Royal Wedding: A Princess Diaries Novel

I like meg cabot books because they are usually a fun, quirky, and easy read. The latest installment did these things, but i was a little disappointed over mias lack of character development. I found her to be a pretty big whiner. I expect that from a teenage mia, but not a 25 year old. Also, when i heard this was supposed to be an adult novel, i was expecting scenes similar to whats in the queen of babel series or even ransom my heart. The storyline is predictable, which i thought after reading her books on her take of the whole vampire fad, isn't what I expected. Clearly this is a must read for any princess diary fan if only to finish the series, but all in all, its just "meh". Shes written better books.

Michael and Mia are definitely an anomaly and this is no longer a YA novel. Princess has grown up and is in a relationship that is a lot more serious with some really interesting details that should not rated at least PG-13.

The story itself was great! I loved all of the Princess Diaries and it will always be one of my favorite movies so I was a little surprised at first to read about her relationship and all the "sex games" that her and Michael enjoy. I guess it's normal to feel weird about your younger characters growing up, it happened with Miley, it happened to many other Disney stars that became either a wreck or role models of young teens.

But it was so good to see her care about her country and plan on getting married! I still disliked her grandmother as I always did but I still love the whole family and so glad for her parents. Really liked the book, think it is the perfect summer read!

The Princess Diaries books are something of a guilty pleasure of mine. I was "too old" for them when they came out (I wasn't, really, but I thought I was), and instead devoured all ten of them over the course of a few months in my mid-twenties. They were cute and entertaining and it was fun to read them when I was otherwise stressed out about something. So of course I was excited when this new one came out.

The title of this book is kind of a spoiler, so that was annoying, but otherwise it's very similar to its predecessors. This book picks up eight years after the tenth, just before Mia's 26th birthday, and not much has changed. She's running a nonprofit and still dating Michael, and over in Genovia there's the usual amount of drama about cruise ships. Grandmere is still trying to control things, Mia is still a little resentful of the whole princess thing, Lilly is still Lilly. It also tells the story from "From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess" from Mia's point of view, although this doesn't really come in until the end and felt a bit rushed.

The book is still a fun read, but I thought it suffered somewhat from wanting to do too much with the plot. There's maybe five plotlines going on and none of them really take precedence. So it wasn't really a thrilling read or anything. But if you enjoyed the rest of the series, you'll probably enjoy this one as well.

The Princess Diaries books were, if not bosom favorites of mine, at least old standbys that I grew up with. I blew through all ten before I started high school, thinking that they had told me what to expect. Imagine my surprise when my high school experience turned out to be not a thing like Mia’s – something I was quite grateful for. Because although there isn’t any magic in these stories and they aren’t set in medieval kingdoms, they do have an air of fantasy and ridiculousness about them (Genovia is the country everyone would live in – if it existed). You cheer for Mia and laugh at her at the same time, and I don’t think Meg Cabot would have it any other way.

But anyway, long story short, I thought the series would be over with “Forever Princess.” But no; “Royal Wedding” picks up eight years afterward, with Mia and Michael still dating. They spend as much time together as possible, but it isn’t nearly enough. And that’s mostly Mia’s fault – she’s running an after-school care center, trying to evade the paparazzi, and hoping her dad still has a chance to win his upcoming prime minister election after the little incident with the racecar. Michael decides to take matters into his own hands . . . and proposes. Mia’s thrilled at first, but will pre-wedding jitters, newly discovered family issues, and an overbearing Grandmere ruin her Royal Wedding?

In this latest “Princess Diaries” adventure, Mia may be an adult, but that doesn’t mean teens who love the previous books won’t relate to her still-wacky, still-hilarious escapades. We have all the fun of watching Mia offer awkward relationship advice, shoot one-liners back and forth with Michael, and try to rise to the challenge of being a princess without the often immature humor and inner monologues of the high school books. Mia even acknowledges this, looking back at her old diaries and saying, “How could one person drone on so much about herself? Was I blind?” It’s nice to see our little princess has finally grown up.

That’s not to say this book is perfect. Is it silly? Completely. Is its plot a little too convenient at times? Well, yes. Is it great literature? Well, no. But is it fun? Absolutely. This is definitely one of my favorite Princess Diaries books, because Mia’s still a blast, but she’s growing into a strong, independent woman. More or less.

oyal Wedding is the first adult installment of the Princess Diaries series, which is a dream come true for fans. With a 6 year break in between, I’m pretty impressed that Meg Cabot resurrected her characters without missing a beat. I haven’t read the bulk of the series, but I jumped right back into the world of Genovia, where Mia, Michael, Lily and the rest of the cast are all grown up and facing the challenges of the modern day world.

The writing is crisp, funny and refreshing, just like the rest of the series. 26 year old Mia is as funny and charming as teen Mia. Despite her royalty and celebrity status, dealing with endless paparazzi, bodyguards and social media stalkers, Mia shares her thoughts on topics that are immediately relatable to women. Feminism, marriage, balancing your career with family, divorced parents, best friends and her sex life are all topics in Mia’s diary, told in a candid way. As a heavy reader of YA, it was refreshing to hear Mia’s perspective on issues that affect me today.

The charm of Royal Wedding lies in Mia’s quirkiness and the cast, with the iron willed Grandmere, the caring and charming Michael, her bodyguard Lars who pipes in at inappropriate times and her struggling dad. She kind of lives in the moment and reacts without thinking of the consequences, which was funny as making a mistake could result in a media storm and *gasp* a decrease in her Rate the Royals rating. I loved all of the pop culture references as well.

Mia’s wittiness was pretty much what carried Royal Wedding. Because we’re reading from her diary, we’re not really experiencing first hand when some of these events happen. This made the book feel lengthy, at over 400 pages, not much seems to happen aside from the fun and quirky exchanges that Mia has with her friends and family. Aside from a few major life events, I felt like I was waiting around for something to happen.

Royal Wedding is a candid, hilarious and entertaining resurrection of the Princess Diaries. Through Princess Mia’s account of everyday life as a modern day woman, she shows us that even adults haven’t gotten it together, that life is an ongoing journey. It’s fun, fresh and absolutely charming, containing the wit and the charm of our beloved characters from the original series.

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Rating: 3.5 stars -- rounded up

Please see the summary for a general overview of the book. I had so many feelings and thoughts while reading this one that I wanted to get right into my commentary.

First, I'll be honest. I hadn't read any of the previous books in this series, although I did see the movie. So glad I had a least that background, because it would have been hard to read this book with no backstory. I'm sure fans of the series will jump right in, but I had little to go on and was frustrated at first.

As I read on, I did start to get into the story. However, I found Princess Mia whiny and a bit of a brat. I wanted her to come across more mature (according to the summary there was a five-year gap since her last escapades) and regal. Yet, her voice still came across as very teen to me and definitely not someone ready to rule anything. A secret later comes out that changed the character. From that point on, Princess Mia grew on me.

I did love the character who came into Mia's life as a result of this secret (you'll find no spoilers here), and I found Mia's fiance, Michael, charming. He actually saved Mia for me when I was annoyed with her. After all, if someone like Michael was crazy about her, there had to be something I was missing.

A character who gets under my skin initially is not always a bad thing, especially because I came around to like her by the end. I truly believe it's better to feel passionate about a book (good or bad) than blasé about it.

Toward the end, there's a twist that guarantees there will be another book in this series. I'm hoping this development will further mature Princess Mia.

If you are a fan of the series, you'll no doubt want this next chapter in Princess Mia's life. However, if you are new to the series, you might want to try a few of the earlier books first so you don't start this one cold like I did.

It's definitely a fun read for summer!

Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own.

Princess Mia has graduated from college and is running her new teen center in New York City. Falling in love with Michael felt right and now after he popped the question, Mia finds herself engaged with an epic scandal on the horizon. It seems Mia’s grandmother has ‘leaked’ wedding plans and the press is having a field day. Add in scheming politicians trying to get her father off thee throne due to a royal secret that could leave Genovia with no monarchy at all. Can Princess Mia find a way to show everyone that she is ready to rule as well as wed?

I haven’t read the other Princess Diaries stories and for that alone I was a bit lost while reading ROYAL WEDDING. There places, events mentioned that happened in past books that had me confused at times and I highly recommend reading the series in order so you can get the back story, get to know all the characters, etc. Otherwise you might be as lost as I was while reading the final chapter in the Princess Diaries series. Even though I didn’t have the background of the series as I would have liked, ROYAL WEDDING was a fun and entertaining story none the less. It is written in the form of a diary so some parts of the story set as diary entries. The point of view was fixed on Mia as the reader read Mia’s observations, her thoughts, etc. It was a perfect way to do this as I got to see how Mia felt about a lot of things that were going on around her and to her. The reader gets to know Mia very well and that always scores points to me especially when there is no competing ‘voice’ per say of another character trying to take over the story. The first person POV was a perfect fit for the story and I am assuming this was how the rest of the books in the series were written as well. The reader gets to know Mia very deeply and we can empathize with her as she deals with life in the spotlight as a Princess.

The plot was very busy at times as we see Mia try to balance her public life with her desire for her personal life to be just that-personal and private. Seeing where this character struggled with that right mix of public and private was interesting to read as well as showing the reader a deeper look into Mia and her life in general. I thought focusing on Mia herself rather than some events made the story a more well rounded as well making Mia more human. Life when you are in your twenties is a time of figuring out where you are going and how to get there, I could just imagine trying to figure all that out as well as the glare of the press too. The author does a wonderful job in capturing Mia’s emotions, her reactions and her life in particular in a way that had me empathizing with her as she navigated her place in the world.

ROYAL WEDDING is a perfect ending to a series that showed the readers a princess who was much more than royalty. She was just like you and me, filled with joy, anger, happiness and more. Ms. Cabot delivers a story that the reader will truly enjoy and with a main character that will have you rooting for their happy ending to become a reality. If you enjoy a story or a series with life-like characters, a story line that is at times romantic as well as enjoyable then you should try out ROYAL WEDDING. A perfect end of summer read that will leave a smile on your face at the end.

***ARC copy received from publisher in exchange for an honest review.

When I saw the opportunity to review this book, I couldn't click on it fast enough. I'm a HUGE fan of Meg Cabot. LOVED her Queen Of Babble series. I've read some of The Princess Diaries books as well and enjoyed them. My Daughter and I enjoyed the movies as well. So to get a chance to read about Mia all grown up was exciting. Meg Cabot has a way of writing that helps you really relate to the characters. She writes with wit and carefree comedy. This book is written like a diary narrated by Mia herself. It also has text messages and a few articles are thrown in. This makes it a quick easy read.

Mia is back and is all grown up. She's finished college and is still with Michael. When he whisks her away on a sweet little vacation and proposes, of course she's going to say yes. Everything is the way it should be, that is, until you have a meddling grandmother and someone hell bent on bringing down her father. Mia learns some devastating secrets about her father that could change everything.

I really like this book. I like the unique way it was written and matched the other books in the series. I thought it was funny and laughted out loud several times. I'm going to give it 4 stars because it really takes me back to my early days. Thanks for the opportunity to read this one.

Okay. Did you read the entire Princess Diaries series? Did you enjoy them? Then this book is your new drug.

I was really worried about this book, after having recently read the last of the Bridget Jones books, which were the inspiration for the Princess Diaries. Everything worked for in the first two books of that trilogy was undone in the second, and I feared the same here.

But no fear. While there is a fairly major character missing, it's unlikely to be anything that will make you abandon the book. Michael and Mia are safe. And most of the other characters are shown, at least briefly. And wow. Getting those updates is nice. Revealed sexualities, unanticipated motherhood, and someone became a pop star. It's everything I'd ever dreamed.

Of course, the title does give away the subject: Mia and Michael are to wed. And, as you'd expect from Grandmere, things go south fast as she plans the kind of grand Genovian wedding expected for the heir to the throne. Something which Mia and Michael wish to avoid at all costs.

Just be ready to squeal. Mia and her friends are back, and they are PERFECT.

Our lovable Princess Mia is back! Royal Wedding is the sequel to the fantastic Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot. The ten book Princess Diaries was one of my favorite series growing up and it was like homecoming to read ‘Royal Wedding’ :-) We are right back on familiar turf with Mia’s eclectic family. Mia and Michael Moscovitz are as strong as ever. It was surprising to read about Mia’s parents reconnecting, but it was a happy note for Mia’s father, Prince Phillipe. I really hated it when the book ended and would have loved to read more about Mia and Michael. I can only hope and pray that Meg Cabot continues to write about Princess Mia.

I haven't read the other Princess Diaries books but saw the movies many years ago and thought they were great! I was excited to read more about Mia and am sad to say that I was disappointed. Mia is 26 years old in this book and is pretty shallow. She speaks of helping others but in a vague way and didn't share any interactions with those she was helping. The first half of the book she was obsessed with sex, her boyfriend Michael, and her "Rate the Royals Rating." I do understand that this is Mia's diary so the focus will be on her more than others, but I found it hard to pick up and read at times because it felt like a neverending cycle.

Once the scandal hit, though, the story got more interesting to me. There was high drama and lots of funny moments! At that point, she did have someone else to focus on and was interested in so I started to like her more. I don't want to say too much about the scandal, but it does introduce the character in Ms. Cabot's new middle grade series, and sounds like it will be a hit!

Mia has kept in touch with all her friends from high school so updates are given on them and what they are currently doing. Due to some language and lots of sexual innuendo and references, I wouldn't recommend this book to teens. While this missed the mark for me personally, women who have read the series from the beginning will probably enjoy reading more about Mia and Michael.

I received a copy of this book to review. My opinion is 100% my own.

The eleventh book in the Princess Diaries collection, Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot is the "very first adult installment." This is the first Princess Diaries novel that I have read and I found it very entertaining. Mia is now twenty-five and the story is told through a series of her diary entries and texts. The novel is filled with sarcastic humor and jabs at popular culture and is quite fast-paced. After reading the book, I tend to think that "adult installment" does not mean geared towards adults so much as that this is possiblly the first installment in which Mia is an adult. There is no offensive language, but some of the humor is not appropriate for young readers and I; therefore, recommend this novel to the oldest of teens and up. I also recommend this book to adult readers who are fond of chick-lit.

Huge disappointment after Forever Princess. The drama was way over-the-top, the humor was stale, and adult Mia sounded exactly the same as teen Mia. Most of the drama was pretty unbelievable, especially if you've already read the series and are familiar with the cast of characters. This book was one unpleasant curveball after another. The only high point was Michael. He was funny and super hot (as usual).

I much preferred how things ended in Forever Princess, and I'll keep considering that the end of the series since this latest installment did nothing whatsoever for me. I feel bad for rating this so low, as I generally like Cabot's novels. Nevertheless, I really did not enjoy this one. At least it was a super fast read (I read it in a single evening).

For someone who has very vague memories of The Princess Diaries, I loved this book more than I thought I would. But then again, coming from Meg Cabot, I am not surprised.

My favorite points:

– Mia’s voice and of course, the diary format of the book – This is the Princess diaries after all. Contrary to popular opinion, I enjoyed the fact that Mia still sounds the bubbly and sassy teenager that we were used to. Others might perceive as this character being immature (despite her age) but I see it as maintaining her essence and spirit. The shock between her usual behaviour and her new ‘adult’ problems only make things more interesting.

“I always thought when I became an adult everything would become less confusing, but unfortunately, everything’s only becoming more confusing.”

– And it’s hilarious! Mia’s rants and internal debates are never pointless, they will make you laugh no matter what. There are many pop culture references and a hint of satire.

“Despite all evidence to the contrary, Grandmère believes that Ron Weasley, not Voldemort, is the villain of the Harry Potter series.”

– ‘Girl Power’ with a fairytale touch. The concept that everything will be fine in the end but that it just doesn’t happen like magic. In fact, this is the lesson of this series: Mia is ‘just a girl’ but she is in control, she will fight for equality and will make her own decisions!

“I’m not some shy virginal college student who only owns one shirt.”

– The romance. Cute in a strangely non-cheesy way!

“Come on.” He pressed his forehead against mine, grinning.
“You’re happy about this. I can tell. It wasn’t exactly what we had planned, but it’s a surprise, not a disaster. A surprise is a good thing. Right?”

But, of course, there is always something you like less, and in this case:

– I thought there was too much going on in the plot. The title is the Royal Wedding, but realistically enough, the focus of the book seems to be elsewhere.

Overall, the Royal Wedding was hilarious and a very enjoyable reading experience – One of my favourites of 2015.

I had a book hangover after reading this - utter perfection!

Moments I loved:

* I loved seeing all of the old characters and what they're up to these past few years (even JP)
* I love seeing more of Olivia and the story from Mia's perspective
* I loved Mia and Michael together
* I loved Grandmere and her wild ideas - they always make me laugh
* I loved getting to know Mia's dad more
* I enjoyed reading about the details of wedding and how it all came together
* It was funny and sweet and heartfelt

Royal Wedding is book 11 in The Princess Diaries series. But in this book Mia is an adult (25-26). While the other books in the series are Young Adult I would consider this one Chick Lit.

This is actually the first book I've read in this series and it could definitely be read as a standalone. I was already an adult when the other books came out so I never read them (I considered them young YA). Although I have seen the movies, so I was familiar with the characters.

I am a huge Meg Cabot fan. So when I saw the gorgeous US cover, and saw that this was an adult version (i.e., Mia all grown up) I knew that I wanted to read this book. Plus I love reading about princesses and weddings.

The book is narrated by Princess Mia of Genovia. Although she is living at the Genovia Consulate in New York City. Her boyfriend is Michael.

The last Princess Diaries book (#10) came out in 2009 and Mia was graduating high school. Now she is a grown-up and it is funny to see her day to day life. She has paparazzi camped outside all of the time. Plus we get to see her grandmother (who is a great character). There is also her dad, her friends (Lilly and Tina), her mom, her boyfriend Michael. Basically a lot of characters that were in the other books.

There are no chapters in this book. But rather there is a date, time and place listed. I get that this book is called The Princess DIARIES. Mia writes in a diary/journal. And in a lot of the book she is writing in her journal. But I found that a lot of the stuff in this book is told about after the fact instead of letting us experience it. I personally would rather experience the events as they happen.

I guess since the book is called Royal Wedding then a lot of the events of the story are a bit predictable. I am not normally a fan of knowing such key elements of a book before I read it (the proposal, the wedding...). However, the title and cover are so perfect it is hard to argue with this being done.

I did enjoy the story. I liked Mia. I liked Michael. I liked her friends. I liked the whole aspect of the story that had to do with a secret her dad had kept. I really enjoyed all of the plotting and planning. It was a fun, enjoyable, light read.

I don't know how much Genovia was featured in the other books. But there really was not much Genovia in this book. Also I found the the ending was a bit rushed.

Overall it was a cute, charming, and amusing read. If you are a fan of the series then I am sure that you will like seeing your favorite characters again. But even if you have never read the other books, it is still a fun book. I enjoyed it!

Thanks to Edelweiss and William Morrow Paperbacks for allowing me to read this book.

I've been reading Princess Mia books for....

...you know, I don't want to say it because then I'll feel old and stuff my face with chocolate. And it's swimsuit season ya'll.

So I'll just say that I LOVE The Princess Diaries series. When I found out there would be another book, I was thrilled. Yay! I feel like Princess Mia and I would be bosom friends because we hate math. I struggled with math throughout high school. At one point my mother made me give up my lunch period and sit with the math teacher to get extra help. Yes, it sucked.

ANYWAY.

The book is obviously about Princess Mia and her boyfriend Michael. And her hilarious Grandmere, who isn't exactly warm and fuzzy. She's not like Julie Andrews was in the movie, even though I pictured her looking like Julie Andrews. (And yes, Princess Mia was Anne Hathaway as I read.) Her Grandmother is hilarious and reminds me of a harsher Judge Judy: she'll tell you like it is.

So Michael proposes and the paparazzi goes nuts. Princess Mia worries it might be too much for Michael. Will he take off? Maybe being a Prince isn't what he wants after all. It's one thing being a boyfriend to a princess, but becoming a PRINCE?

Amusing, witty, and touching, you will fall in love all over again with Princess Mia.

'Royal Wedding' is the first New Adult/adult installment in the incredibly popular Princess Diaries series. The story follows our recurring heroine, Princess Mia, as she tries to navigate her life - which always seems to be filled with problems. Lately, Mia has been holed up at the Genovian Consulate in New York because of the paparazzi and her former stalker. It's almost impossible for Mia to live a normal life - she can't leave to run the new community center she built, almost never gets to visit her friends, and even rarely sees her boyfriend, Michael. Just when Mia thinks that things are going to boil over and cause a huge mess of everything, Michael surprises her with a trip to the Caribbean - for just the two of them. While there, Mia gets another big surprise - Michael proposes to her! For once, this is something she doesn't have to think twice about or second guess herself - she immediately says 'yes.' Back in reality, however, life continues to become crazier by the day. Her grandmother starts leaking fake wedding information to the press, and a crazy cousin threatens to overthrow her father from the throne - and he might even succeed due to a family secret that would leave her beloved country without a monarch. Mia realizes that it's time she stepped up to her place as monarch and ruler of Genovia - but she has to convince everyone that she's even ready to marry Michael, let alone become the ruler of a country.

I'll start off by saying that I haven't read any of the previous books in the series. I missed out on a ton of information from the earlier books that would have made this story much easier to dive into. In my opinion, you should definitely read at least some of the books prior to this one - it will give you needed background information, history, and an overall sense of understanding that you won't be able to get otherwise. I had the disadvantage while reading this book because I had to accept things that had previously happened in the overarching story and just go with it - whereas those who had already read the series would be completely up to date with the story line. It was a fun and easy read, even though I didn't have all the background. It's written in the form of a diary, with parts of the story broken up into daily entries. Again, I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing that this is the same writing style that's been used throughout the entire series.

By reading these journal entries written by Mia, we get a really close look at everything that happens in the book - and all from Mia's perspective. I always mention the point of view a book is written in because I feel that it's a major factor for the reader. With this story being told from Mia's first person point of view, we're able to get a lot of personal insight. We are able to read her feelings on a person or situation, how things look to her, along with much more private information like her emotions, dreams, fears, inner thoughts and so much more. I always love the first person POV and I think that it's a perfect fit for this book and the series as a whole. Getting to know Mia on such a deep level makes her incredibly realistic and easy to empathize with. By the end of the book, it felt as if I was a very close friend of hers and she had told me the story herself, not through journal entries.

The plot was filled with lots of activity - both good and bad. Like reality, Mia's life is overwhelmed by various commitments - both as a royal and as a person of influence. She has to balance this part of her life with the more personal side - the one that is close with her friends and is in a loving relationship with Michael. Things tend to bounce around on both sides of her life, so she's always dealing with something - whether it be good or bad. It's a lot to handle for a normal person in her mid-twenties, let alone a princess! I liked that the story focuses on Mia and her life instead of just one or two incidents that take place. We get to see a more rounded version of Mia this way, along with it giving the plot a few smaller story lines to follow during the book. The main and secondary characters were all well written with distinct personalities and quirks. The author was able to capture the feel of Mia's life - and the existence of Genovia - and slipped it seamlessly into the world we live in now. It was easy to slide into Mia's world because it's so incredibly normal and close to our own society. Of course, the main aspect of the story was Mia's wedding to Michael - along with everything that came with it and before it. Even though it got a bit rough for Mia at times, the author was able to make it feel like a normal existence, with the reader being able to understand and sympathize with all that Mia has to deal with. Overall, it's a wonderfully romantic and light-hearted novel that fans of the series will definitely want to get their hands on. It will also appeal to an older audience and those who are new to the series. Definitely recommended for an easy and laid back summer read!

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

The Princess' Diaries series has been in my life since I was 14, now a decade later I was extremely anxious to know whatever happened to Princess Mia after she graduated from high school. Finding out about the book immediately made me place a pre order 2 months ago. This book takes you to 8 years later, with Mia is turning 26 years old with a career, paparazzi, royal duties, friends and of course her long time boyfriend Michael. After reading, you'll realise that Mia is still the same impulsive neurotic person that has endeared long series time readers for years, despite being in her mid 20s. Some interesting developments and amusing incidents have occurred over the years in Mia's world, which made this book highly addictive that I couldn't put it down. Read it in 3 days. I won't indulge any of spoilers to ruin the reading experiences of others. In a way the fast paced nature of book (I know that's what all the books in the series are like) especially towards the end has left me hanging. However it doesn't take away the fact that it was refreshing to read Princess Mia's diaries again. If you have not started the series, I would suggest reading the other books first before starting with this one.

A humourous and light hearted read. Highly recommended to avid Princess Diaries readers, emphasising that this book's content is mostly geared towards mature readers.

I read, and loved, the first few Princess Diaries books. I am so glad to return with Royal Wedding. It was a joy to meet Mia, her friends and family again, and revisit the Princess Diaries world.

Mia is still bright, quirky, sometimes impetuous, and fun. I loved her gratitude lists. The book also has texts from Lilly and Michael, grocery lists, and more. Did I mention this book is a fun read?!

It was enjoyable to see Mia navigate the adult world of engagement, an upcoming wedding, and being a future ruler. The writing, as always with Meg Cabot, was clever and breezy, and moved at a brisk pace. I am not sure whether I enjoyed the conversations between characters or Mia's internal dialogue and thought process more ... but both were delightful!

If you read any of the Princess Diaries books in the past, you will enjoy the ongoing story of Mia, Michael, their families and friends. If you are new to the books, then you have a treat in store! I really enjoyed this book and enthusiastically recommend it, especially as a fun summer read.

Mia Renaldo is 26 years old living the dream between royal, speaking engagements, running a teen community center and having the most gorgeous boyfriend Micheal what could make Mia life any better? Well Mia Grandmother leaked "fake" wedding plans, someone is trying to force Mia's father off the throne leaving Genovia without a monarch and that is only the beginning.

I have never read Meg Cabot before but I couldn't pass up the chance to read Royal Wedding because what girl doesn't love the princess diary movies.
The book is written in the style of a diary entries, text messages that will crack readers up to Mia Renaldo's Itinerary everything planned to the last detail for the royal wedding.
The cast of characters are brilliantly written with all the heart I fell in love with when I watched the movies.
For those who started these books as tweens will love following Mia as she become a young adult having to deal with a biological father who causes a international incident. Micheal and Mia are the perfect couple who have their ups and downs. "You would think that in the enlightened era in which we live, a single girl could have a boyfriend and a career and also a healthy sex life without getting called names. (55)"
Mia comes off as every girls best friend so as the story moves along you can't hep but feel her pains, and excitement. This book has its laugh out loud moments, moments of remembering true friendships and love.
Royal Wedding is a perfect addition to the Princess Diaries series and I can't wait to start at the beginning and read all the books in order. Also I love the surprise at the end. If you want to know you will just have to read the book for yourself.
Last but not Least Crazy Ivan's Bachelorette Party from Hell Invitation. This book will have you laughing out loud.

If you loved the first ten Princess Diaries books, then you'll still love this book. While Mia is predictably grown up, seeing as how eight years have passed between this book and the last one. Mia still has to contend with choas, as Mia tends to create, but she is much better at handling it, only she gets quite a shock she wasn't expecting, and then a couple more surprises as well! It nicely wrapped up any loose ends from "Forever Princess" with space to grow should Meg Cabot still want to revisit the series.

This is the first Princess Diaries book I have read rather than heard as audiobooks. I couldn't wait and just had to get this on the first day, and I basically got nothing done while I read it and caught up with what all these wonderful characters have been doing the last few years. Now I have finished, and all I will say is that my time was not wasted.

I loved the original series as a teenager. I didn't like this book. The characters seemed like caricatures of their original selves. Events that transpired seemed bizarre and fantastical, but in a way that lacks any impact. And the thing with Mia's parents?! Why??? There was no call for that!

I grew up reading The Princess Diaries. I picked up my first book at age 11 and have read all the books in the series. When I first found out about Royal Wedding I was extremely excited and a bit nervous that perhaps I had outgrown The Princess Diaries series. That was not the case at all. Meg Cabot has managed to capture Mia as an adult having the same personality as Mia I read about finding out she was a princess years ago while making it seem new and fresh.
The book is still written as if it is Mia’s diary and she is still up to her usual hilarious antics. It has all the characters you love with some surprises and twists. Just like all the other Princess Diaries books it is all very relatable, despite the fact that Mia is a princess. Cabot uses pop culture references that just seem to flow with the book and not like she’s trying too hard to fit them in. My favorite thing about the novel was that I found myself smiling and laughing out loud. It’s fun to read a sassy, funny book that makes you happy.
Reading Royal Wedding is like having all your dreams come true (maybe a bit cliché, but hey I grow up with these books). It’s a must read for all Princess Diaries lovers and if you haven’t had the pleasure of growing up with Mia, you’ll probably still enjoy her now.
I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher.

I really enjoyed this book! I love the princess diaries series, they always keep me laughing! Meg Cabot is an awesome author, and I wish the series didn't have to end! There are a few surprises, and I really enjoyed seeing how all the different characters have evolved into adults. I really hope Meg decides to continue this story again in the future!!

I was just AMAZED that another book was coming out! And I really liked it! Just as funny as ever, Mia has grown up a lot since she graduated high school. If there isn't another one, I'll be happy, but if there is another one, I'll be ECSTATIC.

In keeping with all previous "journals" this one ages along with the protagonist, and Mia is still an amazingly authentic voice to eat from. Block off some time (and maybe some chocolate cake icing) and enjoy!

'Royal Wedding' is the first New Adult/adult installment in the incredibly popular Princess Diaries series. The story follows our recurring heroine, Princess Mia, as she tries to navigate her life - which always seems to be filled with problems. Lately, Mia has been holed up at the Genovian Consulate in New York because of the paparazzi and her former stalker. It's almost impossible for Mia to live a normal life - she can't leave to run the new community center she built, almost never gets to visit her friends, and even rarely sees her boyfriend, Michael. Just when Mia thinks that things are going to boil over and cause a huge mess of everything, Michael surprises her with a trip to the Caribbean - for just the two of them. While there, Mia gets another big surprise - Michael proposes to her! For once, this is something she doesn't have to think twice about or second guess herself - she immediately says 'yes.' Back in reality, however, life continues to become crazier by the day. Her grandmother starts leaking fake wedding information to the press, and a crazy cousin threatens to overthrow her father from the throne - and he might even succeed due to a family secret that would leave her beloved country without a monarch. Mia realizes that it's time she stepped up to her place as monarch and ruler of Genovia - but she has to convince everyone that she's even ready to marry Michael, let alone become the ruler of a country.

I'll start off by saying that I haven't read any of the previous books in the series. I missed out on a ton of information from the earlier books that would have made this story much easier to dive into. In my opinion, you should definitely read at least some of the books prior to this one - it will give you needed background information, history, and an overall sense of understanding that you won't be able to get otherwise. I had the disadvantage while reading this book because I had to accept things that had previously happened in the overarching story and just go with it - whereas those who had already read the series would be completely up to date with the story line. It was a fun and easy read, even though I didn't have all the background. It's written in the form of a diary, with parts of the story broken up into daily entries. Again, I don't know for certain, but I'm guessing that this is the same writing style that's been used throughout the entire series.

By reading these journal entries written by Mia, we get a really close look at everything that happens in the book - and all from Mia's perspective. I always mention the point of view a book is written in because I feel that it's a major factor for the reader. With this story being told from Mia's first person point of view, we're able to get a lot of personal insight. We are able to read her feelings on a person or situation, how things look to her, along with much more private information like her emotions, dreams, fears, inner thoughts and so much more. I always love the first person POV and I think that it's a perfect fit for this book and the series as a whole. Getting to know Mia on such a deep level makes her incredibly realistic and easy to empathize with. By the end of the book, it felt as if I was a very close friend of hers and she had told me the story herself, not through journal entries.

The plot was filled with lots of activity - both good and bad. Like reality, Mia's life is overwhelmed by various commitments - both as a royal and as a person of influence. She has to balance this part of her life with the more personal side - the one that is close with her friends and is in a loving relationship with Michael. Things tend to bounce around on both sides of her life, so she's always dealing with something - whether it be good or bad. It's a lot to handle for a normal person in her mid-twenties, let alone a princess! I liked that the story focuses on Mia and her life instead of just one or two incidents that take place. We get to see a more rounded version of Mia this way, along with it giving the plot a few smaller story lines to follow during the book. The main and secondary characters were all well written with distinct personalities and quirks. The author was able to capture the feel of Mia's life - and the existence of Genovia - and slipped it seamlessly into the world we live in now. It was easy to slide into Mia's world because it's so incredibly normal and close to our own society. Of course, the main aspect of the story was Mia's wedding to Michael - along with everything that came with it and before it. Even though it got a bit rough for Mia at times, the author was able to make it feel like a normal existence, with the reader being able to understand and sympathize with all that Mia has to deal with. Overall, it's a wonderfully romantic and light-hearted novel that fans of the series will definitely want to get their hands on. It will also appeal to an older audience and those who are new to the series. Definitely recommended for an easy and laid back summer read!

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I grew up reading The Princess Diaries. I picked up my first book at age 11 and have read all the books in the series. When I first found out about Royal Wedding I was extremely excited and a bit nervous that perhaps I had outgrown The Princess Diaries series. That was not the case at all. Meg Cabot has managed to capture Mia as an adult having the same personality as Mia I read about finding out she was a princess years ago while making it seem new and fresh.
The book is still written as if it is Mia’s diary and she is still up to her usual hilarious antics. It has all the characters you love with some surprises and twists. Just like all the other Princess Diaries books it is all very relatable, despite the fact that Mia is a princess. Cabot uses pop culture references that just seem to flow with the book and not like she’s trying too hard to fit them in. My favorite thing about the novel was that I found myself smiling and laughing out loud. It’s fun to read a sassy, funny book that makes you happy.
Reading Royal Wedding is like having all your dreams come true (maybe a bit cliché, but hey I grow up with these books). It’s a must read for all Princess Diaries lovers and if you haven’t had the pleasure of growing up with Mia, you’ll probably still enjoy her now.
I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher.