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The Crowns of Croswald
by D.E. Night
I was provided a copy of this e-book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars!
The Crowns of Croswald is a whimsical story with magical elements very reminiscent of the Harry Potter series. A magical boarding school, magical quills, unique and fantastical creatures. Although I felt there were a lot of similarities, the story still has its own unique feel. The book is advertised as a middle grade book but it didn't always feel like one to me. The main reason is because the main character, Ivy Lovely, is already fifteen going on sixteen years old at the beginning which threw me slightly off. I did thoroughly enjoy the whimsical writing and descriptions as well as the cute drawings at the beginning of each chapter which helped me better envision the world and certain scenes. The story was well-paced at the beginning but felt slower throughout the middle since we are still learning about the world, school, and characters. The end picked up quite a bit, but almost too much. It felt like the action was over as quickly as it started. I know this is only the first book in the series though, so overall, I do think this was a good introduction, but just felt lacking in some areas.
3.5 stars!
The Crowns of Croswald is a whimsical story with magical elements very reminiscent of the Harry Potter series. A magical boarding school, magical quills, unique and fantastical creatures. Although I felt there were a lot of similarities, the story still has its own unique feel. The book is advertised as a middle grade book but it didn't always feel like one to me. The main reason is because the main character, Ivy Lovely, is already fifteen going on sixteen years old at the beginning which threw me slightly off. I did thoroughly enjoy the whimsical writing and descriptions as well as the cute drawings at the beginning of each chapter which helped me better envision the world and certain scenes. The story was well-paced at the beginning but felt slower throughout the middle since we are still learning about the world, school, and characters. The end picked up quite a bit, but almost too much. It felt like the action was over as quickly as it started. I know this is only the first book in the series though, so overall, I do think this was a good introduction, but just felt lacking in some areas.