Princess in Pink (Princess Diaries, #5)

by Meg Cabot

[Chelsea]

Initial Thoughts

I’m on the edge with this series. I’m liking it but I wish we could see so much more. They feel like mini stories to me so far. Nothing is really happening.

My New BFF

I think Tina is becoming a great character. I love how great of a friend she is while still also being a pretty typical teenage girl. It’s fun seeing characters like her now that I’m older. She’s hilarious and entertaining.

My Crush

No crushes in this book! Not yet anyways. I’m hoping for more down the road because I’m really not a big fan of Michael. He’s kind of weird and annoying.

Writing Style

The writing in this book is done using a diary format. It’s from Mia’s perspective and is very young. I sometimes have a hard time with it but Mia is pretty funny most of the time. She makes for a great narrator. I’m finding the characters are developing a little too slow and I’m annoyed we haven’t seen much of Genovia yet.

Closing Thoughts

I think this is a great series, especially for a younger audience. It’s not my favourite by far but I’m hoping it gets better. I wish Mia would grow up a little faster and that the books would move at a faster pace. The first five so far have all been within the same school year. I can’t wait for Mia to graduate so we can see her get more responsibilities. I’m finding the series a little slow and uneventful so far but I’m really hoping it picks up!