First of all, this is such an underrated drama!!
I hope more Cdrama fans find this drama and give their support to the actors and actresses!

Plot:
I was genuinely taken by surprise with the plot twists. I have watched my fair share of dramas ( Cdramas, Kdramas and Jdramas). Which means I have watched a lot of tropes and there isn't really a lot of legroom to work with, to make it truly surprising anymore (for me at least).
So yes, while it's the fun trope of a writer who gets sucked into her story, Different Princess does differentiate from the norm.
Meaning, Hue Qing Ge (FL) played by Ireine Song was sucked into her novel not because she was sick or because of an unforseen accident but actually due to there being too many bad reviews and too much animosity towards her as a writer (because of how she ended the novel).
Then having to change the ending while trying to survive Ji Chu (ML) played by Ding Ze Ren was a very entertaining aspect of the plot. Finding out who the true evil master mind was, was a really big shock.
I won't add any more spoilers, but OH MY I really was NOT expecting any of the twists.


Pace: Being about 30min each, the episodes ended with just enough tension and questions to want to start the next episode. But not too much, as to be an overwhelming cliffhanger.


Acting: Hats off to the directors for casting these actors and actresses! There was amazing chemistry between all the cast members!

Ding Ze Ren: He really brought life to his character Ji Chu! (ML) (third prince) . He has one of those presences that just steals all the spotlight. His eyes are so expressive that no matter the emotion, be it hate or love, you on the other side of the screen will feel it. His character is so well rounded, with His cunningnes and intelligence that set him apart from all the typical arrogant male leads there are in dramas. And his gentleness, loyalty and love that he hides deep in his heart.
Ji Chu is my all time new favorite Cdrama character.
I really am excited to see more dramas from Ding Ze Ren in the future!

Ireine Song: She portrayed her character Hue Qing Qe ( FL) really well, a perfect balance of cutsie and clumsy. Her character was very relatable, which was refreshing to watch.

Sun Zu Jun: His character Ji Yun (the crown prince) is a gentle soul who has affections for (FL) His acting was really great to watch, he really portrayed the struggles of the crown prince fantastically.

Zhu Rong Jun: Playing Lin Xi Yao. She did an amazing job of being completely devoted to the crown prince, her love was unconditional and beautiful. She was just what the crown prince needed.

Zhang Yue Nan: she plays Ji Wan Er ( the only Princess) her character is sooo sweet and endearing, I wish it could have ended differently for her and Gong Ye Qi.

Lin Lu: His acting as Gong Ye Qi is really great. I was actually quite scared of him in the first half, not gonna lie.

Wang Jun Zhe: His character Ji Feng, ( second prince) was so heart breaking. You just want to wrap him up in a blankie and keep him safe!!


The romance: It is a bit of a slow burn romance, in the sense that it really only picks up in the second half of the drama ( for the main couple) . But it was cute and fluffy (There is a bit of a steamy scene between the two main leads ) for those who enjoy that aspect.
The romance between the SFLs and SMLs was proportional to their characters' personalities

Costumes: They were beautiful, befitting every role of the diffrent characters.

Music: The Ost was truly fitting for the drama, I could find no fault in the directors choices.

Ending: I would have appreciated a few more scenes of the two main leads in the real world.
But considering the well rounded Cdrama that it was, I can't really have asked for anything more.

Overall: I really enjoyed this Cdrama and I think you will too!!