The Crowns of Croswald invites young readers to explore themes of stepping into their own magic, discovering their true selves, and battling evil head-on. Hailed by Kirkus Reviews as “an action-packed treat […] with a relatable heroine facing challenges in a vivid world of magic and mystery,” and called a new classic by readers, The Crowns of Croswald series is a magical romp through a fully formed universe with dragons, magical quills, potions, and mythical creatures.
Ivy Lovely is 16 and she has no idea who she is—or what her powers could be. When she crosses a magical boundary, she discovers a whole new world of enchantment and mystery. Making friends that will last a lifetime—and save her life—she steps into her own abilities and discovers more about her hidden past, magical blood, and the power of Croswald’s mystical stones. But all is not well: a dark history and an evil Queen threatens all that is good. Will Ivy’s bravery and wit be enough?
Curious and whimsical, both shy and brave, Ivy is a hero that connects with readers of all ages. For those who wished that Narnia, Harry Potter, and Alice in Wonderland could go on forever, Croswald opens a whole new world of magic. Recommended as a read-aloud for families and a first middle-grade fantasy read, The Crowns of Croswald is a four-part series that will carry readers to a whimsical world that they won’t want to leave.
“𝙰 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚕𝚎? 𝚆𝚑𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚊 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝?”
What a fun and exciting read. When I was approached to read this and give an honest review I was a bit nervous but mostly excited to explore a new magical world! And did D.E. Night deliver! At first slow, I found myself still wanting to get to know these characters and the school more. It’s heavily influenced by the Harry Potter world, which isn’t a bad thing, much like how Harry Potter has influences of Macbeth and even Narnia!
Ivy’s a great protagonist with a big heart and has her whits about her. I enjoyed this book mostly because it wasn’t so clean cut, Ivy made mistakes and needed help fixing them. I enjoyed her friends, Fyn especially, and think there’s a lot to be said about how the dynamic of the group changes over the course of the story, but how they’re there for one another when needed. I also really enjoyed that the time line is one school year, again similar to HP on that sense, but it gives the reader a more definitive time line that’s easy to follow.
Certainly aimed at a younger crowd, I do believe YA readers can have some fun with it. I did feel like some things were obvious that didn’t need stating but were anyway. And the writing style is simple and easy to follow.
Overall, it’s a fun read, a nice escape into a new whimsical world! There are two more book released in the series so if you find yourself hooked you can continue on.
Rating: 3.5/5
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