THE CROWNS OF CROSWALD by D.E.Night

"For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical.  When Ivy crosses the boarder, 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."

What were your initial thoughts on the book?

My first thoughts about this book were that I have never heard of this author and I don’t like the look of the actual cover of the book, but it all changed after the first chapter. At first I was confused about what was going on but then I got into it and finally understood what was going on. I was dragged into the book and had to read on and on until there was no more, and I hope that I can read the second one soon because after this book I need to read more after I was left on a small cliff hanger with questions to answer.

Who was your favourite character and why?

My favourite character was Ivy because she showed me to never give up on my dreams and that anything is possible. She was brave and courageous no matter what crazy problems she dragged herself into, and she would always want to know more, even if she was forbidden to learn anything about it. She would do anything, even if everyone thought it would be impossible to do it; she was persistent and always managed to prove everyone wrong! The only reason she was able to survive was because she didn’t give up and put her mind to it with no distractions. She would need to have an answer to her question and if no one could give it to her she would find a way to obtain it.

Would you recommend this book?  

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys stories with mystery, fun and adventure at the age 11 or over. If you don’t mind being left on a cliff hanger wanting to read more, do not hesitate to read this book.

Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict) 

A very magical and fun story that makes you feel as if you are with Ivy going through every step of her life.

Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego