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liz_towery's review against another edition
5.0
I would put this book is the same group as Ella Enchanted. It was fun and magical and kept you guessing. I definitely recommend it to any one looking for a fun read.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
3.0
When Darling is promoted to Under-Presser, she finds herself working among the princess’ extravagant and closely guarded wardrobe. But one closet always remains unlocked and, as Darling wanders among the fabrics, she longs to try on just one of these discarded dresses. And when she slips it on and looks in the mirror, she finds she has been transformed into the Head-Scrubber. Will these dresses help her find the adventure she always has longed to have?
It is rare to find a girl who does not long to melt into fairy tales and become a part of their story. If the Magic Fits will fulfill that dream for many a young girl: enchanted castles, fierce but frozen in time dragons, fantastical tales, and, yes, magical dresses. Darling is a young orphan who, when her mother dies in childbirth, is raised by the Under-Stairs staff. She is loved and protected and her head is filled with stories. Those stories often distract her, and, one day, in a fit of rage over Darling’s inattention, the Head-Scrubber thrusts her into the service of the pressers: those charged with ironing the princess’ linens and clothes. That move to the upstairs puts Darling in the position to find the magical dresses and, of course, the dastardly plot that only she can uncover!
Darling is an easy character to love. She is strong and capable, she’s being bullied by her peers, she longs for more from life, and she is easily distracted by stories and lore. All of these qualities will endear her to young readers and the magical elements are sure to enchant them as well.
This is another one that I cannot put my finger on what held it to an “it was good” rating rather than a four-or-five star rating. I wish my own library stocked the series as I definitely can see myself recommending it but I just didn’t love it enough personally to want to read more of the series.
It is rare to find a girl who does not long to melt into fairy tales and become a part of their story. If the Magic Fits will fulfill that dream for many a young girl: enchanted castles, fierce but frozen in time dragons, fantastical tales, and, yes, magical dresses. Darling is a young orphan who, when her mother dies in childbirth, is raised by the Under-Stairs staff. She is loved and protected and her head is filled with stories. Those stories often distract her, and, one day, in a fit of rage over Darling’s inattention, the Head-Scrubber thrusts her into the service of the pressers: those charged with ironing the princess’ linens and clothes. That move to the upstairs puts Darling in the position to find the magical dresses and, of course, the dastardly plot that only she can uncover!
Darling is an easy character to love. She is strong and capable, she’s being bullied by her peers, she longs for more from life, and she is easily distracted by stories and lore. All of these qualities will endear her to young readers and the magical elements are sure to enchant them as well.
This is another one that I cannot put my finger on what held it to an “it was good” rating rather than a four-or-five star rating. I wish my own library stocked the series as I definitely can see myself recommending it but I just didn’t love it enough personally to want to read more of the series.
booksnorkel's review against another edition
4.0
Darling Dimple has been picked to be the newest laundress for the princess. Darling Dimple has been picked to be in charge of the Princesses beloved Canary. Darling Dimple has been picked to save the castle from those who wish to destroy it. Darling Dimple has no idea what she is doing.
A fun story about a girl who discovers a magical closet that has 100 dresses, but when you put them on the dress transforms you into someone else! Darling has to use the magic of the castle to save the kingdom. This is a cute fun story for girls in third grade on up. This book had a few plot holes, mostly involving how the dress magic worked, but it is still a great little story and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
A fun story about a girl who discovers a magical closet that has 100 dresses, but when you put them on the dress transforms you into someone else! Darling has to use the magic of the castle to save the kingdom. This is a cute fun story for girls in third grade on up. This book had a few plot holes, mostly involving how the dress magic worked, but it is still a great little story and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series.
hilaryjsc's review against another edition
5.0
Utterly delightful. The sort of gentle but adventurous, sweet but funny, classic fairy tale-esque middle grade novel that I loved when I was a little girl.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This is 3.5 stars, but so cute, I'm rounding up to 4. This book was adorable. The castle's magic enchanted me from almost the first moment that the little mice come out. Darling was a great character, and her growth throughout the story kept me engaged. I knew this story had me because I was so sad about Eighteen. I kept hoping magic would bring it back to life.
tishreads's review against another edition
4.0
When we first got this book in and I read the description, I was hesitant. The book ended up being quite enjoyable and we'll written.
combiyu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rebeccadanielle's review against another edition
3.0
This was such a fun book to read. Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop, although, I did feel that parts of the middle section fell away slightly but they definitely picked up again at the end.
ashleylm's review against another edition
3.0
A nice little rice pudding of a book. The main character lucks into the magic, accomplishes very little, and events would apparently have panned out much the same way without her involvement at all, which suggests a plotting problem (I'm reminded of The Big Bang Theory episode where Amy pointed out that Indiana Jones was superfluous to the events in Raiders of the Lost Arc, ultimately). Still, it's good-natured and calming.
I was probably most annoyed that (a) the author saddled the main character with such a ridiculous name that it no doubt knocked the book back a couple of grades in appeal, and (b) that our hero managed to keep up with her work duties in addition to quite a bit of time skulking around in disguise.
(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).
I was probably most annoyed that (a) the author saddled the main character with such a ridiculous name that it no doubt knocked the book back a couple of grades in appeal, and (b) that our hero managed to keep up with her work duties in addition to quite a bit of time skulking around in disguise.
(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).