![]() The book’s chapters are dotted at the outset with charming illustrations also reminiscent of the small drawings seen at the top of each HP chapter. ![]() Lovely illustrations adorn each chapter title. The author’s world-building game is top notch. ![]() ![]() This is not HP at all, but an original story told in that cozy YA style (imagine HP as a genre), and done quite well. In fact, the more I read, the more I was engrossed in Night’s tale, told simply and elegantly, and found myself absorbed by it. I found myself feeling as though I’d been transported back to those days of Hogwarts, to that memorable era when I read the first three HP books to my daughter. It’s the latter I felt largely influenced The Crowns of Croswald and in the beginning those similarities were strong, even for someone who has not read the Harry Potter (HP) adventures for years. When it comes to fantasy and YA fiction, my experiences primarily orbit Lord of the Rings, Narnia, The Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Harry Potter series. This review comes from a writer and reader who rarely dip his toes into the genre. ![]() It was familiar yet wholly new at the same time – and it turned into an energetic, comfortable reading experience. Night’s young adult (YA) fantasy book, The Crowns of Croswald. There are times when you start reading a book without knowing what to expect. ![]()
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