An interesting concept...I adore fairytales, and all their stark good-and-bad contrast, so you're gonna have a fun time convincing me there's something better... (:P) But I like this beginning. It seems as though you have a nice setting and an orginized, clear style. And I love the name Lucie! Hehe...well! Off to Chapter One.

PS Thanx so much for your reviews, btw! _

Ah, interesting... You make some good points with the lesson on gift-giving.

Interesting start you have here. Sounds like you're really onto something...I like it. I promise to read it all, just give me some time n_~ Keep it up!

Happy writing!

Tk.T~

the long awaited chapter 12 is finally here! 4 days before I check, sorry it took me so long!Anyway, I'm glad you put in the scene with Madame Oxentiel, you seem to have given her more depth, she's not completely evil, but I wouldn't call her nice yet either, though it was nice of her to let Lucie off the hook for punishments. It almost seems like she's one of those teachers that picks out favorite students that show promise and are only nice to those...and now that Lucie has shown some aptitude for magic Oxentiel's behavior toward her flips around...maybeanyway, wonderful job, once again, I really enjoyed reading this chapter, I especially like how you're developing the relationship between Lucie and Adriel, how they are teaching each other about their different forward to chapter 13!~SCR

I like where your story is going. Haha... although I'm not sure. But can you clarify why Lucie says she is magic instead saying that she is magical? Anyway, your story is entertaining. Rock on! :)

nice chapter. i like how lucie is "pro-peasant." though i like all the school stuff i hope we see some development soon! anyway, good one :)

Yay, no more punishments! This was interesting when Adriel and Lucie are showing each other the "sides" of the different classes, and I'm wondering what's going to happen if Adriel tries to teach herself magic. Good chapter, and I liked the title cause I love raspberries...but not reaspberry tea! Keep up the good work!

Love it. Keep writing, and updating!

Another amazing chapter! I'm really addicted to this story, it's really fun!

“Hi Dorinda,” - need a comma after "Hi." interesting twist with the compliment, btw, i liked it. I still feel bad for her friend. The "from that point on" line kinda bugged me - maybe because there wasnt really a "point" to go off of, if that makes sense. other than that this was another great chapter! wonderful job

~Mack

Very good update...I liked that you put in that chapter about how fairies get their wings...its cool how they get them..well i g2g...update soon!

I *loved* this chapter! Very well written and interesting. Adriel...I think she is going to play a very important part. I don't remember Sleeping Beauty all that well but I have a feeling that Adriel will be the evil fairy that makes Aurora (right?) prick her finger on the spinning wheel. Guess I'll have to wait to see. I hope there will be romance too *giggles* I'm a sucker for romance. Anyway. Great update, write more soon. Thanks for all your wonderful reviews as well *hugz*

This is just an awesome story! I love it... Although I can't wait to see more of Solaris. I am also wondering about Lucie's parentage... but I'm sure that'll be covered later on. Anyhow, great job!

Hi. I want to start by saying now I'm really glad that you revealed my story because otherwise I might never have found yours! Thank you! I have a lot to say so I'll start with suggestions. Please don't feel like I'm crtisizing I just can't stand it when people leave reviews saying it was perfect and don't give any suggestions for improvement. Anyway: try to make sure that things aren't too easy for the main character...I mean yeah she's had some bad times. Just a thought...when she had to get her name in chapter four it seemed like it was the easiest thing...again just a , try to spend more time on each event. Maybe not more time...but define some of the things a bit more like when she had to get the eggs...the part inside the school seemed a bit more like a passing thought. Only the first time that's really the only thing I could come up with for improvement, now for compliments. I loved how this story had a background right from the start. Sometimes when I read its like I'm starting at the begining and watching a world develop. I liked how in this, I felt like I jumped right into a world that already had a pass...and it wasn't the beginning, but this is where I had been stuck in. Its a good feeling and makes it seem more realistic even if it is fantasy.I'm adding you to my list of authors to be admired :). You write in first person...I can't tell you how many times I've tried to write in first person. It never comes out right. I love reading things in first person, and this is a really good example!And finally, this isn't about the writing itself, but you seem like a nice person. I'm kinda weird...I like to imagine the people that write things since I don't know them. From the way you write...you seem like a really sweet person. Anyway that might be a weird comment but thanks for making my night more enjoyable and for being my first reviewer!~cazkain wielder~

This chapter seemed rushed, to me, because of the number of grammatical errors. It could use a little tidying.

In regards to story: hmm... discovering one's past usually involves some form of epic quest, doesn't it? I thought the shortcut was a little too convenient. Then again, in circumventing the epic quest, you managed to not stray far off track in re-telling the fable, which I suppose is fair enough.