Princess Diaries was my favorite series growing up and it is so much fun to have Mia grow up along side me and face the same problems that we all do. 10/10 would recommend

The Quarantine Princess Diaries
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Author: Meg Cabot
GR: 3.58

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Avon Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: During the Covid-19 pandemic, a section of the diary of Princess Mia Thermopolis of Genovia fell into the hands of Meg Cabot, the Princess’s royal biographer.

As reported in media outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, The Mary Sue, Refinery 29, Bustle, and more, from March until June of 2020, sixteen entries of the princess’s diary were leaked onto Ms. Cabot’s blog, to the delight of over a million fans.

In these entries, titled The Coronavirus Princess Diaries, the princess recorded her most heartfelt emotions while dealing with her husband’s quarantine after exposure to the virus; her personal (and political) battles while imposing health restrictions on her small European nation; life during lockdown (even in as idyllic a location as a palace on the Riviera); and of course, dealing with her demanding royal family, especially her grandmother.

Since then, readers have been clamoring for more chapters of Mia’s coronavirus diary . . . and here they are at last: The Quarantine Princess Diaries include not only the previously released entries (now edited and updated with new content), but two hundred more pages of entirely original, never-before-seen entries, including the princess’s worries over a possible royal affair; a showdown between Mia and Grandmère over the latter’s intended nuptials; the eventual development and distribution of a groundbreaking intranasal vaccine for every citizen in Genovia; and, as always, a royally happy ending.

My Thoughts: This is book No. 12 in The Princess Diaries. While this is an ongoing series, this book can be read as a standalone (it was the first of the series for me). While some of the other characters are expanded on in the previous books, I was able to catch on rather quickly. I have always had a fascination with royalty, whether it was on the TV or in book format. I also love the COVID spin this one portrays. COVID was hard for everyone, but I can see where other people might be affected differently. There will always be different views on anything happening in the World and COVID was no different, there are many people that do no believe on it, denies its existence, even if they have COVID on death’s door. I did like how the author dives into COVID. This storyline was a continuation to an older one, where it built upon the original story. This storyline has a bit of a political feel to it and I really dislike politics, which is why I think this was not a 5 star read for me. However, I know many readers will love this book, as an expansion of what they read as a teenager. Princess Mia just exhausted me. While I know this is a work of fiction, some of the stats/policies just did not seem probable. I just did not care for this book and it is likely the political angle it took. Again, I know some readers will love this book, it just was not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager as well as the amazing author.
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Author: Meg Cabot
Publisher: Avon and Harper Voyager
Publication Date: March 28, 2023

How exciting to get another Princess Diaries book. I have grown up with Mia Thermopolis and her adventures as well as misadventures. Not only that but this newest installment added a bit of much needed levity and cheer to the COVID 19 pandemic. Queen Mia is much more mature than the last time I saw her. She’s married and the mother of twins. Naturally, since she’s trapped in the palace with the whole family as well as running Genovia and trying to keep everyone’s spirits up. It’s a lot. Even with all of the stress Mia is under, she’s still Mia. Throughout the book, Mia chronicles her life with the same honesty and humor that we have come to expect. It’s refreshing! We all went through the home schooling, the cabin fever, worry about everyone else, and all the awful things we went through. I enjoyed seeing returning characters as well.
Overall, this may not be an adult series of books but I’m too old to care. I still love them. I enjoy sharing them with my daughters. I loved this book and I hope the books keep coming.

As an avid fan of Meg Cabot since my young girl days, "Quarantine Princess Diaries" has left me absolutely enchanted once again. This latest addition to the beloved series has not only reignited my passion for Princess Mia's world but also provided a refreshingly relevant and timely twist that captures the essence of our modern times.

Meg Cabot demonstrates her masterful ability to weave real-world issues into a fictional narrative effortlessly. This time, she tackles themes of isolation, loss, and the importance of community, making this novel not only entertaining but also deeply relatable and thought-provoking.

Moreover, the supporting characters in the book are just as captivating as ever. From Mia's lovable grandmother, the formidable Dowager Princess Clarisse Renaldo, to her best friend Lilly, Cabot's ability to breathe life into her characters is unparalleled. Their interactions, even through virtual means, are witty, heartwarming, and often laced with life lessons that will leave readers pondering over long after the final page.

"Quarantine Princess Diaries" is a must-read for fans of the series and a perfect entry point for those new to Mia's world. This heartwarming and relatable tale of resilience, friendship, and royalty will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page. Five stars without a doubt!

This was the perfect addition to one of my all time favorite series. I loved being able to catch up with Mia and Michael and getting to see all of Grandmere's antics. This was my first book that was very purposefully about the pandemic and I didn't mid it at all. I remember seeing a meme during the pandemic that no one in Genovia had died from Covid and how Princess Mia was the leader we all deserved and this just proved that. I hope Meg always keeps writing this series!

I used to love these books, but this one fell so flat for me. Mia's still acting like a teenager vs the adult Mia I anticipated and I just could not get into this.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

A solid installment of the princess diaries series. A lot of fun, and a quick easy read. I for one would have loved to live in Mia's country during COVID.

If you loved the other books in the series you will like this one too.

Quarantine Princess Diaries is a very quick read and perfect for fans of the other Princess Diaries stories since its the same speed and tone of book. However, that comes with a caveat for me. I think that as a fan of the stories and especially the audiobooks, it was right on target but so much time has passed and characters have gotten older, but not wiser. The same issues and antics still exist, the same insecurities, the same problems and misconceptions; and I couldnt help but get a little more annoyed by it now than I used to. I still found it a fun read but also wanted the characters to grow up a little.

The most recent installment of The Princess Diaries delivers, though I never excepted anything less. In this book, readers get a better glimpse of day to day life as Mia-the-monarch and not regular high-schooler-Mia. At first I was concerned about the involvement of the “Real Life Bad Stuff” in the book, but then I realized that the entire series has been very “up to date” on topics that were/are circulating at the time (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made the cut so COVID makes sense too.)

My favorite character remains, untouched, Michael Moscovitz. He quite literally carries this book in my opinion, as well as Grandmere.

The best thing about the book, and it’s a testament to Meg Cabot as well, is that Mia’s voice is unchanging. Mia is just as crazy and frantic as she was years ago, and that’s why it was easy to fall back into the world seamlessly. It was so wonderful to catch up with the characters again, including Tina, Lilly, Boris, and Olivia. Reading this book felt like coming home.

Pub date: 3/28/23
Genre: contemporary fiction, royals
Quick summary: Genovian princess Mia Thermopolis faces her biggest challenge yet: the COVID-19 pandemic.

I feel such nostalgia toward The Princess Diaries books and movies, so I was excited to read this one! Mia's voice is just as I remember it - strong and determined, and I loved that Fat Louie was still her closest confidante as she led the country. I enjoyed seeing Mia protect Genovia from the virus - of course, she faced a great deal of backlash. Mia's relationship with Michael was also a highlight - Michael was forced to quarantine at the beginning of the pandemic, and I totally related to Mia's fear and frustration. I didn't enjoy the Grandmere plotline as much - her engagement with a young Floridian trapped in Genovia was a little too over the top. Overall, this was a fun return to Genovia!

Thank you to Avon & Harper Voyager for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say that I'm disappointed. I mean the Princess Diaries' first book was refreshing and cute. This one not so much.

The novel is supposed to be about Princess Mia dealing with the pandemic arriving at her doorstep. In my opinion, the author had a great chance to give some substance to the characters instead the majority of the book is just fluff. No real conflict. Worse, Mia is still insecure about her husband Michael. She passes her time drinking wine in sweatpants. She says she is worried about her family and the people of Genova but she doesn't do much except a couple of indictments to mandate masks and social distancing. Worse, all the fun of reading it went away between how political the book was and Mia making fun of Americans.

No one is sadder that I didn't like it than myself.

Cliffhanger: No

2/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Avon Impulse via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the Quarantine Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. The story is the best in this series. Filled with love, family and laughter! Happy reading!
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

OMG, talk about a blast from the past! 😆 I revisited my youth with The Quarantine Prince Diaries by Meg Cabot, and boy, did it make me laugh! I totally forgot how much I adore Meg's humor. 🤣
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Princess Mia Thermopolis is back, now a mama, and dealing with the craziness of the Covid-19 pandemic. And let me tell you, her royal family is just as dramatic as ever, especially Grandmère! 🙈 (I forgot how she is actually in the books as I can’t help but think of her as Julie Andrews from the Disney Movies 😂)
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Returning to this series felt like catching up with old friends, but there were also some surprising new characters since I last read the books (which was, like, 20 years ago 😳). They added an unexpected twist to the story and kept things fresh. 🌟
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The Quarantine Prince Diaries perfectly captures the rollercoaster of emotions during these unprecedented times. Meg Cabot seamlessly blends themes of resilience, love, and hope into Mia's journey, making it both relatable and heartwarming. 💕 I honestly didn’t think I wanted to or could read a book about COVID-19 and there were a few moments it brought back some emotions but over all Meg Cabot's signature humor and pop culture reference kept things lighthearted! And of course, Mia's hilarious inner thoughts had me chuckling non-stop. 😄
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If you're a fan of royal romance and need a cozy escape, snuggle up with this book for a good laugh and a reminder of the power of love, family, and finding happiness even in the craziest of times. 👑✨

I was looking forward to this one. Loved the Princess Diaries and was looking forward to adult Mia.

But sadly for me this one read more YA. It was silly. I laughed a few times. But overall it was just an okay read for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book brings me back to everything I loved about The Princess Diaries when I first read it in the early 2000s. Meg Cabot helps me completely escape from my own world - even when she's writing about a pandemic that I also had to live through. Mia's experience made a safe space from all of my own fear about COVID and let me just reflect on what it was like when the news first broke. I sincerely appreciate Meg writing this book and it felt like a giant hug to her fans.

Highly entertaining, emotionally thrilling, laugh out loud fun and action-packed adventure filled with witty and engaging charters, lots of well loved favorites, and it also includes lots of love and compassion. An edge of your seat, emotional and fun journey through a difficult time the whole world shared that in my opinion made it all just a little bit lighter.

I thought this would be an interesting take on the franchise I loved so much growing up. But I was instantly reminded of why I didn't read the books when I was younger. There's just something about the character's voice that I don't vibe with and never did.

I knew it would be *an experience* to read a book solely about someone's experience during the pandemic. But with the recent declaration of the official end to the pandemic, it just hits different & not in a good way.

I can definitely see the appeal for anyone who loved the books growing up, this one just wasn't for me. Thank you to Avon and Meg Cabot for sending me an ARC!

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I, like every other girl born in the 90s, loved this series. This book was a nice surprise and had all the same charm as Mia when she was a kid -- charm meaning relative mental imbalance and poor decision making but also some royal charm. I think it was fun to explore what could have happened to Genovia during COVID but at the same time it was rather bleak to read about it. And then to have to come to terms with the fact that because we don't have a Michael Moskovitz, we don't have a life-changing vaccine way ahead of time. Oh well.

3 stars.

Princess Mia is all grown up, married to high school sweetheart Michael, and living in Genovia with her family. It's 2020 and all seems well, until the pandemic hits. What's a princess to do? Like the rest of us, Mia binges movies and shows, grows restless pent up inside, and finds new family drama everywhere. Unlike the rest of us, it's up to Mia to govern a (very small) country, making decisions about closing borders and issuing stay at home orders. While her husband works on creating a vaccine and isolates after exposure to the virus, Mia's old insecurities resurface, and she stresses about taking in more people to her home when old frenemy Lana turns up, bratty kids in tow; her elderly grandmother's antics escalate and nearly drive Mia over the edge. Such a fun return to Mia's crazy life!

Princess Mia's story, she is going through the pandemic in Genovia, where she now rules. As a leader, she must make tough decisions to keep everyone in her small country safe and healthy. It was a whole lot of political undertones with a small side dish of the Mia we all know and love. Still a timely book an quick read.