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Can she survive the deadly chase?
Like so many bookworms, Paige Turner loves escaping into the world of stories. However, unlike other bookworms, she can literally escape into the world of stories through the ink on the pages.
When two strange men set out to kidnap Paige and her friend Markus, she is terrified. So used to hiding from her problems in the world of books, Paige doesn’t know what to do when the trouble begins to spill into her real life. And when the danger looms and threatens the safety of her family, she realizes that terrified or not, she must fight back. And to do that, Paige and Markus must use the gifts given to them to discover why these strange men are after two innocent teenagers.
But the truth turns out to be far stranger than fiction, and it turns their entire world upside down. Can Paige find the strength to battle her anxiety and use her extraordinary gift...or will she lose everything and everyone she ever cared about?
Like so many bookworms, Paige Turner loves escaping into the world of stories. However, unlike other bookworms, she can literally escape into the world of stories through the ink on the pages.
When two strange men set out to kidnap Paige and her friend Markus, she is terrified. So used to hiding from her problems in the world of books, Paige doesn’t know what to do when the trouble begins to spill into her real life. And when the danger looms and threatens the safety of her family, she realizes that terrified or not, she must fight back. And to do that, Paige and Markus must use the gifts given to them to discover why these strange men are after two innocent teenagers.
But the truth turns out to be far stranger than fiction, and it turns their entire world upside down. Can Paige find the strength to battle her anxiety and use her extraordinary gift...or will she lose everything and everyone she ever cared about?
246 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2022
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Madeline J. Rose
1 book33 followersMadeline is a YA author who loves writing a lot of fantasy. She lives in the rural Midwest with her family and works at her local paper as a proofreader. For over ten years, she has worked on improving her craft and writing many, many stories. Along with writing, she enjoys reading, music, and cooking. She has an AAS in Multimedia Design Technology and is currently freelancing as a graphic designer. You can visit her graphic design site here. To learn more about her personally, visit her blog or sign up for her newsletter!
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August 8, 2022
First of all, this is a book about going into books and just !!! Is there a more epic concept out there? What bookworm doesn’t dream about slipping right into their favorite stories? For Paige Turner, that dream is an actual reality. Using the ink of a book, she can vanish into the pages and explore the world.
The entire concept of entering books was such a fun one. As an added bit of delight, most of the stories Paige entered were fairy tales. And, well, you guys know how I am about fairy tales!
I loved all the worldbuilding. Though Paige is entering different, well-known stories, the world beyond the pages is all connected…and clearly, something dark and unsettling is brewing within the land of stories. The fairy tales Paige thought she knew all seem off, twisted into something far different from what they’re supposed to be. And Paige quickly finds herself entangled in the troubles of what’s supposed to be fiction, but is becoming far too much reality.
All the fairy tales Paige visited were such fun! Though they were familiar tales, they were entirely twisted and unexpected. Seriously, now I want this author to write an anthology of retold fairy tales. I loved all her unique takes on them!
I also liked how it showed the reality of stepping into books. Sure, we all think we’d want to visit our favorite stories, but in truth those worlds are dangerous and it may be a tad awkward going from our modern lives to fantasy worlds. XD
Then there was the ink magic! One of my favorite bits. I don’t want to say much as this book is fairly short and it’s best to be surprised by all the discoveries, but I thought the whole concept of how ink works in the world of stories was so clever and cool!
Paige herself was an endearing character. Unlike a lot of protagonists we often see, Paige suffers from a crippling case of anxiety. Though she is used to disappearing into books, she is not prepared to become a protagonist herself and be thrust into a life-altering adventure. I thought her fear and anxiety came through so well, and you can’t help but root for her as she tries to overcome it and do what must be done. She felt so realistic and relatable.
I also absolutely adored Markus! Paige’s childhood friend and total dork, Markus was just the best. With his carefree, sunny attitude, he was the perfect counterpart to Paige’s constant wariness. He was a riot!
Some of my other favorite characters are kind of spoilers, but let’s just say some people entirely surprised me, in the absolute best way! There were in-depth and unexpected arcs regarding one character, in particular, that may have been my favorite part of the whole book! I really hope we get even more of a certain complicated batch of characters in the next book because I am so intriiigued!
The entire cast was a ton of fun and colorful and relatable in so many ways, each character burdened with their own unique struggles, and I grew fond of every single one of them.
One thing that really stood out to me was how the parents were actually involved and knew things! It’s so rare to get a YA story where the protagonist doesn’t keep secrets unnecessarily from their parents. Like, there was actual communication going on. Craziness, I know!
I did kind of feel like some of the characters accepted all the weirdness a little too easily though. This is only book 1 though, so there may be a reason for that later to be explained. But I just felt like things often went too smoothly because no one was taking the time to question things.
It was also a pretty short book, and some things felt a little fast or simple or not explained as much as I would have liked. But, again, this is only book #1, so I’m sure much more explanations are to come.
Overall, it was just a fun story with endearing, relatable characters, really cool worldbuilding, and some delightfully unexpected twists that made me all that much more excited for the next book!
CONTENT CAUTIONS
This story was pretty much spotless, content-wise. There were some frightening scenes and maybe a touch of fantasy violence, but nothing over-the-top at all.
Due to its somewhat lighthearted nature and the fact that the main characters are only 15, I think this would especially appeal to the upper middle-grade age.
CONCLUSION
With characters to fall in love with, familiar fairy tales with unexpected twists, sweet themes of overcoming fear and always looking for the silver lining, and all sorts of surprises along the way, I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one.
If you’re looking for a story full of adventures, shenanigans, and fun as well as a clean read great for younger readers, Imprint is just for you! Plus, story jumping! Need I say more?
The entire concept of entering books was such a fun one. As an added bit of delight, most of the stories Paige entered were fairy tales. And, well, you guys know how I am about fairy tales!
I loved all the worldbuilding. Though Paige is entering different, well-known stories, the world beyond the pages is all connected…and clearly, something dark and unsettling is brewing within the land of stories. The fairy tales Paige thought she knew all seem off, twisted into something far different from what they’re supposed to be. And Paige quickly finds herself entangled in the troubles of what’s supposed to be fiction, but is becoming far too much reality.
All the fairy tales Paige visited were such fun! Though they were familiar tales, they were entirely twisted and unexpected. Seriously, now I want this author to write an anthology of retold fairy tales. I loved all her unique takes on them!
I also liked how it showed the reality of stepping into books. Sure, we all think we’d want to visit our favorite stories, but in truth those worlds are dangerous and it may be a tad awkward going from our modern lives to fantasy worlds. XD
Then there was the ink magic! One of my favorite bits. I don’t want to say much as this book is fairly short and it’s best to be surprised by all the discoveries, but I thought the whole concept of how ink works in the world of stories was so clever and cool!
Paige herself was an endearing character. Unlike a lot of protagonists we often see, Paige suffers from a crippling case of anxiety. Though she is used to disappearing into books, she is not prepared to become a protagonist herself and be thrust into a life-altering adventure. I thought her fear and anxiety came through so well, and you can’t help but root for her as she tries to overcome it and do what must be done. She felt so realistic and relatable.
I also absolutely adored Markus! Paige’s childhood friend and total dork, Markus was just the best. With his carefree, sunny attitude, he was the perfect counterpart to Paige’s constant wariness. He was a riot!
Some of my other favorite characters are kind of spoilers, but let’s just say some people entirely surprised me, in the absolute best way! There were in-depth and unexpected arcs regarding one character, in particular, that may have been my favorite part of the whole book! I really hope we get even more of a certain complicated batch of characters in the next book because I am so intriiigued!
The entire cast was a ton of fun and colorful and relatable in so many ways, each character burdened with their own unique struggles, and I grew fond of every single one of them.
One thing that really stood out to me was how the parents were actually involved and knew things! It’s so rare to get a YA story where the protagonist doesn’t keep secrets unnecessarily from their parents. Like, there was actual communication going on. Craziness, I know!
I did kind of feel like some of the characters accepted all the weirdness a little too easily though. This is only book 1 though, so there may be a reason for that later to be explained. But I just felt like things often went too smoothly because no one was taking the time to question things.
It was also a pretty short book, and some things felt a little fast or simple or not explained as much as I would have liked. But, again, this is only book #1, so I’m sure much more explanations are to come.
Overall, it was just a fun story with endearing, relatable characters, really cool worldbuilding, and some delightfully unexpected twists that made me all that much more excited for the next book!
CONTENT CAUTIONS
This story was pretty much spotless, content-wise. There were some frightening scenes and maybe a touch of fantasy violence, but nothing over-the-top at all.
Due to its somewhat lighthearted nature and the fact that the main characters are only 15, I think this would especially appeal to the upper middle-grade age.
CONCLUSION
With characters to fall in love with, familiar fairy tales with unexpected twists, sweet themes of overcoming fear and always looking for the silver lining, and all sorts of surprises along the way, I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one.
If you’re looking for a story full of adventures, shenanigans, and fun as well as a clean read great for younger readers, Imprint is just for you! Plus, story jumping! Need I say more?
October 17, 2022
I had wanted to get a review of this book before I gave it to my 15-year-old granddaughter, but couldn't find one - so I sat down and read it myself to make sure the content was appropriate for her age. I was pleasantly surprised in that, not only was it okay for her, it was rather interesting to me! I am normally not one for the mystical magical theme but this was a pretty cool story - I even liked it! I am sure she is going to like it!
Paige and Markus are 15 year old friends on summer break from school. Paige, being very scared of her "ability", is a "book traveler" where she doesn't have blood in her veins, but ink - where she can travel into any book/story just by placing her hands on the printed pages. She meets the characters or is mistaken for one. One day she travels into the story of Rapunzel and the prince that says " Rapunzel,let down your golden hair" turns out to be her crush from school - Markus! He is also book traveler only he has the power to create and open portals to go where he needs to go and he loves being able to do it! When they go back to their time - they notice a couple bad guys are chasing them, and they are eventually kidnapped and taken to another land via a portal and then things really start to happen. It does have a happy ending in a lot of ways while also new discoveries emerge that have to be understood and a reason for an adventure to save someone special and conquer the evil that tries to take the world down!! This is the first book of a trilogy!
Paige and Markus are 15 year old friends on summer break from school. Paige, being very scared of her "ability", is a "book traveler" where she doesn't have blood in her veins, but ink - where she can travel into any book/story just by placing her hands on the printed pages. She meets the characters or is mistaken for one. One day she travels into the story of Rapunzel and the prince that says " Rapunzel,let down your golden hair" turns out to be her crush from school - Markus! He is also book traveler only he has the power to create and open portals to go where he needs to go and he loves being able to do it! When they go back to their time - they notice a couple bad guys are chasing them, and they are eventually kidnapped and taken to another land via a portal and then things really start to happen. It does have a happy ending in a lot of ways while also new discoveries emerge that have to be understood and a reason for an adventure to save someone special and conquer the evil that tries to take the world down!! This is the first book of a trilogy!
October 14, 2022
2,5⭐️
This book had an amazing premise and storyline, but it could not be developed seriously because everything happened too fast without explanation or reason. I personally think it’s because the protagonist are too young to be facing situations like this, and tend to react the way that’s described in the book, but that doesn’t make for an interesting reading, not as much as it had the potential to be.
This book had an amazing premise and storyline, but it could not be developed seriously because everything happened too fast without explanation or reason. I personally think it’s because the protagonist are too young to be facing situations like this, and tend to react the way that’s described in the book, but that doesn’t make for an interesting reading, not as much as it had the potential to be.
April 3, 2023
Perfect for fans of Inkheart, fairy tales, and books in general! The concept of entering books/fairy tales, plus book-people, several amazing twists, and characters I became very attached to, all combined to make this a delightful book that makes me smile when I think of it! Some of my favorites involve spoilers but . . . just yes. :D
(Note: I was a copyeditor for this but as a reader I just really enjoyed it. ^_^)
(Note: I was a copyeditor for this but as a reader I just really enjoyed it. ^_^)
March 8, 2023
Fun premise, especially the USA Midwest setting and the Little Mermaid echoes. The ending suffers a bit from characters having unpredictable abilities; they waltz through one set of difficulties only to be wiped out by a seemingly comparable situation. But it also drops a lot of delicious hints for a complex sequel.
July 31, 2022
Can’t wait to read this book and review it!!
August 1, 2022
Paige Turner has a special ability: she can escape the real world and enter the books she reads. Literally.
But this wonderful talent turns deadly one day when men with strange powers suddenly appear and seem to be hunting for her.
Paige doesn't know what they want, but she knows she wants to stay away from them!
This story was such a fun read. Paige is such a sweet little cinnamon roll floofball character, but throughout the story she is challenged over and over again to stand up for herself, to be brave, and to not give up. And I love the growth that she experiences throughout the story.
Then there's Markus. Markus is the opposite of Paige. He's boisterous and goofy and full of optimism and spunk. So naturally, I ship him and Paige RATHER a lot. There's some super adorable awkward teen romance moments, but I appreciated that the author allowed her characters to be fairly mature about their feelings rather than just giving in to them like you see in so many YA books these days. Cute and awkward teens sort of crushing on each other? Yes. Steamy and inappropriate? Not in this book!
The villains of the story are devious and full of evil plans, and there are narrow escapes and dastardly schemes aplenty to keep you turning the pages late into the night. *not that I'm speaking from experience or anything... eheheh*
In short, this is a rolicking fun read, fantasy and meta-fiction combined in ways that put me in mind of James Riley's "Story Thieves" or Jasper Fforde's "Thursday Next" stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel and eagerly look forward to the next installment!
But this wonderful talent turns deadly one day when men with strange powers suddenly appear and seem to be hunting for her.
Paige doesn't know what they want, but she knows she wants to stay away from them!
This story was such a fun read. Paige is such a sweet little cinnamon roll floofball character, but throughout the story she is challenged over and over again to stand up for herself, to be brave, and to not give up. And I love the growth that she experiences throughout the story.
Then there's Markus. Markus is the opposite of Paige. He's boisterous and goofy and full of optimism and spunk. So naturally, I ship him and Paige RATHER a lot. There's some super adorable awkward teen romance moments, but I appreciated that the author allowed her characters to be fairly mature about their feelings rather than just giving in to them like you see in so many YA books these days. Cute and awkward teens sort of crushing on each other? Yes. Steamy and inappropriate? Not in this book!
The villains of the story are devious and full of evil plans, and there are narrow escapes and dastardly schemes aplenty to keep you turning the pages late into the night. *not that I'm speaking from experience or anything... eheheh*
In short, this is a rolicking fun read, fantasy and meta-fiction combined in ways that put me in mind of James Riley's "Story Thieves" or Jasper Fforde's "Thursday Next" stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel and eagerly look forward to the next installment!
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