The Princess Diaries – Quarantine Edition

First off, I’d like to say that reading this book felt like visiting an old and dear friend. Secondly, I’d like to say how disappointed I am that I can’t physically board a plane and fly to Genovia because Meg Cabot has painted the picture of a dream destination for me. If you’re reading this, you lived through the pandemic yourself and had your own experiences. This book takes you through Princess Mia’s experiences. Ruling a country, raising children, and dealing with her grandmother during the course of the pandemic. It was entertaining and touching and made me wish I were a visitor in Mia’s palace (though only once it was safe to do so). The plot deals a lot with the struggles of trying to do what is right for people who don’t agree with your definition of “right”. It is one thing to deal with the pandemic as a citizen, but imagine being the ruler of the citizens and trying to help them. I felt frustrated for Mia and related to her fears and her coping mechanisms (I too would like to replace my nightstand with a wine fridge). It was also fun to read about the princess and her struggles with setting up Disney+ and her animal emergencies. Another aspect I enjoyed were the visits from old familiar characters who we spent time with in the other books. This is a great read for fans of Princess Mia who’ve missed her, as well as Meg Cabot fans. If you’re looking for a diary-style novel about a fictional princess with a lighter tone, funny antics, and some pretty funny and relatable family dysfunction, I think this is the perfect book for you. I genuinely laughed out loud at some parts and so I will be recommending this book to anyone who will listen.