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brandypainter's review against another edition
4.0
My review of the entire trilogy can be found here.
sqeeker's review against another edition
4.0
- If they made a movie of my life, I'd hire Audrey Hepburn to play me too!
- Old movies, Animal lover, Clarinet player, and Audrey Hepburn references...This book is awesome!!
- The story was a really fun, light, and clean read! Sometimes...you just gotta pick one of these up to break up the other stuff.
- I have to say that this book was a guilty pleasure. Everything on the cover screams "Not For Me!!" I don't know why I picked it up. I'm glad I did though, I enjoyed it...more than I should have.
- The whole Hayden thing was LAME!! What a waste of time! I knew the guy was a loser from the beginning!
- There were a few things that were a little dramatic and meh.
- I really love Desi. I can relate to her on a lot of things. I really love that she wanted to make an impact. She helped girls achieve what they couldn't do for themselves. That takes guts! I don't know if I could have done that.
- I really enjoyed seeing Desi's character develop and become more.
- I liked that the author spelled Karl with a K. My hubby's grandpa's name is spelled like that. K's are better!
- I also really liked the fairy tale elements of the story. It was fun!
- Old movies, Animal lover, Clarinet player, and Audrey Hepburn references...This book is awesome!!
- The story was a really fun, light, and clean read! Sometimes...you just gotta pick one of these up to break up the other stuff.
- I have to say that this book was a guilty pleasure. Everything on the cover screams "Not For Me!!" I don't know why I picked it up. I'm glad I did though, I enjoyed it...more than I should have.
- The whole Hayden thing was LAME!! What a waste of time! I knew the guy was a loser from the beginning!
- There were a few things that were a little dramatic and meh.
- I really love Desi. I can relate to her on a lot of things. I really love that she wanted to make an impact. She helped girls achieve what they couldn't do for themselves. That takes guts! I don't know if I could have done that.
- I really enjoyed seeing Desi's character develop and become more.
- I liked that the author spelled Karl with a K. My hubby's grandpa's name is spelled like that. K's are better!
- I also really liked the fairy tale elements of the story. It was fun!
kristid's review against another edition
3.0
My first impression after hearing the title “Princess for Hire” was something along the lines of Princess Diaries... I was way off.
Desi, the main character, doesn’t find out that she is a long lost princess... not even close. Instead she actually get’s to ‘become’ an actual real-life princess! Well for a day or two at least. There is a lot more magic in this novel than what I was expecting, which I loved! Magic Potential! What a great idea! And the aspect of the Facade Agency, where princesses can have some sub for them, classic! I mean who wouldn’t want that job! Although now, that I’ve witnessed Desi’s experience, I might think twice about accepting a job like that.
Desi is sweet, insecure and maybe a little bit of a push-over. It was great watching her find her true self while ‘wearing’ the identity of others. Sometimes our best observations can be made standing in someone elses shoes. I wish she would have used some of that new-found confidence on her relationship with Celeste. Not that I want Desi to be friends with a brat like Celeste, but I’d love to see Desi stand up to Celeste and let her know just whose fault their falling out was.
I was a little confused with the introduction of the character Reed. He’s mentioned early on in the story... and then doesn’t make an appearance until the last few pages. I don’t understand why he was there. Perhaps we’ll get to see a little more of him in the next installment? At least I’m hoping, because I really liked the little bit we did get to see of him.
The writing was great, the story moved quickly and it had really cute and endearing characters! Plus, it has a great message.
I don’t usually do this, but after reading the book I really love the UK cover and how it depicts the story! I do love the US one as well.. they both are really great representations of the pages within.
I am so very much looking forward to reading more by Leavitt! Great debut.
Desi, the main character, doesn’t find out that she is a long lost princess... not even close. Instead she actually get’s to ‘become’ an actual real-life princess! Well for a day or two at least. There is a lot more magic in this novel than what I was expecting, which I loved! Magic Potential! What a great idea! And the aspect of the Facade Agency, where princesses can have some sub for them, classic! I mean who wouldn’t want that job! Although now, that I’ve witnessed Desi’s experience, I might think twice about accepting a job like that.
Desi is sweet, insecure and maybe a little bit of a push-over. It was great watching her find her true self while ‘wearing’ the identity of others. Sometimes our best observations can be made standing in someone elses shoes. I wish she would have used some of that new-found confidence on her relationship with Celeste. Not that I want Desi to be friends with a brat like Celeste, but I’d love to see Desi stand up to Celeste and let her know just whose fault their falling out was.
I was a little confused with the introduction of the character Reed. He’s mentioned early on in the story... and then doesn’t make an appearance until the last few pages. I don’t understand why he was there. Perhaps we’ll get to see a little more of him in the next installment? At least I’m hoping, because I really liked the little bit we did get to see of him.
The writing was great, the story moved quickly and it had really cute and endearing characters! Plus, it has a great message.
I don’t usually do this, but after reading the book I really love the UK cover and how it depicts the story! I do love the US one as well.. they both are really great representations of the pages within.
I am so very much looking forward to reading more by Leavitt! Great debut.
kaitrosereads's review against another edition
4.0
First off, Princess For Hire seemed more like a middle grade book to me. I didn't read any reviews for it beforehand so I wasn't expecting that. I still liked the book but it was definitely a bit cheesy and more geared towards younger teens.
Desi was a great character but she certainly wasn't anything spectacular. I actually didn't like her at the beginning of the book because she was super naive. Luckily she grew up a bit and became more tolerable for me. I can't wait to see how she continues to grow in the next book in the series.
That's another thing, I had no clue this was going to be a series. I was kind of hoping it wouldn't be but I do want to find out more about the rest of the characters. I didn't like that the whole story was all about Desi. I barely learned anything about the other characters. That's one of the main reasons that I want to read the next book.
Overall, Princess For Hire is short and sweet. The writing and idea are both very clever and the characters grow on you as you get deeper into the story. It is more for younger teens but I don't think it's a big deal. Older teens can get into the story too. I did! =]
Desi was a great character but she certainly wasn't anything spectacular. I actually didn't like her at the beginning of the book because she was super naive. Luckily she grew up a bit and became more tolerable for me. I can't wait to see how she continues to grow in the next book in the series.
That's another thing, I had no clue this was going to be a series. I was kind of hoping it wouldn't be but I do want to find out more about the rest of the characters. I didn't like that the whole story was all about Desi. I barely learned anything about the other characters. That's one of the main reasons that I want to read the next book.
Overall, Princess For Hire is short and sweet. The writing and idea are both very clever and the characters grow on you as you get deeper into the story. It is more for younger teens but I don't think it's a big deal. Older teens can get into the story too. I did! =]
hrdallos's review against another edition
3.0
As a 28 year old, I was obviously not the target audience for this book.
Once I got over being annoyed at Desi, I was then cheering her on big time!
Quite enjoyable :)
Once I got over being annoyed at Desi, I was then cheering her on big time!
Quite enjoyable :)
amalies's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, fun, light, quick reading. Middle school aged girl learning to find herself in her world. Good reminder about the thought process a child goes through to find themselves and how one little thing in their life can really change their entire being. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Couldn't put the book down.
randomwright's review against another edition
5.0
Mix of magic and crushs. Can't wait for the next one.
do_it_tommo_way's review against another edition
4.0
As a kid, I absolutely adored this book. Last Friday I saw it in the library and when I tell you I HAD TO READ IT, something was calling me. Maybe my magical potential? haha. And even thought this book feels kinda childish, it made me remind I am powerful. I have my life in my hands & I deserve good things. I should fight like a girl, because we are stronger than they give us credit for. Also I am unhealthily attached to Meredith since I was a kid so. That was a + too.