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Prince in Disguise

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This book was really cute and kind of gave me Princess Diary feels (the movie not the books). The relationship between Dylan and Jamie was super adorable and they had this really nerdy thing going on which I was all for. It was super cheesy and predictable but I couldn’t help but smiling.

I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.

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A perfect pick for YA readers w/ a preference for royal weddings, fun banter, and strong, witty females!

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Dylan, the protagonist, is everything you would expect from a YA heroine - clumsy, less pretty and less accomplished than her sister, (camera-)shy, runs away from problems, etc. But she is also a lot of things I didn't expect: a runner, quite tall (why do I so rarely find a book with a tall heroine?), surprisingly decisive - one of the storylines ended in a way I did not expect, but in a way I very much approved of. Despite her being, more or less, a trope, Dylan was still extremely interesting to read about. Her interactions with the male protagonist, Jamie, were obviously my favourite (I'll get to him in a moment), but I really liked that the family wasn't sidelined, like in most YA novels that focus on romance. Dylan's relationships with both her mother and her sister were very well developed.

Jamie was a real sweetie. He was somewhat shy, yet really amusing and interesting; his literary references were what I liked the most, although I am a bit sorry they kind of disappeared at some point around the middle of the novel, I think.

Strohm really managed to translate the concept of a reality TV show into a book - the plot twists that are obvious from the very beginning, the blurring lines between reality and TV, the omnipresent cameras intruding into your privacy... Life (apparently) isn't easy for television personalities (not that I know), and the book captures it really well (I think).

The book was heaps of fun, a relaxing, fast read that you will fly through because you just gotta read one... more... chapter.

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Prince in Disguise is so much fun! The cover tricked me a bit and I thought this was going for be more of a middle grade story, but it's actually a YA full of heart and hilarity.
Dylan is tired of being in the older sister's shadow, yet not at all interested in being in the spotlight. When her sister lands a spot in a bachelor-like reality TV show, Dylan does her best to steer clear and stay away from the cameras. However when her sister wins the heart of the bachelor and prepares to film a new show all about the wedding, Dylan funds that she must step up as sister of the bride. Unfortunately, it seems that the producers love to make Dylan the comedy relief of the show and she constantly finds herself in crazy situations. And when a cute guy, who is part of the wedding party, befriends her, Dylan must decide if she's willing to live out her new relationship on-camera or let the guy go.

This is such a sweet, fun read! I loved Dylan and all her clumsiness. As she grows throughout the story, you get to see her come into her own and gain confidence. She's hilarious and relatable, the perfect combo for a YA rom-com.

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I was watching a Fall book preview and the cover of this book caught my attention and after hearing the description it sounded interesting. I enjoyed the book and pre-ordered a copy for our library.

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I really enjoyed this adorable book and the entire time I was reading it I kept thinking it would be the cutest holiday film! Dylan has been dragged to Scotland to watch her reality tv star sister Dusty marry the Lord she fell in love with while filming "Prince in Disguise". Dylan isn't interested in going and is sick of living in the shadow of her reality star perfect sister. When she arrives in Scotland she befriends one of the groomsmen, Jamie, and they have a wonderful sweet adventure filled time together. The characters are entertaining and the idea of reality tv is huge so this story works. I loved the sweet romance of the story and I enjoyed the development of the characters. My daughter will definitely read this one and I am sure she will like it too!

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Oh my goodness....this was a cute, light read. I would like to see this work into a series....think Jessica Darling (by Megan McCafferty). I could see recommending this book to many teen readers.

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Saying that 'Prince in Disguise' by Stephanie Kate Strohm is funny wouldn't do justice to this remarkably hilarious book. I laughed my socks off all through the book. The exchanges between two main characters (Dylan and Jamie) are so funny in itself that we don't really need the plot or any other characters. They use lots of references starting from Burns going through Harry Potter to Disney that will satisfy any bookworm. Did I mention the swooning moments? Well, be ready for a fairy tale / reality show / Scottish Royalty swoonworthy reading material. I highly recommend to all!

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While there is nothing overly special about this book, it is cute book that gave my heart feels.

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