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americangirlemmie 's review for:
The Crowns of Croswald
by D.E. Night
This book is lovely. To me, it feels like a mix of Harry Potter, Diana Wynne Jones, Alice in Wonderland, and many other favorites and classics.
To start, the story was from a perspective that made it very easy for one to relate to the characters. This is where the Alice component came in. Similarly to Carroll’s famous tween, Ivy is written in a very relatable fashion. This is in part to the POV, but also to the character. Ivy had a great, genuine, childlike personality. Yet, she is written in a way that makes it very easy for readers to become her.
The world building was great as well. Although it was very Harry Potter-esque, the story and world were beautifully unique and magical. It was written in such a charming style, nothing taken too seriously, all the while maintaining a ‘rather serious’ plot line. This is where I saw a lot of similarities to Diana Wynne Jones (who you all know I love). It was such a happy, and light story, that really captivated me.
The plot itself was well written, in a way that made you forget that there was a story. As in, you were experiencing it along with the characters, rather than trying to read purely for the plot line (if that makes sense). It was more of an experience than a story – which was marvelous.
Overall, I really loved it. It is truly appropriate for all ages – again, very Harry Potter-esque in that quality. I highly suggest you all go check it out on July 21st!
To start, the story was from a perspective that made it very easy for one to relate to the characters. This is where the Alice component came in. Similarly to Carroll’s famous tween, Ivy is written in a very relatable fashion. This is in part to the POV, but also to the character. Ivy had a great, genuine, childlike personality. Yet, she is written in a way that makes it very easy for readers to become her.
The world building was great as well. Although it was very Harry Potter-esque, the story and world were beautifully unique and magical. It was written in such a charming style, nothing taken too seriously, all the while maintaining a ‘rather serious’ plot line. This is where I saw a lot of similarities to Diana Wynne Jones (who you all know I love). It was such a happy, and light story, that really captivated me.
The plot itself was well written, in a way that made you forget that there was a story. As in, you were experiencing it along with the characters, rather than trying to read purely for the plot line (if that makes sense). It was more of an experience than a story – which was marvelous.
Overall, I really loved it. It is truly appropriate for all ages – again, very Harry Potter-esque in that quality. I highly suggest you all go check it out on July 21st!