This isn't your regular, everyday princess fairy tale. There is some aspects that can catch you by surprise. Like how a painting can control you. Also, this princess isn't beautiful and doesn't have a million guys chasing after her. She has one friend. His name is Demetrius. They are good friends and one day, while exploring the castle, they come upon a mysterious room. It has a painting, and a mysterious feel to it. They find a book. The book is written in a mysterious language that neither Demetrius nor Violet can decipher. Some how, Violet becomes attracted to the book. It calls to her. Suddenly, Demetrius has the urge to leave the room. But Violet doesn't want to leave. And that is how the story starts. If you don't like the straight up cute fairy tales then this is the book for you. If I had to give it a rating, it would be a 4.5 out of 5. It was really interesting and keeps you on the edge of your seat.