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novelette's review against another edition
4.0
Same story as Royal Wedding; just for middle schoolers
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Just a disclaimer: I haven't read any of the Princess Diaries books. They aren't easy to find here, well ok, they are easy to find here if you don't mind reading it in Dutch. Which I do mind. I want to read them in English. Sadly only one library has them in English, but they only have one copy of each of the books, so yeah. :(
But, for most I knew the characters, the main idea and some other stuff (since I did do some research while searching for the books, so I wasn't confused that much. Just about Mia's boyfriend/fiancé and how all the family relations went.
Olivia was a terrific character and I really loved how she was. At first just normal, with quite a boring life and so-so family, to a extra-ordinary world of glitter and fame. However, Olivia stays calm and cool under all of this. For some reason, while she is stunned a bit, she is still acting normal even though she just found out she is a princess. I just wanted to cheer and clap, since a lot of times, as soon as a main character finds out they are royalty, well there goes the attitude, they demand stuff, they think stuff should be done at just a snap of the finger. So this was delightfully refreshing.
I also liked how brave she was. She was bullied (more on that later), but she just tried on her brave face, tried to stay herself. Even though it didn't help much, she still tried.
She also seems quite smart, and I love her ability to draw. It gives her an extra something. Smart, creative, brave, sweet, just a few words to describe Olivia.
Ah, and she is also a terrific friend. Her friendship with Nishi is just cute and I loved the two of them together. Nishi also seemed a bit stunned about the news, but she did take it normally, not like some crazy woman.
I didn't like the aunt or the uncle, especially after we find out some stuff. Bleh, some people take stuff a bit too literal. I am sure they had the best intentions, but it was just sad that she never once hugged or held Olivia. I can imagine that for Olivia this was shocking, to find out that people love her and want to hug and hold her. People who, when she comes in with a bloody nose, care about her and not the freaking carpet and whatever is spilled on there due to panic of seeing said bloody nose. *sighs*
I can imagine that the mom wanted Olivia to be normal, but I also feel that this isn't the way you are supposed to do it. Lying to child about her parents? Never seeing the living parent, it just was so sad. And Olivia felt alone, and really just wanted to see her dad.
The girl that bullied Olivia, sorry I forgot her name, I just disliked her too much. She was horrific. Bullying someone for that? Beating up people? What the hell is wrong with you girl? Someone needs to see a doctor, and fast.
I really enjoyed the story, how it went from normal average day life to all out crazy with all the press, the hidden stuff finally out in the open, and of course the princess stuff!
I also loved the added illustrations, they were a bit tiny (at least in my copy), but it was still fun and it gave the story just a little extra sparkle.
I can't wait for the next book, as that will probably all take place at Genovia. I am excited to see Olivia's first day at school, her travels across the country and much much more. Hopefully she will have a fantastic time there. I will be sure to follow her adventures!
Oh and I haven't talked about the cover yet. I love it! I love the colours and it matches with the story (though I don't think she ever really wore a tiara to school).
Would I recommend this one to people? Yes, yes I would. While a little basic background information is needed on Genovia, Mia and a few other things, you can easily just read this without having read the Princess Diaries. I am sure this series will be a fantastic series and I can't wait to see how long it will be.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
But, for most I knew the characters, the main idea and some other stuff (since I did do some research while searching for the books, so I wasn't confused that much. Just about Mia's boyfriend/fiancé and how all the family relations went.
Olivia was a terrific character and I really loved how she was. At first just normal, with quite a boring life and so-so family, to a extra-ordinary world of glitter and fame. However, Olivia stays calm and cool under all of this. For some reason, while she is stunned a bit, she is still acting normal even though she just found out she is a princess. I just wanted to cheer and clap, since a lot of times, as soon as a main character finds out they are royalty, well there goes the attitude, they demand stuff, they think stuff should be done at just a snap of the finger. So this was delightfully refreshing.
I also liked how brave she was. She was bullied (more on that later), but she just tried on her brave face, tried to stay herself. Even though it didn't help much, she still tried.
She also seems quite smart, and I love her ability to draw. It gives her an extra something. Smart, creative, brave, sweet, just a few words to describe Olivia.
Ah, and she is also a terrific friend. Her friendship with Nishi is just cute and I loved the two of them together. Nishi also seemed a bit stunned about the news, but she did take it normally, not like some crazy woman.
I didn't like the aunt or the uncle, especially after we find out some stuff. Bleh, some people take stuff a bit too literal. I am sure they had the best intentions, but it was just sad that she never once hugged or held Olivia. I can imagine that for Olivia this was shocking, to find out that people love her and want to hug and hold her. People who, when she comes in with a bloody nose, care about her and not the freaking carpet and whatever is spilled on there due to panic of seeing said bloody nose. *sighs*
I can imagine that the mom wanted Olivia to be normal, but I also feel that this isn't the way you are supposed to do it. Lying to child about her parents? Never seeing the living parent, it just was so sad. And Olivia felt alone, and really just wanted to see her dad.
The girl that bullied Olivia, sorry I forgot her name, I just disliked her too much. She was horrific. Bullying someone for that? Beating up people? What the hell is wrong with you girl? Someone needs to see a doctor, and fast.
I really enjoyed the story, how it went from normal average day life to all out crazy with all the press, the hidden stuff finally out in the open, and of course the princess stuff!
I also loved the added illustrations, they were a bit tiny (at least in my copy), but it was still fun and it gave the story just a little extra sparkle.
I can't wait for the next book, as that will probably all take place at Genovia. I am excited to see Olivia's first day at school, her travels across the country and much much more. Hopefully she will have a fantastic time there. I will be sure to follow her adventures!
Oh and I haven't talked about the cover yet. I love it! I love the colours and it matches with the story (though I don't think she ever really wore a tiara to school).
Would I recommend this one to people? Yes, yes I would. While a little basic background information is needed on Genovia, Mia and a few other things, you can easily just read this without having read the Princess Diaries. I am sure this series will be a fantastic series and I can't wait to see how long it will be.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
sofyy1102's review against another edition
5.0
Notes taken while reading:
Poor Olivia, she's all like:
"Why would Annabell Jenkins want to beat me up?"
and Sara, very wisely answers:
"Because your nail polish doesn't match the colour of your shoes."
-Oh, if the answers to all my problems could be solved with simply matching my nails with my shoes.
***
Can we just take a minute to talk about how AMAZING THIS WAS???? I am currently fangirling and having fangirl withdrawals, even though I've just finished this book!
VERDICT:
I WANT MORE, GIVE ME MORE BOOKS NOW! MEG CABOT, PLEASE WRITE FASTER!!!
Poor Olivia, she's all like:
"Why would Annabell Jenkins want to beat me up?"
and Sara, very wisely answers:
"Because your nail polish doesn't match the colour of your shoes."
-Oh, if the answers to all my problems could be solved with simply matching my nails with my shoes.
***
Can we just take a minute to talk about how AMAZING THIS WAS???? I am currently fangirling and having fangirl withdrawals, even though I've just finished this book!
VERDICT:
I WANT MORE, GIVE ME MORE BOOKS NOW! MEG CABOT, PLEASE WRITE FASTER!!!
alboyer6's review against another edition
4.0
As soon as I heard about this new series I knew I had to read it. A very quick read about Mia's little sister. (They have not yet explained why she has one since Cabot made many points about her father not being able to have one.) She is another hidden princess that this time is being raised by her aunt. Good book, will definitely recommend this one and wait for the others to come out.
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a cute book. This middle grade read is a great way to introduce the world of the Princess Diaries to a new generation. It feels fresh and fun.
I loved the Princess Diaries books. I read about half the series and then got sick of it. As much as I liked Mia and her awkwardness, said awkwardness did become annoying after awhile. I actually like Olivia more than Mia. She is more self-possessed and confident than her older half-sister. Perhaps that's because she's younger and hasn't yet hit the awkward teen years yet, but I think she will handle those with aplomb. A difference I see between Olivia and Mia is that Olivia has had a difficult life - with her mother dying and her aunt & uncle treating her like a second class child - yet Olivia just goes along with things. Mia had an easy and happy childhood, but thought her problems were 1000 times worse than they actually were.
If you've read The Royal Wedding, Meg Cabot's new book told from the perspective of adult Mia, the plot of this book will feel very familiar. It's all about Olivia discovering that she is a Princess and has a half-sister she never knew about. Plus her awful aunt & uncle. It's detailed in both books. I had no problem with that. In fact, it was a bonus. I got to see the same story from two different perspectives
This is a simple book and a familiar story to anyone familiar with The Princess Diaries. But I loved it all the same. I'm happy to stay in the world with a less annoying character than Mia (although I love her too).
Recommendation: A must read for any Princess Diaries fan.
I loved the Princess Diaries books. I read about half the series and then got sick of it. As much as I liked Mia and her awkwardness, said awkwardness did become annoying after awhile. I actually like Olivia more than Mia. She is more self-possessed and confident than her older half-sister. Perhaps that's because she's younger and hasn't yet hit the awkward teen years yet, but I think she will handle those with aplomb. A difference I see between Olivia and Mia is that Olivia has had a difficult life - with her mother dying and her aunt & uncle treating her like a second class child - yet Olivia just goes along with things. Mia had an easy and happy childhood, but thought her problems were 1000 times worse than they actually were.
If you've read The Royal Wedding, Meg Cabot's new book told from the perspective of adult Mia, the plot of this book will feel very familiar. It's all about Olivia discovering that she is a Princess and has a half-sister she never knew about. Plus her awful aunt & uncle. It's detailed in both books. I had no problem with that. In fact, it was a bonus. I got to see the same story from two different perspectives
This is a simple book and a familiar story to anyone familiar with The Princess Diaries. But I loved it all the same. I'm happy to stay in the world with a less annoying character than Mia (although I love her too).
Recommendation: A must read for any Princess Diaries fan.
khall1395's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jenniferreads2's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable happy little fluffy read. So glad it was on sale on kindle
kice7788's review against another edition
4.0
For a kids book; this was cute! I just found this and finished it quickly. I will be talking about it in my back to the library series on my channel- youtube.com/c/kwells7788
zahra83's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
First I thought it would be just a plain normal book but I continued to reading it anyway but I loved itttt. Its so cute and lighthearted and nice and quick to read. It felt like watching a nostalgic childhood show I never watched. I'll for sure read the whole series.