I really enjoyed this book. It was a captivating adventure. I really liked Kit. Because of the accomplishments of his family members- something he’s never been able to match in part due to a medical condition- he has his insecurities and confidence issues. It made him feel relatable to me. I liked the mystery of the cursed crown and the adventure it led him on. I had mixed feelings about Ethan, though he did win me over after a while.

Joel Leslie is my absolute favorite narrator and I try to listen to everything I can find from him. He puts so much heart and emotion into his work and really brings the characters to life. I’ve listened to a number of his narrations, but this was by far the most adventure-themed one, so I liked that aspect of it.

This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more.

Overall: 4.5 stars

Performance: 5 stars

Story: 4 stars