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Beth Given
Nov 10, 2007 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
AUGUST 2012: Just re-read (technically re-listened) to this one in anticipation of the sequel coming out this month. Loved this book all over again!

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MAY 2007: So the latest books I’ve read … I haven’t exactly enjoyed. I mean, I do finish them and everything, so they must have been okay, but it’s not like I was ever reaching for my book multiple times a day, binging on pages. I’ve kind of missed that.

But all that changed with Princess Academy! Seriously — I loved this book.

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Leah
Jan 16, 2009 rated it liked it
I think I would've rated this higher if I was younger :) This was definitely for maybe a junior high audience, but it was still enjoyable. ...more
Jodi
May 06, 2008 rated it really liked it
A Robin Mckinley type heroine. I love stories when the protaganist feels worthless in the beginning but then discovers her true worth and talents. This book is a perfect example of that. It is nice too when a little fantasy is thrown in!
Jeanette
May 13, 2008 rated it liked it
This book is much like three other books I've read by Shannon Hale. It was rather entertaining, but quite predictable. I felt like the ending was somewhat abrupt and could have ended after another chapter...in my oh-so-humble-opinion. ...more
Katherine
Oct 15, 2007 rated it really liked it
I really like this author and books written for young adults. It was a very interesting storyline and I loved the characters. I could hardly put it down after I started reading it.
Becky
Dec 06, 2007 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: must-reads
One of my favorite things about this book was my complete inability to predict what would happen. It turned out differently that I had originall expected which made it all the better.
Michelle
Aug 28, 2007 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Fun book... I think I should study the "rules of conversation and diplomacy" too. :) ...more
Sherri Scoffield
Mar 18, 2008 rated it it was ok
A nice youth book.
Kim
Aug 28, 2007 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: youngadult
April
Sep 15, 2007 rated it it was amazing
Amber
Sep 21, 2007 rated it really liked it
Kristin
Oct 13, 2007 rated it liked it
Kayleen
Oct 15, 2007 rated it really liked it
Ginger
Nov 06, 2007 rated it liked it
Crystal Rustic-Reads
Jan 01, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Abby
Jan 04, 2008 rated it liked it
Aurora
Jan 11, 2008 rated it really liked it
Katelyn
Feb 24, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Lori
Apr 22, 2008 rated it really liked it
Shelves: newbery-medal
Amy
May 26, 2008 marked it as to-read
Karen
Jul 07, 2008 rated it really liked it
Janice
Jul 17, 2008 rated it really liked it
Denise Smith
Sep 16, 2008 rated it liked it
Melissa
Oct 18, 2008 rated it liked it
Diane
Jan 09, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Brooke
Jan 26, 2009 marked it as to-read
Sarah
Jun 27, 2009 rated it really liked it
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