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The Three Impossibles
An enchanting, suspenseful story of a curious girl, a family curse and impossible alchemy from the acclaimed author of School for Nobodies.
Mim grew up surrounded by secrets. On the day she was born, her mother died and a mysterious curse was cast on her family. Ever since, she's been isolated in a walled castle, forbidden from venturing to the Outside.
But Mim has never been able to stop asking questions - and when her father enlists the suspicious Madame Marionette to train her in the art of being a princess, her curiosity only gets more intense.
Determined to understand, Mim sets out on an epic adventure in which she will break all the rules, encounter strange creatures and use all her cunning to solve impossible problems. But will it be enough to bring happiness back to the lonely castle on the rock?
Mim grew up surrounded by secrets. On the day she was born, her mother died and a mysterious curse was cast on her family. Ever since, she's been isolated in a walled castle, forbidden from venturing to the Outside.
But Mim has never been able to stop asking questions - and when her father enlists the suspicious Madame Marionette to train her in the art of being a princess, her curiosity only gets more intense.
Determined to understand, Mim sets out on an epic adventure in which she will break all the rules, encounter strange creatures and use all her cunning to solve impossible problems. But will it be enough to bring happiness back to the lonely castle on the rock?
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Published June 3, 2021
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June 16, 2021
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Mim lives in a castle surrounded by a big wall to keep the outsiders out and the residents in. Her father, who is distant and unloving had the wall built just after Mim was born eleven years ago on ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’, the day her mother died and the family’s life changed forever.
Now that she has turned eleven her father believes that she needs to start acting like the princess and removes all her shabby normal clothes and replaces them with outfits a princess should wear. He also removes the governess that has been bringing her up in replace for the governesse’s mean and horrid sister who will stop at nothing to make Mim walk, talk, and act like a princess.
When her new governess arrives at the castle she also brings with her a mysterious creature locked in a cage which she hangs in the library. Mim is intrigued by what the creature could be and with more questions than answers she sets out to discover numerous secrets that people won’t tell her, including what is outside the wall, who is in the cage, and what truly happened on ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’.
The Three Impossibles is an adventurous middle-grade book featuring a young princess who just wants to be a normal child. She likes getting her hands dirty, helping her friend Blacksmith Sam, and reading. She has always wanted to know what really happened to her mother when she was born and is upset that no one will tell her the truth. She loves finding out information and educating herself, although she discovers a book hidden in the library called ‘The Three Impossibles’ which for some reason refuses to open for her.
I loved how passionate about education and being helpful Mim was. She was such a lovely girl who has gone through so much in her short life. Never seeing outside the walls, a dead mother, and unloving father.
The fantasy element to the plot felt quite magical and mysterious. It was also enchanting to see an alchemist in the book, plus a frog as a friend. This is a middle-grade book that will hook children in giving them an exciting tale featuring lots of strange and wonderful (and not so wonderful) characters.
Mim lives in a castle surrounded by a big wall to keep the outsiders out and the residents in. Her father, who is distant and unloving had the wall built just after Mim was born eleven years ago on ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’, the day her mother died and the family’s life changed forever.
Now that she has turned eleven her father believes that she needs to start acting like the princess and removes all her shabby normal clothes and replaces them with outfits a princess should wear. He also removes the governess that has been bringing her up in replace for the governesse’s mean and horrid sister who will stop at nothing to make Mim walk, talk, and act like a princess.
When her new governess arrives at the castle she also brings with her a mysterious creature locked in a cage which she hangs in the library. Mim is intrigued by what the creature could be and with more questions than answers she sets out to discover numerous secrets that people won’t tell her, including what is outside the wall, who is in the cage, and what truly happened on ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’.
The Three Impossibles is an adventurous middle-grade book featuring a young princess who just wants to be a normal child. She likes getting her hands dirty, helping her friend Blacksmith Sam, and reading. She has always wanted to know what really happened to her mother when she was born and is upset that no one will tell her the truth. She loves finding out information and educating herself, although she discovers a book hidden in the library called ‘The Three Impossibles’ which for some reason refuses to open for her.
I loved how passionate about education and being helpful Mim was. She was such a lovely girl who has gone through so much in her short life. Never seeing outside the walls, a dead mother, and unloving father.
The fantasy element to the plot felt quite magical and mysterious. It was also enchanting to see an alchemist in the book, plus a frog as a friend. This is a middle-grade book that will hook children in giving them an exciting tale featuring lots of strange and wonderful (and not so wonderful) characters.
July 21, 2021
Amazing read.
April 7, 2021
I requested The Three Impossibles from Netgalley mainly based on the cover. But the story didn’t disappoint either. We follow Mim and her Enquiring Mind in a rich world filled with Mer, Wings, Alchemy and Curses.
There was plenty to love in this book. The characters are interesting and all have their fun quirks. Madame is truly terrifying and wonderfully creepy. I adored the Outside and its creatures and of course the Alchemist. There are some nods towards Greek mythology (though sadly these are never fully developed or add much to the story), and the action scenes are thrilling and have high stakes.
But I do also have some issues with it. First of the pacing didn’t work well for me. The first 70% and the part where the Three Impossibles occur felt too separate for me, and I wished the book had been a bit longer so more time could be spent solving the Impossibles and smoothing out the story in general. Although the characters were all fun and interesting, they could also be infuriatingly and unbelievably dumb at times. We are also left with some unanswered questions, making this book score fairly low regarding logic for me. The writing was great at times, with fun wordplays… but the dialogue didn’t run smoothly at all. And then there was the ending, which was a bit too tropy and cheesy for me.
I still had a fun time reading this book though, and I can definitely imagine it’s target audience enjoying it a whole lot. I also very much appreciate the fact that this a standalone book. Although I can enjoy a good series, sometimes it is nice to just have the whole story in one go. And this fun, fast paced book can certainly be read in a single sitting.
There was plenty to love in this book. The characters are interesting and all have their fun quirks. Madame is truly terrifying and wonderfully creepy. I adored the Outside and its creatures and of course the Alchemist. There are some nods towards Greek mythology (though sadly these are never fully developed or add much to the story), and the action scenes are thrilling and have high stakes.
But I do also have some issues with it. First of the pacing didn’t work well for me. The first 70% and the part where the Three Impossibles occur felt too separate for me, and I wished the book had been a bit longer so more time could be spent solving the Impossibles and smoothing out the story in general. Although the characters were all fun and interesting, they could also be infuriatingly and unbelievably dumb at times. We are also left with some unanswered questions, making this book score fairly low regarding logic for me. The writing was great at times, with fun wordplays… but the dialogue didn’t run smoothly at all. And then there was the ending, which was a bit too tropy and cheesy for me.
I still had a fun time reading this book though, and I can definitely imagine it’s target audience enjoying it a whole lot. I also very much appreciate the fact that this a standalone book. Although I can enjoy a good series, sometimes it is nice to just have the whole story in one go. And this fun, fast paced book can certainly be read in a single sitting.
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June 11, 2021
Thank you to Poppy Stimpson at Pushkin Press for having me along for the blog tour of 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦 by Susie Bower.
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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.
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Full of mermaids, curses, would-be princesses and secrets they must unravel, the Three Impossibles is a great adventure story for young readers.
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𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲
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This book is a particularly great read for young girls, with the main character Mim being a bit of a tomboy, and very bookish, with an inquisitive mind.
Despite the fact that the grown ups around her ignore her, or tell her to shush, she knows her own mind and is determined to do what she thinks is right.
In the end she is the hero who saves the day. This coupled with the important message that nothing is really impossible, reiterates to young girls that they can do and be anything they want to be.
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𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻. '𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.'
'𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱.'
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲. '𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀.'
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗲. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆?
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The pace and suspense were good throughout, and I do think the book would keep young readers engaged.
There are also some good messages throughout the story, such as love and family being more important than material wealth, and not abandoning those who help us in their time of need.
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‘𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝗳 𝗜’𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽, 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗴𝗴𝘆 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗜 𝗮𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜’𝗺 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵.
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I'd highly recommend The Three Impossibles for young readers, and wish that more female-centred adventure books like this existed when I was young.
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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.
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Full of mermaids, curses, would-be princesses and secrets they must unravel, the Three Impossibles is a great adventure story for young readers.
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𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲
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This book is a particularly great read for young girls, with the main character Mim being a bit of a tomboy, and very bookish, with an inquisitive mind.
Despite the fact that the grown ups around her ignore her, or tell her to shush, she knows her own mind and is determined to do what she thinks is right.
In the end she is the hero who saves the day. This coupled with the important message that nothing is really impossible, reiterates to young girls that they can do and be anything they want to be.
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𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻. '𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.'
'𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱.'
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲. '𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀.'
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗲. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆?
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The pace and suspense were good throughout, and I do think the book would keep young readers engaged.
There are also some good messages throughout the story, such as love and family being more important than material wealth, and not abandoning those who help us in their time of need.
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‘𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝗳 𝗜’𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽, 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗴𝗴𝘆 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗜 𝗮𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜’𝗺 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵.
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I'd highly recommend The Three Impossibles for young readers, and wish that more female-centred adventure books like this existed when I was young.
January 13, 2022
Poor Mim, it's not easy when you have an Enquiring Mind. I immediately felt for her, what a horrible life she has to put up with, practically locked up in the castle!
Despite loving Mim, I didn't love the book. Some things didn't make much sense to me and the ending was quite unsatisfying.
Despite loving Mim, I didn't love the book. Some things didn't make much sense to me and the ending was quite unsatisfying.
June 28, 2021
An exciting and beautifully written story
This is such a wonderful story. I rooted for Mim from the very outset and wanted her to fulfil her quest. There were tense, action-filled moments and others where the the characters' hearts shone gold. I still haven't forgiven the King for others' suffering, especially Mim and poor Miranda. This was a beautifully written tale and a well-deserved five stars.
This is such a wonderful story. I rooted for Mim from the very outset and wanted her to fulfil her quest. There were tense, action-filled moments and others where the the characters' hearts shone gold. I still haven't forgiven the King for others' suffering, especially Mim and poor Miranda. This was a beautifully written tale and a well-deserved five stars.
February 20, 2021
The Three Impossibles –amazing!
Captivating, full of suspense, and a true page turner. An action-packed adventure throughout.
With secrets and curses, royalty, and mythical-type creatures you are enchanted by the tale seamless spun by the author.
Jemima, (or Mim as she likes to be known) is the daughter of the King, however, she was born on ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’ which left her family in ruin. A less than conventional Princess, she loves books and has an ‘Enquiring Mind’. Not one to do as she is told, we follow her on an amazing adventure to try and overturn the curse, making friends and avoiding enemies along the way! An enthralling narrative with a terrific twist at the end! Making the impossible, possible!
Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc.
Captivating, full of suspense, and a true page turner. An action-packed adventure throughout.
With secrets and curses, royalty, and mythical-type creatures you are enchanted by the tale seamless spun by the author.
Jemima, (or Mim as she likes to be known) is the daughter of the King, however, she was born on ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’ which left her family in ruin. A less than conventional Princess, she loves books and has an ‘Enquiring Mind’. Not one to do as she is told, we follow her on an amazing adventure to try and overturn the curse, making friends and avoiding enemies along the way! An enthralling narrative with a terrific twist at the end! Making the impossible, possible!
Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc.
February 26, 2021
trigger warning
On her eleventh birthday, Mim's life changes and not for the better. Her emotionally distant father finally realises that she is nothing like the princess she should be, and Mim discovers that the gouverness is not as bad as she always thought. Because her sister is even worse.
Eleven years ago, on the day she was born, life changed drastically and Mim doesn't know why, because nobody tells her. She only knows that there's an enormous wall around castle and town, that nobody is allowed to leave, and that the castle is eerily empty because precious furniture and pictures disappeared one by one.
Her only friend is an adult, the blacksmith Sam Smith - and I love alliteration names in middlegrade.
Mim's main objective is to grow because then she can reach the highher shelves in the library. Everything is sorted in alphabetical order - but by the topic of the book, so she knows loads of stuff about things that start with w and t. One day she finds a magic book. And that's when it gets interesting.
I liked this fun, short adventure. It's been a long time since I had a middlegrade fantasy standalone, and it's neat to have everything in one go. Don't misunderstand me, I like reading series, but especially since I read so many, it's nice to have it different.
Another fun thing is that alchemy plays the central role, and I feel like this is a topic that has been ignored in fantasy novels in recent years. Also, you've got to love a grinning frog as a sidekick.
If a child you know has ventured into the world of chapter books and is getting into a good flow, this would be suitable. All the triggering topics I mentioned are handled very well, and I only mentioned them because that's what I do.
The arc was provided by the publisher.
On her eleventh birthday, Mim's life changes and not for the better. Her emotionally distant father finally realises that she is nothing like the princess she should be, and Mim discovers that the gouverness is not as bad as she always thought. Because her sister is even worse.
Eleven years ago, on the day she was born, life changed drastically and Mim doesn't know why, because nobody tells her. She only knows that there's an enormous wall around castle and town, that nobody is allowed to leave, and that the castle is eerily empty because precious furniture and pictures disappeared one by one.
Her only friend is an adult, the blacksmith Sam Smith - and I love alliteration names in middlegrade.
Mim's main objective is to grow because then she can reach the highher shelves in the library. Everything is sorted in alphabetical order - but by the topic of the book, so she knows loads of stuff about things that start with w and t. One day she finds a magic book. And that's when it gets interesting.
I liked this fun, short adventure. It's been a long time since I had a middlegrade fantasy standalone, and it's neat to have everything in one go. Don't misunderstand me, I like reading series, but especially since I read so many, it's nice to have it different.
Another fun thing is that alchemy plays the central role, and I feel like this is a topic that has been ignored in fantasy novels in recent years. Also, you've got to love a grinning frog as a sidekick.
If a child you know has ventured into the world of chapter books and is getting into a good flow, this would be suitable. All the triggering topics I mentioned are handled very well, and I only mentioned them because that's what I do.
The arc was provided by the publisher.
May 15, 2021
Thank you so much to Pushkin Press and Netgalley for the earc to read and review.
Jemima (Mim) a young princess born on her kingdoms curse day grows up with an enquiring mind with no answers for why the castle and the kingdom is surrounded by a wall or what the outside is really like. After her father finally sees her he invites someone new to the castle to train her up for her princess duty, which in return makes her desperate for escape from the life she’s in and she sets off on an adventure.
Before I say too much I must say I didn’t overly like this story, I couldn’t get into it, nor could I connect to any of the characters at all. That’s not to say it isn’t a good book, it really is good and offers a lot that would really capture someone’s attention and get them hooked into this story, it just didn’t get me, it just wasn’t for me I suppose.
The story had some fascinating areas such as the alchemy magic that Mim learns, her adventures to solve and get rid of the three Impossibles curse, the merpeople and the creatures she meets along the way.
I loved that after the life Mim had been living and with her overly curious mind, plus with the evil Madame Marionette it convinced her she had to leave, she finally found a way to answer her own questions. I must say though she didn’t come across like an 11 year old to me.
The adventure is very exciting and getting the answers with Mim is great, Madame Marionette is evil and will creep you out with her evilness. This book teaches all about alchemy (which isn’t talked about or explored very often in MG books which is a shame as it’s an interesting form of magic.) This book offers a lot and has such a fun adventure, I know that this story will be something that kids around 9-12 would really enjoy and love to read and escape into this world.
Jemima (Mim) a young princess born on her kingdoms curse day grows up with an enquiring mind with no answers for why the castle and the kingdom is surrounded by a wall or what the outside is really like. After her father finally sees her he invites someone new to the castle to train her up for her princess duty, which in return makes her desperate for escape from the life she’s in and she sets off on an adventure.
Before I say too much I must say I didn’t overly like this story, I couldn’t get into it, nor could I connect to any of the characters at all. That’s not to say it isn’t a good book, it really is good and offers a lot that would really capture someone’s attention and get them hooked into this story, it just didn’t get me, it just wasn’t for me I suppose.
The story had some fascinating areas such as the alchemy magic that Mim learns, her adventures to solve and get rid of the three Impossibles curse, the merpeople and the creatures she meets along the way.
I loved that after the life Mim had been living and with her overly curious mind, plus with the evil Madame Marionette it convinced her she had to leave, she finally found a way to answer her own questions. I must say though she didn’t come across like an 11 year old to me.
The adventure is very exciting and getting the answers with Mim is great, Madame Marionette is evil and will creep you out with her evilness. This book teaches all about alchemy (which isn’t talked about or explored very often in MG books which is a shame as it’s an interesting form of magic.) This book offers a lot and has such a fun adventure, I know that this story will be something that kids around 9-12 would really enjoy and love to read and escape into this world.
March 15, 2021
The Three Impossibles is a fun middle-grade story about a cursed kingdom and a princess determined to fix it. Eleven years ago, the queen died and all the gold in the kingdom turned to lead. The king built a wall around the city and no one was allowed to go to the Outside ever again. However, when the young princess Mim discovers her governess has been sneaking out at night at the king's orders, and the terrifying Madame Marionette turns up to make her into a real princess, Mim ends up on a journey to help an old alchemist turn the lead back into gold before time runs out. To do so, they must solve the Three Impossibles.
This is a fun adventure. The world it's set in feels small (in a Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe sort of way), but creative. I would have no problems reading more books set in this world. The main character is very innocent and likeable, though she occasionally comes off as a bit older than just eleven. I really enjoyed how the plot tied together, and although I found the Impossible/I'm Possible moment at the forge a little on the cheesy side, I still enjoyed the book as a whole. The characters are interesting and feel very individual, and I was invested in them enough that I struggled to put the book down and finished it over a couple of days.
I would definitely read other books by this author and I recommend The Three Impossibles to children 11+ (only because Madame Marionette is terrifying). It would be a good family read or a read aloud. The cover art is beautiful and the story itself is exciting and magical. If I ever have a pet frog, I think I'll call him Samuel.
I give it 3.5 stars because it was a great read, but a touch predictable at points.
This is a fun adventure. The world it's set in feels small (in a Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe sort of way), but creative. I would have no problems reading more books set in this world. The main character is very innocent and likeable, though she occasionally comes off as a bit older than just eleven. I really enjoyed how the plot tied together, and although I found the Impossible/I'm Possible moment at the forge a little on the cheesy side, I still enjoyed the book as a whole. The characters are interesting and feel very individual, and I was invested in them enough that I struggled to put the book down and finished it over a couple of days.
I would definitely read other books by this author and I recommend The Three Impossibles to children 11+ (only because Madame Marionette is terrifying). It would be a good family read or a read aloud. The cover art is beautiful and the story itself is exciting and magical. If I ever have a pet frog, I think I'll call him Samuel.
I give it 3.5 stars because it was a great read, but a touch predictable at points.
May 8, 2021
I received an eARC from the publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It has not affected my opinions.
2.5 stars
HE THREE IMPOSSIBLES is a quirky story set in a world of mermaids, giant flying birds, and alchemists.
I love a story with alchemy, as it's where science meets magic (more fantasy with a science-y aesthetic, but I still enjoy it.) In this book, the magic of alchemy was linked to impossible acts that were almost like riddles the Mim had to solve, symptomatic of the fact that alchemy usually indicates a magic system where brains are more important than inherent skill and who can out-fireball the other. And this is the case here. Mim is not winning through magical strength, but a feat of alchemy.
However, despite this, there was something about this book that just didn't click with me.
I think it's because I never quite felt like there was any real obstacles to Mim's success. I always knew she'd succeed - I basically assume every main character will, because that's the nature of fiction - but it went beyond that. I want to feel like there is a real adversary for a hero/ine to go up against because, though I know they're going to survive and win 99% of the time (and, it has to be said, I do like the books where they fail too), but I want to be wondering "what are they going to have to sacrifice in order to succeed?"
I didn't feel like that was happening with this book.
Despite the purported dangers of Madame Marionette and her goons, Mim managed to do everything easy peasy. I didn't feel like there was any actual threat from Madame Marionette. For example, all Mim needed was a cloak to just waltz out the gate that is never supposed to be open. It took the anticipation out of the story.
2.5 stars
HE THREE IMPOSSIBLES is a quirky story set in a world of mermaids, giant flying birds, and alchemists.
I love a story with alchemy, as it's where science meets magic (more fantasy with a science-y aesthetic, but I still enjoy it.) In this book, the magic of alchemy was linked to impossible acts that were almost like riddles the Mim had to solve, symptomatic of the fact that alchemy usually indicates a magic system where brains are more important than inherent skill and who can out-fireball the other. And this is the case here. Mim is not winning through magical strength, but a feat of alchemy.
However, despite this, there was something about this book that just didn't click with me.
I think it's because I never quite felt like there was any real obstacles to Mim's success. I always knew she'd succeed - I basically assume every main character will, because that's the nature of fiction - but it went beyond that. I want to feel like there is a real adversary for a hero/ine to go up against because, though I know they're going to survive and win 99% of the time (and, it has to be said, I do like the books where they fail too), but I want to be wondering "what are they going to have to sacrifice in order to succeed?"
I didn't feel like that was happening with this book.
Despite the purported dangers of Madame Marionette and her goons, Mim managed to do everything easy peasy. I didn't feel like there was any actual threat from Madame Marionette. For example, all Mim needed was a cloak to just waltz out the gate that is never supposed to be open. It took the anticipation out of the story.
February 27, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Puskin Press for allowing me to read an eARC of this book; all views and opinions discussed here are my own.
I love the cover of this book and the concept and some aspects of the plot but overall this just wasn't a winner for me. Like I know this is a Middle Grade read but it felt almost like a parody at times; the mean and emotionally distant father, the evil step-mother, the helpful side character, and the poor but very amazing princess. It honestly felt at times that I was reading just a parody story as the characters and their actions felt so OTT at times. I am basing this on other MG books that i've read and comparing it the well-developed characters and lot and this one just didn't stand up for me.
The character development was very limited and whilst the idea of the plot was good, I definitely wanted to shake the characters at times for ignoring obvious solutions. Also that ending, that ending was really what finished it off for me. I enjoyed the journey of the three impossibles with Mim having to track them down and find them, but when it's revealed that Mim isn't actually Mim but is the library keepers granddaughter, and that they'd been switched after the curse set on...it just lost me. All the characters were just a-okay with this and didn't seem to be at all emotionally impacted. We're suddenly meant to accept the king as a good character... because his actual daughter looks like him and wants to be a princess?! And Mim is just going to go and live in lighthouse. I couldn't cope with that. It just completely lost me and that's why I had to give it such a low rating.
Out 3rd June 2021 for you to read yourself!
I love the cover of this book and the concept and some aspects of the plot but overall this just wasn't a winner for me. Like I know this is a Middle Grade read but it felt almost like a parody at times; the mean and emotionally distant father, the evil step-mother, the helpful side character, and the poor but very amazing princess. It honestly felt at times that I was reading just a parody story as the characters and their actions felt so OTT at times. I am basing this on other MG books that i've read and comparing it the well-developed characters and lot and this one just didn't stand up for me.
The character development was very limited and whilst the idea of the plot was good, I definitely wanted to shake the characters at times for ignoring obvious solutions. Also that ending, that ending was really what finished it off for me. I enjoyed the journey of the three impossibles with Mim having to track them down and find them, but when it's revealed that Mim isn't actually Mim but is the library keepers granddaughter, and that they'd been switched after the curse set on...it just lost me. All the characters were just a-okay with this and didn't seem to be at all emotionally impacted. We're suddenly meant to accept the king as a good character... because his actual daughter looks like him and wants to be a princess?! And Mim is just going to go and live in lighthouse. I couldn't cope with that. It just completely lost me and that's why I had to give it such a low rating.
Out 3rd June 2021 for you to read yourself!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2021
Excellent cover and plot concept however, this didn't reach me how I hoped it would, there was a few teething issues, the story itself wasn't half bad I know it's designed to be aimed at 11-14 year olds I'm just not sure at that age IF I would have found this to hold my attention as it seemed a little over the top in places, I'm not totally sure if this is because there are lots of characters in it that seem a bit fairy tale and it seemed a tad predictable.
The character development was very limited for me and that started the disappointment. Character development is so important for me in a book, and I kinda feel like when starting with characters, they should be up to a standard already, for me, they just weren't, they ignored basic and obvious ways of dealing with things - maybe that comes with age, I don't know, but I just felt at that age, I was able to do things like that, and I kinda expect that from characters in a book aimed at kids that age.
It seemed a bit choppy at times especially with characters impersonating and becoming other characters and how that could be seemed a bit like a last minute idea. Bascially, the book didn't capture me like I expect stories to do, it's not the worst book by a long shot but I expected more and I found that a bit disappointing and feel a little meh about the whole thing.
With thanks to Netgalley and publishers for the free ARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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The character development was very limited for me and that started the disappointment. Character development is so important for me in a book, and I kinda feel like when starting with characters, they should be up to a standard already, for me, they just weren't, they ignored basic and obvious ways of dealing with things - maybe that comes with age, I don't know, but I just felt at that age, I was able to do things like that, and I kinda expect that from characters in a book aimed at kids that age.
It seemed a bit choppy at times especially with characters impersonating and becoming other characters and how that could be seemed a bit like a last minute idea. Bascially, the book didn't capture me like I expect stories to do, it's not the worst book by a long shot but I expected more and I found that a bit disappointing and feel a little meh about the whole thing.
With thanks to Netgalley and publishers for the free ARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Don't forget! Come back to your Review on the pub date, 3 Jun 2021, to post to these retailers.
June 28, 2021
Poor Mim, ever since her mother died in childbirth 11 years ago she has not had a birthday due to a curse being put on the family she has to stay indoors in the castle. The day that this happened is called The Curse Day and today she gets summoned by her father The King.
He tells her that she must grow up and face her destiny and he also tells her that she spends to much time with her best friend Smith the blacksmith at the castle.
She has so many questions about Curse Day that all go unanswered and she is getting more curious and she vows to find out whatever the cost.
I really liked Mim she is a fiesty character who knows her own mind and I love this in children’s fiction. The library is a sanctuary for her and she spends her time there reading about all the things she longs to see. She discovers a mysterious book called The Three Impossibles when she sneaks away from Miss Fogerty again. She also sees outside for the very first time.
Then a visitor arrives at the castle the mysterious Madame Marionette and she is going to be Mim’s new governess. Her father wants Mim to be shaped to be a princess. Meeting Madame is only the beginning!
This is such a great read, Mim is a fantastic character and I loved the fantasy elements of the story with the strange creatures that bombard the library, the outsiders and the curse. This is such an exciting children’s book and I will be recommending it as this story has adventure, spirit and curiosity. What could be better !
5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
He tells her that she must grow up and face her destiny and he also tells her that she spends to much time with her best friend Smith the blacksmith at the castle.
She has so many questions about Curse Day that all go unanswered and she is getting more curious and she vows to find out whatever the cost.
I really liked Mim she is a fiesty character who knows her own mind and I love this in children’s fiction. The library is a sanctuary for her and she spends her time there reading about all the things she longs to see. She discovers a mysterious book called The Three Impossibles when she sneaks away from Miss Fogerty again. She also sees outside for the very first time.
Then a visitor arrives at the castle the mysterious Madame Marionette and she is going to be Mim’s new governess. Her father wants Mim to be shaped to be a princess. Meeting Madame is only the beginning!
This is such a great read, Mim is a fantastic character and I loved the fantasy elements of the story with the strange creatures that bombard the library, the outsiders and the curse. This is such an exciting children’s book and I will be recommending it as this story has adventure, spirit and curiosity. What could be better !
5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 12, 2021
The three impossibles is a storie about mim the princess, Her mother died on curse day and nobody told her what had really happened. She didnt see her father most of the time because of his grieve.
Mim doesnt want to be a princess and likes to learn smiths work instead. So when the governess doesnt succeed in making mim a lady who likes dresses and dancing. He hires a mean lady to teach her...
I didnt like how everyone felt it nessecary to tell Mim she wasnt pretty and she shouldnt ask so much questions.. but except for that i liked the story, i liked that mim did stay true to herself and what she would do for others.
That was untill the end. When something live changing happens and all characthers kids and adult alike were like oke totally fine , we will live our lives completely different from now. That was just to surreal to me. I actually really liked the plottwist if we just saw the character dealing with it or atleast think about it.. But nope they were all instantly fine with it. And that for me was just a dumber on a fun book. If the ending was more detailed and we got to see the characters adapt it would have been a higher 3 star
Mim doesnt want to be a princess and likes to learn smiths work instead. So when the governess doesnt succeed in making mim a lady who likes dresses and dancing. He hires a mean lady to teach her...
I didnt like how everyone felt it nessecary to tell Mim she wasnt pretty and she shouldnt ask so much questions.. but except for that i liked the story, i liked that mim did stay true to herself and what she would do for others.
That was untill the end. When something live changing happens and all characthers kids and adult alike were like oke totally fine , we will live our lives completely different from now. That was just to surreal to me. I actually really liked the plottwist if we just saw the character dealing with it or atleast think about it.. But nope they were all instantly fine with it. And that for me was just a dumber on a fun book. If the ending was more detailed and we got to see the characters adapt it would have been a higher 3 star
June 14, 2021
My Thoughts: This was a really delightful read full of magic and hope and the belief that anything is possible including the impossible.
Mim is a young girl with an enquiring mind who struggles to just accept that what she is told is the only option in life, her dad is the king but she had absolutely no desire to be a princess – she would rather be left to her own devices in the library with the thousands of books that is has to offer..
But On her 11th birthday her dad decides it is time for her to become the princess he has always dreamed she would become on her own, so brings in someone to help get her there!
So in comes Madamè but she brings something with her that is hidden, but kept in the library which makes it out of bounds to mim, will she listen?
The whole crux of the story is to get the gold back to counteract what is know as “curse day” and get the kingdom back to its former glory, but with the only people out there to help being an old alchemist, a young girl with a tail and a frog, can they make the impossible happen?
I really enjoyed this book and found it quite difficult to put down!
Mim is a young girl with an enquiring mind who struggles to just accept that what she is told is the only option in life, her dad is the king but she had absolutely no desire to be a princess – she would rather be left to her own devices in the library with the thousands of books that is has to offer..
But On her 11th birthday her dad decides it is time for her to become the princess he has always dreamed she would become on her own, so brings in someone to help get her there!
So in comes Madamè but she brings something with her that is hidden, but kept in the library which makes it out of bounds to mim, will she listen?
The whole crux of the story is to get the gold back to counteract what is know as “curse day” and get the kingdom back to its former glory, but with the only people out there to help being an old alchemist, a young girl with a tail and a frog, can they make the impossible happen?
I really enjoyed this book and found it quite difficult to put down!
March 10, 2021
Over the last few years Pushkin Press has been establishing itself as a home for original high quality children’s fiction. The Three Impossibles joins this group with a fantastical tale featuring a princess called Mim who sets out to lift a curse from the castle where she grew up with her father and overbearing housekeeper trapped away from the outside world by a giant wall. Once escaping the castle she begins a quest to learn the truth behind the curse and change the future. On her journey she meets an array of characters from winged creatures to underwater merpeople and visits a variety of locations Like all good adventures, Mim battles to find solutions to a range of puzzles and resolve the woes of her father’skingdom and discover for herself that all is not what it seems in the life she has led. The plot is fairly fast paced and the language builds up some tension , great visual imagery and comical moments . In a crowded world of children’s fiction let’s hope Susie Bower’s second book shines through. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy
April 18, 2021
The Three Impossibles was a unique and brilliant book. I enjoyed the amazing plot and world building and how every character was so well rounded. The plot twist was brilliant and made all the characters get everything they wanted making it a very satisfying end for me.
The story follows eleven-year-old Mim who has an Enquiring Mind and doesn't want to be a princess. She becomes an alchemist's apprentice and uncovers a big secret that changes her life whilst also saving her father from the clutches of Madame Marionette.
The plot is unique and the writing well paced which made it a quite gripping read. Mim was a brilliant character and I adored her! The characters of Smith, Miranda and Mac were brilliant as well.
Overall I really enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for your next adventure!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the E-arc!
The story follows eleven-year-old Mim who has an Enquiring Mind and doesn't want to be a princess. She becomes an alchemist's apprentice and uncovers a big secret that changes her life whilst also saving her father from the clutches of Madame Marionette.
The plot is unique and the writing well paced which made it a quite gripping read. Mim was a brilliant character and I adored her! The characters of Smith, Miranda and Mac were brilliant as well.
Overall I really enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for your next adventure!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the E-arc!
July 7, 2021
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a fun middle grade read and just what I needed to reset my reading between larger tomes.
Mim lives in a poor kingdom after a curse was cast over the land on the day of her birth. Can she ever find out what happened and then save the kingdom?
I found this an enjoyable romp of a story and, although nothing particularly new, it was fun and engaging throughout. 3 stars
This is a fun middle grade read and just what I needed to reset my reading between larger tomes.
Mim lives in a poor kingdom after a curse was cast over the land on the day of her birth. Can she ever find out what happened and then save the kingdom?
I found this an enjoyable romp of a story and, although nothing particularly new, it was fun and engaging throughout. 3 stars
May 8, 2021
✨“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible’!”✨
—Audrey Hepburn
🌷The day Mim was born was a day full of secrets; her mother died, it is known as ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’, and no-one ever leaves the walled kingdom.
Ruthlessly trained to be a princess by the nasty Madame Marionette, Mim can’t take it anymore. She has no desire to be a princess, yet alone the talent to act like one.
Mysterious creatures. An impossible problem.
🌸It was an alright read. To be completely honest I had trouble getting into this book. I couldn’t get behind the setting and I wasn’t a fan of the characters. There was a definite distance created between me and the writing— I couldn’t fall into the world and the story dragged for me.
Thank you @Netgallery for giving me an advanced copy.
Read. Be happy. Stay safe.
—Audrey Hepburn
🌷The day Mim was born was a day full of secrets; her mother died, it is known as ‘The Day of the Catastrophic Curse’, and no-one ever leaves the walled kingdom.
Ruthlessly trained to be a princess by the nasty Madame Marionette, Mim can’t take it anymore. She has no desire to be a princess, yet alone the talent to act like one.
Mysterious creatures. An impossible problem.
🌸It was an alright read. To be completely honest I had trouble getting into this book. I couldn’t get behind the setting and I wasn’t a fan of the characters. There was a definite distance created between me and the writing— I couldn’t fall into the world and the story dragged for me.
Thank you @Netgallery for giving me an advanced copy.
Read. Be happy. Stay safe.
June 4, 2021
This is an enchanting story about Mim, who’s inquisitive mind and distaste for being a princess takes her on an adventure to attempt to break a curse that started on the day of her birth and no one will tell her why. This was thoroughly enjoyed by my son, as we read this together. Great for kids who have just started to read chapter books
November 8, 2023
This was a bit of a weird read. And even though I have awarded it 4 stars it's a very low 4 stars. I liked the general premise but it did feel a bit far-fetched in certain places. I felt like it could have done with another look through.
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June 26, 2021
Trigger & Content Warnings
Child neglect
Grief & loss depiction
Death of a mother
Kidnapping
Bullying
Child neglect
Grief & loss depiction
Death of a mother
Kidnapping
Bullying
February 18, 2023
One of my favs
June 16, 2023
A cute story
April 23, 2025
Amazing, had me on the edge of my seat the whole time
May 13, 2022
This took me ages to finish. Not because it was difficult-it wasn't-but because I wasn't invested in the story. The writer never really managed to pull me into the world. For all the humour and descriptive sentences, it still fell a bit flat.
September 17, 2022
Another fantastic book. I bought the authors first book to pre read before reading to my daughter but this I bought just for me! :-D I will of course be reading to my children too but, wow I really love the incredible richness of these books. I mainly read historical fiction, literary fiction, occasional crime book, so this is not my regular sort of read. There is just something incredibly captivating about the writing, the plot and the characters. A truly uplifting read.
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