River of Lights: a fun adventure for young readers

River of Lights by Melanie Dobson is the first book in the Magical Mortal series. Katie Andrews doesn’t fit in with the other girls at her French boarding school. During a field trip in Paris, Katie falls into the river Seine and discovers a colorful fairy world hidden below. In the mysterious Land of Light, all is not well. An evil wizard named Gaul has captured the queen and stolen the fairy light. With the help of her new friend, Princess Lilly, and the firefly fairies, Katie discovers there is an ancient prophecy that can help defeat Gaul and save the Land of Light. In the process, she discovers a secret that will change everything she knows about her family. 

With a Narnia-like journey, River of Lights is a great introduction to a new magical series. A book for young readers, particularly girls, filled with fairies, princesses and evil wizards. It is a sweet and fun adventure and as a fairly easy and fast read, I see younger readers really enjoying this series either reading independently or as a family. I look forward to introducing these books to my daughters. If you enjoy magical kingdom adventures, you will enjoy River of Lights. 

River of Lights is available in paperback and eBook. 

The Adventures of Loriel the Wood Fairy: a story of magic and excitement

The Adventures of Loriel the Wood Fairy by C.J. Walery is full story about Loriel and her adventures in her world. The story opens as Loriel is waiting for her grandmother, Grandfairy Cyce, the oldest fairy. With her friends, Anya, a hummingbird and Padra, a house mouse, Loriel goes out to find her grandmother. When she arrives at her cottage, she discovers that Grandfairy has been taken by a dreadful troll and they mount a rescue. After the rescue, Loriel learns she is to be a wood fairy apprentice and learning and perfecting her spells. Along with her cousin, Lily, she discovers a locked door deep in the basement of her Grandfairy’s cottage. They find a way to open the door and discover a room. There they read a book about an evil dragon. Suddenly, a dragon appears at the door. Who is this dragon and are the fairies in danger?

This story was cute and entertaining. My daughter wanted me to read this to her. Even though she lost interest quickly (she’s 2 and a half), I know that she will enjoy reading this adventure when she’s older. Any little girl who enjoys fairies and other magical creatures will enjoy this story. I recommend this book.

The Adventures of Loriel the Wood Fairy is available on Amazon for $15.99