ex-libris Rebecca Schaffner ( )

I have very fond memories of this book, possibly because it's a very unique story. No, the love story itself is not that great. But it's about a lot more than just a teenage romance. It's a touching, yet tragic twist on a fairy tale romance novel. ( )

Princess Quinn has long pined for the world on the upside of the wishing well. Cam, the enchanter's apprentice, is determined to grant the Princess' wish. The only problem is that sometimes having your wish granted leads to more difficulties than you would think. Can a princess from an underground kingdom of magic ever feel at home in the modern world of high school, television and pizza?

I enjoyed this novel for its fast moving plot and entertaining characters although I did find many of the reactions of the characters to be unbelievable (even considering this is a fantasy). The only other thing that bugged me was the ambiguousness surrounding Cam and a slight feeling of discontent with the ending. However, I think the good points of this fairy tale certainly outweigh any small complaints I have. Overall this is a nice, easy read that would be great for pre-tweens and older. ( )

As a child, I adored this book. It was one of the first fantasies I read, and really opened my eyes to the genre. I haven't read it lately, and I almost don't want to - the memories are too precious to be ruined by my now well-read mind. They might not be, but it isn't worth it! ( )

Loved this book as a child, and it was probably the one that convinced me to allow love/romance as a viable plot device. Of course, for a while I had a thing for skateboard jousts. My copy is very, very worn. ( )