When an immaculately dressed woman steps out of an iridescentbubble and asks you if you'd like to become a substitute princess, do you a) run b) faint c) say Yes! For Desi Bascomb, who's been longing fora bit ofglamour in her Idaho life, the choice is a definite C--that is, once she can stop pinching herself. As her new agent Meredith explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies theancient Egyptian formula "Royal Rouge,"she can transform temporarilyintotheexactlookalike of any princess who needs her subbingservices. Dream come true, right?

Well,Desi soon discovers that subbing involves a lot more than wearinga tiaraand waving at cameras.Like, whatdo you dowhena bullying older sister putsyou on a heinous crash diet? Or when the tribal villagers gather to watch you perform a ceremonial danceyou don't know? Or when a princess's conflicted sweetheart shows up to break things off--and you know she would want you to change his mind? In this hilarious, winning debut, one girl's dream of glamourtransformsinto something bigger: the desire to make a positive impact. And an impact Desi makes, one royal fiasco at a time.