Princess, for the transition you are looking to make the Trance really is a bike you should be looking at, unless Uncle Gerry can find you a small Prophet. Coming from one Giant to another it will also feel familiar, which is a good thing, Giant are good at that.
When last did you notice the colour of your bike when bating off Camaderry?
Shona, the canyon is nice, but still quite expensive.
The Giant is heavy. As for having two bikes that feel similar.... That's like dating brothers. Go for something different.
Llandii.... stick with the morewood. they are Sweeeeet....