The Student Prince

I felt this one got off to a pretty weak start with Merlin's impromptu MC Hammer dance in the train. I personally thought it was sad and uncomfortably awkward (and honestly not something I could imagine anyone doing) rather than funny and endearing. The story was entertaining enough, but I still found myself wishing I had picked something else to read. I did, however, think the ending was great! Overall, I enjoyed it, but since I started it with such high expectations, I was disappointed that I didn't love it like nearly everyone else. Part of the problem is possibly that I have never understood the fascination with the British royal family, nor do I particularly like stories about wizards, so maybe it really says something that I enjoyed it at all!