(3) YA Princess Diaries series. In this final series volume, Mia's about to celebrate her eighteenth birthday, prom, and graduation. Of course, none goes smoothly--thanks to Michael's reappearance and the shifty behavior of boyfriend J.P. (who is skeptical about the romance novel she's written). Readers who appreciate Mia's usual animated, self-critical narration will be rewarded with a "majorly happy ending" fit for a princess.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) YA Princess Diaries series. After Michael breaks up with her, Princess Mia sinks into a "big, black hole." To make things worse, Lilly's ignoring her, she has to make an important speech, and J.P.'s acting a little too friendly. Cabot handles Mia's woes with her characteristically light touch. Fans not bothered by the protagonist's naiveté and capital letter–heavy narration will welcome this ninth series volume.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(3) YA Princess Diaries series. While both her grandmother and best friend Lilly seem to be doing all they can to make Mia's life difficult, she's spending most of her time stressing about her boyfriend moving to Japan for a year (she even contemplates sleeping with him). This volume in the series is more tightly focused than previous books, allowing Mia a little growth of character.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Princess Diaries series. While packing for Genovia, Mia finds an old diary chronicling her first Valentine's Day with her boyfriend, Michael. Readers flash back to Mia's freshman year as she deals with the expected complications resulting from Michael's anti-Valentine's Day attitude. Mia's unsure handling of social situations will resonate with readers. Though not as strong as the core books, this novella spin-off will appease fans.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) YA Princess Diaries series. Princess Mia is finally a sophomore, and her first week of school is full of the series' usual dramas: Lilly nominates her for student body president (and CNN broadcasts the debate live) and, worse, she thinks her boyfriend might want to have sex--someday. This latest installment in the series about Mia's life is as enjoyable as the previous books were.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Princess Diaries series. Illustrated by Chesley McLaren. Princess Mia and friends are back offering advice--this time on how to emulate princesses in order to do everything from improving one's fashion sense to becoming social activists. Although not as useful as the previous advice book, fans of the series will find this one entertaining. Scattered throughout are black, white, and pink images of princesses and their accessories.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) YA Princess Diaries series. All Princess Mia wants is to go to the prom with her boyfriend Michael and get out of spending the summer in Genovia. Unfortunately, a busboy strike precipitated by her grandmother is wreaking havoc all over New York City--and Mia's life. Fifteen-year-old Mia's diary entries are full of humor, self-deprecation, and soon-to-be-dated pop-culture references.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Princess Diaries series. Spending Christmas in Genovia is stressful enough, what with all the items on Princess Mia's to-do list ("5. Find out what is up with my hair"), but this year her boyfriend and best friend will be visiting, and she wants everything to be perfect. This mini-story lacks the series's traditional in-depth characterizations and detailed diary entries, but loyal fans will enjoy the holiday mayhem.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) YA Princess Diaries series. Illustrated by Chesley McLaren. Princess Mia, Grandmère, friends, and even enemies (cheerleader Lana Weinberger) offer advice on everything from etiquette and fashion to self-defense and college applications. The sections not authored by Mia still include her amusing commentary (on Grandmère's bra suggestions: "This assumes, of course, that you actually have something to put in a bra, unlike me").

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) YA Princess Diaries series. Princess Mia is back, this time on display for all of Genovia to see--finally. In the midst of listing her daily schedule, Mia worries about whether or not her boyfriend loves her like a sister or a girlfriend, what she can get him for his birthday, and how to stop her scheming grandmother from setting her up with her kingdomless cousin. Mia's voice resonates (humorously) with the woes of being a teenager--and a royal.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) YA Princess Diaries series. The third volume of this series really comes into its own--Princess Mia's voice is both assured and funny as she continues to muddle through ninth grade, worrying about whether she'll pass algebra and whether Sebastiano, next in line to the Genovian throne, will try to assassinate her. Plus, this ever-more-likable heroine finally reveals her feelings for Michael, her best friend's older brother.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) YA Princess Diaries series. Princess Mia Thermopolis's diary about being a New York teen and Genovian royalty continues with another entertaining volume in which she copes with an important television interview and her mother's pregnancy (Mia's algebra teacher is the father). The narrative voice, while humorous and age-appropriate, is sometimes gratingly shallow, but Mia's comic predicaments sustain the series.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam