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Yes, we like MLP, and the added Cadance backstory was some good (and unexpected!) stuff. ( )

This book is written with a young reader (K-4th, maybe) in mind, not for an adult such as myself. But, I’ve been a MLP fan since I was young enough to read this, and T-Spark is my favorite.
This reads just like an episode of the show – cute, sweet, with a dash of adventure and mystery, and of course, Friendship is always the answer. I felt this was nearly direct re-hash of at least one episode of the show (evil object turns pony against others) which was disappointing.
The real reason to read it is the backstory for Princess Cadence. Not sure if these books are considered Canon or not, but if so, it is worth it for that alone. However, it raised more questions than it answers about the origins of Alicorns, particularly consider that Cadence’s daughter, Flurry Heart, was born one.
While I will eventually want the entire collection, I’m not running out this moment to buy the rest of the series. This is a good easy read, suited for young MLP fans to practice their reading skills with. But for older collectors, this book might disappoint as far as substance. ( )

Clearly picking up from the end of the most recent season of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell focuses on Twilight Sparkle trying to adapt to being a princess. Berrow includes background on some secondary characters and expands on the current My Little Pony world as a whole.

The only thing that could be better would be the addition of some actual illustrations (which would fit developmentally for the chapter book level this is at). There's a picture of Twilight Sparkle at the beginning of each chapter (although as a unicorn, not an alicorn, I believe), but nothing that matches what's happening in the story specifically.

A nice, solid opening to this new chapter book series that really captures the rhythms and feel of the TV show - so much so that I wonder if we're seeing a preview of some of next season's episodes! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these to My Little Pony fans, but don't see them having an audience beyond that. ( )