jazzyjan94's review
4.0
This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/book-review-princess-mia-the-princess-diaries-9-by-meg-cabot/
***WARNING THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS BOOK AND THE PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE SERIES***
Princess Mia starts almost exactly a few hours after the end of Princess on the Brink. Mia is freaking out as she waits for Michael's plane to land in Japan and for him to call her and take her back. However, when he does call her, it's to break up with her with the hopes of still being friends.
Mia is heartbroken and sprials into depression. She spends all day in bed and starts binge eating. Her friends and family are worried about her and force her to see a psychologist - which at first she doesn't want to do. She also reluctantly goes back to school, where she is already failing. It also doesn't help that she's gained wait and none of her clothes fit. Enter Lana Weinberger, who offers to go shopping with her. They soon become friends and decide to let bygones and bygones.
Also, Mia has been asked to give a speech at the Domina Rei society gala, which she reluctantly accepts. Grandmere tries to help prepare her for her speech by going through some of Mia's grandfather's works. However, she becomes intrigued with a portrait of Princess Amelie who ruled Genovia for 12 days during the Plague over 400 years before, especially when she discovers that she also kept a diary.
Mia also discovers a document drafter and signed by Amelie declaring that Genovia should be a consitutional monarchy. When Grandmere and Mia's dad hear about it, they are not impressed and are extremely dismissive of it. However, with the encouragement of her psychologist, she reveals this news to the world during her speech.
And while all this is going on, J.P. has declared his love for Mia and vows to wait for her until she is over Michael and ready to move on.
Overal, this was a better installment in the series, probably because something else happened that didn't revolve around Michael. I also like how Mia starts to mature a ittle bit and even takes a bold stance against Grandmere and her dad's wishes. Honestly, this was a delight compared to the previous three books in the series. 4/5 Stars.
***WARNING THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS BOOK AND THE PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE SERIES***
Princess Mia starts almost exactly a few hours after the end of Princess on the Brink. Mia is freaking out as she waits for Michael's plane to land in Japan and for him to call her and take her back. However, when he does call her, it's to break up with her with the hopes of still being friends.
Mia is heartbroken and sprials into depression. She spends all day in bed and starts binge eating. Her friends and family are worried about her and force her to see a psychologist - which at first she doesn't want to do. She also reluctantly goes back to school, where she is already failing. It also doesn't help that she's gained wait and none of her clothes fit. Enter Lana Weinberger, who offers to go shopping with her. They soon become friends and decide to let bygones and bygones.
Also, Mia has been asked to give a speech at the Domina Rei society gala, which she reluctantly accepts. Grandmere tries to help prepare her for her speech by going through some of Mia's grandfather's works. However, she becomes intrigued with a portrait of Princess Amelie who ruled Genovia for 12 days during the Plague over 400 years before, especially when she discovers that she also kept a diary.
Mia also discovers a document drafter and signed by Amelie declaring that Genovia should be a consitutional monarchy. When Grandmere and Mia's dad hear about it, they are not impressed and are extremely dismissive of it. However, with the encouragement of her psychologist, she reveals this news to the world during her speech.
And while all this is going on, J.P. has declared his love for Mia and vows to wait for her until she is over Michael and ready to move on.
Overal, this was a better installment in the series, probably because something else happened that didn't revolve around Michael. I also like how Mia starts to mature a ittle bit and even takes a bold stance against Grandmere and her dad's wishes. Honestly, this was a delight compared to the previous three books in the series. 4/5 Stars.
jessicatamm92's review against another edition
5.0
So glad this little lull is over and these books are back to being awesome! Just ONE book stands between me and A Royal Wedding!! I'm hoping to finish both this week!
scarletsky's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cala_06's review
4.0
Well, this would be the first book out of the series that I would give a lot of stars to.
For the most part of the three-quarters of the book, I mainly liked it because of what Mia's dad said about her mom.
J.P. seems like a pretty decent guy. I mean, he's a gentleman and a lover of the arts. He's got a lot more in common with Mia, but Michael is also very sweet and brilliant. I guess they're both outstanding people, in different ways.
I won't even roll my eyes at Mia's oncoming depression over the breakup because she's sixteen, and sixteen-year-olds do tend to act that way.
And I totally get with Mia's fixation with Michael's smell. I have the same thing going on with my boyfriend that I can't even. He just smells so good everytime.
For the most part of the three-quarters of the book, I mainly liked it because of what Mia's dad said about her mom.
J.P. seems like a pretty decent guy. I mean, he's a gentleman and a lover of the arts. He's got a lot more in common with Mia, but Michael is also very sweet and brilliant. I guess they're both outstanding people, in different ways.
I won't even roll my eyes at Mia's oncoming depression over the breakup because she's sixteen, and sixteen-year-olds do tend to act that way.
And I totally get with Mia's fixation with Michael's smell. I have the same thing going on with my boyfriend that I can't even. He just smells so good everytime.
Spoiler
But when Mia finally stood up for herself and what she believed in, well, I can't help get teary-eyed because I get teary-eyed over those kinds of things very easily. Her dad has nothing to worry about, he'll win (I hope haha) and do more good for the Genovian people. It's still sad about Michael though, it breaks my heart reading what she must be feeling. I really do hope they end up together eventually.caity1987's review
4.0
Everyone knows that breaking up is hard to do. But trying to find yourself after a breakup is even harder. This book goes to show that teenagers can have a lot of depth of feeling for another person and can go to the depths of despair when things don't seem to have any hope of looking up. And add to that being a princess with responsibilities to boot...
jenniamysuzy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
Alright. I'm glad I decided to keep going with this series (the last few books really had me questioning my choice in books). But, Mia definitely seems like she's starting to mature. She's less whiny in this book, and, despite the heartbreak that she's experiencing because of Michael and Lilly, she's learning to live without them by her side all the time. She's willing to try new things after her therapist encourages her to do one thing that scares her each day, which for her includes trying to be friends with Lana and Trisha (I know!) and also trying to reconcile with Lilly even though she's not sure exactly what she did to make Lilly so mad.
There's two things I really like about this book. First is that Mia is in therapy. While I've never gone to therapy, I do have friends that have and I can see how it has helped them through some tough times. I'm glad to see that Cabot hasn't shied away from this topic and that she's presented it in a good way for readers at a younger age. Second is that Cabot also didn't shy away from the fact that your first break up is horrible and can wreak havoc on a 16 year old's emotions. I know. I've been there. And, had I been journaling at that time, I'm sure my journal entries would have had a similar story as Mia's do when it comes to missing Michael. But, it also shows that there is hope, something that Mia is starting to see at the very end of the book, and that not everything revolves around your first love.
Now. To go back to the library and get the next book! 😅
There's two things I really like about this book. First is that Mia is in therapy. While I've never gone to therapy, I do have friends that have and I can see how it has helped them through some tough times. I'm glad to see that Cabot hasn't shied away from this topic and that she's presented it in a good way for readers at a younger age. Second is that Cabot also didn't shy away from the fact that your first break up is horrible and can wreak havoc on a 16 year old's emotions. I know. I've been there. And, had I been journaling at that time, I'm sure my journal entries would have had a similar story as Mia's do when it comes to missing Michael. But, it also shows that there is hope, something that Mia is starting to see at the very end of the book, and that not everything revolves around your first love.
Now. To go back to the library and get the next book! 😅
caitiep92's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
zisforzoey's review against another edition
(Re-read Nov. 7-12, 2015)
"Dear Mia,
Did you just ditch your throne and bring democracy to a country that's never known it?
Way to go, Thermopolis!
Michael"
"Dear Mia,
Did you just ditch your throne and bring democracy to a country that's never known it?
Way to go, Thermopolis!
Michael"
kricketa's review against another edition
3.0
i enjoyed this installment so much more than the last four or so- mia finally seems to be maturing and becoming more self-confident, and there's some genovian political intrigue as well as the usual high school dwama.