Illustrated Girl - (Chronicles of Lucitopia) by Josephine Angelini (Paperback)

About the Book

"Ever wish you could travel inside your favorite book and become the main character? Of course you have. Everyone has. But if you ever manage to pull it off, here's a tip. Timing is everything... Take Holly for example, who after saying a spell is transported inside a fairytale called The Chronicles of Lucitopia, a magical world infested with grifter grandmas, halitosis-riddled bandits, and devoid of any functioning toilets. Holly becomes Princess Pleasant exactly as she wished, but she gets there too late, right after an evil sorcerer turns Lucitopia into a tetanus-ridden hellhole. And now, it's up to Holly to make things right. With the help of a freakishly handsome, yet frustratingly virtuous knight, Holly sets out to fix her story, but she only has fifteen days left to do so or she risks being stuck in Lucitopia for the rest of her life, which may prove to be a short one considering she's overdue for her shots"--

Book Synopsis

From bestselling author Josephine Angelini comes a whimsical fantasy read with loads of adventure and none of the triggers. Perfect for fans of Olivia Atwater and Travis Baldree.

Ever wish you could travel inside your favorite book and become the main character? Of course you have. Everyone has. But if you ever manage to pull it off, here's a tip. Timing is everything...

Take Holly for example, who after saying a spell is transported inside a fairytale called The Chronicles of Lucitopia, a magical world infested with grifter grandmas, halitosis-riddled bandits, and devoid of any functioning toilets.

Holly becomes Princess Pleasant exactly as she wished, but she gets there too late, right after an evil sorcerer turns Lucitopia into a tetanus-ridden hellhole. And now, it's up to Holly to make things right.

With the help of a freakishly handsome, yet frustratingly virtuous knight, Holly sets out to fix her story, but she only has fifteen days left to do so or she risks being stuck in Lucitopia for the rest of her life, which may prove to be a short one considering she's overdue for her shots.

Review Quotes

"This lighthearted fantasy will hook middle schoolers who like their fairy-tales served with a side of humor and a dash of snark." -- School Library Journal

"Angelini has broken every wall in this bewitching, endlessly inventive story of a lonely fantasy reader from Fresno who finds herself written into a middle-grade tale rife with the evil sorcerers, heroic knights, a tetchy unicorn and sparkling Princess Bride vibes." -- Maria Vale, Award-winning author of the All Wolves series

"An adorable and whimsical young adult romance! Filled with nods to fairytales, this cozy fantasy--reminiscent of Ella Enchanted--is a quirky fast-paced adventure. If you're looking for a fun read, with little stress and lots of magic, this one is for you!" -- Valia Lind, USA Today Bestselling author (The Poisoned Princess)

"This book was so much fun! Like laugh out loud fun. I genuinely couldn't put it down because I was having the best time." - Goodreads review

"If you like fantasy, books with adventure, and sweet romance, I really recommend this book to you because you will LOVE it! " -- Goodreads review

"I loved this funny, cozy feel-good, angsty no spice, fairy tale. Devoured this book in less than 2 days and could not put it down. It's been a while since a book has gripped me like this one." -- Goodreads review

"I am honestly shocked by how much I liked the book. The twist at the end, I'll admit, blew my mind and I was so happy for it. 5/5 would recommend if you enjoy fun, adventurous books with some light hearted romance." -- Goodreads review

"Do yourself a favor and read this book! If you find yourself in a reading slump - read this! If you want a good laugh - read this! If you want to fall in love with some cool characters - read this! Amazing!" -- Goodreads review

"I adored the humour in this book. Anyone who is fed up with the tropes in epic fantasy will love the way this novel pokes fun at all those cliches." -- Goodreads review

"I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end! I read it in one sitting! It's unique, interesting and so much fun! I read to escape, and that's what The Illustrated Girl did for me! All readers want to escape into a good book, and it actually happens to the FMC in this one. Of course, it isn't what she expected! Such a good book!" --Goodreads review

"This was adorable!!!" -- Goodreads review

"Oh Em Gee!!! I loved this sooo much! Even after finishing it I felt like I was having withdrawals because I wanted more! Such a fun quick cute quirky cozy fantasy with a touch of a cutesy romance!" -- Goodreads review

"Illustrated Girl is a lighthearted and fun read... who want a touch of magic, romance, and humor. Don't look for anything intense, and enjoy it for what it is!" -- Goodreads review

"This book hooked me from start to finish, and I read it in one evening. I can't wait to have it on my shelf when it comes out!" -- Goodreads review

"Illustrated Girl... is a delightful and unique fantasy adventure that delivers on both wit and charm, making it a perfect escape for readers in search of a lighthearted and entertaining story." -- Goodreads review

"A modern princess with knife skills, a gallant knight, a wicked AF unicorn who bites, and a bunch of witchy virtues = a fun light-hearted take on a quest story." -- Goodreads review