This is a well-written book reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland or Narnia with its fantasy themes. It mostly reminded me of The Labyrinth film with the older sister rescuing her little baby brother from the forces of evil. Definitely recommended for middle graders.

I absolutely loved this book! It made me think of Alice in Wonderland but Faeryland! Adorable and fun and I know my younger sister would really enjoy this.

There is so much depth to this story it’s not just beginning middle and end, it’s so so much more. I loved the style of writing and the authors ability to story tell, can’t wait to read more :)

trigger warning
<spoiler> child neglect while under unfluence of magic, gaslighting </spoiler>

Cricket has been able to see strange dust her whole life. On her birthday, her father gives her her late mother's diary, and she discovers that her mother, too, saw this - and it's fairy dust!
She attempts to summon a fairy, and succeeds. It takes her brother.

This was fun. The first part felt like the Ocean at the End of the Lane with the magic troubles with parents, then we got a bit of Alice in Wonderland - even the speaking and disappearing cat was there! - and we found ourselves in fairyland.

Basically, this is a fun middle grade adventure, only the protagonist is a person of colour. Which is awesome. Every child should be able to look in a book and see themselves.

I like the characters, the plot, the writing style, the illustrations. I want to return for Season Two and see what happens next.

I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Many thanks for NetGalley and BooksGo Social for the ebook provided.

The book reminds me of Alice In Wonderland mix with a little bit of Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone story, but in a darker and more heartwarming side. The premises are quite good in the beginning, Cricket wants to find his little brother Tristan and she wants her family and her best friend are back to their normal attitudes. Unfortunately I lost my interest when the story reached where Cricket left the house and she found more magical and unusual stuff around her, in order wants to reach the Aeryland. Too many and long description of magical stuff, endless journey and some parts not quite understandable “how I imagine this?”. Little bit stressful for me.

It probably will be a good book for others but not for me.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with this title and requested it as the description was intriguing.
However, I found the plot very hard to follow and almost too fast paced for me. It felt like it was trying to squeeze too much into the book.
I am sorry but I didn’t enjoy reading it and found it to be a bit stressful actually.