In Love with this Book

By Upasana I.

Volume III: Princess in Love by Meg Cabot is the third book in the Princess Diaries series and is one of the best I've read. The plotline was original to start with and this book brings in a romantic angle, giving the book's protagonist a chance at true love. The next few books in this series include Volume IV: Princess in Waiting and Volume V: Princess in Pink.

When Mia Thermapolis, princess of Genovia, has trouble breaking up with her boyfriend, Kenny, because of her crush on her best friend's brother, Michael, she resorts to being secretive. Her anonymous love letters to Michael continue while Mia tries to break up with her boyfriend, who she feels she is leading on. But when Michael comes to know that the love letters are from Mia, Mia has no other option than to hide from embarrassment.

Meg Cabot's book, Volume III: Princess in Love, is one of the best ones in the series. The book gives the beginning to a relationship between two important characters making the story even more interesting. The plot of the series itself is very original and new, yet has a classic touch in some ways. The main character can seem demeaning at times and inferior but she is meant to represent a teenager in high school and her character is not too far from the truth.

The theme of the book might seem repetitive at times but the repetition makes for a stronger ending. Right as soon as the reader reaches the climax or the turning point of the book, it becomes hard to put the book down. It keeps the reader captivated and that is a necessity for any book.

I am, personally, a fan of romantic love stories so I loved this book. As someone who has watched the movies, I was disappointed that the movies did not follow the books because they are so good. I definitely recommend reading them. I doubt you will be disappointed. These books can be found online and at libraries. They are slightly old so not a lot of bookstores have them but some do.

Volume III: Princess in Love, by Meg Cabot, HarperCollins, 2002, 240 pages