Prepare for a walk down memory lane.
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
Mia Thermopolis got to live the dream of becoming an actual princess. Although it wasn't exactly perfect or easy, you followed her on the journey from average high school student to regal princess — and what a ride it was.
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The Clique by Lisi Harrison
Popular girl Massie Block and her Pretty Committee had everything a girl in middle school could want: Juicy Couture sweatpants, Uggs, and a pool. Enter Claire Lyons, a more average girl, who's much more relatable and whom you wanted to see beat Massie at her own game.
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Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
Before it was a hit TV show, Gossip Girl was a best-selling series that was a bit different than the show. Gossip Girl followed the love triangle between Nate, Serena, and Blair (among others) and kept you up-to-date on all the drama and scandals.
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The It Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
Fans of Jenny Humphrey got to see even more of her in this spinoff of Gossip Girl. Bringing the same high-stakes drama from the Upper East Side to upstate New York, this book kept you in the know with short chats between every few chapters.
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