The second installment in this series is just as good as the first. I loved Ivy's growth in this book. While the first book gives you vibes of other magical schools, this one sets it apart. And I am excited to see relationship between Ivy and Fyn grow stronger as they closer in this book. But my favorite part was the town! In Belzebuthe, it is always night and you can literally “fish” for wishing stars.

If you enjoy fantasy, I recommend this book AND the authors entire series. This is perfect for middle grade readers or anyone who was a magical adventure.

As the second book in the series, The Girl with the Whispering Shadow picks up where book 1 left off and is just as fast-paced, action-packed, and descriptive as the first. The worldbuilding is creative and amazing. I love how the title goes along with a plot in the book. I loved Quogo, the QQC friends, and the creatures.
I'm so torn on the Selector and if she's good or not haha.
Again, there are plot devices that brought to mind another fantasy book's plot devices, but it's with enough of a twist that makes this book its own.
That last page! 'The Words of the Wandering'! I HAVE to know what's in there! Can't wait for the next book!

This book was just OKAY. I was asked to read for free and then leave an honest review, so here it is. This series is GREAT for kids. Perfect even. If you feel like your kid isn't ready for Harry Potter, then this series is for you. As an adult, this series has no jazz, nor appeal, especially if you grew up with reading watching Harry Potter. The first 2 books kind of feel like a rip-off of the Harry Potter books. The similarities are there. The little Quogo group they formed was very similar to Dumbledore's Army. And also, the story line was similar to that of the Chamber of Secrets. I feel like the author came up with enough unique ideas on their own, but then also used Harry Potter for the not so unique ideas. Overall, I managed to make it through this second book and it's not terrible so I give it 3 stars.

A thank you to the publishers and netgalley for an arc in exchange of a review.

I have to say that I did not request this book, as I did not enjoy the first book and therefore I had no interest in providing a review for this book and feel it would not be appropriate for me to review this.

I have throughly enjoyed following Ivy on her magical journey. The detail these books are written in is captivating. Each book has gotten more whimsical, I enjoy the fantasy genre for this reason. Can’t wait to read more of Ivys journey.

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As with the first book, this world is interesting and continues to build upon itself. It was wonderful to get to see the Town and the stars, to meet new and old characters, and to experience new aspects of the world, like Quogo, alongside Ivy. I particularly loved the little sweets that Ivy gets in the Town that holds specific fortunes - such a cool (and terrifying) idea!

This book does very well in getting a reader immersed as Ivy experiences and struggles, but I do sometimes forget that these characters are as old as they are. This may just be a fault of awareness or cultural expectations of age, probably directly influenced by books like Harry Potter, but the way Ivy acts makes her seem younger than 16. Having to adjust or remember the age pulled me out from the fantasy from time to time but I wouldn't say that would be distracting to demographic readers.

Regardless, this series has great potential to become a world so diverse and wide, that it pulls in people of all ages. This series takes you on a visual journey and you can't help but picture places, people and items with every page, plus I loved to learn about Ivy, Derwin's past memories, Fyn, and more!

In exchange for an honest review, I was given this book for free from the publisher, Stories Untold.

This was such a good sequel to the first installment and a huge improvement in both narration and plot development.
The book was fun, exciting, magical and I very enjoyed reading this second book to this series!
For magic, adventure, and a great escape I would recommend this book!

They just talk about Quogo and Quill way to many. I feel like I've been missing the mystery, action and magic. I really wanted to give this a shot but it was a DNF for me at 72%

I really loved the story line of this book. It was very well written and kept me interested til the end! Loved it.

The second installment in ‘The Crowns of Croswald’ series is just as enchanting as the first. The descriptive writing and vivid imagery throughout made this a treat to read! The world-building and character development is fantastic. Everything I admire about the first book is true for the second too. Croswald is an enthralling, whimsical world. The unbreakable bond between Ivy, Rebecca, and Fyn is heartwarming. Ivy is such a strong, determined protagonist. A great role model for younger readers.

I think this series is perfect for middle-grade readers. However, given that I am 22 years old, I found the story to be a tad predictable at times and saw remnants of other fantasy series I have read, in this one. That has less to do with the book, and more to do with the fact I am an adult who lived and breathed fantasy when growing up.

The reason I love the Croswald series so much is because of how well written it is. The dialogue, description, world-building, and character arcs….it is simply superb.
Highly recommend this series to anyone looking to read more fantasy. It is the perfect introduction

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is the second book in The Crowns of Croswald series. In this book, Ivy has to face new challenges as she sets out on a mission to uncover the second facet of the Kindred Stone without the Dark Queen's knowledge. She has to hide in Belzebuthe, a secret town for people with magical blood. But even when she's supposed to be safe, something is shadowing Ivy. Will she be able to find the rest of the Kindred Stone and return to the Halls of Ivy before it's too late?

I enjoyed The Girl With The Whispering Shadow more than the first book. I found it easier to get into the book as I knew all the characters and there wasn't as much world-building. That's why the book wasn't as confusing for me and I was gripped from the first page. I really enjoyed reading more about Ivy and her friends and I'm glad that I picked up the second book! A few unique magical creatures are introduced in The Girl With The Whispering Shadow which is so cute!

What I love most about this book are the friendships, I adore Rebecca and Fyn. I also enjoyed the passage of the book where Ivy is in Belzebuthe, which is such a cool secret town. In my opinion, Ivy is a great role model for younger girls. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves whimsical fantasy series!

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This series is getting better and better. Book two kept me on the edge of my seat! The world building was much more descriptive and I was able to immerse myself in the setting. I also loved finding out more about the history of the world and magic system. I can’t wait to start book 3!

DISCLAIMER: I received this book free from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

And we are back in the magical world of Croswald with Ivy Lovely, who has now learnt of her true identity. Armed with the first fragment of the Kindred Stone, which has been split into 3 pieces, she is on a new mission to recover its second fragment. For her safety, Ivy is sent to Belzebuthe, a magical town that is protected from the Dark Queen. While living with Fyn and his mother, Ivy also gained a new group of friends when she joined the Quality Quills Club (QQC), where Fyn and his friends practise magic using real quills. Haunted by strange shadows sent by the Dark Queen who also seeks the Kindred Stone, Ivy will need all her wits, magic, and close friends to stand up to her wrath.

This is book 2 of a middle grade fantasy series by D.E. Night. Picking up right where we left off in book 1, we continue our adventures with Ivy Lovely, who now has a lot more on her plate with the knowledge of her true identity and the responsibilities that come with it. The friendship between Rebecca, Fyn and Ivy is as solid as ever, even as they gained new friends from the QQC (although I was initially a little overwhelmed by the introduction of so many new characters. It took a while to sort the names and characters out). The relationship between Fyn and Ivy also seems to be very slowly inching towards a romantic direction - a development I’m rather looking forward to. I loved the magical creatures introduced in school in this book - the invisitaurs (Silius is such a dear ❤️).

Towards the last quarter of the book, the pace really picked up and I found myself on tenterhooks journeying alongside Ivy and Fyn in their frantic search for the stone fragment while fighting against the Dark Queen. D.E. Night’s writing is smooth and I definitely enjoyed the magical adventure that this book has brought me on. I’m looking forward to Ivy’s search for the final piece of the Kindred Stone in the next book.

Thank you D.E. Night, her publicist Daniela, and Stories Untold Press for the e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really like the world D.E. Night created, it's so complete and magical! I fell in love with it since the first book! Now I want to have a scaldron 😅 The book really transports you to Crosswald ✨

I think the plot was very interesting, if only a little slow, but very original. I felt like the story development was slow sometimes, and then the ending was so fast I felt like sometimes was missing.
I would have liked to see more character development, but I am glad there are more relevant characters than in the first book!

It is a light reading with an incredible fantasy world 💖

After reading the first book in this series, I have to say, this book was amazing. It was everything I was wanting out of a second book and I think the author did an amazing job.

If you enjoy fantasy, I not only recommend this book but the authors entire series. I will say this is a high fantasy book so there is a lot of words and parts of this book that was hard for me to pronounce. I was planning on reading this with my son but it truly is one of those books that you should read to yourself. This is not a knock to the book, but you must be fine with not 100% being able to pronounce things.

I love the world and magic that the author has created. I think this a wonderful book for anyone that loves fantasy and it reminds me a lot of harry potter.

This is the second book in the crowns of croswald series,we follow a girl called Ivy Lovely on her magical adventures ✨

Really enjoyed the second book more then the first because you’ve gotten to know the characters and most of the magical elements now so it’s just pure enjoyment ☺️
Ivy Lovely is an amazing heroine who is growing in herself and with her abilities and it’s just a joy to witness. Excellent supporting characters that help Ivy along the way and lovely relationships developed.

Book sucks you into this amazing magical world with all it’s characters. Highly recommend this series !!! ✨✨☺️☺️

Please pick up this series your in for a magical treat ✨

This is the second book from this series

I think I honestly love this more than the first one. The story is fast paced, well written, and full of magic

Ivy is growing so much as a character and I love the friendships throughout.

I really enjoyed this book. I definitely going to read more books by D.E. Night.

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This review will be short but mostly because the story was really fast and I don’t want to leave a lot of spoilers.

Ivy Lovely now knows who she really is, she knows she has magic within her, and she doesn’t know what to do against the Dark Queen, who is currently on a desperate search to destroy once and for all the the true royal line.

Similar to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, but at the same time not, Ivy decides not to return to school for her own safety, choosing to stay in the hidden city with other scrivenists learning and documenting their life. But just like how real life works, nothing usually happens the way you expect it to.

This sequel was equally descriptive in such a beautiful and captivating way, the author has a way with words, but I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed. I loved how the author introduced us the name of the book (The Girl with the Whispering Shadow) within the story, and I truly did hit myself in the head when everything is revealed and I didn’t see it coming. That’s how concentrated I was.

The adventure is a lot more calm, slower than the first novel, but given that the stakes are now much higher, you can truly see how Ivy isn’t just some lost student discovering this new world, but knows that her actions have consequences yet there are still some risks still worth taking.

Ivy has matured since we got to know her as a scullery maid in some lost castle, she is more confident in her magic, who she is and she learns to trust and rely more on her friends and those that surround her.

The Girl with the Whispering Shadow is a great sequel to this new world and I’m very excited to continue with Ivy’s story and how the story concludes with this lost queen.

I love sequels because you can jump in, and you already know the character. 's. Same with this book. We continue to follow Ivy on her adventure in the pursuit of the Kindred Stone. This is such a wonderful and imaginative world to get lost in. I really have come to love the work of Scrivenist's and what they do. All the characters from adorable dragons and to the town. We see friendships building ( just like any other school). We follow Ivy from the secret town back to the Halls Of Ivy, where she will battle shades and shadows on the way.

We watch Ivy grow into herself in this book with the support of all characters. Anyone who loves magic and royalty will love this book. I am not the demographic for this book, but I enjoyed reading it, and I think it would be a great book for kids to read. Even a book to get them to start their love of reading. Thank you NetGalley and Stories untold for providing a copy of this book.