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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #9
My Little Pony: Starlight Glimmer and the Secret Suite
A original My Little Pony chapter book featuring one of Twilight Sparkle's most notorious pupils!
© 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
© 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
- GenresFantasy
144 pages, Paperback
Published August 30, 2016
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G.M. Berrow
116 books55 followersGillian M. Berrow (G.M. Berrow) is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. When she was little, she aspired to become either a princess or a magical pony. Things seem to be right on schedule.
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May 14, 2018
I am a big fan of My Little Pony and my favorite character is Starlight Glimmer.
This is the book I'm been dying to read and I finally got it from my local library.
Simply put, I think it is a good book because of the suspense and thrill. I would recommend this to all MLP fans.
This is the book I'm been dying to read and I finally got it from my local library.
Simply put, I think it is a good book because of the suspense and thrill. I would recommend this to all MLP fans.
November 29, 2016
pretty much everything i want out of a pony story - engaging, funny, true to the character and the series. I think Starlight Glimmer is a really interesting addition to the regular ponies - especially her relationship to Twilight Sparkle - I'm a big fan!
March 28, 2024
Much of this book is plodding and confusing. The author introduces a lot of new lore and spells without properly explaining them, and then keeps referencing them as an integral part of the plot.
The characterization is also poor. The crux of the story is that Starlight and Twilight are struggling with communication. Their issues go somewhat like this:
Twilight: Hey Starlight, let's study this new magic spell I'm working on.
Starlight: We've been working too hard Twilight, I'm tired and want to take a break. :)
Twilight: Okay. :)
~Later~
Starlight: I need to use this secret room I found to hide from Twilight, even though she understood how I was feeling and I wasn't mad at her!
Starlight: *practices spell by herself, messes up time in Ponyville, doesn't realize it was her own fault and lets Twilight take the fall*
~Later~
Twilight: Hey Starlight, I'm sending you to go spend time with your friend Sunburst so you aren't so stressed out!
Starlight: Okay!
Starlight: *proceeds to stock up on a bunch of food and hide in the secret room instead, practice magic by herself again, and create a huge swirling vortex that makes everything happen in slow motion*
~While vortex is swirling in room and threatening Ponvyille~
Twilight: I was a bad communicator. :(
Starlight: Me too. I forgive you. :)
Twilight: :)
Spike: MAYBE FIX THE VORTEX AND TALK ABOUT THIS LATER?????
So yeah. This was pretty bad. The conflict isn't well-handled, the pacing is messy, the spells are confusing, and the characters are mostly lame. The only thing I DID like is that Starlight is further developed as an introvert who needs time by herself to recharge, and that she isn't a workaholic like Twilight is. I actually liked the idea of this book, but for some reason the author lost her usual charm and made Starlight a typical children's book protagonist who never feels anger (or anything but love and compassion) towards her friends. So instead, she came across as unrelatable and incredibly stupid.
The characterization is also poor. The crux of the story is that Starlight and Twilight are struggling with communication. Their issues go somewhat like this:
Twilight: Hey Starlight, let's study this new magic spell I'm working on.
Starlight: We've been working too hard Twilight, I'm tired and want to take a break. :)
Twilight: Okay. :)
~Later~
Starlight: I need to use this secret room I found to hide from Twilight, even though she understood how I was feeling and I wasn't mad at her!
Starlight: *practices spell by herself, messes up time in Ponyville, doesn't realize it was her own fault and lets Twilight take the fall*
~Later~
Twilight: Hey Starlight, I'm sending you to go spend time with your friend Sunburst so you aren't so stressed out!
Starlight: Okay!
Starlight: *proceeds to stock up on a bunch of food and hide in the secret room instead, practice magic by herself again, and create a huge swirling vortex that makes everything happen in slow motion*
~While vortex is swirling in room and threatening Ponvyille~
Twilight: I was a bad communicator. :(
Starlight: Me too. I forgive you. :)
Twilight: :)
Spike: MAYBE FIX THE VORTEX AND TALK ABOUT THIS LATER?????
So yeah. This was pretty bad. The conflict isn't well-handled, the pacing is messy, the spells are confusing, and the characters are mostly lame. The only thing I DID like is that Starlight is further developed as an introvert who needs time by herself to recharge, and that she isn't a workaholic like Twilight is. I actually liked the idea of this book, but for some reason the author lost her usual charm and made Starlight a typical children's book protagonist who never feels anger (or anything but love and compassion) towards her friends. So instead, she came across as unrelatable and incredibly stupid.
January 17, 2022
This was a cute story about Starlight Glimmer’s time as Princess Twilight’s student and helping to solve a spell but also learning about addressing one’s needs clearly.
Similar to the last few books, I unfortunately don’t know much about Starlight so the multiple references in the book threw me off a bit. However, I was still able to enjoy the story since the book is very detailed in the world building and Starlight’s personality is very interesting. This story also felt like an episode turned book which was enjoyable and made for a quick read.
I liked how this book didn’t portray Twilight as right or justified just because she’s a Princess but depicted her as somepony who is still working on themselves and is able to acknowledge that. Starlight is an interesting character as well as student to Twilight, because she has similar traits to Twilight but I feel she’s more outspoken in her thoughts and is a bit reserved.
Unlike other books, I felt this one was more specific with regards to the scenery. I’m not sure if it was because Starlight is more observant so the narration was descriptive to match it, but I did enjoy it since it gave a better picture of how the palace looked and felt. Also, the Mane Six do not play a part in this story except for a line or two but we do get to see Spike in action.
Overall, I enjoyed this book as it was different from the others. It’s always great to read about the other characters aside from the Mane Six and learn a lesson or two while we’re at it!
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Similar to the last few books, I unfortunately don’t know much about Starlight so the multiple references in the book threw me off a bit. However, I was still able to enjoy the story since the book is very detailed in the world building and Starlight’s personality is very interesting. This story also felt like an episode turned book which was enjoyable and made for a quick read.
I liked how this book didn’t portray Twilight as right or justified just because she’s a Princess but depicted her as somepony who is still working on themselves and is able to acknowledge that. Starlight is an interesting character as well as student to Twilight, because she has similar traits to Twilight but I feel she’s more outspoken in her thoughts and is a bit reserved.
Unlike other books, I felt this one was more specific with regards to the scenery. I’m not sure if it was because Starlight is more observant so the narration was descriptive to match it, but I did enjoy it since it gave a better picture of how the palace looked and felt. Also, the Mane Six do not play a part in this story except for a line or two but we do get to see Spike in action.
Overall, I enjoyed this book as it was different from the others. It’s always great to read about the other characters aside from the Mane Six and learn a lesson or two while we’re at it!
Read more reviews @ Mystic's Review Shelf
December 3, 2019
This was cute.
Starlight and Twilight really got to shine, they were true to character, indeed the whole story was like an episode of the show.
I think the story was a nice edition to Starlights developement.
The narrator of the German audiobook didn't work for me, but it was still funny and had a lot of nice moments.
Also, there is so much continuity, there are almost too much references to moments from the series.
Starlight and Twilight really got to shine, they were true to character, indeed the whole story was like an episode of the show.
I think the story was a nice edition to Starlights developement.
The narrator of the German audiobook didn't work for me, but it was still funny and had a lot of nice moments.
Also, there is so much continuity, there are almost too much references to moments from the series.
April 25, 2018
It was great, not just for kids, but for all ages
August 19, 2019
She is pritty.
March 20, 2020
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January 8, 2022
starlight is best pony
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