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A review by thebookishnarwhal
The Princess of Thornwood Drive by Khalia Moreau
This book is an absolute captivating debut! The Princess of Thornwood Drive by Khalia Moreau is a mesmerizing tale straddling the boundary between reality and fantasy.
Meet Laine and Alyssa. They are two sisters who find themselves ensnared in parallel worlds. One is mundane and the other is magical. Laine is burdened after a tragic accident and her dreams of studying animal nutrition and equestrian pursuits fade as she works at a coffee shop, trying to make ends meet. Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal from said tragic accident, inhabits a different reality. A reality where she was never in a car accident and instead, believes herself to be the cursed daughter of the king and queen, residing in a home for mortals like herself.
Moreau's prose is both lyrical and grounded. She connects the mundane with the fantastical, creating a rich tapestry of emotions. The bond between the sisters, tested by fate and circumstance, forms the heart of the novel. Moreau's narrative voice resonates, leaving readers eager for more. She is sure to be a rising star in the literary world.
As someone with a younger sister, I found myself unable to leave the twins on this journey. I was unprepared for what a thought-provoking exploration of family, identity, and resilience this story is. Readers who appreciate magical realism and contemporary fiction will find solace in this enchanting debut.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Meet Laine and Alyssa. They are two sisters who find themselves ensnared in parallel worlds. One is mundane and the other is magical. Laine is burdened after a tragic accident and her dreams of studying animal nutrition and equestrian pursuits fade as she works at a coffee shop, trying to make ends meet. Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal from said tragic accident, inhabits a different reality. A reality where she was never in a car accident and instead, believes herself to be the cursed daughter of the king and queen, residing in a home for mortals like herself.
Moreau's prose is both lyrical and grounded. She connects the mundane with the fantastical, creating a rich tapestry of emotions. The bond between the sisters, tested by fate and circumstance, forms the heart of the novel. Moreau's narrative voice resonates, leaving readers eager for more. She is sure to be a rising star in the literary world.
As someone with a younger sister, I found myself unable to leave the twins on this journey. I was unprepared for what a thought-provoking exploration of family, identity, and resilience this story is. Readers who appreciate magical realism and contemporary fiction will find solace in this enchanting debut.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.