The Princess of Thornwood Drive

De: Khalia Moreau

Narrado por: Jasmin Walker, Marlo Su

Two sisters are trapped on opposite sides of reality in this entrancing and deeply moving debut novel that weaves together a contemporary narrative with a parallel fantasy world.

One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine’s parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now—instead of studying animal nutrition or competing as one of the few equestrians of color—Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That’s why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved.

Alyssa isn't relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents—the king and queen of Mirendal—were attacked one year ago in the forest, her parents kidnapped while she was cursed, and now must spend her days in Lake Forest's Home for Changels—a temple caring for mortals such as herself. Perhaps there, she could meet other changels who show her how to embrace her new life.

However, there is a dark prince at Lake Forest, one who has taken a peculiar interest in not only Alyssa but her sister as well. And while Laine struggles to make ends meet on an everyday basis, Alyssa finds herself leading a battle that threatens to destroy not only her and her sister but their entire kingdom.

Two worlds Twist

Loved the twist of two worlds that the main characters existed in. You find yourself routing for both with some interesting surprises because nothing is quite what it seems. The ending? Well, I didn’t see it coming until it was too late. Wonderfully performed although the accent the voice actor used for the Caribbean character was not Caribbean. But that’s more of a personal peeve I have with many actors not of Caribbean descent. Beautifully written. I like to dig into a story from the beginning. The writer takes time to world build. If you are not gripped at first give it time, she is setting the stage and giving you clues.