Just ... too cliche. I can tell that this is the author's first foray into YA because the main characters are so one-dimensional. This girl, who thinks she's not so great, and how could she ever be special! But -- surprise, surprise -- she is the most special mage ever! OMG! And the prince who thought that she would be a boy, and then accidentally falls in love with her -- whoops! And the evil kingdom who is trying to take over the world, Pinky and the Brain style! Ugh, give me something new.