I'm a longtime Princess Diaries fan. I've read all ten books at least three times since first finishing them, and Mia's always been one of my favourite literary characters. I may not be a princess, I may not live in New York, and I may be competent at algebra, but there's something about her that I've always been able to relate to. As such, I was ecstatic to hear that another Princess Diaries book was coming out.

Looking at this book critically, however, there's a reason that the series had ended after the tenth book--Mia had basically grown up, meaning most of the problems that had riddled her teenage years had been solved. And to have a plot, there needs to be conflict. In that regard, this novel fell short--there wasn't really a big conflict. There were multiple smaller conflicts as demonstrated by the blurb, but none of these were suspenseful or had me worried. I didn't cry in this book, and there were none of those moments where I felt absolutely weak all over or had my heart in my mouth (the tenth, Forever Princess, will remain my favourite of the series...) In particular, the whole "royal secret" part felt very forced, and the additional release of the middle school princess book feels like Cabot trying to earn money.

Despite this, I still devoured this book. Mia is just the same, though eight or so years older--and I must be at least six or so years older. Reading this makes me feel like we grew up together, like she's always been a couple of years older than me, and that's probably the charm in releasing this book now. I totally fall into that marketing trap, and I love it. She still reads like a beloved best friend.

I love the continuity between the previous ten and this book. Mia's friends still act like they did eight years ago, if a little bit more mature and a little bit more guided. Some details were absolutely perfectly slipped in, and some things I'd always wondered about and hoped for were resolved. I love that Fat Louie is still around. I love the way JP turned out. I love Tina's texts. I love Lana talking about childbirth. I love Mia telling Michael he's like her dad because he wants to sign a prenup agreement, and I love Michael telling Mia she's like his parents because she's always trying to help someone. I love it all--even the fireman and space alien...

I had always loved the parts of Mia's diaries that were more simple and everyday. Mia's appeal was always in her perspective and her heart, and in the way she views life. As such, this book was fantastic, like catching up with a best friend who's known you for years.

I do wish that some vices weren't used. I don't like that Mia must explain why she hasn't written because it never makes sense. (Well, maybe it did when she was writing her historical romance in high school, but that was different.) I'd rather that it just be blatantly said that parts of her diary were ommitted. I wish that we'd heard more about college--while I understand she might not have made close friends due to being a princess, I think SLC would have had a big influence on her life and merited more than two mentions. And I'm not sure how adult readers who hadn't read the previous books would find it.

But overall, I love Mia and I loved this book. She'll forever be one of the best literary characters I've ever known. ( )

It was a 4 1/2 star book... until page 357 :( I really wanted to love the conclusion to Princess Mia's storyline, but alas, 'twas not to be.

Oh Mia. Royal Wedding is the first “adult” installment in the Princess Diaries series and to be honest, it doesn’t feel like Mia’s grown up as much as I would have liked. In fact, none of the characters seem to have grown, up or otherwise, very much. Grandmere is still a shrew, Mia’s father is still making poor decisions in regards to the press, and Michael is still dutifully sticking to Mia’s side.

The Princess Diaries is a series I grew up with – pretty much year for year with Princess Mia – and it is only in the process of growing up that I’ve realized how unrealistic her story is. And I don’t mean the long-lost-princess bit. But the way she goes through life and interacting with other people. She doesn’t feel like she’s evolved as a character at all in the 15 years that I’ve been reading about her adventures and escapades. Mia and Michael are still together, and while I’m not knocking first love and high school sweetheart relationships, the relationship between Mia and Michael doesn’t seem to make any sense outside of the high school halls. I find myself constantly confused about why they’re together. Yes they love each other, yes Michael is willing to put up with all the craziness, but why? Why?

The whole time I was reading, I just kept asking myself that question. Why should I care? Why are they behaving the way they are? Why, why, why do the characters keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Why is this book about marriage and babies when Mia could be doing so much more? SOOOOO much more with her life as princess and heir apparent of Genovia? This book was written when the idea of a princess is being re-imagined – we have Kate Middleton, we have Disney movies with princesses who are not obsessed with finding princes, we have fierce female leaders standing up for what they believe in, and Mia’s forced away from her one community passion project?

I have enjoyed so many of Meg Cabot’s books over the years, I probably have 15 of them on my shelves. I love her writing, and I thoroughly expected to love Royal Wedding. But in this day and age, Mia is not the princess character we need. Royal Wedding is not the princess narrative our world needs. ( )

This book was a welcome return to books that I loved as a teenager- so nice to see how a fictional character has aged and changed (or hasn't changed, as the case may be!) Yes, some parts were cheesy and/or predictable, but overall, I had a lot of fun catching up with Mia et al. Also: Michael Moscovitz is just as amazing as I remember. ( )

Well, I loved the Princess Diaries series. But this just wasn't that great compared to teenage Mia. Also, I think I have some issues with the series in general after all. But it worked when it was teenagers. Not so much when you're supposed to be a grown-up. Also, I didn't like that Frank Giannini had to die. I think Mia's father could've found happiness somewhere else. A bit anticlimactic book in general. ( )

Ohhh I love me some Princess Diaries! As with all of Meg Cabot's books, I adored the latest installment of Princess Mia's adventures. The cast of familiar characters along with new additions made for a wonderfully charming and eccentric cast. I laughed, I gasped, and I am really hoping Princess Diaries XII is in the works. Meg Cabot, you've done it again! ( )