Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot

Queen of Babble
Meg Cabot

Overview
Queen of Babble is a classic damsel in distress story. The only difference is that damsel, Lizzie Nichols had to travel have way around the world to a different country before she even realizes that she needs a prince to save her. Spending her summer in England with boyfriend of three months, Andrew, has been Lizzie's plan all along. Problem is, she doesn't know that her boyfriend is a lying, low-life, welfare cheat! Now, Lizzie is alone in a foreign county with no place to go, except France, more specifically, Chateau Mirac. Having been invited by friend Shari who is cateering there, with not much of a plan, Lizzie puts on her "brave face" and hops on the train. France, here she comes!

Review
I have to admit that Queen of Babble was a slow start for me. The first couple of chapters I wasn't much into it but once she got in that car and Andrew starting complaining about having to sit in the back seat, I knew that not only Lizzie, but also I was in for a ride.
Meg does a great job with developing each character. I really felt as though you personally know them. I mean I wasn't suprised when Dominque ran away with Blaine. It was clear that she was selfish from the start. Also, you knew that Agnes had something up her sleeve, the way she pretended not to know how to speak english. And of course, you also knew that Luke was Lizzie's prince. I mean he was such a lovely stranger on the train to Lizzie, it was no coincidence that she was at the right place at the right time.
I really enjoyed the quotes at the beginning of each chapter and the little clippits of Lizzie's thesis. They were pretty interesting to read.
I really liked the plot/story line. It was very rich and substaincial. Although I will say that I think some parts were rushed while other were overplayed and easily predictable. Also I didn't see the importance of Lizzie having not graduated. I think it was blown up more than it should have been. Other than that though, I had lots of fun with Lizzie Nichols. She was a great character to travel with, so great, that I'll be sure to travel with her to NYC in, Queen of Babble in the Big City!