The Royal Treatment - Book Review

Title ~ The Royal Treatment
Series ~ Princess for Hire #2
Author ~ Lindsey Leavitt
Release Date ~ May 3, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Disney Hyperion
Source ~ Fiction State of Mind

GOODREADS SUMMARY

Desi Bascomb's job as a princess substitute has gotten a whole lot more glamorous now that she's advanced to Level 2 within the Facade Agency. Magical make-up, roller-skating celebrities, and the chance to see Prince Karl again are just some of the major perks. Not to mention, she's landed the role of Fairy Queen in her school's production of Midsummer's Night Dream (opposite her best friend's crush. Which is a little weird, but at least he wears a donkey head during their kissing scene). Life should be perfect, but Desi can't seem to shake the feeling that there is more going on with the agency's magic than she's told. Like why is this mind-bending power exclusive to royals? Is it possible that there could be a bigger way to make an impact in both parts of her life?

REVIEW

The Royal Treatment is a whole lotta’ girlie princess fun! I am an especially girlie girl and princess books are very special to me. They are the perfect outlet for my glittery pink and royally magical day dreams.

In Princess for Hire, Desi first learned how to use her magical powers to stand in for real princesses. Now, she is expanding her skills at the Façade Agency and getting into even crazier situations and subbing for more challenging princesses and celebrities. It was great to read and laugh about all of Desi’s training at the magical Façade Agency.

Roller skating on a boat! Now that’s something I wasn’t really expecting Desi to have to learn, but she does. This gives you an idea of the funny little surprises you’ll find in The Royal Treatment!

Working for Façade is not all Desi has going on. She is also starring in her high school play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, along with her crush, Reed. He has a secret of his own to share. I liked getting a glimpse into Desi’s everyday life and how nervous she got about the kissing scene. Lindsey Leavitt works the magical and the everyday together just right.

What girl doesn’t want to live the life of a princess, even if it is only as a sub? I know I would jump at the chance. I can’t wait for book three and more super sub adventures for Desi.

RATING

5 Loved

COVER COMMENTS

Royal, glittery, girlie, diamonds, pearls, and a splash of pink. And it’s all wrapped up in a beautiful teal background. Love it!