Book Review: The Fantastical Exploits of Gwendolyn Gray by B.A. Williamson

This is a marvelous series, full of magic and surprises and more than a little social commentary buried in the narrative for good measure. Gwendolyn’s exploits are well-crafted and well-presented. The various worlds she encounters - and the various personalities populating them - are cleverly constructed and keep things just a little off-balance (in a very good way).

There’s an epic battle of conformity vs. originality here, and it’s delivered with heart and more than a little pointed invective against the soul-numbing nature of the obsession with fitting in. It’s a great message for its intended middle grade audience - and one that behooves adults to heed as well…

There’s plenty of opportunity for further adventures here, and I for one hope to join Gwendolyn and her friends on many more of them!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my obligation-free review copy.