Rating: 3.5/5

Genre: YA Fantasy Retelling

Recommended Age: 14+ (violence, fantasy worlds, and evil witches)

Pages: 335

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Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Blaze Publishing and I’m a rep for them. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Synopsis: In the aftermath of the great battle that left Wonderland in ruins, Crescenzo DiLegno and his two best friends have reunited with their families in Florindale, but the war wages on in every kingdom. The Order of the Bell is scattered, presumably left to the mercy of Queen Avoria, whose grip on the New World grows tighter every day. Cities have already fallen, the shadows have spread, and a fortress of nightmares has appeared in the heart of New York City.

Determined to take back his home and restore order to the worlds, Crescenzo must rally all the people he's met from his adventures, from the troubled prince to the rebellious Lost Boys, and storm Avoria's castle of illusion. The Carver's war against the wicked Ivory Queen brews to an explosive finale, but dark secrets about her true nature have yet to emerge, and not everybody will be prepared to survive them.

Another conclusion to a much loved series and I had the feels yet again. The characters were richly developed and their struggles and emotions made me feel too. The pacing was well done and it didn’t feel like the story was too fast or too slow. In short it was an amazing ending for this amazing series.

However, I felt really confused throughout the book. There’s a ton of plot points in the book and it just feels overwhelming for the reader. I had to reread some parts in order to remember or make sense of what was happening in the book. I also feel that some of the world building could have been better. I didn’t feel like I knew the worlds I visited well enough and I’d like to know more about them and what they looked like.

Verdict: If you like Once Upon A Time then you’ll love this series!