crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Nice fairy tale type story, but there was no magic - literally and figuratively. There wasn't really a big problem and when the mystery was solved, I was left wondering why there had been a "problem" at all. I prefer Creech's realistic fiction, but this was okay.
drearyletters's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A sweet book that I could see myself reading to my children one day, especially with the beautiful illustrations.
r_lumbrix's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
sophiaabachnou's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
rachkat1019's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lnluck13's review against another edition
3.0
Read as an audiobook.
Quick comments: If the writing and story had been pushed more, it wouldn't have just been a "good for middle grade" book. Still a nice read!
3.5☆
Quick comments: If the writing and story had been pushed more, it wouldn't have just been a "good for middle grade" book. Still a nice read!
3.5☆
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
All the characters in The Castle Corona seem to want to be someone else. The orphans Pia and Enzio dream about being royalty, getting to ride horses and eat rich foods and have other people to do work for them. The members of the royal family all wish to be regular folks who don't have the responsibilities of the royalty. In an interesting twist of events, the orphans find themselves at the castle... and things start to change.
A satisfying fairy tale with an ending I didn't see coming, I'd recommend The Castle Corona to fans of fairy tales and fantasy. The audio recording was great and narrator Jennifer Wiltsie does great voices for each character.
A satisfying fairy tale with an ending I didn't see coming, I'd recommend The Castle Corona to fans of fairy tales and fantasy. The audio recording was great and narrator Jennifer Wiltsie does great voices for each character.