Alessia in Atlantis: The Forbidden Vial

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.

Holy moly! This book was an ABSOLUTE BLAST. I loved it! I'm a huge fan of the Percy Jackson series and this book gave me major PJ vibes in the best way. Alessia is awesome. She's the type of character you fall in love with and root for. She's strong, funny and real. Her life has been hard and she's always been different. She soon realizes how different she is. Her ability to feel emotions of others turns out to be a strength not a flaw. Alessia in Atlantis is truly a wonderful read. I would read it again, and will recommend it to anyone. Do not dismiss this one because it's middle grade. It's a truly great fantasy with excellent writing, and wonderful characters.

4.5 🌟

Mystery? ✔️
Adventure? ✔️
Action packed? ✔️

I just wanted a fun middle grade read, but I got something wonderful and magical! Alessia in Atlantis is fast-paced, captivating and immersive. It captures the reader's attention right from the start.
It gives you an enchanting universe that you don't wanna leave. The world is definitely my favorite! Nathalie Laine created a beautifully constructed version of Atlantis. It's so detailed and vibrant. Her gradual introduction to the readers of it's culture, history, and language is just perfect. It's so fun discovering new aspects of Atlantis.

The characters are adorable (even the cynic one). They are funny, interesting and adventurous. Alessia's character development is superb. I love the friends' relationship, how they try to help each other. Although I was taken aback when Herior got a girlfriend and Alessia thought that Vulcor was going to kiss her.
Plot-wise, it's amazing. It has a lot of twists and turns that there's no dull moment. It keeps the reader wanting to read more.

Beautifully written, Alessia in Atlantis is a middlegrade novel that will capture the imagination of young and old alike. I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.