A review by lory_enterenchanted
Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

4.0

Read in preparation for Witch Week 2023, theme CRYPTOZOO. Excitement, humor, friendship and a hint of romance, beauty and danger, and a moving, emotional finale make for a richly satisfying fantasy. I'd only complain that the protagonist reads older than 15, and the book may be a bit mature in theme and image for the middle graders who may gravitate to it. Otherwise, I loved it.