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mrsdewees's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Mia crashing out. I thoroughly enjoyed it though.
bandreasv's review against another edition
4.0
In this later books, Mia starts getting a bit less whiny and more understandable. I feel like the middle books in this series do not age too well...however, the books towards the end of the series begin to start getting better again.
herl0cksh0lmes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
katieputnal's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emhammerstrom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
possibilityleft's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
carolinalmeida's review against another edition
2.0
IF MIA SAYS PRECIOUS GIFT ONE MORE TIME I WILL FIND A WAY TO CHOKE HER THROUGH THE BOOK
canarynoir's review against another edition
4.0
I've read all the PD books and love them. They are in general hilarious and full of fun characters from Mia herself to her crazy/wise/infuriating Grandmere to her adorable boyfriend Michael to her controlling, outrageous best friend Lily to probably my favorite of her friends, the enabling, overly-romantic Tina Hakeem Baba, and all were here in this volume. However, this volume does something none of the prior seven plus interim books have done to date: it leaves us on a cliffhanger.
Meg Cabot, you WENCH!
I read these things for the fun and fluff and hilarity, but Mia is getting older and reality is starting to have more sting and consequences for her, which makes for good reading... but upsets my wanting the perfect ending.
Now, of course, I can't wait for volume IX. I don't want to give anything away (this is highly recommended YA fluff), but the story revolves this time around a major change in Mia and Michael's relationship. Mia is often in the wrong about how she reacts the changes, but she works hard to make amends once she realizes the error of her ways; she's also amazingly clueless about how people perceive her and react to her (a recurring and actually believable aspect of her character -- she's used to being a misfit so she never presumes anyone is going to treat her otherwise in spite of her being a princess and all that this entails), but there are a few really moving moments in the story: her true pain over the problems she's facing; a revelation by her father; and a real mess of a cliffhanger which will have ramifications into at least the next installment if not beyond.
Meg Cabot, you WENCH!
I read these things for the fun and fluff and hilarity, but Mia is getting older and reality is starting to have more sting and consequences for her, which makes for good reading... but upsets my wanting the perfect ending.
Now, of course, I can't wait for volume IX. I don't want to give anything away (this is highly recommended YA fluff), but the story revolves this time around a major change in Mia and Michael's relationship. Mia is often in the wrong about how she reacts the changes, but she works hard to make amends once she realizes the error of her ways; she's also amazingly clueless about how people perceive her and react to her (a recurring and actually believable aspect of her character -- she's used to being a misfit so she never presumes anyone is going to treat her otherwise in spite of her being a princess and all that this entails), but there are a few really moving moments in the story: her true pain over the problems she's facing; a revelation by her father; and a real mess of a cliffhanger which will have ramifications into at least the next installment if not beyond.
catiewrong's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Spoilery!
An interesting entry! I'm glad some actual conflict was added to this one. Kinda felt like something would happen with mia and michael. I don't THINK it'll last but who knows?
Also people give the writing a of Mia a lot of crap in this one but I think everyone fails to remember how melodramatic teenagers are in general, and this girl clearly has an anxiety disorder as well. Her inner monologue mirrors exactly my emotions around dating and friends in high school, only I was much more shy than Mia. Give her some credit, guys!
All in all a good entry! I like that it breaches the idea of sex in a young relationship instead of acting like it's a taboo as well. So many young girls feel the pressure of sex and the idea that if they don't sleep with their boyfriend, then they will get broken up with. It's a sad truth and I'm glad it was touched on, even in a lighthearted way.
Spoilery!
An interesting entry! I'm glad some actual conflict was added to this one. Kinda felt like something would happen with mia and michael. I don't THINK it'll last but who knows?
Also people give the writing a of Mia a lot of crap in this one but I think everyone fails to remember how melodramatic teenagers are in general, and this girl clearly has an anxiety disorder as well. Her inner monologue mirrors exactly my emotions around dating and friends in high school, only I was much more shy than Mia. Give her some credit, guys!
All in all a good entry! I like that it breaches the idea of sex in a young relationship instead of acting like it's a taboo as well. So many young girls feel the pressure of sex and the idea that if they don't sleep with their boyfriend, then they will get broken up with. It's a sad truth and I'm glad it was touched on, even in a lighthearted way.
wutheringreader's review against another edition
1.0
this was so stupid. istg the only good books in this series were 1 & 2. 3 and 7 were alright