2025 – Published by 47North (Jul 1, 2025)
An entertaining, magical story that gives old Hollywood mystery vibes. This story revolves around a hopeful, naive fairy godmother on a mission to find her first lucky protégé. She travels to America with only her small magical companion, wits, and determination, but realizes that finding her protege was only the beginning. Celeste attempts to navigate the treacherous waters and enchanting glamour of old Hollywood, all while struggling to help her new protege, Rose. Mysterious things happen all around Rose, threatening Celeste’s good intentions. The danger grows daily, leaving Celeste only a short time to discover what is causing all the disruptions. She must figure out a way to protect Rose before it’s too late, while protecting herself from the unseen dangers.
Moonshelf story: Yes. The old Hollywood setting added a sense of enchantment and wonder that really added to the story. Start struck fans, ever-changing studios, and big dreams all find their way to the reader’s imagination. The idea of a group of fairy godmothers behind the scenes helping make dreams come true is a perfect narrative for this story. The supporting characters and lore add richness to the world created by the author. Companion stories about other proteges or previous fairy godmothers could easily become additional works and expand on this story in the future. The story unfolds neatly and is well-paced overall. The curiosity of finding out what was disturbing Celeste’s good intentions keeps the reader invested.
This is a fun and cozy read you’ll remember in the future. Although you’ll likely be left with questions about what happens after the events of the book Celeste’s first journey is wrapped up neatly in the end. This story is for those who love imagining there is more behind the scenes influencing humanity’s actions. The secrecy of the Fées Gardiennes reminded me of the secrecy behind keeping the magical community from the muggles in the Harry Potter universe. Overall, it was an entertaining story that I didn’t want to say goodbye to.
Final notes: This book is for readers who enjoy reading about magical beings influencing humanity for better or worse. For fans of old Hollywood who enjoy the glamour of that time and like a bit of mystery.
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