zusy's review against another edition
1.0
Any book that I didn't finish and have no intention of finishing ever will likely always get a one star. This is one of them. I read two pages. Maybe if I were 12 I would like it. Maybe. Not likely though. I read too many other much better books by that age.
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
lucyclairelovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
i loved this book! it was funny, cute, and refreshing with a relatable main character. will read again!
impalalove's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I am fully aware I am not the target demographic for this book. But, regardless; I liked it, particularly how the lead character got more likeable, especially after she helps her first "real" assignment.
I am fully aware I am not the target demographic for this book. But, regardless; I liked it, particularly how the lead character got more likeable, especially after she helps her first "real" assignment.
friendofhayley's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
After just reading the summary (and not the genre) I was expecting the main character to be in her late teens or early 20s. Probably because she has a job as intense as this. Imagine my surprise when I immediately got Meg Cabot-vibes from this. I was worried at first that I was too old for the demographic, but I absolutely LOVED the broad range of princesses our main character subs for. I think I will continue this series.
stagasaurus's review against another edition
3.0
I was looking for something brainless and this did the trick while I was driving to family hospital appointments. Fluff but still enjoyable.
ch1oseph's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the story line was interesting but the whole 'magical' part of it all kind of threw me off. The bubbles and time travel was kind of forced and seemed like a quickly thought excuse to tie up all the odd-ends and explain everything to get on with the story. Will read the second book as some of the characters were like-able.
cmphill's review against another edition
3.0
This book was surprisingly good, but the idea was kind of weird. I just thought that putting on make-up to become a princess was weird. I think that it would be cool to be a princess substitute though. I am going to read the rest of the series.
operasara's review against another edition
5.0
Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt follows Desi, a girl who just wants to make an impact. Desi is a independent girl who loves designing her own t-shirts. She's feeling down on herself when she makes a wish on a magic fish. Later while looking in the paper she sees an add for stand in princesses. She's soon whisked off in a magical bubble to start her new job stepping in for princesses so they can take a break from their lives. Desi not only steps into the lives of the princesses she's subbing for but she tries to make them better.
This is a delightful fluffy read that girls will love. Who hasn't dreamed of being a princess for a day? Desi's adventures are fun and exciting and there is a touch of romance thrown in to wrap everything up. The book reads like a Disney channel movie with a main character who is a good role model and who fights for what she believes is right. This is a book that's perfect for the young romantic. It has a sweet romance with a first kiss and a realization that finding a boy that likes her and treats her well is what she really wants.
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 I think it would be loved by middle school aged readers. The lexile is 670 putting it about a fourth grade reading level.
This is a delightful fluffy read that girls will love. Who hasn't dreamed of being a princess for a day? Desi's adventures are fun and exciting and there is a touch of romance thrown in to wrap everything up. The book reads like a Disney channel movie with a main character who is a good role model and who fights for what she believes is right. This is a book that's perfect for the young romantic. It has a sweet romance with a first kiss and a realization that finding a boy that likes her and treats her well is what she really wants.
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 I think it would be loved by middle school aged readers. The lexile is 670 putting it about a fourth grade reading level.