The Crowns of Croswald

[usr 3.5]

What a magical world! I think this is a great start to a series for all magical fantasy world lovers! The story telling is so beautifully written, I felt like I was actually in Croswald. The world building is incredible.  It's whimsy, creative and full of that nostalgic adventure. I never like to compare books to another because it never does the story justice BUT if you're a fan of Harry Potter and looking for a new magical world to fall into, you'll enjoy this first installment for sure. "In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret…

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn to master their magical blood and the power of Croswald’s mysterious gems. When Ivy’s magic––and her life––is threatened by the Dark Queen, she scrambles to unearth her history and save Croswald before the truth is swept away forever." 

In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret…

For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy, a school where students learn to master their magical blood and the power of Croswald’s mysterious gems. When Ivy’s magic––and her life––is threatened by the Dark Queen, she scrambles to unearth her history and save Croswald before the truth is swept away forever.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.