This story is so much fun! I absolutely loved getting to explore Atlantis as Alessia was learning about her new world. The dynamics of the government and the species living within were so fascinating, and I honestly want so many more books set in this world! Alessia was an excellent heroine and the friends she made along the way were delightful, especially Kella!

An adventurous “fish out of water” tale about an orphan raised by her doting, but absent-minded stepfather who finds herself attending a boarding school close to the coastal village where her mother had lived. After a terrifying encounter with a strange water creature, Alessia finds herself being called by the sea and is thrown into the ocean, where she sinks down and finds herself in the City of Atlantis. She meets a gentleman, named Felthor, who explains that only Atlantide citizens can be called to the sea. This makes Alessia realize that her father must have been from Atlantis and is determined to find him.

I enjoyed reading Alessia in Atlantis, The Forbidden Vial, immensely. Our heroine was a sweet, sensitive, yet plucky girl whose deeply empathic. At first, she sees this ability as a curse that separates her from her peers and causes her to be an outcaste, however she comes to accept them as her self-esteem and confidence grows. Along for the ride is a great cast of characters (some are not what they seem) who befriend, support and/or torment our young heroine.

The author does an excellent job in creating and describing this underwater world. You can feel yourself immersing in this world and rooting for Alessia and her friends. This is a fun and at times, nail biting, narrative that is sure to entertain the minds and spark the imaginations of grade through middle schoolers.

A breath-taking book rich in adventure and action.

Twelve-year-old Alessia had never known her true origin; and following the fascinating discovery, she found herself rushing toward an unforeseen and rather strange adventure. On the mission of digging out her true identity, she made friends worth holding fast to for a lifetime, friends who were determined to have her back no matter what. Along with her allies, she slowly began to unravel the mystery, hardly being aware of what she would eventually bump into.

This enthralling story has the potential of getting a strong grip on the reader from the very beginning. The amalgamation of the magnificent storyline, astounding twists, and beautiful presentation is clearly visible in the book, and it is no doubt a pretty good pick for new teens.

The story comes with a big lesson that no matter how close someone is to us, they don’t necessarily need to be the best on the earth, and the instance of self-centeredness and betrayal does not always come from distant ones.

No big mistake was spotted, and the usage of grammar was pretty good as well.

The only thing that I (personally) found a little unsuitable is the last part where Herior got a girlfriend, and an earlier part where Alessia thought Vulcor was going to kiss her. The reason why I feel so is that the characters, according to my opinion, are not old enough for this. Otherwise, the story is simply amazing.

This book is undoubtedly a gem.

Alessia in Atlantis is a fast-paced and captivating middle grade fantasy. When Alessia finds herself in the mythical (but actually very real!) city of Atlantis, she wonders whether she will finally have answers about her missing father. After starting school and learning more about the hidden world under the sea, Alessia is sure her father must have been an Atlantide. But how can she find the answers, when the tyrannical Emperor holds the city tightly in his grasp?

I absolutely loved this enthralling story. Set in a vibrant and imaginative world, Alessia's story is one of secrets, adventure and finally belonging. There's lots to keep the reader engaged: from the fantastic world building; to the mysterious plot; to the beautiful friendships Alessia makes. I think this will be a huge hit with Middle Grade fantasy lovers.

A delightful read of discovery, intrigue and adventure. Self-conscious schoolgirl Alessia is thrust into the high-tech undersea world of Atlantis. She quickly discovers that there is a dangerous link between her previous life as a ‘landfarer’ in Scotland, and her new life in this fascinating undersea world. Digging deeply into her family’s history leads Alessia and her school chums into twisting and turning adventure as each chapter unfolds. The character development is excellent, as is the subtle lesson for middle grade students that tolerance for diversity is a wonderful character trait. The surprise ending has me hoping that the next volume will be soon in coming.