Book Review: The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie
Pink, Pretty, Deadly . . .
Royalty and castles? Check. Intrigue and mystery? Check. Secrets and undercover agents? Check!
The Princess Plot might sound like just another book about a princess and her castle, but watch out: reading this book was more like uncovering a deep, dark mystery. There were twists and turns I never saw coming! Written by Kirsten Boie and translated from German, The Princess Plot is suitable for readers age 8-12 and, at almost 400 pages, is a hearty read.
It’s also a detailed read, what with imaginary countries, lots of characters with lots of subplots, and secrets that just keep revealing more questions. You see, Jenna and her best friend, Bea, decide to audition for a movie that has unexpectedly come to town. Even though Jenna’s sure Bea is the prettier, smarter choice, the agents choose HER. Before she can even call her overprotective mother to get permission, she’s whisked away to the country of Scandia to immediately start “practicing” for the role . . . by pretending to be the Scandian Princess in front of the unsuspecting townspeople. Sounds fishy, right?
It turns out, things in the picture-perfect Scandia are not-so-perfect. I won’t give anything away, but I will say this: hushed conversations! Rigged cell phones! Strangers knocking on balcony doors! They’re all part of The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie — in stores this month!
— Morgan, Scholastic Staffer
UPDATE: Don't miss the sequel, The Princess Trap!
I luv it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #51 | Posted by: Kat on November 29, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I absolutely loved this book!!!!!!!!
Comment #52 | Posted by: on March 03, 2011 at 09:00 PM
OMG i just finished the book and it was amazing, i loved it so much that i couldnt put it down and ithad almost everything in it:romance, mystery, and well u get the point i LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Comment #53 | Posted by: shelby on September 08, 2011 at 06:52 PM
wow pretty nice plot (lol get it? "plot") any way, I suspected from the start that Jonas might have a crush on Jenna(even if he is a real jerk) but hey! How do u explain the moment's he “held her tight..". But I'm always impressed when the author have the skills to make the bad guy seem not that bad it makes u hesidtate on rooting for him, or booing him. That other guy (the name that starts with a b) he's another story.
Comment #54 | Posted by: Unicorn on November 03, 2011 at 11:30 PM
i read the princess trap i really didn't like it
Comment #55 | Posted by: Corina on February 11, 2013 at 09:33 PM
Where can you buy this book??? I really want to since I have the Princess Trap but I don't know where. My Mood=depressed, desperate, and wanty
Comment #56 | Posted by: Joanna on February 17, 2013 at 01:20 PM