot more then the first one. Even though i predicted the ending i still loved the twist in the storyline... I was smiling after i finished the book :)
elleirbagem's review against another edition
1.0
This book was cute, but I was a bit too old for it. Instead of thinking Desi was cool, I kept thinking how unrealistic her situation was and got a little jealous of her good luck.
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
3.0
The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Levitt is the second book in the Princess For Hire series. Desi Bascomb has been promoted to level 2 at Facade, the princess substitute agency. When she puts on the royal rouge via a magical compact, Desi is transformed into the girl she’s subbing for due to her MP aka magic potential. However, Desi’s side job is a big secret. Her family and friends don’t know and Desi wants to keep it that way.
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nikarice's review against another edition
5.0
The Royal Treatment is the second book in the Princess for Hire series by Lindsey Leavitt. Desi Bascomb has been promoted to the second level at the Facade Agency. She strives to complete her BEST (Betterment of Elite Sub Training) so she can get back on the job. If she starts Subbing again she's hoping she might run into Prince Karl. Besides the Agency she is trying out for the high school play and hanging out with her new best friend Kylee.
This is now my favorite book. Intrigue, mystery, romance, roller skates, a donkey and Shakespeare is all wound into a wonderful story. I love the ending and can not wait to read the next book. I rated this book five stars because it deserves it.
This is now my favorite book. Intrigue, mystery, romance, roller skates, a donkey and Shakespeare is all wound into a wonderful story. I love the ending and can not wait to read the next book. I rated this book five stars because it deserves it.
kailiasage's review against another edition
3.0
Lindsey Leavitt has easily become one of my favorite authors. I loved Princess for Hire, the first book of this series and I was excited when I heard that book two was coming out and I really wanted to read it. After receiving an ARC, I read it and loved it. The Royal Treatment left me wanting more of Desi and Reed and Meredith.
The Royal Treatment begins some time later after Princess for Hire. Desi has a lot more on her mind than she did before she got her job. She’s gets a part in Midsummer’s Night Dream and has to get herself ready for Level 2. Overall, the plot was similar to Princess for Hire with the fact that Desi continues her Princess Sub training. There were different princesses (with some old friends) and lots of drama! I think the one thing that stays constant with these books is Desi clear, humorous voice. She’s funny, she’s sad, she’s confused, and she’s everything. This book goes more into Façade and its history and some of the things that go around in the company. Desi (and the reader) learn more about where she’s working and how everything happens.
Lindsey Leavitt’s writing style stays the same in this book as they were in her other two. It’s very clear, humorous, and just cute. Her writing style makes her characters come alive. They seem more real than they are. Another thing I love about her writing is that it doesn’t seem forced. It’s very straight forward, not confusing, and fun to read.
Desi has grown in this book and I loved to see the more mature side of her. Though she’s grown, she still acts like a young teen girl. She’s afraid of falling for her best friend’s crush and she’s afraid of how she’s going to do in the play. Meredith was back in her snarky, ta-ta ways. She did get a more happy ending in this book and she deserves it! Lilith was just as mean in this book as she was in the first one. Kylee and Reed and all the other minor, supporting characters were great to read about. I was happy to see the re-appreance of Prince Karl. I think something is going to happen between Desi and him and I want to know what!
I loved this book as much as I loved Princess for Hire. I can't wait to read more about Desi and Reed and Facade. I want to read more from Lindsey Leavitt!
The Royal Treatment begins some time later after Princess for Hire. Desi has a lot more on her mind than she did before she got her job. She’s gets a part in Midsummer’s Night Dream and has to get herself ready for Level 2. Overall, the plot was similar to Princess for Hire with the fact that Desi continues her Princess Sub training. There were different princesses (with some old friends) and lots of drama! I think the one thing that stays constant with these books is Desi clear, humorous voice. She’s funny, she’s sad, she’s confused, and she’s everything. This book goes more into Façade and its history and some of the things that go around in the company. Desi (and the reader) learn more about where she’s working and how everything happens.
Lindsey Leavitt’s writing style stays the same in this book as they were in her other two. It’s very clear, humorous, and just cute. Her writing style makes her characters come alive. They seem more real than they are. Another thing I love about her writing is that it doesn’t seem forced. It’s very straight forward, not confusing, and fun to read.
Desi has grown in this book and I loved to see the more mature side of her. Though she’s grown, she still acts like a young teen girl. She’s afraid of falling for her best friend’s crush and she’s afraid of how she’s going to do in the play. Meredith was back in her snarky, ta-ta ways. She did get a more happy ending in this book and she deserves it! Lilith was just as mean in this book as she was in the first one. Kylee and Reed and all the other minor, supporting characters were great to read about. I was happy to see the re-appreance of Prince Karl. I think something is going to happen between Desi and him and I want to know what!
I loved this book as much as I loved Princess for Hire. I can't wait to read more about Desi and Reed and Facade. I want to read more from Lindsey Leavitt!