Jennifer S. reviewed Princess of Glass (Princess of the Midnight Ball, Bk 2) on + 32 more book reviews
Princess of Glass is a fantastic spin-off of a classic fairytale. Who doesnt love a fairytale? In my opinion, each fairytale offers a spark of imagination that draws you into the world of the characters; Princess of Glass is no different. In Princess of Glass, every angle of the typical yet time-honored Cinderella story is turned upside down, giving birth to a fresh and exciting new look at the traditional characters we have grown to love.
The young royals from different kingdoms are tossed together by their parents in an attempt to find their prospective matches in a Royal Exchange Program, with hopes of strengthening their kingdoms. Prince Christian has never been allowed to leave the Dane kingdom due to his parents fear of history repeating itself. Years earlier, the king of Westfalin had pleaded for a prince to help solve the mystery of the twelve princesses worn out dancing shoes; after each prince failed, they returned home only to meet their demise.
Princess Poppy, one of the twelve princesses, is quite taken by Prince Christian upon meeting him. As their flirtations increase, Eleanor, a maid who was once royalty, enters the picture and draws more than just Christians attention. Eleanor, green with envy of the other princesses, enlists the help of her godmother, who turns the happy household into an emotional battleground. Magic, as well as love, is brewing and time is running out for all involved.
George concocted a fascinating and enchanting world of magic and love. The story flowed nicely without lulls, keeping the reader entertained and attached to the characters. The world building was enchanting and had an amazingly realistic feel. I highly recommend the Princess of Glass. Its definitely a good choice for any reading group. Without a doubt, George is being added to my favorite author list.
The young royals from different kingdoms are tossed together by their parents in an attempt to find their prospective matches in a Royal Exchange Program, with hopes of strengthening their kingdoms. Prince Christian has never been allowed to leave the Dane kingdom due to his parents fear of history repeating itself. Years earlier, the king of Westfalin had pleaded for a prince to help solve the mystery of the twelve princesses worn out dancing shoes; after each prince failed, they returned home only to meet their demise.
Princess Poppy, one of the twelve princesses, is quite taken by Prince Christian upon meeting him. As their flirtations increase, Eleanor, a maid who was once royalty, enters the picture and draws more than just Christians attention. Eleanor, green with envy of the other princesses, enlists the help of her godmother, who turns the happy household into an emotional battleground. Magic, as well as love, is brewing and time is running out for all involved.
George concocted a fascinating and enchanting world of magic and love. The story flowed nicely without lulls, keeping the reader entertained and attached to the characters. The world building was enchanting and had an amazingly realistic feel. I highly recommend the Princess of Glass. Its definitely a good choice for any reading group. Without a doubt, George is being added to my favorite author list.
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Princess of Glass (Princess of the Midnight Ball, Bk 2) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Poppy from PRINCESS OF THE MIDNIGHT BALL returns and, along with her unmarried sisters, is currently helping her father regain political alliances by participating in a royal exchange. Now she's living with her cousins, Lord and Lady Seadown, and their daughter, Marianne.
She turns down invitations to balls because she refuses to dance after surviving the curse from her mother. Society soon frowns upon her absence, thus forcing Poppy to attend the balls. Instead of dancing, she joins the gentlemen and plays cards. She and Marianne become friends with the young royal prince staying with the King.
When Prince Christian notices how different Poppy is from other girls, he's intrigued and happy to spend time with her. Some assume a marriage isn't far behind, but before anything transpires, a young, mysterious, beautiful woman enters the picture.
Before long, all the men are falling in love with her and making absolute fools of themselves, while the women detest her. Poppy notices that something's not right. Could the magical protection she's wearing stop her from seeing an enchantment?
Seeing clearly, she recognizes the mystery girl as a previously wealthy young lady fallen on hard times. Instead of dancing and enjoying frivolity, Ellen's now forced to become a maid. Can Poppy stop Ellen from making a terrible bargain with a creature who will demand something horrible in return?
Just when Poppy thought she'd finished with evil, she must battle the Corley to save the lives of those she loves dearly.
One can only hope that Jessica Day George will continue to write more about these charming sisters and their battles with magical, evil creatures. The friendship, sense of self, evil beings, drama, and romance make PRINCESS OF GLASS a must-read for lovers of fairytales and fantasy stories.
Poppy from PRINCESS OF THE MIDNIGHT BALL returns and, along with her unmarried sisters, is currently helping her father regain political alliances by participating in a royal exchange. Now she's living with her cousins, Lord and Lady Seadown, and their daughter, Marianne.
She turns down invitations to balls because she refuses to dance after surviving the curse from her mother. Society soon frowns upon her absence, thus forcing Poppy to attend the balls. Instead of dancing, she joins the gentlemen and plays cards. She and Marianne become friends with the young royal prince staying with the King.
When Prince Christian notices how different Poppy is from other girls, he's intrigued and happy to spend time with her. Some assume a marriage isn't far behind, but before anything transpires, a young, mysterious, beautiful woman enters the picture.
Before long, all the men are falling in love with her and making absolute fools of themselves, while the women detest her. Poppy notices that something's not right. Could the magical protection she's wearing stop her from seeing an enchantment?
Seeing clearly, she recognizes the mystery girl as a previously wealthy young lady fallen on hard times. Instead of dancing and enjoying frivolity, Ellen's now forced to become a maid. Can Poppy stop Ellen from making a terrible bargain with a creature who will demand something horrible in return?
Just when Poppy thought she'd finished with evil, she must battle the Corley to save the lives of those she loves dearly.
One can only hope that Jessica Day George will continue to write more about these charming sisters and their battles with magical, evil creatures. The friendship, sense of self, evil beings, drama, and romance make PRINCESS OF GLASS a must-read for lovers of fairytales and fantasy stories.
