Alice Will is a well-written, well-paced book. It was an easy read since it’s probably aimed below my age. Nevertheless, I appreciated the world-building and I loved the main character Trotter, who is funny and adventurous and unique. Full of action, magic and fantasy, I haven’t read fantasy for a while and loved dipping back into the genre. I loved the characters and the setting, and there was enough suspense to keep me going. An enjoyable read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2019-12-19 15:52:502019-12-19 16:16:47Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Netania Lim
I haven’t read a young teen fantasy novels in a long time. So I was a little nervous if I was going to stay interested in reading this book and not feel like the characters in the book were too young for me to connect with. Well to my surprise I was very entertained. It’s great coming of age story with a lot of action. I love watching apocalyptic movies or tv series. I find myself rooting for Alice to make the right choices when her back was against the wall being so young learning how to use her powers and so much weighing her shoulders. This book had me entrained and on the edge of my seat, just as if I was watching it on a tv series. The way the characters were Introduced and how vivid the story line was you didn’t even need your imagination to be immersed into the book as if you were a character. I was ready to read book number 2. In conclusion, this book is a great read and I recommend this book to my 14 yr old son and to anyone who’s reading this review you won’t be disappointed. Reviewed by @makaelapatterson
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Makaela Pattersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMakaela Patterson2019-12-19 01:30:272019-12-19 02:11:59Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Makaela Patterson
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell. This is a young adult Fantasy thriller about a young 14 year old girl named Trotter who is wise beyond her years. She has powers but she’s still learning about them and how to to use them. During her time of trying to figure everything out a war breaks out. In other worlds where gods withdraw from humanity leaving mortals better from Magic and Trotter immediately becomes the #1 suspect. The world begins tearing itself apart by magical means and Trotter is desperate to prove herself not guilty. During her quest to prove her innocence she meets a young girl named Alice Will who has powers eerily the same as her own. She now has everyone against her and she’s has to stop the bad gods from using Alice to destroy the world. Will Trotter succeed or will all the gods win. This is a fast paced read and you will be flying thru the pages. I can’t wait for book 2!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-12-18 07:27:462019-12-18 10:06:29Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Tausha Treadway
5 Star Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell is a YA / Fantasy story that has plenty of action, magic and even danger. I found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop till I finished. Alice and Trotter are two young girls who are trying find their way a world that is full of war. Both of them have powers, Trotter knows how her powers work and Alice hasn’t yet found out exactly how powerful her powers are. What will happen when these two are faced with the suspense of causing harm to human population? Will they be the ones who save the world? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
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This is the first book that I have read by this author and it will not be the last. I really enjoyed this fantasy novel and the author was able to take me to a whole new world that I enjoyed. This book is YA, extremely YA. But it was nice pallet cleanser because I don’t often read alot of YA. Even being geared towards a younger audience, the author was able to hold my attention and the story line and writing were well done. This story has action, suspense & even has a few gods that made the story that much more unique. The twist and turns were great too! I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this to anyone that likes fantasy and YA paranormal stories! Happy Reading!
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Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Gail Guerrero
5 Stars
Alice Will is a must read. The main character simply had me in awe. To be so young but so brave and strong. Trotter is an amazing 14 year old. Through the whole story you will be struck by how mature she is. To be this young and have so much resting on your shoulders. The author really put this story together well. I couldn’t put it away. The plot was well thought out and the characters complimented each other very well. There were some shocking moments that had me like what why. But overall it was really enjoyable to read this story. The crossing between realms was magical. The level of danger these demigods had to face to try and save the world had me on the edge of my seat. As a mom I was in a panic like lord if this was my child. To be able to create worlds that others can’t even imagine is a truly amazing gift. This is my first book by this author and I wasn’t disappointed. I’m excited to get book 2.
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Oh my gosh! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have always loved mythology so this was right up my alley! It took a bit for me to get hooked, but once I was engrossed, I couldn’t put it down! The characters and story lines are rich and unique. I can’t wait for the next installment! Wonderful job. 5 stars.
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Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell 4 stars
I will preface this by saying this is not my go to genre to read, but I was drawn in by the cover and then the synopsis. I have to say I am so glad I made that jump to read this! It took just a bit to get used to the way of writing but then it just faded to the background and we were off on an amazing story. I had parts i didn’t care for and others that were so good I had to read again, but these are my opinion and may be someone else’s in a different way. I loved reading about Trotter and Alice. I will be reading more from this author, very great story teller and helped me visualize this whole book in my head!
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Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell 4 Stars
This is a fantasy novel involving gods, magical beings and humans. It is unlike anything that I have read before. It truly is a unique and original story. Reality isn’t always what it seems, it depends on who’s telling the story. Trotter is a demi god trying to understand her powers and trying to control them while being a fourteen year old girl. A war is coming that can tear the world apart and its up to her to save it. All the while there is a little girl that’s reshaping reality with her childish dreams and wishes. Unfortunately a six year old doesn’t realize the world is bigger than what’s around her. With the gods fighting amongst themselves and the human world caving in upon itself, can Trotter find the strength to stop the evil that is awakening and save a child’s hopes and dreams?
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Alice Will is an incredible fantasy novel, written for all ages! It follows the perspectives of seven year old Alice, fourteen year old Trotter and her cat, Prowler, the goddess Miro and the god Stoicese. Full of magic mythical creatures, the story is a tale of one girl trying to save the world before it’s too late. Funny and touching with some twists, this is a book that is hard to put down. I can’t wait to read the rest of the Dreams of Chaos series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2019-12-16 08:14:222019-12-16 08:34:57Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Rachel Moss
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell 4 Stars!!!!
This is the first book from this author I have read and I was very impressed. I like to delve into the world of Gods and Demigods. I found that the author had quite a refreshing idea and story line. I really like it when I find new authors as well as series.
I really found that the characters were well written and that the reader could easily associate to them. Trotter’s character was one that I really was drawn to . I like the fact that she had a cat guardian. I found that I could relate to her as she struggled with her status of being a demigod. The parallel to real life being that one can relate to her struggle for her to relate with her father and then later when she learns the true identity of her mother. I found that the author really balanced the drama in this book keeping the reader glued to the page. I really liked the fact that Trotter was thought to have caused a lot of the troubles unbeknownst to the others it was Alice. I like how the book brings all the pieces together at the end and leaves it open for the series. I will definitely be reading more from this author and series in the future.
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So I really had zero idea what to expect of this novel when I picked it up. I haven’t had the pleasure of reading Ashley Chappell prior but I knew that I wanted to know what happened between the colorful and gripping cover of Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos. This book really sucked me in and took me on an unexpected adventure probably from page one. I have to say that is saying a lot because I normally don’t find books with talking animals very enjoyable. I suppose you could say I am a jaded adult and just seem to not enjoy them. Yall this book took that prejudice and threw it right out the window. I loved how this book played with philosophical ideas and made them fun to read about. I am struggling to find the words to properly describe this book without giving away too much or simply repeating the already existing synopsis. Just prepare to expect the unexpected and get swept away into a world you won’t want to soon leave. I am so excited to get my hands on the next installment!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-12-15 10:25:162020-12-01 14:57:16Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Liz Vrchota
Alice Will: Dreams Of Chaos by Ashley Chappell a four-star read that will whisk you away. Alice and Trotter are both very complex characters, they each face different difficulties but, in some ways, they face the same. This is a great young adult fantasy series, it has the best qualities of the genre, showing us the difficulties young people face and how together they can share the burden. This has great highs and depths that will have laughing and then feeling despair and compassion. This shows us a great start to what I hope is a great series, I haven’t read the author before, but I will be keeping an eye out now. This is a great story, of powers and gods and worlds that will keep you in suspense and surprise you at every turn.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2019-12-15 08:47:152019-12-15 09:01:50Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Sara Oxton
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell has been one of my favorite reads. I loved the details that Ashley Chappell included in this book. The world was well built and I enjoyed the plot twists. It has been a while since I loved a teenage heroin in a sci fi setting. I loved following Trotter on her journey and even as an adult can relate to some of her insecurities.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2019-12-14 19:25:592019-12-14 19:37:44Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Alice Will by Ashley Chappell You follow the main character, Trotter a 14-year-old girl as she goes on an adventure of gods and discovering her powers. The beginning was somewhat slow for me but before I knew it I was halfway through the book! In the back of the book, you get a list of all the gods and what they are the gods of. It helps when reading and keeping all the gods straight it also helps keep the stories straight. The ending is great and it ties everything together adequately.
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This is my first read from this author and what a brilliant start it was! For one thing, the cover of this book is what drew me in first but I’m so glad that I got the opportunity to read it. This was a brilliant YA fantasy read that took you along on an incredible adventurous journey. This was a mentally visual read full of description and imagination. I got thoroughly captivated with the story and its characters, they are well developed and I loved following their journey throughout the was a brilliant read and I can’t wait to see what else this author can bring us! Until then this book should not be missed!
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They say never judge a book by its cover, but I will admit it’s the cover that had me to pick this up to begin with, I wanted to follow the girl on the cover on whatever adventure she was about to go on, and I was not disappointed. Ashley Chappell does an absolutely fantastic job setting up the world in which Alice Will takes place I wanted to jump in and live in this world with Trotter and Prowler myself. Her descriptions of places I felt I was actually there with Trotter & sidekick Prowler, and with Alice. It had everything, humor, adventure, magic, twists, and several moments where I couldn’t put it down even well past my bedtime, So much so It was worth nearly falling asleep in class the next day more than once. It made me feel such a sense of adventure and excitement I hadn’t felt since my childhood years reading about a certain boy who lived under some stairs. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the series to see where this goes!
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Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell
5-Stars
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell was an excellent adventure and fantasy read. I loved the characters and the imaginative setting. This author had an amazing imagination to create such a magnificent story. I easily got carried away with this book and enjoyed being lost in its pages. I found Trotter’s name to be unique and memorable and Alice’s age in this novel shocked me. I was very quickly attached to her young character and unique abilities. I also adored Prowler’s character as the most amazing feline ever. He was witty and perfect for that role. This book was amazing and I highly recommend it!
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This YA fantasy novel is about 14 year old Trotter who is a demi god and trying to figure out her powers. We also follow 6 year old Alice who is a slave at an inn, Alice also doesn’t know she has powers. Alice has always wanted a proper family and writes how her day is going in a diary. But what she writes isn’t exactly how the day had gone, it’s how she wishes the day had gone. We follow both girls as they figure out their powers and join together to fight evil and find their happy endings. This story was very emotional in parts and also very humorous in others. Prowler is definitely my favourite character, he is an adorable cat who is Trotter’s guardian, who absolutely loves sea food! He sadly runs into trouble a few times and has to be reincarnated but he’s always positive about it. My only critique about the book is that I found it very slow paced for the first half, not a lot of action was happening. But it was worth it in the end and turned out to be a fantastic read! I really liked how at the end of the book it explains all the God’s and Goddesses as there is quite a few to keep track of.
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Alice Will by Ashley Chappell Gods, monsters, and magic make and break the rules in the young adult fantasy Dreams of Chaos series The beginning dragged a bit for me personally but the more I read the more into the book I got. I enjoyed all the way, Mrs. Chappell splashed the magic and gods and more throughout the pages ! it really pulls you in further and further to the book. The detail that Mrs. Chappell used to describe the times and areas in this story is great! Really pulls you into the book. I look forward to reading more from Mrs. Chappell.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Harmonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Harmon2019-12-01 20:56:592020-02-01 20:59:02Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Heather Harmon
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos, Book 1, by Ashley Chappell is an awesome book. I’m almost at a loss for words to describe the complete ecstasy I’ve had reading this book. If I could give this book 10 Stars I would. The world that Ashley Chappell builds for us in this story is remarkable. The language is like butter. The characters are all striking and so unforgettable. Trotter who is our heroine in this story, you will bond with this young girl and the way that Ms. Chappelle writes you will feel what Trotter feels, you will be Trotter. Love and risk and sacrifice it’s all here. You need to make sure you’ve done everything you need to do because once you get to the middle of the book you won’t do anything else till you finish.
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Fourteen-year-old Trotter was still just trying to get the hang of the demi-godding business when the apocalypse began. In a world where the other gods have withdrawn from humanity, leaving mortals bitter toward magic, she immediately becomes the prime suspect when the world begins tearing itself apart through magical means. Trotter’s desperate search to prove her innocence leads her to a mysterious little girl named Alice with powers shockingly similar to her own. Apparently, not all of the gods had been as distant as they seemed…
Now, with everyone against her and the gods fighting amongst themselves, Trotter is on her own to stop a vengeful god from using Alice to destroy her world.
Ashley Chappell writes satire and young adult epic fantasy featuring expansive world-building and universes filled with magic, mayhem, and monsters. Ms. Chappell currently resides in Huntsville, AL. When not writing or reading one of her well-worn Terry Pratchett or Neil Gaiman novels, she can be found sailing or working alongside her husband building their off-grid, semi-underground dream home in the foothills of the Appalachians.
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The world in on the verge of war. The Gods are all set to fight against each other. A young demi-God, Trotter, who does not know her lineage and powers, finds herself in the middle of this epic battle, and before she realizes, the onus is on her to save the world. There is the realm, the world of Gods and there is Aevum, the common world. There is a wedge, which connects these two worlds together. Gods are not supposed to cross the wedge and meddle in the life of humans, as per the signed Accord. But one demi-God, Alice breaches this accord by unknowingly tapping into her powers and alters the course of the world. This wakes up all the dormant Gods, both good and evil. Evil tries to reach out to Alice to change the course of events further and bring back the God of war, who had been tricked and trapped by the other Gods to maintain peace in the world. Now the good Gods reach out to fourteen-year-old- Trotter, to use her powers to stop Alice and the evil Gods, who are all set to seek their vengeance and destroy the world. This is a typical fantasy young adult plot, but every book varies based on how the author constructs her plot and pours her imagination into the characters and the settings. I really liked the fantasy element in this book and how all the mythical creatures are described. The talking cat, the watching Falcon, the grotesque mermaids, and dangerous demons. There is the Canvas which holds the memories of one and all, a backdrop on which everyone can paint their own memories. So, the Gods who have access to this Canvas, can go back and forth and change the course of the World. All they have to do is to fiddle with a memory of someone, which can trigger a whole new set of actions. I loved this concept and the imagination is brilliant. But I did feel a disconnect with the characters themselves, I felt they did not grow on me as much as I expected them to, at the beginning of the book. The destination matters and so does the journey. The relationships Trotter or Alice forge in their journey, do not seem deep as there is a constant rush to reach the end. Considering that the book is just about more than 300 pages, it falls trifle short to capture the huge appetite of the author. Too much happens in a very short span of time, and before you realize, you are at the climax. I felt there was not much need to tie up all the loose ends in this book. The author should have let somethings be, to be taken on in the subsequent books of the series. In the books of a similar genre, like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson or His Dark Materials, the loose ends are not tied till the very end of the series. Leaving this apart, the book is a very enjoyable read. To summarize, a brilliant piece of work which triggers the reader’s imagination. I am very curious to read the second book, to see where this magical world leads to.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2019-10-22 21:59:422019-12-22 22:10:48Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Anantha Rusum
Alice Will is the first book in the Dreams of Chaos series. It doesn’t take long for this book to draw you in. There are may colorful characters and a great story line; it will keep you entertained from beginning to end. While reading the book I was particularly struck by the way the author was able to weave the idea of the empty void of Chaos holding all possibilities. I also really liked the way the book speaks about the concept of the mind being what creates reality. I have worked with both of these concepts spiritually and it is great to see them woven into a novel. I think this story will be a great way to introduce these ideas to my kids when they are a little older.
My favorite character in the series so far is Prowler. I love his sarcasm and wit. He brings great humor to the story with his antics.
Trotter is a teenager with powers she is reluctantly getting acquainted with. Although, living among humans who aren’t fond of magic is a great motivator to not really try to use them at all. The problem with that is, because she isn’t using them, her powers are leaking out and she’s having difficulty controlling them. She happy just going about her day like a normal person and not using powers, but apparently, she’s not going to have much of a choice.
When the world as she knows it begins to experience changes, Trotter is accused of being the one that started it. It was a case of wrong place, wrong time, but fear does strange things to people and now Trotter has to find the true source of the imbalance. Enter Alice. War is coming…and Trotter is the key to stopping it.
Intrigue. Laughter. Sadness. Chaos. Connection. Imagination. It’s a roller coaster you never want to stop riding.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2018-02-22 17:00:482018-10-05 17:01:42Alice Will (Dreams of Chaos #1) by Ashley Chappell – Review by Naomi McDonald
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell. This book is a young adult fantasy story that will take you on a journey full of magical creatures and gods and will have you laughing and feeling happy and sad at some of their antics and situations they find themselves in. Ashley’s imagination built a unique world and characters that seemed to flow off the page. The story was engaging and the characters were connectable and lovable.
This is a story of Alice and Trotter, two young girls who are trying to find their way in the world and their powers. One knows she has them, the other doesn’t know they exist. This story will take you on a journey of gods and creatures that you won’t soon forget.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-02-17 05:45:072018-12-27 05:45:43Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Jenni Bishop
Alice Will by Ashley Chappell is a brilliant fantasy story that follows two girls, Alice and Trotter, who both have incredible powers that they don’t fully understand or know how to control. They live in a world of gods and magic where their powers attract a lot of attention. It’s the first book in the Dreams of Chaos series.
I’ve really enjoyed reading this book. The fantasy setting has something of a Neil Gaiman feel to it, with elements that also bring to mind Lewis Carroll and Douglas Adams. It’s very whimsical and at times surreal – a real treat for the imagination!
Alice and Trotter are both great characters. Their powers allow them to shape their realities according to their wishes and fantasies. Trotter is more hesitant with her powers – as she is older she’s had more experiences of things going wrong. And she has Prowler – a talking cat who tries his very best to stop her doing anything dangerous!
The story has plenty of mysteries to unravel and threats to worry about. The narrative shifts frequently between different strands of the story, often leaving the reader on a slight cliffhanger.
I’d definitely recommend this to fantasy fans looking for something new to read. I’m already thinking of friends I could get it for! It’s a great story, brilliant setting and loveable characters. A solid 5 stars from me!
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