The series revolves around the concept of how Princess Celestia raised Spike prior to Twilight Sparkle graduating "The School for Gifted Unicorns". However, she is not the only gifted unicorn to be given a dragon assistant.
Celestia's chosen follows the path of Spike, Yosh, Tacki, and Torth, along with their pony friends, as they play their respective parts in making Equestria an even more amazing place.
Cuteness, comedy, and a detailed plot make this series a delight to read as journeys beyond Equestria are explored while Spike and Twilight work on learning the magic of friendship.