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Falling to Fairyland
In this middle grade adventure both sinister and whimsical, a changeling boy embarks on a quest of magic and self-discovery through a Grimm-inspired Fairyland, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Aubrey Hartman.
Cricket has lived with the Fairy Witch for as long as he can remember. She may be moody and cold, and sure, maybe even a little bit evil, but she raised him as her own—even though he’s a human changeling with a rare and dangerous magic. But as his thirteenth Change Day approaches, Cricket worries she may kick him out of her tower if he can’t prove his worth soon.
When a knight from the human world falls (literally) into Fairyland, Cricket sees his chance. He knows the knight can lead him to a coveted missing piece of the Night Sky sure to impress Cricket’s fickle guardian. But after chasing him out of the tower, Cricket learns the knight has been cursed and will die soon without help. Embarking now on a quest to break the curse and steal the piece of the Night Sky, the two are thrust into a Fairyland wider, weirder, and more beautiful than they expected. As they encounter delightful characters, eerie magic, and a mischievous narrator, Cricket and the knight may discover more than they bargained for—about who they are, who they can be, and who really has their best interests at heart.
In this wildly imaginative, episodic fairy tale for the modern reader, acclaimed author Sarah Jean Horwitz delivers a powerful message of identity, independence, and self-love.
Cricket has lived with the Fairy Witch for as long as he can remember. She may be moody and cold, and sure, maybe even a little bit evil, but she raised him as her own—even though he’s a human changeling with a rare and dangerous magic. But as his thirteenth Change Day approaches, Cricket worries she may kick him out of her tower if he can’t prove his worth soon.
When a knight from the human world falls (literally) into Fairyland, Cricket sees his chance. He knows the knight can lead him to a coveted missing piece of the Night Sky sure to impress Cricket’s fickle guardian. But after chasing him out of the tower, Cricket learns the knight has been cursed and will die soon without help. Embarking now on a quest to break the curse and steal the piece of the Night Sky, the two are thrust into a Fairyland wider, weirder, and more beautiful than they expected. As they encounter delightful characters, eerie magic, and a mischievous narrator, Cricket and the knight may discover more than they bargained for—about who they are, who they can be, and who really has their best interests at heart.
In this wildly imaginative, episodic fairy tale for the modern reader, acclaimed author Sarah Jean Horwitz delivers a powerful message of identity, independence, and self-love.
336 pages, Hardcover
Published March 31, 2026
About the author
Sarah Jean Horwitz
6 books180 followersSarah Jean Horwitz grew up next door to a cemetery and down the street from an abandoned fairy-tale theme park, which probably explains a lot. Her middle grade fantasy novel THE DARK LORD CLEMENTINE was an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month and received favorable reviews from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and more. Sarah Jean's most recent book for young readers is THE DEMON SWORD ASPERIDES. She currently lives near Boston. Find Sarah Jean online at sarahjeanhorwitz.com.
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✰ 3.5 stars ✰
A whimsical fairy-tale with a heartfelt message of self-love and appreciation, one that echoes such fierce sentiments to embrace yourself wholeheartedly and not be afraid to be your truest self. 🫂 16yo Isaac, an amnesia-stricken knight, literally fell into Fairyland, and the curse eating away at his soul for rejecting himself is the gateway for even Cricket, a human changeling, to finally accept the different sides of himself as a part of him.
Along their perilous travels of tracking down the coveted prize to appease his master and braving ravenous werewolves and weather-wielding princes and vengeful bicycles, Cricket and Isaac develop a deep bond of understanding and love. 💌 One where they openly express their pains and secrets without judgment - that easy acceptance they both were unable to find, until they found each other.
“Wouldn’t it be exhilarating to fail spectacularly, to fall and know that there was someone there to catch you?”
For the tension builds up when the peril to their hearts is so threatening that the only way to break the curse—twofold—is to overcome their inner struggles and embrace the parts they've rejected out of fear and shame. And it was a touching and emotional moment that leaves you content that they, henceforth, will be okay, knowing that those who truly care for them will find their way. ❤️🩹
The world-building was creative but not well-fleshed out enough, imo. The magical system was dark and dangerous but lacked depth, and the vivid imagery of Fairyland's surroundings was enchanting, but I'm not quite a fan of episodic quests akin to road trips, so these factors dampened the mood—slightly. 😮💨
“Do you care?” Isaac asked quietly. “Honestly? About...about me? What I am?”
“Yes,” said Cricket. “I do care. I care that you’re whole. That you’re unhurt. That you’re safe. And...and happy.”
Such an important reminder to everyone who fails to remember. 😔 The idea behind Isaac's true knighthood was heartbreaking, and the Cricket’s role as the Fairy Witch of the North's ward was an unpleasant shock. 🥺 But it needed a little more depth for me to feel more for the twist of being a creature of the shadows, seen but not heard, only a messenger for whispers on the wind...
Still, there was something tender and wholesome about this middle grade adventure that delivers a heartwarming message of the importance of self-worth – to belong in a place that loves you without having to hide the best parts of you - the only force powerful enough to stand a chance against this kind of magic - that I can’t entirely fault it. 🤍🤍 I was happily satisfied with how Cricket's and Isaac’s quest ended on a magical note of them both breaking free to be who they truly are and where they belong. ✨
“Wherever Fairyland wants you to be, that’s where you’ll end up.”
A whimsical fairy-tale with a heartfelt message of self-love and appreciation, one that echoes such fierce sentiments to embrace yourself wholeheartedly and not be afraid to be your truest self. 🫂 16yo Isaac, an amnesia-stricken knight, literally fell into Fairyland, and the curse eating away at his soul for rejecting himself is the gateway for even Cricket, a human changeling, to finally accept the different sides of himself as a part of him.
Along their perilous travels of tracking down the coveted prize to appease his master and braving ravenous werewolves and weather-wielding princes and vengeful bicycles, Cricket and Isaac develop a deep bond of understanding and love. 💌 One where they openly express their pains and secrets without judgment - that easy acceptance they both were unable to find, until they found each other.
“Wouldn’t it be exhilarating to fail spectacularly, to fall and know that there was someone there to catch you?”
For the tension builds up when the peril to their hearts is so threatening that the only way to break the curse—twofold—is to overcome their inner struggles and embrace the parts they've rejected out of fear and shame. And it was a touching and emotional moment that leaves you content that they, henceforth, will be okay, knowing that those who truly care for them will find their way. ❤️🩹
The world-building was creative but not well-fleshed out enough, imo. The magical system was dark and dangerous but lacked depth, and the vivid imagery of Fairyland's surroundings was enchanting, but I'm not quite a fan of episodic quests akin to road trips, so these factors dampened the mood—slightly. 😮💨
“Do you care?” Isaac asked quietly. “Honestly? About...about me? What I am?”
“Yes,” said Cricket. “I do care. I care that you’re whole. That you’re unhurt. That you’re safe. And...and happy.”
Such an important reminder to everyone who fails to remember. 😔 The idea behind Isaac's true knighthood was heartbreaking, and the Cricket’s role as the Fairy Witch of the North's ward was an unpleasant shock. 🥺 But it needed a little more depth for me to feel more for the twist of being a creature of the shadows, seen but not heard, only a messenger for whispers on the wind...
Still, there was something tender and wholesome about this middle grade adventure that delivers a heartwarming message of the importance of self-worth – to belong in a place that loves you without having to hide the best parts of you - the only force powerful enough to stand a chance against this kind of magic - that I can’t entirely fault it. 🤍🤍 I was happily satisfied with how Cricket's and Isaac’s quest ended on a magical note of them both breaking free to be who they truly are and where they belong. ✨
April 1, 2026
I was thinking the other day how I hadn’t come across any fantastic middle-grade reads in quite awhile, like unto “Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy” by Karen Foxlee and “The Witch’s Boy” by Kelly Barnhill.
Enter “Falling to Fairyland” via NetGalley. I’m having trouble putting into words how much I adored this. It is everything a middle-grade fantasy should be. I would have read and reread this story so much as a child that the cover would be cracked and the pages would be worn and creased. Those are signs of a child’s true love of a book, and I would imagine that any author would consider them the highest compliments they could receive. The highest compliment that *I* personally can give is to buy a physical copy for my library, specifically for my grandchildren library. My Grandma S. had the awesomest kid library when my siblings and I were growing up. It wasn’t particularly big, but it sure seemed like it to us grandkids. We all loved to read, and we’d immediately (after hugs, of course!) race back to the office/library both to claim a book and get first dibs on the daybed. Grandma even had a checkout system (read: your run-of-the-mill notepad) wherein you could write your name, the book title, and the date, and you’d then get to take it home until your next visit. I still remember the thrill of getting to check out one of my favorites. My mom and grandma really instilled a true love of reading, from a very young age. My mom had to limit us kids to 10 (TEN!) books each whenever we went to the library. Ah, the good old days (shout out to Porter Library!).
Annnnyway. Suffice it to say that saving a place in my limited physical copy grandkid library is the highest honor I can bestow upon “Falling to Fairyland”, and it is well-deserved.
When it comes to the actual plot, Horwitz pays homage to a variety of old-school fairytales, among them “The Wizard of Oz” series and a few from “Grimm’s Fairy Tales”, and, fair warning, while they’re not *super* scary, these fairytales do not have the Disney endings; they’re more the Grimm endings. So while I do think that an advanced elementary school reader could read this story, I do encourage caution if they are easily frightened.
Cricket is about to turn thirteen, and it’s a BIG deal for him, as ward of the Fairy Witch since birth. He’s afraid that she will turn him out if he fails to impress her, and he makes a series of choices that lead him embarking on a journey with a mysterious knight who has just fallen from the sky. Now that I write that, I realize that another fairytale involving a tower makes some appearances in the story, as well. Horwitz is SO clever!
The knight is not what he seems, and Cricket is hiding some secrets of his own. As they spend more and more time together, they come to realize who they really are when things get difficult, and what they are willing to do for those they love.
I also want to note that there is a wonderful LGBTQIA+ arc throughout the book, and it is breathtaking in its sheer breadth and scope. Children *should* be exposed to these characters, so that those who are “different” can read about someone they admire who is struggling with some of the same things. I would hope that stories like these can lead to kids reaching out for help instead of internalizing the shame and self-loathing. This book should be in every school library, from elementary all the way up to high school. It could literally save a child’s life—and no, I’m not exaggerating.
It’s a beautiful, stunning, revelatory coming-of-age story, and if you think it doesn’t sound like your type of reading material due to it being aimed at the younger crowd, I urge you to reconsider.
Huge thanks to both NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for this eARC. I am writing this review voluntarily, and I will hype it up everywhere I can.
Thank you also to Sarah Jean Horwitz for writing this tale and evoking such nostalgia for my idyllic reading childhood. I am sincerely grateful!
Enter “Falling to Fairyland” via NetGalley. I’m having trouble putting into words how much I adored this. It is everything a middle-grade fantasy should be. I would have read and reread this story so much as a child that the cover would be cracked and the pages would be worn and creased. Those are signs of a child’s true love of a book, and I would imagine that any author would consider them the highest compliments they could receive. The highest compliment that *I* personally can give is to buy a physical copy for my library, specifically for my grandchildren library. My Grandma S. had the awesomest kid library when my siblings and I were growing up. It wasn’t particularly big, but it sure seemed like it to us grandkids. We all loved to read, and we’d immediately (after hugs, of course!) race back to the office/library both to claim a book and get first dibs on the daybed. Grandma even had a checkout system (read: your run-of-the-mill notepad) wherein you could write your name, the book title, and the date, and you’d then get to take it home until your next visit. I still remember the thrill of getting to check out one of my favorites. My mom and grandma really instilled a true love of reading, from a very young age. My mom had to limit us kids to 10 (TEN!) books each whenever we went to the library. Ah, the good old days (shout out to Porter Library!).
Annnnyway. Suffice it to say that saving a place in my limited physical copy grandkid library is the highest honor I can bestow upon “Falling to Fairyland”, and it is well-deserved.
When it comes to the actual plot, Horwitz pays homage to a variety of old-school fairytales, among them “The Wizard of Oz” series and a few from “Grimm’s Fairy Tales”, and, fair warning, while they’re not *super* scary, these fairytales do not have the Disney endings; they’re more the Grimm endings. So while I do think that an advanced elementary school reader could read this story, I do encourage caution if they are easily frightened.
Cricket is about to turn thirteen, and it’s a BIG deal for him, as ward of the Fairy Witch since birth. He’s afraid that she will turn him out if he fails to impress her, and he makes a series of choices that lead him embarking on a journey with a mysterious knight who has just fallen from the sky. Now that I write that, I realize that another fairytale involving a tower makes some appearances in the story, as well. Horwitz is SO clever!
The knight is not what he seems, and Cricket is hiding some secrets of his own. As they spend more and more time together, they come to realize who they really are when things get difficult, and what they are willing to do for those they love.
I also want to note that there is a wonderful LGBTQIA+ arc throughout the book, and it is breathtaking in its sheer breadth and scope. Children *should* be exposed to these characters, so that those who are “different” can read about someone they admire who is struggling with some of the same things. I would hope that stories like these can lead to kids reaching out for help instead of internalizing the shame and self-loathing. This book should be in every school library, from elementary all the way up to high school. It could literally save a child’s life—and no, I’m not exaggerating.
It’s a beautiful, stunning, revelatory coming-of-age story, and if you think it doesn’t sound like your type of reading material due to it being aimed at the younger crowd, I urge you to reconsider.
Huge thanks to both NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for this eARC. I am writing this review voluntarily, and I will hype it up everywhere I can.
Thank you also to Sarah Jean Horwitz for writing this tale and evoking such nostalgia for my idyllic reading childhood. I am sincerely grateful!
December 11, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc.
I love fairytales, and this book was delightfully fairytale-ish, with unique world-building ranging from a pumpkin boat with shadowy occupants all named Jack to wild bicycles.
With vivid storytelling and a sibling-like bond between the characters, this was a moving tale about identity and love. Our main characters each have their own struggles with who they are and the shame and self-loathing they feel for being ‘wrong’.
Together, as they journey to break a curse and find a fallen piece of the Night Sky, they learn more about themselves, each other, and how to be who they are without shame or fear holding them back. Cricket and the young knight’s journeys are compelling and emotion-filled as they learn that there is more than one way to love and there is more than one way to be yourself and neither of those is a bad thing.
It is a beautiful fairytale with a satisfying ending.
I love fairytales, and this book was delightfully fairytale-ish, with unique world-building ranging from a pumpkin boat with shadowy occupants all named Jack to wild bicycles.
With vivid storytelling and a sibling-like bond between the characters, this was a moving tale about identity and love. Our main characters each have their own struggles with who they are and the shame and self-loathing they feel for being ‘wrong’.
Together, as they journey to break a curse and find a fallen piece of the Night Sky, they learn more about themselves, each other, and how to be who they are without shame or fear holding them back. Cricket and the young knight’s journeys are compelling and emotion-filled as they learn that there is more than one way to love and there is more than one way to be yourself and neither of those is a bad thing.
It is a beautiful fairytale with a satisfying ending.
August 30, 2025
A slippery young changeling's attempted theft from a very powerful fairy begins this captivating fable of identity and truth. The charming adventure is so filled with delightful secrets that it feels like striding down an atmospheric, twisted hallway. Except to be caught up in the unexpected—from a pumpkin ship to sentient bicycles—while a boy of fairyland and a "knight" from the future attempt to find an escape, as well as a cloak that will change a life forever.
Or so Cricket, the changeling in question, has been told by the Fairy Witch. He's her spy, her ward, and her means for entering enchanted worlds and seeing the truth. Ah, truth. That's not reliable currency in Cricket's world, though he holds some beliefs firmly, one being that the Cloak of Darkest Corners and the Cloak of Swiftest Winds (which he wears as one garment, relying on it to hide in shadows and escape on a gust) are absolutely essential for controlling an affliction known to only him and the Fairy Witch. And to maintain her favor (and her love? maybe), but certainly his place at her court, he needs to do the extraordinary—and secure the Cloak of the Night Sky. And so Cricket enters a quest through an unfamiliar world beyond the Fairy Witch's realm in search of that cloak, meeting up with Isaac, a young solider from the future who has a secret and a mystery of his own.
The sweet fraternal relationship between Cricket and Isaac is a highlight of this story, as each one strengthens the other. Their secrets build the plot, as well as their bond. Isaac has a pure heart and a solid backbone, a young man who has struggled deeply, wondering if what people have always told him is true, even though in his heart he knows they're wrong. (Truth isn't a reliable currency in his world, either.) As in the best quests, as Cricket and Isaac endure dangers and meet up with new friends, they help each other find courage to speak the truth.
This is a story of many threads, which come together at the end, often in ways that the reader will not expect, but which will make perfect sense (and tempt you to glance back and read passages again). This is also a powerful story, thanks to the moral questions that weave throughout the entire tale.
Falling to Fairyland is a modern classic, and a perfect book for fostering powerful discussions that students will carry with them for many years to come.
Or so Cricket, the changeling in question, has been told by the Fairy Witch. He's her spy, her ward, and her means for entering enchanted worlds and seeing the truth. Ah, truth. That's not reliable currency in Cricket's world, though he holds some beliefs firmly, one being that the Cloak of Darkest Corners and the Cloak of Swiftest Winds (which he wears as one garment, relying on it to hide in shadows and escape on a gust) are absolutely essential for controlling an affliction known to only him and the Fairy Witch. And to maintain her favor (and her love? maybe), but certainly his place at her court, he needs to do the extraordinary—and secure the Cloak of the Night Sky. And so Cricket enters a quest through an unfamiliar world beyond the Fairy Witch's realm in search of that cloak, meeting up with Isaac, a young solider from the future who has a secret and a mystery of his own.
The sweet fraternal relationship between Cricket and Isaac is a highlight of this story, as each one strengthens the other. Their secrets build the plot, as well as their bond. Isaac has a pure heart and a solid backbone, a young man who has struggled deeply, wondering if what people have always told him is true, even though in his heart he knows they're wrong. (Truth isn't a reliable currency in his world, either.) As in the best quests, as Cricket and Isaac endure dangers and meet up with new friends, they help each other find courage to speak the truth.
This is a story of many threads, which come together at the end, often in ways that the reader will not expect, but which will make perfect sense (and tempt you to glance back and read passages again). This is also a powerful story, thanks to the moral questions that weave throughout the entire tale.
Falling to Fairyland is a modern classic, and a perfect book for fostering powerful discussions that students will carry with them for many years to come.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
*I received a free ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
The Dark Lord Clementine is one of my all-time favorite middle grade novels of all time, so I went into this book with pretty high expectations. And I am happy to say that those expectations were most definitely met! Sarah Jean Horwitz does an amazing job of crafting stories about identity and deciding what type of person the main characters want to be despite maybe those choices going against what they think they have to/should be. I loved following Cricket on his journey and everyone he met along the way. Fairyland is not just a backdrop, it's a fully developed world full of magical dangers and interesting characters. I guessed at the twist involving Isaac/Christopher early on but liked the way in which it was built up and revealed. The friendship between Cricket and Isaac/Christopher was really well developed as well and I liked how each of them really saw who the other was and loved them because of, not despite, that. I was a little sad when they parted ways - I think they each made the right decision but I would have felt better had they gone on to face any future dangers together. Christopher is returning to a pretty dark time in history and I wanted him protected from that. I really wish this book were the start of a series rather than a standalone because I want to know what happens to these characters and learn more about Fairyland. I highly recommend this book for school/classroom libraries!
The Dark Lord Clementine is one of my all-time favorite middle grade novels of all time, so I went into this book with pretty high expectations. And I am happy to say that those expectations were most definitely met! Sarah Jean Horwitz does an amazing job of crafting stories about identity and deciding what type of person the main characters want to be despite maybe those choices going against what they think they have to/should be. I loved following Cricket on his journey and everyone he met along the way. Fairyland is not just a backdrop, it's a fully developed world full of magical dangers and interesting characters. I guessed at the twist involving Isaac/Christopher early on but liked the way in which it was built up and revealed. The friendship between Cricket and Isaac/Christopher was really well developed as well and I liked how each of them really saw who the other was and loved them because of, not despite, that. I was a little sad when they parted ways - I think they each made the right decision but I would have felt better had they gone on to face any future dangers together. Christopher is returning to a pretty dark time in history and I wanted him protected from that. I really wish this book were the start of a series rather than a standalone because I want to know what happens to these characters and learn more about Fairyland. I highly recommend this book for school/classroom libraries!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 22, 2026
I adore stories that are whimsical elements, so I was so intrigued by the idea of witches, fairies, and, of course, changelings.
The narrator has a fun, whimsical tone that I was thrilled by when I first started reading it, but the tone didn’t always translate to what was happening in the story. It wasn’t that whimsical things weren’t happening because they were, but the tone of the prose could sometimes be disorienting to go from tongue-in-cheek to pretty standard almost serious prose. The storytelling prose DOES match the inner struggles and tension that the characters are facing, but I’d get a little bit of whiplash sometimes.
The world is delightfully fun and dangerous at the same time. There are familiar elements, but there are also spectacular unique ideas like bicycles that have minds of their own and a jack-o-lantern that is an entirely new concept. That said, I felt like some of the elements lacked depth and could have been fleshed out a little bit more so it didn’t feel quite so much like stops on a road trip instead of parts of an overall plot.
I enjoyed the characters in this a lot. Cricket is the kind of character you want to root for, and Isaac gave an immediate desire to know that his story turns out all right and admiration for his character. Their friendship and its growth is so fun.
Overall, I think there’s a lot to love about this book with fun and heart that make up somewhat for the things I found less enjoyable.
The narrator has a fun, whimsical tone that I was thrilled by when I first started reading it, but the tone didn’t always translate to what was happening in the story. It wasn’t that whimsical things weren’t happening because they were, but the tone of the prose could sometimes be disorienting to go from tongue-in-cheek to pretty standard almost serious prose. The storytelling prose DOES match the inner struggles and tension that the characters are facing, but I’d get a little bit of whiplash sometimes.
The world is delightfully fun and dangerous at the same time. There are familiar elements, but there are also spectacular unique ideas like bicycles that have minds of their own and a jack-o-lantern that is an entirely new concept. That said, I felt like some of the elements lacked depth and could have been fleshed out a little bit more so it didn’t feel quite so much like stops on a road trip instead of parts of an overall plot.
I enjoyed the characters in this a lot. Cricket is the kind of character you want to root for, and Isaac gave an immediate desire to know that his story turns out all right and admiration for his character. Their friendship and its growth is so fun.
Overall, I think there’s a lot to love about this book with fun and heart that make up somewhat for the things I found less enjoyable.
March 31, 2026
Talk about a story full of whimsy and adventure. This is my first book by the author and absolutely won’t be the last. Falling to Fairyland is the story of a boy named Cricket and he is very special. Not only because he is a spy for the Fairy Witch, he is a changeling.
Cricket leaves with the Fairy Witch in her majestic castle by the sea and in his eyes she isn’t so bad. Sometimes she’s not the easiest to be around but he’s gotten used to it. One thing that he protects at all cost is his magical cloak. It helps him become invisible if he wishes too, one day he sees a figure falling from the sky into Fairyland. As he goes to help he is sucked by the ocean. That’s just the beginning of his quest, he wakes on a huge pumpkin shaped ship and is on the lookout for the person who fell. This was just full of magic and adventure it felt like reading a Grimm’s fairytale.
Cricket leaves with the Fairy Witch in her majestic castle by the sea and in his eyes she isn’t so bad. Sometimes she’s not the easiest to be around but he’s gotten used to it. One thing that he protects at all cost is his magical cloak. It helps him become invisible if he wishes too, one day he sees a figure falling from the sky into Fairyland. As he goes to help he is sucked by the ocean. That’s just the beginning of his quest, he wakes on a huge pumpkin shaped ship and is on the lookout for the person who fell. This was just full of magic and adventure it felt like reading a Grimm’s fairytale.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such a joy to read! I've read many different books set in the Fairy World and this one felt completely unique to me. I loved the characters and the themes are handled in a way that speaks to both children and adults. I really felt attached to this story and couldn't stop reading. This was a perfect start to a new reading year!
April 2, 2026
This was a fun middle grade book with plenty of adventure and a great fairy tale element. I appreciated the diversity and LGBTQIA+ rep, and my 10-year-old enjoyed it tremendously.
April 15, 2026
Cute! Some heart-felt and also cool ideas
April 16, 2026
Falling to Fairyland: DNF. Writing style just wasn't quite working for me.
April 20, 2026
This book is such a delight! I was expecting a fun, lighthearted adventure in a fairy realm but it ended up being so much more than that. Falling to Fairyland is plenty whimsical, with pumpkin pirates, magic cloaks, and wild bicycles. It’s also a moving tale about identity and being true to oneself.
Cricket and Isaac are both wonderful characters with a sweet brotherly bond. I was very impressed by the depth and emotion of each of their stories, and the way the author included topics like homophobia and gender expression in a fantasy universe.
Cricket and Isaac are both wonderful characters with a sweet brotherly bond. I was very impressed by the depth and emotion of each of their stories, and the way the author included topics like homophobia and gender expression in a fantasy universe.
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