Suzanne de Planque

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I loved reading this book and having a nostalgic moment with all the book tie-ins that are placed throughout such as Narnia,Oz and even Dr. Seuss. The characters are all well written with all having their own loveable moments. From Lilla the Reader to Jamie the once knight now Therapist, to Sophie the Princess and Sass who desperately wants to be a Princess. If you love Jello keep an eye out for some interesting Jello facts and at the end some recipes for some of the foods mentioned throughout the book.

Story meets Brooklyn

It has been 15 years since the evacuation of Story from the Evil Queens reign. The Queen has put up the wall and closed the Doors to Story.

But for Lilla who has read all the books and knows nothing of Story believes there is a door waiting for her to find. No door goes unchecked, running into each hoping to find the magic or maybe just Narnia. Each attempt almost knocking herself out without finding what she was looking for.

But that is all about to change for her and her best friend Charlie when mysterious Men in Black and their hellhound chase them down the streets of New York and a cab takes them to Story. Their adventure in Story is short with the Princesses brother Tigg helping them escape along with a stowaway named Tickey-Ding.

Lilla wants nothing more than to get back to Story, to get back to the adventure and magic. She will get her chance dragging Charlie, Tickey-Ding and some how Luke the non- believer of magic with her.

To find out what else happens between Story and Brooklyn I suggest reading this book for you won't be disappointed. There really is something for everyone.… (más)

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this work from the LibraryThing Member Reviews program. No compensation was received other than the chance to read this work.

This book is the first in a series, The Chronicles of Story.

Brief summary: The lost princess of the kingdom of Story fled her homeworld after the Charming Queen forced the closing of the world's borders to the children (and anyone else) that moves between their world and ours. After many years, the borders have begun to crack open. This story is about how that changes the lives of two households in New York City, and how magic can be real in both places.

This book was a great read, with subtle nods to fairy tales and more current fantasy fiction. Well-written, with not too much relying on worn tropes (although there is the "ugly duckling" vibe with one of the younger main female characters, for example), this work carefully skewers and pays tribute to how fantasy tales work. Yes, it is 101 chapters long, but no chapter runs more than 8 or 9 pages, so it's a faster-moving read, despite the length.

Recommended for readers who prefer works by Gregory Maguire, Terry Pratchett, and works such as Ella Enchanted.… (más)