This book is about Hawaii's last Princess. Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn never became queen. It's sad that Kaiulani's dreams didn't come true but theEpilougue was the saddest part. After the story ends there's more trouble. Hawaii was annexed and she couldn't be queen,her friend Robert Louis Stevenson died at 43, her half-sister Annie died, aand she gets weaker and weaker. Kaiulani lived a very short life and died at age 23. And you know what stinks? America didn't apoligize for what they did until the 90's. And that was 100 years too late for Kaiulani and her people. Do you think if we hadn't had done that the Princess would have lived longer?

Kaiulani Cleghorn is a Hawaiin princess. Her mother gave her Hawaiin blood and her father,Scottish.Many happy things happen in the beginning of the book like how Kaiulani meets Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous author, her lovely strolls in Hawaii and pretty much every little thing.Towards the end her life begins to take a deep tumble. When she lived in England she had many headaches, she had homesickness frequently, and she felt as if she abandoned her own country. This diary tells of Kaiulani's life in England where she had to have schooling, her social life, and her thoughts and emotions that she had during the last years of Hawaii's independence.

Born to privilege in 1875 as the daughter of King Kalakau of Hawaii's youngest sister Miriam Likelike and her Scottish husband, Archibald Cleghorn, Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn enjoyed a luxurious childhood. But her life has not been without sorrow - Kaiulani suffered the tragic loss of her young mother when she was just eleven. Second in line to inherit the throne, Kaiulani is sent to England at the age of thirteen to be educated. Even though it is her duty as an heir to the throne, Kaiulani longs for her beautiful home and her family. In England, Kaiulani is a stranger in a strange land. Her only reminder of home is her half-sister Annie, who has accompanied her. But as years go by, England finally begins to seem like something of a second home. But even far from the place of her birth she cannot escape tragedy. Her uncle, the King, dies, and his surviving sister, Liliuokalani, becomes Queen. Now Kaiulani is heir apparent to the throne of Hawaii. But if the Americans have their way, there will be no throne left for Kaiulani to inherit. Told through the form of Kaiulani's fictional diary entries from 1889-1893, this book revealed what life was like for Hawaii's last princess.

Having bought this book at far more than its going price, I was determined not to find it a disappointment, as some of my friends seemed to have done. And you know what? I didn't.
I LOVED it. This wonderful final installment is a must-read for all Tammy fans.
Lady Knight proves that Kel is in her element as a commander as she takes charge at a refugee camp. She does well, but is restless, knowing that she needs to carry out the task that the Chamber of the Ordeal has set her. But when something goes terribly wrong, she knows that she has to take things into her own hands.
The book rarely focuses on Kel's personal life, which I missed a little, but she's a knight, her country's at war, and she has other things on her mind, so I can't blame her. If you're looking for romance, this isn't the book you'll find it.
The book doesn't answer all your questions- especially about Kel's relationship with a certain King's Own sergeant (hint hint!)- but if it did, it wouldn't be half as much fun. The return of Neal, Owen, and other characters that were missed in Squire is a definite plus.
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A lot of the reviews I've read of this book seem to dislike it. I really enjoyed it! Kel is a wonderful character. I love the vivid way Tamora Pierce describes everything. I think I will remember the configuration of Haven for the rest of my life, kind of like Middle-Earth. I really don't think it matters that there wasn't much romance in this book. I think it is great that Tamora Pierce wrote a book where the main character doesn't need to be romantically involved (Don't get me wrong, I LOVE George). It's nice with so many old characters returning. I was very happy that Numair was in this book more. We talked to Daine in the other Protector of the small books but Numair was always a distant figure. Alanna wasn't in this book as much as I would have liked, but we do have to move on, I suppose. Neal was in this book, which made me really happy because Neal was always one of my favorite characters. I hope Tamora Pierce writes another quartet about anybody in Tortall as long as they talk to Kel so I can find out how Kel and Dom are doing as well as everyone else. I was also glad Dom was in this book. He was another one of my favorite characters. One of my favorite parts of this book has to be when everyone, separately without speaking to each other follow Kel as she disobeys orders and follows the people of her fort. I thought this book was an amazing conclusion to the Protector of the Small quartet.

LADY KNIGHT is the best book I've read in a long time; I was never bored while reading it. Pierce has the ability to create what many authors have forgotten how to do: real characters. Kel works diligently for her title as "Lady Knight" as she experiences both losses and triumphs. (She even gets a cold!) It was a wonderful experience to read a book that shows the passion of the human spirit and the courage that lies within each of us. I would definitley recommend this book to anyone who loves action, adventure, (even a little bit of magic) and stories about finding your place in the world. I have not yet read the other three books in the PROTECTOR OF THE SMALL series, but I am very anxious to do so!

Sir Walter Scott wrote over twenty novels, after switching from poetry, many of considerable length, and this is the one which still grabs the Public attention. "Ivanhoe" is the story of a young nobleman in the First Crusade, roughly a century after the Norman Conquest. Ivanhoe's bride, the Saxon heiress Rowena, is pursued by several Norman knights, portrayed by Scott as villainous and oppressive. Many choose this to be an implicit reference to the English "occupation" of Scotland. The story of the prodigal son is reworked in all its chivalric glory, and the reader enjoys a comfortable read throughout due to the certainty that Ivanhoe will "get the girl".

As an example of the adventure story, "Ivanhoe" is unsurpassed in English Literature. Working within a formula, Scott still manages to create several memorable character vignettes, most notably Wamba the jester, the rapacious Prince John, and the noble King Richard, who is almost as romantically wild as Ivanhoe himself. There is also an appearance of Robin Hood and his band, which acts as a useful balance to the world of Norman castles. As a story of occupation and the merging of races into cosmopolitan nations, Ivanhoe is overtly political, but it can also be read on a level of very simple enjoyment.

Faults of the book in itself are few and far between. Scott was a mass producer of historical novels, all of which operate within a rigid framework, and using similar characters. Critics have therefore argued that Scott does not pioneer the novel very far, but merely cashes in on an existing style. It is reasonable to say that "Ivanhoe" does not break any new ground, but this is more than compensated for by the superb characterisation, and delicate understanding shown by Scott on such issues as inter-racial relations.

I would recommend "Ivanhoe" to anyone wishing to read the medieval romance, or anyone with an interest in Sir Walter Scott. It is not too challenging, but is well-researched, emotionally-charged, and most importantly of all, very enjoyable. Watch out for the Jewish family, downtrodden by both Norman and Saxon alike, but whose simple dignity contrasts with the proud egotism of many of the Christians. The Jewish girl, Rebekah, also provides an alternative love interest for Ivanhoe, which is all the more pathetic because the reader knows it can never be realised.

This great book has escaped me far too long, but is now amongst my favorites.

As tales of nobility and chivalry go, Ivanhoe scores a ten. It is superbly written and easy to read. The cast of characters seems nearly endless, as even secondary characters take on great living qualities and consume the reader.

Reviewers may focus on King Richard, his evil brother John, or Ivanhoe, but there are so many strong characters. For instance one "DeBracy" is a stout hearted soldier of fortune and happens to be working for the ill minded John. His knightly character is challenged and defeated by the Black Knight of the Fetterlock and he quickly champions fair play and chivalric form when that defeat, by one more noble than he, rekindles his manhood and loyalty to his vow of knighthood.

Another character, Brian de Bois Guilbert, plays a villain and strong crusader of christendom against any foe of the cross or his own gain. Sir Brian is a member of the Knights Templar and is vexed or enchanted by every worldly thing that he has denounced . His love for a beautiful Jewish girl is completely absurd to all around him, but he is completely consumed by her beauty and purity. Willing to give up fame, fortune, and power for her; we find him nearly mad with his passion so far out of control.

I reccommed this book to lovers of great novels and historians alike. You won't go wrong with Ivanhoe!

This book is possibly the definitive medaevil romance. Set in the time of Prince John and his brother Richard(with, yes, an entry by the renowned Robin Hood), this tells the story of a young, gallant knight come to claim his Saxon princess. The story, however does not revolve entirely around young Ivanhoe, in fact it he is only one of several important characters of the tale. Ivanhoe embodies everything that is loved in this type of book. It is definitely a must read, the best of Walter Scott`s books(far ahead of "Waverly" and "Rob Roy") and can only be compared with other leading romances such as "The Black Arrow"of R.L Stevenson. A truly excellent book.

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. This author deserves high praise for this Biblical tale of King David's Queen Michal, daughter of King Saul. Starting from childhood Michal tells us of her love and obsession for David as it blossoms after his famous slaying of the giant Goliath. David has a silver tongue and a beguiling way that soon has the people enthralled with him.

Michal learns the hard way that men will have their way and power is the game they play. It is in David's court that she learns to manipulate, while using her wits and beauty to play a game that is just as intricate and winning.

This is a captivating story that will have you eager for more conspiracy and intrigue. This first book by India Edgehill will soon be followed by a sequel that will bring the reader into the court of King Solomon. ... 1/02/02

After reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant earlier this month, I did not think I would ever find another Biblical novel as entertaining or as enjoyable. But when I read Queenmaker, I knew I had found it. Queenmaker is the tale of King Saul's daughter, Michal, and her husband, King David. Michal falls in love with David at a young age, but when King Saul plans to murder her new husband, David escapes. Michal, left alone, is given to Phaltiel in marriage, while David builds a kingdom. Over the years, Michal grows to love Phaltiel, but David returns to claim his Queen. This is a wonderful, deeply involved novel that will make it hard to put the book down for dinner (or work). Thank you, India, I can't wait to read your next book!

India Edghill has done a stellar job of bringing to life the story of Princess Michal - the wife of the great King David. The character portrayals are wonderful, very complete, and the dialogue she has created defies the imagination.

This is a truly inspirational book in the way it has brought to life a biblical tale that I had only the vaguest knowledge of. Michal was not a name I was familiar with, and although I remember reading the tale of David and Bathsheba in high school when we studied the Bible as a work of literature, most of the story was very new to me. I was spellbound for the 2 days it took me to finish the book - I really cannot recommend this one enough! I enjoyed it much more than "The Red Tent", I'm not sure why, but that is what I felt. If you find a copy of this book, do pick it up! It is a masterpiece!

Yet another good Royal Diary has been published. Elisabeth: The Princess Bride, centers around Princess Elisabeth of Austria. Her sister is about to be bethrothed to the Emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph I. Little does she know, Franz decides to pick her over her sister. This book takes you on a whirlwind ride up until the marriage. You'll also learn about Elisabeth's life after marriage, the elegant castles they lived in, and the culture during that time. The only complaint I have is that it is too short!

Fifteen-year-old Princess Elisabeth, called Sisi, is the daughter of Duke Maximilian Joseph of Bavaria and his wife, Princess Ludovica. She has had a carefree childhood in the Bavarian countryside. She spends as much of her days as possible horseback riding, her favorite pastime. But everything changes in the summer of 1857. Sisi's older sister, Helene, has been chosen to marry their cousin, Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. Their mother is taking Helene to meet Franz Joseph, and has decided to take Sisi along in hopes of finding a husband for her as well. But when Franz Joseph meets Helene and Sisi, he decides it is Sisi he wants to marry. Sisi becomes engaged to Franz Joseph, but she is far too young for the responsibilities she suddenly finds herself facing as the future Empress. This is not one of my favorites from the Royal Diaries series, but it was still a very good book that I recommend to fans of the series. I only wish it could have been a little longer, as Elisabeth's diary is only 93 pages.

Elisabeth: Princess Bride joins others in the 'Royal Diaries' set, providing the first-person story of Elisabeth, a princess bride of the Austria-Hungary regime in 1853. The end of her carefree childhood and her unwilling marriage to an emperor for the good of politics comes to life in this diary format, which is based on real events.

Levine relays the story of Sleeping Beauty with humor, styleand wit. As in her other fairy tale retellings, the heroine has bothbeauty and brains, and attempts to take charge of her own destiny. Further plot twists include a know-it-all princess, a dimwitted suitor, and an explanation for why fairies are no longer invited to naming ceremonies to bestow gifts. Charming illustrations reminiscent of Lang's fairy books add to the text and extend the story. The novel is attractively packaged in a non-standard size format with delicate scrollwork, regal gold lettering, and soft colors decorating a book jacket fit for royalty. Although the story isn't as strong as Levine's Newbery-award-winning "Ella Enchanted," fairy tale fans will enjoy both this title and her retelling of the Princess and the Pea, "The Princess Test."

I loved Ella Enchanted so I was glad to find Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep. I really like the twists Gail Carson Levine puts on the traditional fairy tales. The book is interesting because it explains Princess Sonora's life before she falls asleep. She's like a real person even though it is a fairy tale. She doesn't just sit around and let things happen to her. She takes charge of her life so she can live happily ever after on her own terms. I haven't read the other Princess Tales but after reading this book I will be sure to.

The book I reviewed was Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep by Gail Carson Levine. My favorite part was when Princess Sonora falls asleep for a hundred years. It is really cool how she is still alive while she sleeps for so long.. My favorite character is Princess Sonora. I would recommend this book to a friend who likes fantasy stories. There was a very funny part in the story when the sheep come around and the whole world goes bald. While I was reading this book it felt like I was actually in the story. I would give this book five stars.

I read Just Ella from Margaret Peterson Haddix.It was about a girl named Ella. She was a servent for her mean step-mother. The family is invited to the princess ball but Ella has to stay home and clean the celler. Secretly she goes to the ball and is picked by the prince. After a week she hates the castle life. Read the book to find out what she does and how she got to the ball.
I didn't think the book was to bad. I realy don't care for the cinderella story but I love all the books from Haddix. They're easy to read and very interesting. She made the Cinderella story very interesting with her own twists.
If you like this book you should try reading the other books from Margaret Peterson Haddix. Try reading Take Off's and Landings, Amoung the Hidden, Amoung the Imposters, and Turnabout.

What if Cinderella hadn't had a fairy godmother? What if she got herself into the ball through hard work and a little luck? What if she agreed to marry Prince Charming, only to discover she didn't really like him?

Perhaps no other fairy tale has been revisited as much as the tale of Cinderella. I suppose we all identify with her escape from the drudgery of everyday life. In this refreshing tale by Margert Peterson Haddix, Ella has already been to the ball and agreed to marry the prince, only to discover that life at the palace isn't all that great.

She has a lot to learn about not being a commoner, and the only friends she finds there are a young maid and her religion tutor, an idealistic young man only a few years her senior. Her time with Charm is limited, and she slowly discovers she doesn't really like him much at all. Her nemesis (ahem, etiquette instructor) is a well-drawn adversary, and the added conflict of living in a kingdom at war adds a very nice subplot and ultimately brings our heroine to the satisfying conclusion of the book.

Ella's beauty frustrates her, because she's good a good mind, fed by her father, who was a book collector and scholar before he was killed trying to cross the border and get another book. The Charming family turns out to be not-so-charming, and they are the only characters who aren't as rounded as the others.

This is a fun and interesting book, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fairy tales, and in particular to anyone who enjoyed Gail Carson Levine's _Ella Enchanted_.

It took me a night and a morning to read this book and I thought it was very clever and original. Now, I'm not saying I didn't grow up with the fairy tales about Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty and happily ever after, (I enjoyed them as well) but maybe it's the fact that Im a little bit older and get tired of happily ever after (cause it doesn't exist) is what made me like this book.

I disagree with a lot of the reviews. One of them talks about how Ella is not a real character because she disagrees with how things go in the castle. It is quite possible that there were people many many years ago who had more modern views about how the world and its people should behave. (eg. H.G. Wells believed in equal rights for women in the late 1800's, early 1900's) Just because you are raised in a certain era, does not have to mean that you agree with what goes on in that era. The world is full of different opinions and the fact that Ella is more "liberal," is what makes her interesting. I'm sure that there were plenty of unhappy people in the "olden days" because they were oppressed. (Especially where women were concerned.) Another thing is that, nowhere in the book does it say the date, or when this takes place, its sort of an ageless tale. This was a good idea because it gives the author more leeway on language use and so on.

I thought that it was the perfect book for todays young adults, because they so often believe that you will meet a perfect guy, fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Disney taught us this, and so did Barbie's. I even believed it at one point. But, this book is for a young woman with more up-to-date views on life and love, not for someone looking for a happy ending fairy tale. (Even though I thought that the ending was perfect.)

This play can be read as anti-semitic. In fact, it's pretty hard to defend it from such charges. Shylock is a pretty rotten character and the fact that he is jewish is difficult to overlook (particularly since the other characters mention it on pretty much EVERY page). However, I think it is important to mention that the "heroes" of this play do not necessarily have to be interpreted as heroes. They are by no means perfect and there are many subtle (and some not-so-subtle) instances within the text in which their biases against ANYONE unlike them is illustrated. If one reads the play this way, then Shylock becomes more of a tragic figure rather than an absolutely heartless villain. I don't know. My feelings about this are mixed. There are a few funny parts of this play and the language is, as always, beautiful. The theme of putting a price on human beings is one which has been explored numerous times since. Overall, it is enjoyable, but perhaps not so much so as some of the other comedies. Do not read this play without having read a few others by Shakespeare first. It is an excellent play, but not his best and not his most enjoyable either.

After reading most of the other reviews here, I am fully aware that most of the reviewers didn't read carefully enough (or watch carefully enough if they saw the play.) Now, I'm not saying its not open for different interpretations, but there is one thing I would really like to get straight.

I read MoV for a Bar Mitzvah project on Anti-Semitism. Naturally, my sympathies went to Shylock. However, even if i were Christian, i still would've favored Shylock. What many people believe is that Shylock is a cold hearted ruthless person and only wanted to get back at Antonio because Antonio was a Christian.

Not true. Shylock specifically says something along the lines off, "Why should I lend money to you? You spit on me, and call me a Jewish dog!" I'm not saying that Shylock was a good guy, but I am saying that he is not the villain.

In fact, the "Merchant of Venice," in this story is actually Shylock, not Antonio, contrary to popular belief. My thoughts on the story was that Shylock requested a pound of Antonio's flesh because he did not trust Antonio. Who would trust someone that spat on him? The fact is, Antonio doesn't pay him back in the end.

Now, there's always something else we have to put into consideration. Would the judge had given the "spill one ounce of Christian blood" verdict at the end if Shylock were not a Jew?

This is the mark of a great play. A play that really gets you thinking. But I encourage you, I beg of you, that when you read it or see it, please do not hold Shylock up to being a cold hearted villain. Hold Antonio up to that image. (joking, of course, Antonio's not a bad guy, he's just not a good guy.)

This is a wonderful play - and unless you have seen it or read it you don't know it at all. That's because everything the popular culture tells us about this play is false (for example; how many of you think this play is about a merchant named Shylock? ;-)

The Merchant of Venice is a lively and happy morality tale. Good triumphs over bad - charity over greed - love over hate.
There is fine comedy. Portia is one of Shakespeare's greatest women (and he ennobled women more than any playwright in history). There are moments of empathy and pain with all the major characters. There is great humanity and earthiness in this play. These things are what elevate Shakespeare over any other playwright in English history.

Plays should be seen - not read. I recommend you see this play (if you can find a theater with the courage and skill to do it). But if it is not playing in your area this season - buy the book and read it.

This is undoubtedly a well researched and detailed account of a truly fascinating epoch in European history. But be forewarned, this book is not easy to read. Although published in the middle of the twentieth century, it could almost surely pass as a product of a much earlier time, say the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The prose style is highly pretentious and the vocabulary and phraseology are self-consciously archaic. While some readers may find this charming, others, including myself, find it more than a bit annoying. One can imagine the author being so steeped in ancient texts that she is unable to render their contents in a modern style to a contemporary audience. I consider myself a relatively intelligent and serious reader, but I found "Eleanor" to be a genuine chore to finish.

After seeing the "Lion in Winter", I discovered this book, years ago - in the late 60's. It still glows in my memory even though the book itself has literally fallen apart. I must get another copy! I had always hated history. High school was a blur of memorizing dates and incomprehensible and boring events. After reading this book, I was forever changed. History is now illuminated for me in the lives of people. It is an absolute mystery to me how anyone could read this book and not fall in love with the book itself, history, Eleanor and Amy Kelly.

This is one of the best biographies I have ever read, and one of the best works of history.

Eleanor of Aquitaine proves herself a potent match for the lives and events she touched and was touched by: kings, priests, poets, husbands, children, Crusaders. You come away from this story with an understanding of the strange and remarkable twelfth century, as you watch the unique and rival destinies of France and England grow.

Amy Kelly assumes her readers have her own intelligence and curiosity, and will therefore share her passion for her subject. And they will if they don't judge this book by Katherine Hepburn's predictable and mannered interpretation of Eleanor.

I loved Meg Cabot's first two Princess Mia books, enjoyed the third one, and anxiously awaited the arrival of the fourth one. So I read Princess in Waiting with a feeling I must reluctantly call "disappointment." It simply seems that these books are running out of steam.

The coverage of Mia's time in Genovia (learning to be a proper princess) was amusing, and there were some wonderful inside jokes about a TV movie of her life that were clearly directed at the Disney movie version of the first book in the series.

The characters were all there, doing what they always do -- Mia making witty, mildly angst-ridden comments on life and high school, Grandmere chewing up the scene whenever she appears, Lily being upset about something, Tina being romantic and mildly drippy, Boris playing the violin and tucking his sweater into his pants, and Michael being utterly too good to be true. The elements were all there -- the diary device (though how Mia gets as much writen is bathrooms, during classes, and standing around in hallways as she does is beyond me), the lists she makes with Lily, the inserted IM conversations. But compared to the others in the series, this book just seemed flat.

Perhaps Ms. Cabot is streching herself too thin (with this series, the Mediator series, All Americal Girl, and the romance novels she writes for both teens and adults.) If she truly, as she says on her website, hopes to follow Mia though all four years of high school, she may want to pick up the pace a bit. Because at the current rate, readers may lose interest in Mia long before she goes to college, joins Greenpeace, or takes over the governing of a small European principality.

The fourth book in the Princess Diaries series, this one continued right where "Princess In Love" left off. Mia has been spending her winter break in Genovia so she could be formally introduced to Genovians. However, Genovians have never seen a princess like Mia- who believed that Genovia needs public parking meters because of traffic and parking problems! Mia dosen't enjoy it that much in Genovia, especially because she couldn't see her new boyfriend Michael, who she has been in love with forever. Mia only got to speak to Michael a couple of times on the phone, and she had been counting the days down in her journal until winter break is over and she can see Michael again. When Mia gets back to Genovia, Michael finally asks her out on a date to the movies! But then once again, Mia found out she couldn't go because Grandmere (as usual) wanted her to go to a black-and-white ball the exact same day as her date with Micheal! Not only that, but Mia is depressed because now she's afraid Micheal is going to dump her for not going, she figures out herself she has no special talent, and when Lily tells her she does, Mia spends all her time trying to figure it out! However, the ending is one of the best parts of the story- where everything turns out okay in the end.

Princess Mia is upset when she's forced to spend her Christmas break in Genovia, away from her friends, mother, stepfather, and most importantly, her boyfriend Michael. Every moment she spends away from Michael, whether it's during a royal lunch with the secretary of finance or a museum visit, is agonizing for her. She ends up getting in quite a bit of trouble too when she makes a speech about the importance of parking meters. Although the trouble she gets herself in is nothing compared to the mess her distant cousin Rene gets in. As she writes in her diary she begins to have doubts. What if Michael doesn't really like her? What if he only loves her as a friend? What if he's spending his vacation with a Kate Bosworth look a like that can weave him necklaces for his birthday? (Makes little sense? Trust me you'll get it when you read the book).

Things don't get much better when she returns home. Her insecurities are blazing out of control, especially now when she realizes something important. Unlike all of her friends and acquaintances she has no noticeable talent. She knows nothing about computers. She's not musically talented. She can't memorize teen romance novels word-for-word. She can't seem to do anything right. She can barely pass algebra! What if Michael will break up with her because of that? To top it up, grandmere is screaming something that will make Mia's life absolutely miserable.

Although it starts out a bit slow, Princess in Waiting is just as good as the first three books in the series: The Princess Diaries, Princess in the Spotlight and Princess in Love. Mia is such an amazing character. She's so easy to relate to. Who hasn't felt insecure about themselves from time to time? I loved to watch her relationship with her boyfriend Michael and her best friend Lilly (who somehow manages to [anger me] and then redeem herself by the end of each book) develop even further. The character of Rene is also very interesting. I couldn't stand him in the beginning but now I'm not too sure. I have a feeling that in the books to come, we'll learn even more about him. If you're a fan of the Princess Diary series, read this! Trust me, if you can get through the first section it will be well worth your time! It's such a fun book! I can't wait to see what happens to Mia next!