Lantern Lane Book 1

Lantern Lane #1

by Tessa Greene

Citizens from the Kingdom of Trielle who dared to journey into the ominous, dark forest just outside the village were usually never seen again. Thus, Lantern Lane was created and lined with huge, beckoning lanterns set aglow each night.

Fourteen-year-old Letty is perfectly content with her life on Lantern Lane until she faces her father’s mysterious disappearance and then is mistaken for the princess’s runaway lady-in-waiting. Whisked to the castle, Letty finds herself in a whole new world as she encounters daunting experiences and unexpected adventures.

Featuring beautiful writing, a hallmark of The Good and the Beautiful literature, Book 1 of Lantern Lane is sure to uplift, entertain, and inspire.

Genres: Chapter Books

121 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Maggie Sharp · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐

[Avery Cardall · Rating 4 out of 5]

The beginning of the book was a little bit confusing. It started from one thing and then jumped to the next without really any explanation. After I got past the first part of the book it got more exciting and I understood it better. I really love how the main character (Letty) really stands up for what she believes is right. I also love how mysterious the book was. The book really showed me that I should never be scared to stand up for things I believe in.

*SPOILERS*
The beginning of the book started when Letty couldn't find her father. He went up to the mountains for a day but he wasn't back. It was weeks and he still wasn't home. The Princess of Trielle mistook Letty for her lady-in-waiting. She was forced to go to the castle and work for her. The Princess was very self centered and she treated Letty terribly. By the end of the book she finally convinced Princess Maisy that she wasn't a Lady-in-waiting because the real one came back. Letty chose to stay but only if the Princess changed how she acted to other people and she agreed.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

14 year old girl Letty’s life changes completely when she is whisked away to the castle by Princess Maisy. The princess thinks Letty is her runaway lady-in-waiting! Due to this, Letty gets a lifetime of adventure. I loved this charming tail of lantern lane and cannot wait for book 2! Some of the pros are it has a happy ending, Letty is a nice girl and Princess Maisy learns her lesson. The con are that she never sees her father again. I will read this book again.

[Kylee Maedje · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter enjoyed this story a little more than my son. It definitely leaves you with a clift hanger wanting you to know what happens next. We look forward to getting the second book for my daughter to continue reading.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book about 14-year-old Letty, who is mistaken for the spoiled princess's lady-in-waiting and is forced to come to the castle and serve her instead of looking for her father, who has mysteriously disappeared.

I liked that this book deals with hard questions, especially how to behave when the person you're with isn't making good choices.

Although this book is about a 14-year-old, in my opinion, it reads younger and will probably appeal to tween/middle-grade readers. There is no content here that would keep me from giving it to a child as young as 7 or 8. (As the parent of advanced readers, this is very important to me, since my children's reading levels are often way beyond the level of content maturity that is usually at those levels.)

All of the plotlines are not resolved at the end of this book (although some are partially solved)—you will need to read on in the series. Fair warning! I've only read the first two so far, and I'm guessing you'll need to read to the end of the series to see everything tied up neatly.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

An engaging and phenomenal first book in the Lantern Lane series, full of positive morals about honesty, bravery, and doing the right thing.
Highly recommended for readers wanting a fun and exiting story, as well as parents seeking quality fiction for their children.
I love this series!!

[Cora · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a thriller I can't put this series down

[Kightley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pls git second book out I need to now about what happened to her dad.

[Jessica Green]

I enjoyed this aloud with my daughters, ages 8 and 11. Ordering the others in the series this week!

[Emily Lavery · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was one of my favorite books especially the part about the princess changing.we read all except book 4 and I can't wait

[Mildly Mad Hatter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet.

[Bethany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bookclub with V. June '25

[Allie Marchessault · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. A little bit slow but good.

[Noelani · Rating 5 out of 5]

11 year old started this new series she received for Christmas and loves it so far.

[LinkSkywalker · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Letty's father goes missing her world turns upside down. Nothing seams to be going right. Next thing she knows she is whisked to the castle mistaken for the princess's runaway servant she is forced to serve.

[Kezia · Rating 2 out of 5]

CONTENT none
MESSAGES you need to make a boundry; being called "girl" is unacceptable, and if you point it out thats still kind - having four children makes you tired all the time - family is important
WRITING alright! Defenatly not bad.
CONCULSION
I'll admit, I read this inbetween some exceptioanly good books, so I may well be being a little harsh on it. So far, I've onky read the first two books in the series. (For the records, I was the age of the main character when I read it, but I'm a little strange)

The main thing I didn't like was the messages. They made such a big deal about the Princess calling the main character "girl." Depending on what your personal values and personality is, you might relate to the main girl, or you might not. If you don't mind being lower class an dleting others have their way, it might nit resonate so much.

There was however, a "man in the purple cloak". The ~3 paragraphs on that person has provided me and my siblings with hours of fun speculating. So, while niether the charratures, nor the plot particularly resinaited with me, thanks so much Tessa Greene!