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College seems to be ruled by sports—at least that’s what it seems like. Everywhere one turns, posters of the “Unstoppable Jaguars” stare the students in the face.
English major Heather Nolan is struggling to stay in school. Lacking money to pay for tuition and books, she is devastated to learn she can’t get any scholarships. Her grades are almost perfect, but she may have to quit school unless she can somehow find a job. Then an opportunity to earn money drops in her lap. All she has to do is tutor someone who won’t be able to stay in school unless his grades improve.
Anthony Russell is in college on a sports scholarship. On the verge of failing, he’s happy to learn they found a tutor for him, but doesn’t hold out much hope, all the tutors he’s had in the past have given him up as hopeless. His self-esteem is non-existent—except on the basketball court.
In spite of Anthony’s doubts, Heather is able to help improve his reading skills. Hanging out with Anthony is also helping Heather meet guys and she’s asked out on several dates. Could one of these guys be the mysterious Mr. Right?
PRINCESS is a simply adorable story. Readers will relate instantly to studious Heather and struggling Anthony. I hoped that Heather would help Anthony reach the GPA he needs to stay in school, and felt for Anthony as he tried to decide whether to go pro or try to stay in college. The characters are extremely well developed.
Though PRINCESS is not available in print form, readers will be able to read it a chapter at a time, or if they fall in love with it like I did, they can purchase a disc directly from Ms. Stallings for $3.95. I was not able to put this story down, and if it were available in print form, it’d be a book for the keeper shelf. You will not be disappointed with PRINCESS.
Reviewed by Laura V. Hilton
for The Road to Romance
January 28, 2004
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