The Princess-in-Training Manual/Divas Don't Fake It

by Jacqueline de Soignee, Erica Orloff

A savvy, irresistible guide to being a princess in today's society follows Princess Jacqueline de Soignee as she adheres to the rules of royalty, while another bold, no-holds-barred guide introduces the world of "divadom" where self-confidence and sassiness reign supreme. Original. 125,000 first printing.

Genres: Chick Lit, Fiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sherri Bryant · Rating 4 out of 5]

I normally don't go for short stories, but I found these two gems quite refreshing and entertaining. Full of sharp wit and laugh out loud moments. Not sure which I would rather be; a Princess or a Diva. Can I be both? LOL

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

cute title, dreadful book (or i should say books as it's 2 books in one.) one of the worst written things i've ever been unfortunate enough to read.

[Michelle Donofrio · Rating 3 out of 5]

These "how to" books were light and silly. How to be a Princess and How to be a Diva. Lighthearted and the girl gets the guy In the end. Great summer reading.

[Claire · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found the writing to be so insipid that I could not read either story. In particular, I felt the Princess-In-Training Manual decided to do no research into the lives and duties of modern princesses, leaving no reality for her suspension of disbelief to be swallowed. Not even just for princesses, she knew nothing of the differences in class (again, a lack of research: while no one presents every feature that is typical of the subculture for which they are a member, no one can have none. She probably based this on a teenager she knows, who exemplifies the dilemmas of middle-class but doesn't even know enough to see that is what it is).

It's a shame because I am actually not down on light books or easy reads (you'll see teen fiction on my read shelf), I was in that mood, but this one just left a sour taste in my mouth. I couldn't get rid of it fast enough.

[Charity · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Princess-in-Training Manual novella was not very good. It was very cheesy and forced. Divas Don't Fake It novella was not outstanding, but it was MUCH better than the other novella. This was worst from RDI that I have read so far.

[Danthony74 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not a diva so I didn't get it, nor am I a princess!!