To Read or Not to Read

I haven't read a fantasy novel in quite a while, but when @storiesuntoldpress asked me if I wanted to read this in exchange for my honest review, I was intrigued by the synopsis.  Ivy Lovely is 16 when she is invited to attend a prestigious magic school that she has only dreamed of attending. She has no idea who she is, who her family is, or what magic she is capable of if any.  For me, the beginning started kind of slow, but it was necessary to build the foundation for the plot and all the characters you meet along the way. I’m really glad I kept reading because some of the action scenes (particularly in the end) are really exciting and suspenseful!  This is book one in a four-part series, and part one does end with a cliffhanger!  There are so many elements to this book including magic, adventure, friendship, and sprinkled with a bit of romance. One of my favorite things about this book was the dedication: “To my husband who has proven fairy tales aren’t only in th...