Gods, monsters, and magic make and break the rules in the young adult fantasy Dreams of Chaos series. Inspired by the comedic fantasy worlds of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Tom Holt, the adventure begins with teen demi-goddess Trotter taking on dark gods and chatty demons while being blamed for the very apocalypse she’s fighting to stop.Fourteen-year-old Trotter was still just trying to get … 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 In a world where the other gods have withdrawn from humanity, leaving mortals bitter toward magic, she immediately becomes the prime suspect when the world begins tearing itself apart through magical means.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.
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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!
I enjoyed this fresh take on stories about Gods. I found the story interesting and it had may twists in the plotlines which kept the story fresh. As I followed the journey of the main characters Trotter and Alice, I became vested in their stories and could not wait to find out what happens in the end. Ashley Chappell is a fresh new voice in the realm of fantasy and I look forward to hearing more from her.
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.
Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Makaela Patterson You will want to binge read this book.
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.
Alice Will is so much fun, and I think it’s perfect for young girls to read. It reminded me a bit of Percy Jackson with it’s mythology and demigod protagonists. There was also something reminiscent of Kiki’s Delivery Service with main character Trotter’s relationship with her snarky cat companion. It’s definitely it’s own unique story, though, set in a completely different world rather than an urban fantasy story. The author’s world building is amazing, and the characters are engaging. There are a lot of fun foils and contrasts between them. Definitely recommend this YA fantasy.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!