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A review by jaxbemusing
The Princess of Thornwood Drive by Khalia Moreau
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
I didn't quite know what to expect when I requested an ARC of this book, but I was intrigued by the concept of a story told from a dual POV - one based in reality and the other in a fantasy world. It was a quick-paced story, especially towards the end, that kept me turning the pages to uncover the truth.
The juxtaposition between Laine and Alyssa's POVs was so well executed. Despite having different experiences, you could see each sister's side and how they were connected. This story deals with some heavy topics (death of parents, crippling guilt, panic attacks, a corrupt health care system, the weight of being a sole caregiver, and off-page sexual assault), but did so in a way that was thoughtful and engaging.
I did feel the worldbuilding could have been heavier in the beginning. For example, I never fully understood how Alyssa was able to travel between planes in her world and I wanted to understand the magic system better.
I typically do not read trigger warnings and because of this was shocked when this came into the story. I've been sitting with the ending for a couple of days and I'm still not sure how I feel about it.
Overall, I think this was a compelling debut from Moreau. I enjoyed her writing style and look forward to reading more from her in the future!
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Thank you NetGalley & Forever Publishing for this ARC. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The juxtaposition between Laine and Alyssa's POVs was so well executed. Despite having different experiences, you could see each sister's side and how they were connected. This story deals with some heavy topics (death of parents, crippling guilt, panic attacks, a corrupt health care system, the weight of being a sole caregiver, and off-page sexual assault), but did so in a way that was thoughtful and engaging.
I did feel the worldbuilding could have been heavier in the beginning. For example, I never fully understood how Alyssa was able to travel between planes in her world and I wanted to understand the magic system better.
I typically do not read trigger warnings and because of this was shocked when this came into the story. I've been sitting with the ending for a couple of days and I'm still not sure how I feel about it.
Overall, I think this was a compelling debut from Moreau. I enjoyed her writing style and look forward to reading more from her in the future!
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Thank you NetGalley & Forever Publishing for this ARC. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.