You'll have this read in a day with no regrets because you will not want to turn your back on Olia for even a minute! Because the stakes are constantly high and we have no idea how things will play out (and believe me, I thought things were going to go a certain way, but I was pleasantly surprised on more than one occasion), the excitement factor will keep you reading to the very end. The plot is constantly in motion as there is a heavy narrative of pending doom, and Olia must face certain challenges that will push her to her limits. And nobody writes side characters better than Anderson (shout-out to Mousetrap from 'The Girl Who Speaks Bear'), with Feliks and even Koshka being standout favourites of mine, but there are still so many I could list and rave about. She learns so much on her journey about herself that informs her decisions so that she is constantly entertaining to read. Her love for her family and curiosity towards adventure are enough to propel her as a 400-page leading lady without us ever feeling disconnected from her. They are strong and relatable, and from the very beginning of 'The Castle of Tangled Magic', you feel as though Olia is a real person. Olia is a worthy heroine to join the ranks of the heroines in Anderson's other works, proving that characters are a true highlight in the worlds that Anderson creates. Considering Anderson is one of my favourite writers, it's easy to conclude that, honestly, this is her best work yet. A huge thank you to Usborne and Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. One of my most anticipated novels of 2020 did not disappoint as I devoured this masterpiece in one day. When a storm rocks the castle, it's up to Olia to find out why a world bigger than her own is in danger, and when she steps into a magical new world, it's up to her to save everyone.
The castle holds secrets upon secrets and Olia is determined to uncover every secret room and passageway. Olia has always lived in Castle Mila, a gorgeous castle rich in ancestral history that has been passed down through the generations. 'The Castle of Tangled Magic' by Sophie Anderson is a true triumph of middle grade magic and imagination.
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