As a young girl, she had a loving father, a doting mother – this, plus the family’s ties to riches and royalty, made it seem as though Lucinda’s would be a truly charmed life. Lucinda Chapdelaine was born into a life of love, happiness, and privilege. Berry – naturally, I *had* to read it, straight away. After reviewing it last week, I immediately went out and bought The Amaranth Enchantment, the highly praised debut novel from the wonderful Ms. Why did I read this book: I LOVED Secondhand Charm, the second YA fantasy novel from Julie Berry. In this magical story filled with delightful surprises, Lucinda will dance at the royal ball, fall under the Amaranth Witch’s spell, avenge her parents’ death, and maybe-just maybe-capture the heart of a prince. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and an even more bizarre piece of jewelry both enter the shop, setting in motion a string of twists and turns that will forever alter Lucinda’s path. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt’s jewelry store. When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens BooksĪ delightful fairytale by a lyrical new voice.
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