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Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt

A small-town teen stumbles into a whimsical agency that sends stand-ins to cover royal duties—tiaras, galas, and diplomatic disasters included. With charm, humor, and a dash of magic, Princess for Hire turns wish-fulfillment into a hilarious coming-of-age adventure about finding the courage to be yourself.

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In Princess for Hire, did you enjoy ...

... sparkly, wish-fulfillment magic that backfires in funny, high-stakes ways?

My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison

If you loved how Desi gets roped into royal stand-in gigs by Meredith and winds up using magical makeovers to untangle princess-level PR disasters, you’ll have a blast with My Fair Godmother. When Chrys’s half-trained fairy godmother “helps,” wishes go hilariously sideways—much like Desi’s assignments that start simple and spiral into diplomatic messes. It’s the same bubbly, light-magic chaos with a down-to-earth girl improvising her way to a happily-ever-after.

... a sarcastic, breezy heroine cracking jokes while cleaning up supernatural snafus?

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Desi’s witty, self-deprecating voice while juggling secret princess missions and normal life is a big part of the fun in Princess for Hire. Hex Hall delivers that same laugh-out-loud snark as Sophie Mercer stumbles through magical mishaps, social minefields, and crush complications. If the quippy way Desi narrates everything—from sudden tiaras to hush-hush cover stories—made you grin, Sophie’s razor-sharp commentary and screwball scrapes will hit the same sweet spot.

... a magical gig forcing a teen to figure out what she really wants—and who she wants to be?

As You Wish by Jackson Pearce

A huge draw in Princess for Hire is watching Desi weigh the thrill of subbing for royalty against who she actually is—small-town girl, big heart, real values. In As You Wish, a genie assignment turns into a tender, funny exploration of desire and identity as Malia (and the jinn sent to grant her wish) confront what they truly want. If Desi’s gradual self-understanding—between secret missions and real-life crush drama—hooked you, this thoughtful, romantic twist on magical work will, too.

... a contemporary world with one quirky magical twist that complicates everyday life?

How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier

Part of the charm of Princess for Hire is its one-foot-in, one-foot-out magic—Desi’s regular life (homework, jobs, crushes) keeps colliding with secret princess assignments and hush-hush glam. How to Ditch Your Fairy nails that same vibe: in a normal-ish world, everyone has a personal fairy that warps daily life in funny, inconvenient ways. If you liked watching Desi balance small-town reality with a covert magical side hustle, you’ll love Charlie’s schemes to wrangle her fairy and her life.

... feel-good royalty adventures that leave you smiling and rooting for a girl finding her place?

The Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

If the uplifting tone of Princess for Hire—where Desi learns to use compassion and grit to solve royal problems—left you glowing, Princess Academy offers a similarly hopeful, empowering arc. Miri’s journey from mountain girl to poised, thoughtful leader mirrors the way Desi grows on her assignments: learning diplomacy, confidence, and when to speak up. Both stories deliver warm, optimistic royalty tales where clever girls change their worlds for the better.

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