Hoping to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other's countries in the name of better political alliances—and potential marriages. It's got the makings of a fairy tale—until a hapless servant named Ellen is tricked by a vengeful fairy godmother into competing with Poppy for the eligible prince. Ballgowns, cinders, and enchanted glass slippers fly in this romantic and action-packed happily-ever-after quest from an author with a flair for embroidering tales in her own delightful way.
I'm going to have to go back and read Princess of the Midnight Ball now. Ms. George is very adept at engulfing the reader in the story. You feel as though you are a part of the time period in which the story takes place. Princess Poppy is a delightful character who encompasses qualities at either ends of the spectrum. She's tough, she swears, and is quite the little cardshark. However, she is ladylike, loves to knit, and appreciates fine gowns. The story of the Corley was left a mystery until towards the end. I enjoyed the 'fairy tale' aspect of this book. I have this unusual appreciation and even affection for colored glass. So I found the story of The Corley very interesting as well. I would say it would be great for 12 and up. The cover is cool, but would have liked to have seen one of the dresses described or Prince Christian as well. Overall, really loved the characters, the pace, and the plot. I would definitely recommend. I give this one 3 1/2 big ol' swaks!
OOOOhhhh intriguing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun read - thanks for the review :)
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