I know a crush isn't really enough to go off of for a review, though. The absurdness of her crush had me wanting to punch her in the face a few times. She was absolutely obsessive about her crush but not at all in an understandable way. For much of the book, I found Desi to be overly-dramatic and self-centered. There were quite a few funny and hart-warming moments, but overall, I wasn't that impressed. Normally I don't read real-life-esque MG books because I just find it a bit odd. I got it out of the YA section in my library and until I was reading it, I didn't realize that the main character was going to be 13. Go Desi! Who knew a royal fiasco could be so much fun!įirst of all, I'm not quite sure how this is a YA book and not an MG book. This fast-paced story is a welcome change from some of the darker stories out there. The chemistry between one of her assignments will have readers wanting to know more! I know I did! I think these questions will be addressed in the sequel. I did want to know a little more about that royal rouge and some more history on the organization. The pacing and dialogue are great! So are Desi's determination and spunk which equal one great character. I couldn't help but want Desi to succeed! Her big heart gets her in more than one sticky situation like having one minor princess stand up to her bully sister and also giving another princess a little push in one direction. She's not only likeable but very down to Earth. Meredith, her new agent, tells her that Desi has a rare magical ability-if she applies the anicent Egyptian formula 'Royal Rouge' she can transform temporarily into the exact look-alike of any princess who needs her subbing help.ĭesi finds out that what at first seems like a glamourous new calling in fact involves a lot more than just looking pretty.ĭesi is one hilarious heroine who attics are sure to bring more than a few smiles. Then one day a woman walks out of a bubble and asks her if she wants to become a substitute princess.

Desi Bascomb has been longing for a bit of glamour in her Idaho life.

Princess for hire by lindsey leavitt