I love the usage of shifting point of view to create dramatic irony and build the tension of the story. I also love that as the princesses are heading to the ball, George cuts the scene. The princesses cannot speak of the Ball, and they cannot show the Ball to the reader either. It is first seen from Galon's POV. I would have liked for Ross to have been more active in finding a way to break the curse, but the scene when she and her sisters can finally break their silence is very satisfying. I'll rate it as a 3.5 book.As I've never read an adaptation of this fairy tale, it was quite interesting. I wanted to know the reason why the twelve princesses danced at the Midnight Ball every single night.Writing style was good, not overly descriptive. Story was fast-paced.Characters were flat - although I liked Galen and Poppy - but the main element of the story was the mystery so it didn't matter much. Maybe if I read it for a second time I will find faults in this book.It didn't bother me that the hero's past time was knitting, but it was unusual nevertheless.
I love books that I can recommend to both my daughter AND my mother! :)
—js92127
I really like this book, and it has a really powerful meaning.
—morgaan2012
I love this book, an all that follow.
—Luiza
A version of 12 dancing princesses
—Loti
A short, clean and fun read.
—MarsBar1430
