This book was adorable! I loved the story, the main character, and the beautiful full-color drawings placed throughout the novel. This is definitely a light, fun read you don't want to miss!

When the novel opens on the young, spunky, vibrant Louise Lambert, I instantly fell in love. She is practically the embodiment of childhood! She is underestimated, she wishes for things she may not actually want, her thoughts have no filter, she has a strong personality, and she dreams of being in a Old Hollywood silent movie (its not a princess dream, but same idea). Maybe that is exactly why I liked her so much, because it was so easy to see myself in her. Sure, I had a slightly different personality and I wished for different things, but she is a universally relatable character when you get down to the core.

The plot was very interesting. Yes, it was light and girly and fun, but don't make the mistake of underestimating it! It had romance, fun historical fiction (1912 anyone?), lots of vintage fashion and some pretty intense action towards the end.

If you aren't yet getting eager to pick up a copy, maybe the beauty of the novel itself will attract you. Absolutely gorgeous full color drawings of clothing and scenery are weaved throughout the story. But not in a picture book type way, in a new and different way that enhances the experience of the story to new, exciting depths. Check out the pictures throughout this post for some examples of what you will find...


I would recommend this book especially to middle school girls. But don't let that stop you from reading it - after all, I'm not in middle school and I devoured this book. If you love fashion (especially vintage) or you've ever been a young girl (which is about 50% of the population on the lovely planet Earth), you should pick up this book as soon as possible!


P.S: This lovely debut is just the first in a brand new series!