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. Life...
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Sep 05, 2011
Rhonda
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Yesterday I started (and yes, finished) "The Royal Treatment" Princess for Hire book #2 by: Lindsey Leavitt. I LOVED the first book ("Princess for Hire") when I read it about an month ago. It was one of those fun little books I read during the lazy days of summer on our back porch. I will admit many times I fell asleep (not on account of the books, but because of the summer warmth and the carefreeness of it all) and that is how my hubby would often find me when he got home f
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Aug 18, 2011
Cheeyee
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Review Date: 17 Aug 2011
Review URL: http://littlemermybooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/royal-treatment-by-lindsey-leavitt.html
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The story is fun, girlish and suitable for any pre-teen girls who like to read about princess and stuff. It was about the adventures of Desi being a princess for hire for any princess in the world that wants to take a break from the royal life; and the real Desi when she was not on any princess du More...
Review Date: 17 Aug 2011
Review URL: http://littlemermybooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/royal-treatment-by-lindsey-leavitt.html
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The story is fun, girlish and suitable for any pre-teen girls who like to read about princess and stuff. It was about the adventures of Desi being a princess for hire for any princess in the world that wants to take a break from the royal life; and the real Desi when she was not on any princess du More...
Jul 07, 2011
Kailia
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Lindsey Leavitt has easily become one of my favorite authors. I loved Princess for Hire, the first book of this series and I was excited when I heard that book two was coming out and I really wanted to read it. After receiving an ARC, I read it and loved it. The Royal Treatment left me wanting more of Desi and Reed and Meredith.
The Royal Treatment begins some time later after Princess for Hire. Desi has a lot more on her mind than she did before she got her job. She’s gets a part in More...
The Royal Treatment begins some time later after Princess for Hire. Desi has a lot more on her mind than she did before she got her job. She’s gets a part in More...
May 06, 2011
Erin (Bookish in a Box)
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The Royal Treatment is a wonderful addition to the Princess for Hire series by Lindsey Leavitt. The sequel is as endearing and engaging as the first and further develops Desi Bascomb's character and employment.
While the first, Princess for Hire, was pure enjoyment due to Desi's adventures as a princess, the second explores Desi's feelings about Facade's control of Magic Potential and shows Desi's maturation as a teenage girl and as a substitute princess. I wasn't sure how I felt about More...
While the first, Princess for Hire, was pure enjoyment due to Desi's adventures as a princess, the second explores Desi's feelings about Facade's control of Magic Potential and shows Desi's maturation as a teenage girl and as a substitute princess. I wasn't sure how I felt about More...
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Apr 25, 2011
Sara
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The second book in the Princess for Hire series The Royal Treatment picks up with Desi auditioning for A Midsummer Night's Dream at the high school. In her substitute princess life Desi steps into working for level two princesses and learns more about the politics and inner workings of the agency. Desi has to figure out her conflicting feelings for a certain young prince and a fellow actor.
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This book is fun cute and romantic. Like the first in the series it reads like More...
Jun 28, 2011
Crys
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I loved every page of this book.
Lindsey Leavitt brings Desi Bascomb back as our favorite princess substitute.
She is advancing to Level Two at Facade, working on BEST (Betterment of Elite Sub Training) in order to complete them to everyone's satisfaction. With this comes more sophisticated jobs. That's not all Desi is doing. She is starring as Titania in the school's production of Midsummer Night's Dream; she is dealing with her crush for Karl; she is dealing with her mo More...
Lindsey Leavitt brings Desi Bascomb back as our favorite princess substitute.
She is advancing to Level Two at Facade, working on BEST (Betterment of Elite Sub Training) in order to complete them to everyone's satisfaction. With this comes more sophisticated jobs. That's not all Desi is doing. She is starring as Titania in the school's production of Midsummer Night's Dream; she is dealing with her crush for Karl; she is dealing with her mo More...
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Apr 23, 2011
Bethany
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I had very high expectations for this book-and I was NOT disappointed. Starting off with the same girlie approach, Desi is in the high school music room that Kylee snuck her into so she could practice her violin since it's her "musical dream". The truth is nowhere near that. She's actually preparing her BEST (Betterment of Elite Sub Training- "These people loved their acronyms" ) for another princess as she rises up to level two.
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Oct 12, 2011
April
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The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Levitt is the second book in the Princess For Hire series. Desi Bascomb has been promoted to level 2 at Facade, the princess substitute agency. When she puts on the royal rouge via a magical compact, Desi is transformed into the girl she’s subbing for due to her MP aka magic potential. However, Desi’s side job is a big secret. Her family and friends don’t know and Desi wants to keep it that way.
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The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Levitt is the second book in the Princess For Hire series. Desi Bascomb has been promoted to level 2 at Facade, the princess substitute agency. When she puts on the royal rouge via a magical compact, Desi is transformed into the girl she’s subbing for due to her MP aka magic potential. However, Desi’s side job is a big secret. Her family and friends don’t know and Desi wants to keep it that way.
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Oct 31, 2011
Brooke
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What would your dream job be if you were 13? Working in a pet store? working at an amusement park? How about working as a sub for princesses when they want to step out of the spotlight and take a break? Book 2 of the Princess for Hire series finds thirteen-year-old Desi has been working for The Facade Agency for several months learning the ropes as a substitue for fatigued princess. Facade chose Desi based on her MP, Magic Potential. When she applies magic rouge that Facade gave her, pouf, she
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May 08, 2011
Cheree
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After progressing to a Level 2 in the Facade Agency, Desi thought life couldn't get more glamorous. But, life has just got a little bit more complicated. She's landed a role as the fairy queen in a Midsummer's Night Dream where she has to kiss her best friend's crush, she's crushing on a prince she knows she'll never be able to have and she has a strange feeling that the Facade Agency is hiding a big secret about the magic it uses. Desi doesn't have much time to ponder about the Agency when she'
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Oct 27, 2011
Azeza
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Mar 27, 2011
Cleffairy
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Date reviewed: 20th March 2011
Review link: http://cleffairy.com/?p=4969
Looking for a suitable book for your dreamy, pre-teen daughter? Well, look no further. The Royal Treatment-Princess for Hire is just the right book for your pre-teen daughters. It’s filled with intrigue, humour, adventure and most of all, moral values. I assure you that your girls would not find it difficult to relate to the main character in this story. This More...
Date reviewed: 20th March 2011
Review link: http://cleffairy.com/?p=4969
Looking for a suitable book for your dreamy, pre-teen daughter? Well, look no further. The Royal Treatment-Princess for Hire is just the right book for your pre-teen daughters. It’s filled with intrigue, humour, adventure and most of all, moral values. I assure you that your girls would not find it difficult to relate to the main character in this story. This More...
Dec 16, 2011
Tamir
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Okay, I'll be honest, I haven't read the 1st in the series yet...well it wasn't ready at my library and I wanted something to read.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. And finally a clean read to read as well. Just pure fun.
And now I can really be appreciative of added details of previous book(s) authors may recall about during the next books because IT HELPS when you haven't read the other books! Ha ha. I cannot wait to read the 1st in the series.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. And finally a clean read to read as well. Just pure fun.
And now I can really be appreciative of added details of previous book(s) authors may recall about during the next books because IT HELPS when you haven't read the other books! Ha ha. I cannot wait to read the 1st in the series.
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Mar 31, 2011
-k The Lady Critic
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Now I really want to read not only the first novel but the next one (if there is going to be one – there better be). Wow, this was different and adorable and fun. It was a great way to spend a few hours on a day off while it’s alternating between rain and snow.
At first, I wasn’t too taken by Desi, and I think that may be because I jumped right into the second book in the series and not the first. So while there was a bit of catch-up, it didn’t take too long and then I was sucked rig More...
At first, I wasn’t too taken by Desi, and I think that may be because I jumped right into the second book in the series and not the first. So while there was a bit of catch-up, it didn’t take too long and then I was sucked rig More...
Jan 19, 2012
Annie
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This is one of those books that gets you so caught up in the rush of everything that's happening, in the excitement of discovery and the anticipation getting to everything that you've figured that you can't quite think clearly. Which makes it a good book.
I liked the characters more, now that they're settled some in this extraordinary life and in their relationships with each other. Everything isn't figuring things out, it's learning to live in this delightful, fun world.
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I liked the characters more, now that they're settled some in this extraordinary life and in their relationships with each other. Everything isn't figuring things out, it's learning to live in this delightful, fun world.
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May 02, 2011
Norma
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The Royal Treatment couldn’t be released at a better time. Right now, every young girl wants to imagine themselves as Princess Kate on her wedding day.
This series, Princess For Hire, is about a magical agency that allows ordinary girls to be trained to step in and be princesses when the need arises.
I absolutely fell in love with this story. It was funny and charming! I loved all the characters so much. This is definitely a story that every young girl should read.
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This series, Princess For Hire, is about a magical agency that allows ordinary girls to be trained to step in and be princesses when the need arises.
I absolutely fell in love with this story. It was funny and charming! I loved all the characters so much. This is definitely a story that every young girl should read.
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May 03, 2011
Gecky
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This book gets a royal 5 out of 5 gnomes for having Desi, a great strong-willed character with just the right amount of sarcasm and a story that will keep you guessing.
I love the magic, the mystery, and of course the traveling by bubble. I think anyone who has ever watched The Wizard of Oz has wondered what it would feel like to travel around in a bubble like Glinda. This form or travel does seem pretty glamorous but I think I'd be terrified of being in the bubble while it popped.
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I love the magic, the mystery, and of course the traveling by bubble. I think anyone who has ever watched The Wizard of Oz has wondered what it would feel like to travel around in a bubble like Glinda. This form or travel does seem pretty glamorous but I think I'd be terrified of being in the bubble while it popped.
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May 10, 2011
Alison (AlisonCanRead)
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The Royal Treatment is a great follow up for Princess for Hire. In the first book, Desi showed Facade Agency that her unique approach to princess subbing really helped the princesses. She wasn't just a look-alike, act-alike substitute. Rather, she used her MP (magic potential) to feel out what the princesses really wanted and needed and made decisions that they weren't brave enough to make on their own. Unconventional for Facade, but it ended up being enough to promote Desi to Level 2.
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Jul 07, 2011
Jenny
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We’re back with Desi in the second instalment of the Princess for Hire series. Desi is now a Level Two substitute princess for the Façade Agency. Being a Level Two sub comes with new challenges as Desi is given complicated sub placements. As she learns more about her magic and how its used at Façade she realizes that not everything is as perfect as the agency makes it seem. We all know that Desi wants to make an impact and uncovering Façade’s secrets might be the biggest impact of all.
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Oct 12, 2011
Lisa
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I liked this book even more than book #1! Having already well established the foundation of the plot in book 1, the second book heads right in to the good stuff. Now that I knew the main character, I loved her wit, humor, and courageous determination to do right. She's a good role model for those cute teeny boppers these books are written for. In fact, if I had a teeny bopper at home, I would definitely recommend these books to her.
The whole thing is cute, happy, and magical. There is More...
The whole thing is cute, happy, and magical. There is More...
Jan 09, 2011
Heather
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Adorable!! I would hand this to any fans of the Princess Diaries series. Because of her magical gifts, Desi has contracted with Facade, a magical agency that allows Desi to become a substitute princess whenever a royal person decides to disappear from their own life. The magic is fresh and cool. Desi is also trying to balance her otherwise normal eighth grade life in a small Idaho town.
The characters felt authentic and overall the book was just fun. I haven't read the first book More...
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May 18, 2011
Alex
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WARNING: This review might contain spoilers about Princess for Hire.
At First Sight: It has been a few weeks since Desi Bascomb became a sub - a substitute princess, as in the person who steps in whenever a royal needs a time out -and she's eagerly awaiting her first assignment as a Level Two sub. Meanwhile, she's trying to improve her princessy skills, like learning to play a musical instrument (which she kind of sucks at) or learning to speak in public.
She's also trying out More...
At First Sight: It has been a few weeks since Desi Bascomb became a sub - a substitute princess, as in the person who steps in whenever a royal needs a time out -and she's eagerly awaiting her first assignment as a Level Two sub. Meanwhile, she's trying to improve her princessy skills, like learning to play a musical instrument (which she kind of sucks at) or learning to speak in public.
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Feb 20, 2012
Charlotte (Charissa Books)
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This book is guarenteed something you've never read before. It's the sequel to 'Princess for Hire' and revolves around an 8th grader who has 'MP'--magic potiental. Desi is part of a top-secret agency that places 'subs' or substitutes in the spot of a princess while the royal jets off for a vacation. Often Desi gets herself into messes, and this book had more emergency-type situations that the first novel, which was truly Desi bumbling around. She's a good-natured girl and easy to read about.
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Jul 31, 2011
Bookworm1858
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The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Leavitt
Hyperion Books, 2011
264 pages
YA; Contemporary; Magic
4.5/5 stars
Source: Library
Spoilers!
After loving Princess for Hire, of course I had to get my hands on a copy of the sequel as soon as I could. And yet again, Leavitt leaves me smiling after finishing another delightful book authored by her! Seriously I love her writing so much-Desi seems so real, the snarkiness level is amusing, and the relationships are s More...
Hyperion Books, 2011
264 pages
YA; Contemporary; Magic
4.5/5 stars
Source: Library
Spoilers!
After loving Princess for Hire, of course I had to get my hands on a copy of the sequel as soon as I could. And yet again, Leavitt leaves me smiling after finishing another delightful book authored by her! Seriously I love her writing so much-Desi seems so real, the snarkiness level is amusing, and the relationships are s More...
Jun 15, 2011
Reading Vacation's Mom
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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 More...
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 More...
May 20, 2011
Small Review
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Ok, so here’s the thing: Desi? I didn’t like her all that much in Princess for Hire. She was ok, but her bratty “I’m going to impact the princesses’ lives and consequences be damned!” kick was really starting to bug me. I mean, ok, maybe I’m an old fogey, but I just wanted her to buckle down and listen to her elders because it was only through the grace of author convenience that Desi managed to not only get away with her antics scott free, but she also had the exact desired c More...
Ok, so here’s the thing: Desi? I didn’t like her all that much in Princess for Hire. She was ok, but her bratty “I’m going to impact the princesses’ lives and consequences be damned!” kick was really starting to bug me. I mean, ok, maybe I’m an old fogey, but I just wanted her to buckle down and listen to her elders because it was only through the grace of author convenience that Desi managed to not only get away with her antics scott free, but she also had the exact desired c More...
Jun 04, 2011
Daisy
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I really enjoyed Princess For Hire and I was glad I could almost immediately continue with The Royal Treatment, cause I was excited to find out what adventures Desi would get into this time.
And let me just say that I was not disappointed! I loved this one more than the first book, it was wonderful!
Desi is such a lovable heroine! She has my kind of humor and gosh, I'd want her as my friend. She's spunky and if she wants something she goes the extra mile to get it, which I respe More...
And let me just say that I was not disappointed! I loved this one more than the first book, it was wonderful!
Desi is such a lovable heroine! She has my kind of humor and gosh, I'd want her as my friend. She's spunky and if she wants something she goes the extra mile to get it, which I respe More...
May 17, 2011
Tiger Holland (All-Consuming Books)
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Desi's a regular 8th-grader in Idaho--a girl who likes hanging out with her best friend Kylie and is interested in trying out for her school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The book starts off normal, but we're really working with a very high-concept idea. In the previous book, Princess for Hire, Desi learned that she has magical potential. With the help of the Facade Agency and some magic powder, she can temporarily take the place of any princess in the world who needs a break from
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May 28, 2011
Page (One Book At A Time)
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I adore this series. It's just the right blend of fairy tale princess, fantasy, mixed in with the real world. I also think it's perfect your pre/younger teens. I particularly like that it's set in Idaho, even if the town is completely fictional.
Desi was fantastic in the installment. I loved that she took her task of preparing for the next level seriously. It made me wonder if anybody questioned her when she was studying things like yachting. I also enjoyed that when she's not More...
Desi was fantastic in the installment. I loved that she took her task of preparing for the next level seriously. It made me wonder if anybody questioned her when she was studying things like yachting. I also enjoyed that when she's not More...
Jun 02, 2011
Tara
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REVIEW ORIGINALLY POSTED http://hobbitsies.net/wordpress/?p=3003
I read Princess for Hire and thought it was really, really cute. I read The Royal Treatment and thought it was really, really good. The Royal Treatment really takes the world we learned about in the first book and steps it up a notch – all the way to Level Two, actually.
Desi, as a character, learned a lot about herself in Princess for Hire, but she continued to grow as a character in The Royal Treatment. I lo More...
I read Princess for Hire and thought it was really, really cute. I read The Royal Treatment and thought it was really, really good. The Royal Treatment really takes the world we learned about in the first book and steps it up a notch – all the way to Level Two, actually.
Desi, as a character, learned a lot about herself in Princess for Hire, but she continued to grow as a character in The Royal Treatment. I lo More...
