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Princess in Waiting (The Princess Diaries, #4)

Meg Cabot
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Princess in Waiting (The Princess Diaries, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2003

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Meg Cabot

Princess in Waiting (The Princess Diaries, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City, Genovia • 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Meg Cabot's Princess in Waiting, a teenager navigates her royal responsibilities and personal challenges after recently learning of her royal lineage. Balancing her duties as a princess with her life as a high school student, she faces new obstacles and grows in her role. This fourth installment of the Princess Diaries series continues her journey with humor and heart.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

48,993 ratings

56%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Princess in Waiting by Meg Cabot has received mixed reviews. Praise centers on the relatable protagonist and witty humor, keeping the tone light and engaging. However, some readers find the plot predictable and feel it rehashes previous books in the series. Overall, it's enjoyable for fans but lacks narrative innovation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Princess in Waiting (The Princess Diaries, #4)?

Readers who would enjoy Princess in Waiting by Meg Cabot are typically young adults who appreciate coming-of-age stories with strong, relatable female protagonists. Fans of The Princess Diaries series and Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine will find this book appealing due to its blend of humor, romance, and self-discovery.

4.1

48,993 ratings

56%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City, Genovia • 2000s

Publication Year

2003

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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