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A review by ohemgeebooks
The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night
4.0
Shorehorses, Black Unicorns, and Hairies.
Finally a magical school I’d like to attend.
The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night is the beginning of an imaginative middle grade series, featuring Ivy Lovely whose curiosity leads her on a series of adventures.
Growing up as an orphaned scaldrony maid in the castle, Ivy’s life was rather mundane, until mishap with a scaldron dragon on Moonsday caused her to flee. She discovers an invitation to the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn how to master their magic. Unaware of her source of magic, she tries to unlock the clues while trying to outsmart the Dark Queen.
I’m not going to lie. I’m not a fan of middle grade magic school books. I feel like it’s an overused trope- where it follows the same old rubric. And I’m here to tell you, that I enjoyed The Crowns of Croswald immensely.
It was my first NetGalley download, and I read it, surprised by my enjoyment. Bought the series directly from the author -her website is gorgeous by the way- and recently reread it to be sure. This book is unique and creative, and was clearly written by someone whose whole heart is in Croswald. It reads like a young girl’s dreamscape, fleshed out into a fully realized fantastical world.
I’m looking forward to reading this aloud to my kids soon, and continuing on with Ivy Lovely and her adventures.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Finally a magical school I’d like to attend.
The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night is the beginning of an imaginative middle grade series, featuring Ivy Lovely whose curiosity leads her on a series of adventures.
Growing up as an orphaned scaldrony maid in the castle, Ivy’s life was rather mundane, until mishap with a scaldron dragon on Moonsday caused her to flee. She discovers an invitation to the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn how to master their magic. Unaware of her source of magic, she tries to unlock the clues while trying to outsmart the Dark Queen.
I’m not going to lie. I’m not a fan of middle grade magic school books. I feel like it’s an overused trope- where it follows the same old rubric. And I’m here to tell you, that I enjoyed The Crowns of Croswald immensely.
It was my first NetGalley download, and I read it, surprised by my enjoyment. Bought the series directly from the author -her website is gorgeous by the way- and recently reread it to be sure. This book is unique and creative, and was clearly written by someone whose whole heart is in Croswald. It reads like a young girl’s dreamscape, fleshed out into a fully realized fantastical world.
I’m looking forward to reading this aloud to my kids soon, and continuing on with Ivy Lovely and her adventures.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.