Princess Mia
Princess Mia by Meg Cabot
Poor Mia. Her boyfriend Michael broke up with her and moved to Japan. She is beyond distraught, she can't even drag herself out of bed. She distances herself from her friends, loses her friendship with Lilly and has to deal with an "I hate Princess Mia" website that is written by someone who obviously knows her.
Mia's mom and Mr. G send her to a psychiatrist because they know she needs to talk to someone and it's never been her strong suit, hence the diaries. The doctor is a strange man, but he accepts Mia even when she comes in for her first session in her pajamas, wrapped in her comforter, carried by her bodyguard. Gradually she gets some tools to help her heal and she starts to gain her footing again. She also learns to define herself without Michael for the first time in her adolescence.
Cabot covers teenaged heartbreak honestly and beautifully. Mia has been interesting to follow through this series. She's sweet and funny and a very believable girl. I think girls could do worse than learning from Mia's example. Sure, she's kind of a ditz sometimes, but she's got commitment and she believes in things and she's a well-written character. I will be sorry to see this series end, but I will be reading the next book when it comes out and I hope that Cabot has planned a suitable farewell for the little princess.
