bells_ballads77's review against another edition
2.75
It’s a middle grade book and it’s obvious, I know, but I was in such a reading block, I just needed something short and sweet to boost my mood. Having this one sitting on my shelf from a $1 purchase in case of a situation like this, I picked it up and read it in a day. Helped quite a bit
onceuponasarah's review against another edition
3.0
Not a very challenging read, seems more like a children's book. But that being said, I like children's books. I was kind of a nice short read. I would recommend to anyone who prefers short, sweet, and not too difficult.
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
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.
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.
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.