Books like Princess in Training

A delightfully dramatic, laugh-out-loud plunge into the chaotic mind of a teenager juggling royal duties, high school politics, and first-love anxieties. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Princess in Training.

chaotic
lighthearted
nostalgic
angsty

01
Princess in Love
Meg Cabot
A hilarious, diary-format deep dive into the agonizing, swoon-worthy chaos of teenage crushes and holiday stress.
Shares:
- chaotic
- dramatic
- self-deprecating
- humorous
02
Princess in the Spotlight
Meg Cabot
A hilarious, breathless plunge into the diary of an anxious teen trying to survive high school while accidentally being royalty.
Shares:
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- self-deprecating
03
Princess Academy
Shannon Hale
A crisp, empowering coming-of-age tale where the true magic lies in education, empathy, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Shares:
- earnest
- finding one's voice
04
Her Royal Highness
Rachel Hawkins
A cozy, banter-filled sapphic fairy tale set against the misty backdrop of an elite Scottish boarding school.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- humorous
05
President of the whole fifth grade
Sherri Winston
A sweet and spirited schoolyard drama about ambition, cupcakes, and learning to lead with integrity.
Shares:
- humorous
- earnest
06
The Carrie diaries
Candace Bushnell
A youthful, observant journey through the social labyrinth of high school and the spark of creative ambition.
Shares:
- nostalgic
- earnest
07
Gossip Girl
Cecily von Ziegesar
A deliciously toxic, brand-name-dropping plunge into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's teenage elite.
Feels:
- glitzy
- indulgent
- toxic
08
Undercover Princess
Connie Glynn
A sparkly, secret-filled romp through a glamorous boarding school where friendship is the ultimate crown.
Shares:
- dramatic
- earnest
09
Anna and the French Kiss
Stephanie Perkins
A cinematic, banter-filled love letter to Paris and the dizzying, agonizing thrill of an all-consuming crush.
Shares:
- conversational
- earnest
10
Tuesdays at the Castle
Jessica Day George
A whimsical, spirited adventure where the setting itself is a living, breathing character full of secrets.
Shares:
- earnest
11
Vampire Academy
Richelle Mead
A sharp-tongued bodyguard and a vulnerable royal navigate deadly politics, forbidden romance, and supernatural threats in a cutthroat boarding school.
Shares:
- angsty
- dramatic
- earnest
12
The Pretty Committee Strikes Back
Lisi Harrison
A glossy, gossip-fueled romp through the high-stakes world of middle school crushes and clique warfare.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- angsty
- dramatic

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