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Princess by Night #1
Lost in Averell
Average high school student by day, princess by night.
Amy lives both in our world and in the fantasy world of Averell, struggling to balance homework and her duties as a fairytale princess negotiating the intricacies of unicorn-dragon politics.
When her high school crush stumbles through the portal to Averell in her family’s basement, she sets out with her shape-shifting unicorn best friend to find him before he dies or sparks a war.
Amy lives both in our world and in the fantasy world of Averell, struggling to balance homework and her duties as a fairytale princess negotiating the intricacies of unicorn-dragon politics.
When her high school crush stumbles through the portal to Averell in her family’s basement, she sets out with her shape-shifting unicorn best friend to find him before he dies or sparks a war.
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First published November 26, 2019
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About the author
Tara Grayce
33 books794 followersBorn and raised in Michigan, I enjoy traveling to new adventures that inspire my writing.
Growing up, I read just about every book I could get my hands on, especially fantasy. I currently write YA fantasy and romantic fantasy filled with lots of humor, spunky and tough leading ladies, and broken heroes.
When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with my chocolate lab, Miss Kisses.
Growing up, I read just about every book I could get my hands on, especially fantasy. I currently write YA fantasy and romantic fantasy filled with lots of humor, spunky and tough leading ladies, and broken heroes.
When I am not writing, I enjoy spending time with my chocolate lab, Miss Kisses.
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February 17, 2020
WELL TARNATION.
That was utterly splendid.
That was utterly splendid.
December 12, 2019
It's been a long time since I read such a fun, fast-paced MG-YA adventure! I love portal fantasy, and Tara Grayce writes it well :) I laughed out loud once or twice. Trygg was my favorite. :P
October 6, 2023
A very creative and fun MG/younger YA portal fantasy!
The story and characters were fun and adventurous though I do wish we had gotten to know Brett a bit more as I felt like he was the least developed out of everyone. The world and dynamics between the dragons and unicorns were all so creative, not to mention how the portal and time works between Earth and Averell. Also Amy’s family is really tight and truly love each other which is always great to see as MG and YA can be a bit lacking in that area a lot of the time.
As for the one downside, I did find a lot of Amy’s thoughts rather repetitive which annoyed me since I got how serious everything was, how little time she had, etc. though thankfully it’s scattered enough that I was able to (mostly) ignore it.
I don’t know if the author will continue this series or not, but either way if you want a fun, light story with a lot of adventure this would be the perfect book for you!
‼️Content‼️
Violence: a dragon incinerates evil creatures (not detailed)
Drug/Alcohol: creatures bite characters with a poison that knocks them out; magical smoke is used to torture/poison characters
Other: magic; magical creatures and place; portals; characters are chained and locked up; torture with burning smoke that gives characters a rash and breathing troubles (not detailed)
The story and characters were fun and adventurous though I do wish we had gotten to know Brett a bit more as I felt like he was the least developed out of everyone. The world and dynamics between the dragons and unicorns were all so creative, not to mention how the portal and time works between Earth and Averell. Also Amy’s family is really tight and truly love each other which is always great to see as MG and YA can be a bit lacking in that area a lot of the time.
As for the one downside, I did find a lot of Amy’s thoughts rather repetitive which annoyed me since I got how serious everything was, how little time she had, etc. though thankfully it’s scattered enough that I was able to (mostly) ignore it.
I don’t know if the author will continue this series or not, but either way if you want a fun, light story with a lot of adventure this would be the perfect book for you!
‼️Content‼️
Violence: a dragon incinerates evil creatures (not detailed)
Drug/Alcohol: creatures bite characters with a poison that knocks them out; magical smoke is used to torture/poison characters
Other: magic; magical creatures and place; portals; characters are chained and locked up; torture with burning smoke that gives characters a rash and breathing troubles (not detailed)
January 4, 2021
This was a fun story. Not my favorite by this author, but still a fun romp. I enjoyed exploring the fantasy world, the portal-nature of the story, and the uniqueness of a protagonist who has to keep a foot in two worlds (and has a vastly different role/life in each of those worlds).
I liked the main character, who was a fairly responsible teenager who was doing the best she could, even though she was in over her head.
I could have used a bit more backstory and information to help me understand the villain and her motivations. There was also a highly repetitive nature to the story. I did not need to be reminded every few paragraphs that Brett was in dire straits or that the main character had to juggle two lives.
I also think I would have enjoyed this book more if I'd read it myself versus listening to the audio book. The narrator did a good job, but she didn't have a wide range when it came to voices, and the difficulty of the narrator's voice (in 1st person) being the same as the protagonist's voice when she was talking to someone often made it difficult to know whether the MC was talking out loud or just thinking to herself.
I liked the main character, who was a fairly responsible teenager who was doing the best she could, even though she was in over her head.
I could have used a bit more backstory and information to help me understand the villain and her motivations. There was also a highly repetitive nature to the story. I did not need to be reminded every few paragraphs that Brett was in dire straits or that the main character had to juggle two lives.
I also think I would have enjoyed this book more if I'd read it myself versus listening to the audio book. The narrator did a good job, but she didn't have a wide range when it came to voices, and the difficulty of the narrator's voice (in 1st person) being the same as the protagonist's voice when she was talking to someone often made it difficult to know whether the MC was talking out loud or just thinking to herself.
May 16, 2022
3.75 stars // read May 2022
A cute MG portal fantasy featuring a girl living in two worlds, her friends, and Venomous Rabbits.
A cute MG portal fantasy featuring a girl living in two worlds, her friends, and Venomous Rabbits.
April 22, 2023
I’ve read the author’s Elven Alliance books so thought I’d give this a shot.
So glad I did!
I can’t remember what I was expecting but this was even better.
I loved getting a glimpse into the author’s imagination—lots of twists and how much fun it must’ve been to create that other world. Loved the idea about portals and all the possibilities there.
The themes were so well written—taking responsibility for actions, when you make a mistake doing your best to fix it but that it won’t always make everything hunky-dory in the end
Looking forward to more!!
So glad I did!
I can’t remember what I was expecting but this was even better.
I loved getting a glimpse into the author’s imagination—lots of twists and how much fun it must’ve been to create that other world. Loved the idea about portals and all the possibilities there.
The themes were so well written—taking responsibility for actions, when you make a mistake doing your best to fix it but that it won’t always make everything hunky-dory in the end
Looking forward to more!!
August 22, 2025
Cute! It reminded me a lot of the Whatever After series, just for a slightly older audience.
October 22, 2023
I really enjoyed this lighthearted, fantasy adventure. Author Tara Grayce has created characters and a world that I want to know more about. The writing was fast paced and the story brought to mind the Percy Jackson series.
I love how the author was able to create strong, likeable, intelligent young adults without throwing their parents under the bus as horrible, inept people. It was nice to see a loving family dynamic. My only complaint is there isn't a sequel yet.
I love how the author was able to create strong, likeable, intelligent young adults without throwing their parents under the bus as horrible, inept people. It was nice to see a loving family dynamic. My only complaint is there isn't a sequel yet.
December 6, 2020
I really enjoyed this fun fantasy novel. It's definitely not your typical portal fantasy. Lots of unusual elements and interesting characters, and I'm eager to explore the rest of the series.
August 28, 2022
Lost in Averell by Tara Grayce is a portal fantasy where no one dies or takes over anyone else's body for a change. The book was recommended to me, and I figured out why when I realized that Tara Grayce was one of the authors who participated in the Villain's Ever After series. Lost in Averell is the first book in a new series called Princess by Night about a girl who travels between the real world and a fantasy land where she's a princess. I've read similar series in the past such as Avalon: Web of Magic and The Tail of Emily Windsnap, and this one has the same level of magic and charm. I love these books because they encourage us to imagine that the magical worlds we love to fantasize about may be just within our reach.
Half the time, Amy is an ordinary girl from Michigan. The other half, she's a princess of a fairy tale kingdom called Averell. Amy's story differs from many other portal fantasies about regular teenagers traveling to enchanted worlds because she grew up in both places and feels comfortable with both of her identities. Her mother is from Earth, and her father is from Averell, giving her the capacity to thrive in both worlds. Amy's time is split equally between the two realms by a portal hidden in the basement of her modest Michigan farmhouse. Her only job is to keep the two realms a secret from each other in order to maintain the balance between the worlds, something she fails to do when her high school crush, Brett, wanders into the portal by accident after visiting her house to work on a science project together.
Typically, this type of story would take place from Brett's perspective as he discovers the new world and its dangers while Amy would be a side character who guides him along the way. In that respect, Lost in Averell diverges from books with similar plots. Instead of the wide-eyed dreamer discovering the new world, Lost in Averell focuses entirely on Amy's quest to find Brett and bring him home before his body breaks down due to its incompatibilities with Averell's atmosphere. Fortunately, she already knows how to keep people from Earth alive in Averell thanks to her earthling mother. However, knowledge alone is not enough to help her when Brett is taken captive by one of an enemy of Amy's kingdom. The gender reversal trope of the brave princess rescuing her love is similar to the plot of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, except that in this case, Brett is more of a crush than true love, and he is not the only one Amy needs to save.
This book is short and to the point. It gives readers an opportunity to understand the rules and magical inhabitants of Averell without launching into too many boring explanations. The most interesting thing about Amy is her humility when it comes to her identity as a princess due to her other life as a simple high school student. She is very relatable to introverted girls who want to spread cheer and goodwill but have trouble asserting themselves. Brett, on the other hand, comes off as rather one-dimensional. I found myself wishing the book gave more of Brett's perspective by demonstrating his reaction to being stuck in a fairy tale world. Not only is this trope less common for men, but Brett had the added danger of dying if he couldn't return to Earth's atmosphere quickly enough. I think a few extra chapters told from his point of view could have added a lot to the story. As it stood, he suffered from the same "damsel in distress" trope that many people once complained about female characters having.
Overall, Lost in Averell feels nostalgic and new at the same time. I appreciate that it's a safe book for younger readers that can be finished pretty quickly. What makes it stand apart from similar series like Avalon: Web of Magic or The Tail of Emily Windsnap is that the main character is not discovering the magical realm for the first time. She already has a unicorn best friend and knows the rules for getting water, what areas have more magic than others, and what that means. It's an interesting story from a biracial perspective as well since the protagonist speaks two different languages and knows two different sets of etiquette. The only thing that could have made it better is if some of it had been told from Brett's perspective about his initial reaction to Averell. I think this could make for an interesting series since there is a lot of potential for more of Amy's adventures between both worlds.
Half the time, Amy is an ordinary girl from Michigan. The other half, she's a princess of a fairy tale kingdom called Averell. Amy's story differs from many other portal fantasies about regular teenagers traveling to enchanted worlds because she grew up in both places and feels comfortable with both of her identities. Her mother is from Earth, and her father is from Averell, giving her the capacity to thrive in both worlds. Amy's time is split equally between the two realms by a portal hidden in the basement of her modest Michigan farmhouse. Her only job is to keep the two realms a secret from each other in order to maintain the balance between the worlds, something she fails to do when her high school crush, Brett, wanders into the portal by accident after visiting her house to work on a science project together.
Typically, this type of story would take place from Brett's perspective as he discovers the new world and its dangers while Amy would be a side character who guides him along the way. In that respect, Lost in Averell diverges from books with similar plots. Instead of the wide-eyed dreamer discovering the new world, Lost in Averell focuses entirely on Amy's quest to find Brett and bring him home before his body breaks down due to its incompatibilities with Averell's atmosphere. Fortunately, she already knows how to keep people from Earth alive in Averell thanks to her earthling mother. However, knowledge alone is not enough to help her when Brett is taken captive by one of an enemy of Amy's kingdom. The gender reversal trope of the brave princess rescuing her love is similar to the plot of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, except that in this case, Brett is more of a crush than true love, and he is not the only one Amy needs to save.
This book is short and to the point. It gives readers an opportunity to understand the rules and magical inhabitants of Averell without launching into too many boring explanations. The most interesting thing about Amy is her humility when it comes to her identity as a princess due to her other life as a simple high school student. She is very relatable to introverted girls who want to spread cheer and goodwill but have trouble asserting themselves. Brett, on the other hand, comes off as rather one-dimensional. I found myself wishing the book gave more of Brett's perspective by demonstrating his reaction to being stuck in a fairy tale world. Not only is this trope less common for men, but Brett had the added danger of dying if he couldn't return to Earth's atmosphere quickly enough. I think a few extra chapters told from his point of view could have added a lot to the story. As it stood, he suffered from the same "damsel in distress" trope that many people once complained about female characters having.
Overall, Lost in Averell feels nostalgic and new at the same time. I appreciate that it's a safe book for younger readers that can be finished pretty quickly. What makes it stand apart from similar series like Avalon: Web of Magic or The Tail of Emily Windsnap is that the main character is not discovering the magical realm for the first time. She already has a unicorn best friend and knows the rules for getting water, what areas have more magic than others, and what that means. It's an interesting story from a biracial perspective as well since the protagonist speaks two different languages and knows two different sets of etiquette. The only thing that could have made it better is if some of it had been told from Brett's perspective about his initial reaction to Averell. I think this could make for an interesting series since there is a lot of potential for more of Amy's adventures between both worlds.
August 4, 2020
I was looking for something new to read during quarantine, and stumbled upon this gem during a very long Amazon search for a new fairytale remake. The synopsis seemed interesting, so I decided to check it out. I'm so glad I did. The story was exactly what I'd been looking for.
Amy is a very relatable heroine, and all of the other characters became like friends to me. The story world is also very well done. Speaking from experience as a fantasy writer and lover, it's not easy to create a setting that doesn't feel like it's already been written. The "opposite problem" feels like the setting is interesting, but whoever wrote the book didn't go into enough detail. Tara Grayce not only wrote about a world that feels fresh and wonder-filled, but wrote about one that was perfect for the story. I also love how she twisted a few of the "cliches" in fantasy and made them seem humorous. One of the scenes that did that made me laugh out loud!
Lost in Averell is a lighthearted take on fairytales, fitting in, and everything in between. I'd recommend it for fans of fairytale mashups like Ella Enchanted and The Dragon With A Chocolate Heart, people who enjoy clean YA fiction, and for anyone who just wants to settle into a good story. I know that I'll be one of the first people waiting for the sequel.
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Amy is a very relatable heroine, and all of the other characters became like friends to me. The story world is also very well done. Speaking from experience as a fantasy writer and lover, it's not easy to create a setting that doesn't feel like it's already been written. The "opposite problem" feels like the setting is interesting, but whoever wrote the book didn't go into enough detail. Tara Grayce not only wrote about a world that feels fresh and wonder-filled, but wrote about one that was perfect for the story. I also love how she twisted a few of the "cliches" in fantasy and made them seem humorous. One of the scenes that did that made me laugh out loud!
Lost in Averell is a lighthearted take on fairytales, fitting in, and everything in between. I'd recommend it for fans of fairytale mashups like Ella Enchanted and The Dragon With A Chocolate Heart, people who enjoy clean YA fiction, and for anyone who just wants to settle into a good story. I know that I'll be one of the first people waiting for the sequel.
To read my full review of "Lost in Averell", including an exclusive interview with the author, click here:
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August 26, 2025
This book was rather odd. It was far less substantive than the other books by Tara Grayce, but it was decent. It is also written from the perspective of a fifteen year old, so I just didn't really identify with anyone in the story.
I found the whole cast of characters funny, likable, but not deep or life-changing. I appreciated Amy's innate honesty and desire to do the right thing, but she was incredibly flat and unrealistic. In many ways, she seemed like she was kind of perfect. Brett was also a bit of a let-down. If Amy has such a crush on him, I expected him to be something special. However, he was the flattest of all the flat characters and utterly dull. It often seemed like the author just needed someone to be stupid and cause problems. Trygg was probably my favorite character, although he was pretty unremarkable as well.
I also just didn't really like the world. It felt like a bad combination of your classic fairy-tale world and then a dystopian/modern world at the same time. That's just my opinion, though. I did enjoy a few parts of it, and I thought the amount of technical explanations about culture and Averell's 'science magic' was great.
I guess I'm just not a big fan of middle-grade cozy fantasy. It was a fun, light-hearted way to spend my afternoon, but it was not the slightest bit life changing in the way that Fierce Heart was. I defiantly won't be rereading this.
I found the whole cast of characters funny, likable, but not deep or life-changing. I appreciated Amy's innate honesty and desire to do the right thing, but she was incredibly flat and unrealistic. In many ways, she seemed like she was kind of perfect. Brett was also a bit of a let-down. If Amy has such a crush on him, I expected him to be something special. However, he was the flattest of all the flat characters and utterly dull. It often seemed like the author just needed someone to be stupid and cause problems. Trygg was probably my favorite character, although he was pretty unremarkable as well.
I also just didn't really like the world. It felt like a bad combination of your classic fairy-tale world and then a dystopian/modern world at the same time. That's just my opinion, though. I did enjoy a few parts of it, and I thought the amount of technical explanations about culture and Averell's 'science magic' was great.
I guess I'm just not a big fan of middle-grade cozy fantasy. It was a fun, light-hearted way to spend my afternoon, but it was not the slightest bit life changing in the way that Fierce Heart was. I defiantly won't be rereading this.
July 22, 2024
“You have a magic portal in your basement.”
Such a cute fantasy!!
I was very hesitant for this book because it says the word unicorn in the blurb, and if you know me, I avoid fantasies with magic animals like the plague.
I surprised myself.
I actually liked this, yes, despite the unicorns and dragons.
It was kind of short and mindless. Very clean.
The pacing was perfect, and I appreciate how clean it is. I feel like a lot of secular fiction, even if it's middle grade can just get bleh.
But this one didn't!! And the no romance was nice, too.
The magic system was explained really well. I do wish that the main girl had some powers, but maybe she could in book two...?
And then I was just like 😀 at his reaction when he finds out that she lives in a magical land with unicorns and dragons.
I know this is for a younger audience, but it read like a ya to me. I don't know why it got dubbed middle grade.
If you're into fantasy, go ahead.
Age recommendation: 11+
CW/TW:
ROMANCE: A mild crush
VIOLENCE/NEGATIVE: Getting kidnapped, almost dying, staging a leg
MAGIC: There are magical animals such as unicorns and drgaons, but they aren't really animals but ppl who can shape shift, magical rabbits, the characters go through a portal
Such a cute fantasy!!
I was very hesitant for this book because it says the word unicorn in the blurb, and if you know me, I avoid fantasies with magic animals like the plague.
I surprised myself.
I actually liked this, yes, despite the unicorns and dragons.
It was kind of short and mindless. Very clean.
The pacing was perfect, and I appreciate how clean it is. I feel like a lot of secular fiction, even if it's middle grade can just get bleh.
But this one didn't!! And the no romance was nice, too.
The magic system was explained really well. I do wish that the main girl had some powers, but maybe she could in book two...?
And then I was just like 😀 at his reaction when he finds out that she lives in a magical land with unicorns and dragons.
I know this is for a younger audience, but it read like a ya to me. I don't know why it got dubbed middle grade.
If you're into fantasy, go ahead.
Age recommendation: 11+
CW/TW:
ROMANCE: A mild crush
VIOLENCE/NEGATIVE: Getting kidnapped, almost dying, staging a leg
MAGIC: There are magical animals such as unicorns and drgaons, but they aren't really animals but ppl who can shape shift, magical rabbits, the characters go through a portal
January 2, 2020
I read Fierce Heart by Tara Grayce and had to find other books by her. This was as good as Fierce Heart.
Amy lives in two worlds, Averell and Michigan. Her Mom is human and her dad is the king of Averell. Humans don't do well in Averell and become sick when they eat or drink anything from this land - unless they are able to use water with unicorn shavings in it (and no, they don't cut off the horns, they are giving shavings from the unicorn itself). Unicorns and dragons have two forms, their creature form and their person form (can't really call it human). There is a secret portal in each world and Amy goes back and forth each day. She's in high school in Michigan and has her princess duties in the evenings in Averell. One evening she is doing homework with her friends in Michigan, expecting her parents to meet her there, so she leaves the portal unlocked and one of her friends accidentally finds his way into the portal and into Averell - and she feels like she made the mess so now she has to fix it! Not as easy as she thought it would be and she and her Averell friends get into all kinds of trouble!
This is a fun and clean read.
Amy lives in two worlds, Averell and Michigan. Her Mom is human and her dad is the king of Averell. Humans don't do well in Averell and become sick when they eat or drink anything from this land - unless they are able to use water with unicorn shavings in it (and no, they don't cut off the horns, they are giving shavings from the unicorn itself). Unicorns and dragons have two forms, their creature form and their person form (can't really call it human). There is a secret portal in each world and Amy goes back and forth each day. She's in high school in Michigan and has her princess duties in the evenings in Averell. One evening she is doing homework with her friends in Michigan, expecting her parents to meet her there, so she leaves the portal unlocked and one of her friends accidentally finds his way into the portal and into Averell - and she feels like she made the mess so now she has to fix it! Not as easy as she thought it would be and she and her Averell friends get into all kinds of trouble!
This is a fun and clean read.
February 16, 2021
Review of Audio edition.
Lost in Averell is a fun adventure through a highly original fantasy land.
Amy is the Princess of Averell, but she is also a normal high school student in Michigan.
both her homes are built over a portal allowing her to go back and forth, it also allowed her parents to meet in the first place.
I loved this story for one big reason. It wasn't a lost princess story. Amy knows who she from the beginning, she knows the world she's in and she knows how to survive in it. It's her friend Brent who doesn't know where he is. Guess that will teach him not to go snoop around in people's basements.
This first person narrative was expertly voice by Lacie Morgan. she really nails Amy's voice and makes the story feel like one that she's lived.
*I was given a free copy for the purposes of review. The above options are my own honest evaluation of the provided media and are rendered willingly.*
Lost in Averell is a fun adventure through a highly original fantasy land.
Amy is the Princess of Averell, but she is also a normal high school student in Michigan.
both her homes are built over a portal allowing her to go back and forth, it also allowed her parents to meet in the first place.
I loved this story for one big reason. It wasn't a lost princess story. Amy knows who she from the beginning, she knows the world she's in and she knows how to survive in it. It's her friend Brent who doesn't know where he is. Guess that will teach him not to go snoop around in people's basements.
This first person narrative was expertly voice by Lacie Morgan. she really nails Amy's voice and makes the story feel like one that she's lived.
*I was given a free copy for the purposes of review. The above options are my own honest evaluation of the provided media and are rendered willingly.*
January 6, 2023
This story presents a very interesting pair of worlds—the one we know and the fantasy realm of Averell—which, though separate and unaware of each other, influence one another in intriguing ways. The humor, from the droll chapter titles to the irony of discussing proper diet with ogres, makes this a delightful read. The book did a great job of balancing a very normal and relatable teen heroine with the dramas of a princess who must negotiate the delicate political and social balance of a world full of dryads, naiads, dragons, and unicorns. Rather than teenagers who are unrealistically capable of handling world-ending crises, these characters react in relatable ways and still manage to overcome the obstacles set against them, which makes this story both inspiring and entertaining. And funny—did I mention funny? ;)
July 28, 2025
Very cute YA book
I love Tara Grayce and was intrigued to see she had a teen book as well. What a neat story. Amy's mom is the guardian between our world and Averell. She is also married to king and is the queen. That makes Amy a princess in Averell. Yet, in Michigan she is just a normal freshman living a normal teenagers life. Then her study partner stumbles through the portal in her home ending up in trouble and needing rescue. The adventure that they go on is very engaging. A well thought out story with amazing characters and a great storyline. Points on note for parents Amy has a crush but notes she cannot date until 16 and she is not boycrazy. Light mention of Averell having magic, it is another realm after all. Great story for teens.
I love Tara Grayce and was intrigued to see she had a teen book as well. What a neat story. Amy's mom is the guardian between our world and Averell. She is also married to king and is the queen. That makes Amy a princess in Averell. Yet, in Michigan she is just a normal freshman living a normal teenagers life. Then her study partner stumbles through the portal in her home ending up in trouble and needing rescue. The adventure that they go on is very engaging. A well thought out story with amazing characters and a great storyline. Points on note for parents Amy has a crush but notes she cannot date until 16 and she is not boycrazy. Light mention of Averell having magic, it is another realm after all. Great story for teens.
June 30, 2020
A princess from a other world by night and a normal teenager in Michigan during the day. Ami's two worlds collide when her high school crush goes through the portal in her basement into Averell. While her parents are held up in negotiations with dragons and unicorns. It's up to Ami to find him to bring him back home before he dies.
I picked this one up on kindle unlimited. The summary of the story caught my attention and I thought why not. For me, it was an in the middle book. There wasn't any terribly bad or good about the book. It was an easy to read and fun book.
I picked this one up on kindle unlimited. The summary of the story caught my attention and I thought why not. For me, it was an in the middle book. There wasn't any terribly bad or good about the book. It was an easy to read and fun book.
December 30, 2025
Very creative and fun! I wouldn’t want to try and read this out loud but I was super impressed with the uniqueness of the fantasy world and the things that reside there.
I really want another story now!!! There are things to be solved and villains to defeat!
Oh and I absolutely loved the Percy Jackson-esque chapter titles. They cracked me up!
(Three stars for short stories and novellas is the equivalent of five stars for full length books).
I really want another story now!!! There are things to be solved and villains to defeat!
Oh and I absolutely loved the Percy Jackson-esque chapter titles. They cracked me up!
(Three stars for short stories and novellas is the equivalent of five stars for full length books).
March 12, 2020
Very Imaginative, Fun Book To Read
I wasn't sure at first if I was going to like this book, but it soon reeled me in and I loved it. Interesting creative concept that worked well and was well thought out. I especially liked the book's quirkiness and the imaginative world of Averell. It's fun...you'll enjoy it, I promise so give it a read.
I wasn't sure at first if I was going to like this book, but it soon reeled me in and I loved it. Interesting creative concept that worked well and was well thought out. I especially liked the book's quirkiness and the imaginative world of Averell. It's fun...you'll enjoy it, I promise so give it a read.
March 21, 2020
Absolutely loved it.
This was such a fun read. I love that it was a clean book that I have even recommended that my teen and pre-teen daughters read it. It isn't a complicated plot but that's ok I was looking for someone I could just enjoy and I did. Look forward to more by this author.
This was such a fun read. I love that it was a clean book that I have even recommended that my teen and pre-teen daughters read it. It isn't a complicated plot but that's ok I was looking for someone I could just enjoy and I did. Look forward to more by this author.
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September 7, 2023Temporary DNF because right now her double life as princess in a magical land and normal high schooler is stressing me out. The problem with reading YA as an adult is that I'm totally judging her parents for putting her in an unacceptably stressful position that's probably wrecking her hormone/cortisol/metabolism levels for years to come.
March 25, 2024
Great world building
I loved the world of Averell. This book takes off in beginning and just builds from there. The unique characters and names for them really enhanced the book. Even though they were from another realm, they were very relatable and made the adventure much more fun. Well except for the scary parts.
I loved the world of Averell. This book takes off in beginning and just builds from there. The unique characters and names for them really enhanced the book. Even though they were from another realm, they were very relatable and made the adventure much more fun. Well except for the scary parts.
April 23, 2021
Great Read!
I hope we get to see more books in this world. I feel like we just scratched the surface with book 1. I'm excited to see where this journey takes us. One thing I loved about the book is that my preteen daughter would be able to read it!
I hope we get to see more books in this world. I feel like we just scratched the surface with book 1. I'm excited to see where this journey takes us. One thing I loved about the book is that my preteen daughter would be able to read it!
August 10, 2022
This was so much fun. It was a light-hearted adventure with lost of humor and surprises. It was a perfect audio-book to listen to while I did some painting and dishes. I liked the narrators voice, too.
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May 13, 2025I love books by this author, but just couldn't get into this one. I think I just didn't connect with the main character. After trying to force my way through this, figured I'd just go read other things by this author instead.
May 17, 2025
The concept was great! I felt like it was a Narnia-esque setting that interested me throughout the series.
The author repeated herself a lot, which was the main thing I noticed. However, the book was still a good read. :)
The author repeated herself a lot, which was the main thing I noticed. However, the book was still a good read. :)
April 10, 2021
Fun story in an interesting new world.
November 4, 2021
A little too teeny boppery for me
December 26, 2023
I wanted to like this book. I love the author. But it just felt so middle-school at best. Everything was cliche, and I really do mean everything. Dnf at about 15%.
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