Member Reviews
Pixieland Diaries begins a charming, sassy series told in a “diary-style” of writing. While I’m not a huge reader of Fantasy or YA, there was something about the combination of that cover and the description that kept drawing me back time and time again. Perhaps a bit of pixie magic at work, who knows, but I had fun with Calla’s story and that really is the point of any story I read. Calla is a faeling, a pixie born to human parents who ends up in the pixie realm with a very interesting young life. She’s got a heart of gold hidden behind sarcasm, pranks, and definitely sass, lots and lots of sass. She’s not really good at evilness, but she is a prank queen in the making. So much so that her antics get her kicked out of her home and on a quest to find her real parents, get revenge on Dare, and perhaps do some growing up and into her powers along the way. But… I think Calla should tell you the rest in her own words. As I said, I had fun with Calla’s story. There are definitely laugh out loud moments and lots of knowing smiles as well. I liked this little pixie and would follow this series as it is released. If you’re not a fan of or haven’t read anything in the diary-style then it might take a bit of getting used to at first, but hang in there for this is a lively, entertaining tale you won’t want to miss. *I received an e-ARC of this novel from Monster House Books via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.* |
Loved this from the get go. Calla is fiesty, girly,playful and string when she needs to be, i laughed out loud reading this book, can't wait for the next Installment! |
Calla is a faeling. She was born to human parents who spent a great deal of time near ley lines and the result was a fairy child. She has been raised by Poppa and Muti and they hope she will one day become a regular fae. There aren’t many faelings. The only other faeling lived for 1,000’s of years and recently died. Faelings are known for their soft hearts, so Calla has to fake her evil and she does this with constant pranks. After a prank gone wrong gets her banished into the ley lines, Calla quickly learns that she must figure out another way to live in Faerie. What will Calla learn about herself during this quest? Pixieland Diaries is the first book in the Pixieland Diaries series. Bauer has created a story that is more in the relaxed and fun beach read genre than a high fantasy, yet I found myself enjoying the antics of Calla as she went on her quest of self-discovery. Calla may be a troublesome young faeling at the start of this diary, but readers will see her mature as she faces many hard facts about herself and those she loves. I enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the second book (Calla) to be released in July 2020. |
Librarian 408282
Since this is fantasy instead of Sci Fi it took me longer to get into it than it usually takes me to get into Ms. Bauer's books. However, I ended up enjoying it significantly and look forward to others in the series. I liked the characters and the story line. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review. |
In these times of seriousness and chaos in the outside world, this book was exactly what I needed. It was a super quick and easy read, filled with silliness and triumph over evil! Calla is a pixie who just can't help herself when there is the opportunity to play a prank, no matter what the cost. One such prank puts her over her limit and ends with her being trapped in pixie weirdo blue prison. That doesn't keep a good pixie down, especially one with ley line powers. There are quests, love triangles, and general badness for Calla to persevere through - and oh does she ever! This book was a wonderful refreshing breath of fresh air! The humor was young, but not annoying, and I was seriously rooting for Calla the whole way through. I can't say a single bad thing about this book, and that's a feat in and of itself. I can't wait to see what Calla does and where she heads next in the adventure that is her life. |
What a great book. Calla a pixie trying to be good! Everything about this had me hooked, it was fast-paced funny, sad I could not put it down.. The sketches were excellent also the front cover. I have rated this 5 stars because the story was so easy to get into. I am very much looking forward to the second instalment Of the sweet sassy Calla.. |
Calla is a sassy Pixie whose pranks have gotten her in trouble. The cover art really expresses Calla’s personality perfectly and is one of the reasons I requested this book from Netgalley. This was such a fun read! I had a blast following Calla on her amazing adventures. The world is currently going through a difficult time and this was a breath of fresh air for me. I needed some Calla in my life! I cannot recommend this book more! Coming out very soon and I suggest everyone makes room for Pixieland Diaries on their TBR list! Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!!! |
I was given an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley for a honest and fair review. Let me start off by stating this book has many hilarious moments! Serious LOL moments. Our favorite pixie is pretty badass! There is so much that happens and I don't want to spoil anything for anyone with the details but this book is a MUST READ and Read again! I can't wait to see more from this author. AMAZING Job!! |
This was a really cute and fun book to read! A nice little way to get your mind away from what’s happening in the world and lose yourself in a fun tale! Pixies aren’t often featured in books so it was a nice change of pace to see it. The characters are funny and relatable, and I can’t wait to read the author’s other books!!! |
Christina is an author of many stories. From multiple dimensions in the Drift Series, to shifters and wizards in the Fairytales from the Magicorum. And now pixies, yay! Where the Drift Series are somewhat hard to follow (maybe my mind isn't prepared for the dystopian stories), Pixieland Diaries is very easy to follow. It is the diary of bad ass pixie Calla, who is up to no good. (She would probably be best friends with Harry Potter). She is a powerful pixie who likes to pull pranks. However, her latest antics have gotten her exiled. Not thanks to her former best friend and hotter than hell, broody prince Dare. He can kiss her cute pink but and Calla will not be brought down by such a small matter as exile, dead threats and the world ending because of a mysterious disease. Neh, Calla will fix it all, because she is pretty awesome. Does Call succeed? Read her diary and find out for yourself! Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc. |
Kate C, Reviewer
I volunteered to read this book in exchange for a honest review. This is the first book about pixies that i have read. It is well written and the characters well described. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I absolutely enjoyed the main character Calla. This book gripped my attention from the first page. It is a really good book. I can not wait to read more by this author. This story will get your attention quickly. |
Reviewer 492999
An absolute must read book. Perfect for fans of Roxy Hunter. This story has a bit of everything. Humor, action, mystery,magic, and a touch of romance. It leaves off in a good spot, all the while there are plenty more quests to go on. Now I desperately long for book 2. I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. |








