The Princess Diaries, Volume IV: Princess in Waiting

Rating:
Summary: how fast can I pitch this into the trash?
Review: Like practically everyone on this, I loved the first three books in this series. But come on, an entire book based on the fact that Michael might dump her because of one date (when he obviously isn't)? It's not enough to carry a book. I'm really disappointed in Meg Cabot's writing, especially in the fifth book.

Rating:
Summary: Not as good as the others, but still good
Review: In the fourth volume of the "Princess Diaries," Mia is on winter break in Genovia, dreaming about Michael, the boy she likes. When she gets back to Manhatten, she still wonders about Michael: Does he love her as a girlfriend, or just like her like a friend? Read it and find out! It is a good read but not as good as others in the series.

Rating:
Summary: Not as good as other volumes...
Review: Mia is on winter break in Genovia for her formal introduction to the Genovian populace, fighting for the installation of parking meters and desperately trying to get in touch with Michael, her new boyfriend. Soon afterwards, Mia is back in New York, trying not to fail Algebra II, watching out for her hormonal, pregnant mother, more agonizing princess lessons, and dealing with her immense self-doubt. She feels as if Michael does not feel the same way and obsesses over it in her diary ("Things to Do: Stop obsessing over whether or not Michael loves you vs. being in love with you"). Finally, when Mia gets the chance to have her first real date with Michael, her princess duties get in the way. Will Michael ever love her? Will she find her lucky Queen Amidala underwear? Will she ever find her true talent? Is there anything Mia is good at except inheriting an unwanted title?

Meg Cabot's fourth volume is not as good as the previous novels, but Princess in Waiting is still entertaining. The book is written in diary style and is full of instant message transcripts, top ten lists, poems, and witty accounts on high-school and teenage life. The characters are all three-dimensional; never unrealistic. Readers who like Cabot's previous books, or like the styles of Louise Rennison or Sarah Dessen, will love this book.


Rating:
Summary: Michael Michael Michael!!!
Review: This is probably the best book in the series! The book begins in Genovia with Mia dreaming about Michael the whole time. When she gets back she sees him and her feelings start coming back. The book circles around whether Michael loves Mia as a friends or "loves loves" her. In the end she asks her if he loves he or not...and well...why spoil such a good book? When you read the whole thing you too will fall in love with Michael. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER!!!