5.0

I loved this book so much! I read it in one sitting after watching The Princess Diaries 2 again lol! I actually got a chance to meet Meg Cabot at a book signing at my local library that was having a book festival, and she read an excerpt from this book. I knew since then I had to read. I absolutely adored the The Princess Diaries books. They helped me a lot in high school being the new kid a lot and dealing with bullying. I would always read those Princess books where she shared tips from all sorts of Princesses from all over the world, and imagine things getting better for myself, because just because you're not rich, doesn't mean you can't be kind you know?

This book is sweet, hits on real topics such as families using you for money, jealously, people saying negative things because of your race, and other things, but it does it so kids can understand. Not only that, but it tells them in a way that it's not telling them like they're not able to handle it.

Kids and pre teens deal with these issues ALL THE TIME. Acting as if they can't handle these subjects because they're not "nice to talk about" doesn't help anyone. It's why I loved this book so much.

It's really a lovely book and everyone who loves Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries should totally read this! And even if you don't, it's still good!