Jennifer S. reviewed on 3/15/2011 + 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.

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