Abandon: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Finding Hope Amidst the Ruins by Meg Cabot

The novel begins with Mia living in New York City with her mother. Mia is a shy and awkward teenager, and she is not looking forward to moving to Genovia. However, she is convinced by her grandmother, who is the Queen of Genovia, to come and visit.

When Mia arrives in Genovia, she is overwhelmed by the beauty of the country and the warmth of the people. She is also surprised by the fact that she is actually a princess. Mia is quickly thrown into the royal life, and she has to learn how to be a princess overnight.

Mia's new life in Genovia is not without its challenges. She must learn how to deal with the paparazzi and the expectations that come with being a princess. She also has to deal with the fact that she is not always accepted by the Genovian people.

Abandon

by Meg Cabot

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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However, Mia also finds love and friendship in Genovia. She meets a boy named Michael, who is the son of the Prime Minister. Michael is kind and handsome, and he helps Mia to adjust to her new life. Mia also makes friends with Lilly, who is a fellow princess. Lilly is outgoing and confident, and she helps Mia to come out of her shell.

As Mia learns more about herself and her country, she begins to realize that she is not as different from the other Genovian people as she thought. She learns that she has a lot to offer Genovia, and she begins to embrace her role as princess.

Abandon is a heartwarming and inspiring novel about a young woman's journey of self-discovery. It is a story about love, loss, and finding hope amidst the ruins.

• Mia Thermopolis: The protagonist of the novel. She is a teenage girl who discovers that she is the princess of Genovia.
• Michael Moscovitz: Mia's love interest. He is the son of the Prime Minister of Genovia.
• Lilly Moscovitz: Mia's best friend. She is a fellow princess and the daughter of the Prime Minister of Genovia.
• Queen Clarisse Renaldo: Mia's grandmother. She is the Queen of Genovia.
• Helen Thermopolis: Mia's mother. She is an artist who lives in New York City.

The novel is set in the fictional country of Genovia. Genovia is a small European country that is located on the Mediterranean Sea. The country is known for its beautiful scenery and its rich history.

• Self-discovery: Mia's journey of self-discovery is a major theme of the novel. She learns about herself and her country, and she begins to embrace her role as princess.
• Love: Love is another major theme of the novel. Mia finds love with Michael, and she also develops close friendships with Lilly and her grandmother.
• Loss: Mia experiences loss in the novel. She loses her father, and she also has to deal with the death of her grandmother.
• Hope: Hope is a major theme of the novel. Mia finds hope amidst the ruins of her life. She learns that she can overcome anything, and she begins to look forward to the future.

Meg Cabot's writing style is engaging and accessible. She uses humor and wit to make her stories relatable and enjoyable. The novel is written in the first person from Mia's point of view. This gives the reader a personal and intimate look into Mia's world.

Abandon was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its humor, heart, and positive message. The novel has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

Abandon won the following awards:

• American Library Association's Best Book for Young Adults (2001)
• New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age (2001)
• Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books (2001)

Abandon is the first book in a series of novels about Mia Thermopolis. The other books in the series are:

• Princess in Waiting (2002)
• Princess in Love (2004)
• Princess in Pink (2005)
• Princess in Training (2006)
• Princess in Trouble (2007)
• Royal Wedding (2008)
• Chasing Liberty (2009)
• Forever Princess (2010)
• Royal Crown (2011)
• Royal Wedding Wish (2012)
• Royal Wedding Day (2013)
• Royal Wedding Weekend (2014)
• Royal Wedding Ever After (2015)

The Princess Diaries series has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

Abandon

by Meg Cabot

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2965 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	325 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE