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Princess of the Midnight Ball (The Princesses of Westfalin Trilogy, #1)

Jessica Day George
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Princess of the Midnight Ball (The Princesses of Westfalin Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2008

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Jessica Day George

Princess of the Midnight Ball (The Princesses of Westfalin Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Westfalin • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2008

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

830L

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Super Short Summary

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George is a young adult fantasy novel. It follows Princess Rose and her eleven sisters, who are cursed to dance every night for an evil king. When a soldier named Galen returns from war, he becomes involved in unraveling the mystery of the sisters' plight and seeks to break the curse.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

36,767 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George enchants readers with its imaginative retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses." Critics appreciate the strong character development and vibrant world-building. However, some feel the pacing is inconsistent and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it’s praised for its charm and creativity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Princess of the Midnight Ball (The Princesses of Westfalin Trilogy, #1)?

A reader who enjoys Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George would likely appreciate fairy tales with a twist, strong heroines, and lush fantasy settings. Fans of Shannon Hale's Princess Academy and Robin McKinley's Beauty will find similar enchantment and adventure in this retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses."

4.2

36,767 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

280

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Westfalin • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2008

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

830L

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