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So this story is the cross between Harry Potter with the ever changing walls inside the school and Descendants with all the Fairy Tale characters. There’s also a glimmer of the Netflix’s show “The Worst Witch.” Overall, though, it’s a fun and interesting fairy tale adventure with the young heroine fighting evil despite her less than perfect ways and motives. She makes loyal friends along the way and makes a few enemies, too. So good that I have conjured up book 2!

At first I was reluctant to read this book. I didn’t want to get hooked on the series, but now I can’t wait to read Charmed. Although sometimes the language is difficult to understand and sometimes it is hard because the names are different from the actual names (Alva instead of Maleficent and Cleo instead of Ursula for example) the book is amazing! Can’t wait to read Charmed!

Have not started btu I can't wait to I'm rating this all 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because I want to give this book "a chance"

I thought I could never find a perfect book but I did.I bet nothing could ever be so perfect.

Oh this was fun – a twisted fairy tale mash up with villains that are not so villainous, and a plot to overthrow the “princesses gone wrong”. A fun romp through some of the secondary characters as they repent and plot in this lovely story. A bit uncomplicated, there are twists and turns, but none are quite as multi-layered as they could have been. Gilly is a child that lived in the shoe: after stealing to earn money (yes, the cupboards were bare) she is sent to reform school. Here we meet the teachers of Enchantasia: the reformed villains of the tales, Cinderella’s wicked stepmother as headmistress being one of the bigger names. Narrated in 12 year old Gilly’s voice, her descriptions are just what could be expected: a bit older than her years at some times, and then completely and utterly twelve in others. These are young teens and tweens, and often their decisions and insight reflect that fact, feeling wholly appropriate and just plain old fun. While there is a plot afoot, truly this story is about Gilly: repenting for her bad (or are they really) ways and learning to work with her new friends, as she learns who she is, and how she relates to the world around her. Plenty of twists and turns keep the story intriguing, with secondary characters that are engaging and fun, if lacking a bit in development. This story is fun, and doesn’t take itself too seriously even as the issues that Gilly faces are often important ones. I’m hoping this is the first in a series of stories, so we can see more of the world through other characters’ eyes. Perfect for the 11 – 15 year old readers who want a fast-paced light read with a touch of mystery and plenty of moments to laugh. I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.