Actually, I finished SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS a couple of days ago and that one was fantastic + features magic (though a different sort). Not BAD, but there are better middle grade stories out there.

The story sadly only picks up when the twins start their adventure… Life at the castle is rather dull and even awkward since they have to pretend to be one single person (Flissara) which is just confusing for both the twins and the reader! I would have definitely cut some scenes that didn’t add much to the plot overall. Regardless, they are sisters who care tremendously about one another and that was lovely to witness. Sometimes it’s hard to tell their “voice’’ apart, which makes me think that a 1st person dual POV would have worked better perhaps. They are full of energy I can’t imagine someone claiming they are boring. 'Y-y-y-you,' he stammered, and Flissa turned to see hed gone ashen. I enjoyed Flissa and Sara’s interactions. In the kingdom of Kaloon, nothing is quite as it seems. Twinchantment is the brain-child of Elise. I have read books in the past that featured a magic-less world with characters trying to restore it, but in this case Flissa and Sara’s true intention is to save their mother who was attacked by magic. We have the exclusive cover reveal for Twinchantment, a upper middle grade fantasy novel by Emmy nominated, New York Times bestselling author Elise Allen. The Fantasy genre is usually dramatic like that. It’s about two twins – Flissa and Sara – who live in a kingdom devoid of magical beings because once upon a time magic caused great harm to the kingdom. After the court jester Gilwad publicly curses the queen and her unborn progeny, the kingdom of Kaloon. I don’t remember the last time I gave a book a 2.5 rating but it feels appropriate in this case because this is a story that has a decent idea but a not-so-interesting execution. Elise Allen is known for her work in childrens television, with credits including The Lion Guard. Genres & Themes: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Siblings, Magic, Family, Adventure

Twinchantment by Elise Allen