It's been a while since we've featured
any YA titles, and this one definitely deserves a mention. Princess for Hire by
Lindsey Leavitt is due to be released in March 2010. (Admittedly, I love YA and will definitely be reading this one!)When an immaculately dressed woman
steps out of an iridescent bubble and asks you if you'd like to become a
substitute princess, do you
a) run
b) faint
c) say Yes!
For Desi Bascomb, who's been longing
for a bit of glamour in her Idaho life, the choice is a definite C--that is,
once she can stop pinching herself. As
her new agent Meredith explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she
applies the ancient Egyptian formula "Royal Rouge," she can transform
temporarily into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her subbing
services. Dream come true, right?
Well, Desi soon discovers that subbing
involves a lot more than wearing a tiara and waving at cameras. Like, what do
you do when a bullying older sister puts you on a heinous crash diet? Or when
the tribal villagers gather to watch you perform a ceremonial dance you don't
know? Or when a princess's conflicted sweetheart shows up to break things
off--and you know she would want you to change his mind?
In this hilarious, winning debut, one
girl's dream of glamour transforms into something bigger: the desire to make a
positive impact. And an impact Desi makes, one royal fiasco at a time.
For more information about Lindsey and
Princess for Hire, check out her website.