- Reading level: Young Adult
- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry (October 12, 2010)
Synopsis
A story about getting into college. You know, taking the campus tour, talking to the gargoyles, flirting with the were-tigers, riding the dragons...
While visiting the campus of Princeton University, 16-year-old Lily discovers a secret gate to a magical realm and must race against time to save herself, her world, and any hope she has of college admission.
My Review
I have enjoyed so many YA books that over time they seem to blend together. Especially if they are all the same type of reads. I know the formula's work and books get pumped out. I read and and enjoy it and then forget about it a month later. Enchanted Ivy is a fresh story. I needed that relief in a book. It had some formula but it didn't stick to the rules. You couldn't rip it from my grip.
The fact that Lily had a mind of her own and though she had a love interest it didn't consume the tale. There is nothing worse then a book that has an actual plot getting swallowed by a romance. The ending had you sitting on edge. Just when you thought it was going to end the plot changed and left you in the balance hoping and praying. I do wish it ended with a cliff hanger, I do love them. Durst didn't seem to play by the rules as I said before so she had a closed ending. It's to bad this could have has a sequel. (unless I am wrong is there?) Blending the characters and the personalities of Enchated Ivy's characters seemed like a breeze for Durst. I would like to have seen what the characters looked like even though the descriptions were great I just think this would be cool to see on the big screen. I look at Princeton in a whole new light.
I could only find one thing I didn't care for..It was a narrator's voice. I thought it should have been from Lily not another party. Other than that it's a green light book.
Stop by and visit Sarah Beth Durst.
She also has written Ice
12 Clever Comments:
Im excited to finish this one...I loved Ice..its one of my fav YAs.
Lovely review
Sounds like a fun, engaging read! I love fresh stories that take you places you couldn't have imagined. Thanks for the review!
i've been curious about this one, thanks for the great review!
I know what you mean about books blending together. Glad to know this is a breath of fresh air!
Good for her. I like her already!
Wow...interesting how the book has real world ties with Princeton and all. How curious. Gotta say though...not a fan of the cover. I think it's the gargoyle that's putting me off of it. May not be the best fit for me, but I do know a friend or two that enjoyed ICE so I'll be sure to pass it along. Thaks for sharing..and happy reading.
Oh, this sounds interesting! Might wait for the next book tho b/c of the cliff hanger (oh, I hate those). Love that is has a strong female lead. Thanks for the review. I'll put this one on my wishlist!
Sounds pretty ok. I do have Ice by her so gotta read that one first
It seems like a lot of books are part of a series nowadays. That being said I would have loved to see a sequel too and revisit the magical Princeton.
I've heard a lot about this, and definitely plan on reading it at some point.
Fun! I love the cover of this book and now I think I will love the inside too. :) Glad to hear that the main character 'Lily' has a mind of her own! Always great to know that she's indepentant. Or not? I haven't read Ice. It got mixesd reviews, but I think I will try this book! :) Great review.
Great review! I've never read anything by this author but I do remember reading about this book coming out before I had to stop reviewing for awhile. I love that cover! I'm adding this one to my wishlist :)
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