This is conceptually interesting, but it felt underdeveloped and some of the tropes have become outdated (ie, no longer totally acceptable). It seemed like the characters were mainly reacting to their circumstances, hoping half-baked plans could save the day; the character growth was minimal if at all present; none of the relationships were particularly compelling or convincing.

So I'm disappointed, because Cinderella x Princess & the Pauper x dark magic could've been a really good story.

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CONVERSION: 7.93 / 15 = 3 stars

Prose: 7 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 5 / 10
Emotional Impact: 4 / 10
Development / Flow: 5 / 10
Setting: 7 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: N/A
Intellectual Engagement: 2 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 3 / 5
Rereadability: N/A
Memorability: 2 / 5
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[2014 review]
Part Cinderella, part 12 dancing princesses, this was a masterpiece. Christian was a pretty good prince/hero, if excessively enamored of Lady Ella. Very much a sequel, though; it stands up decently but not perfectly on its own.