I wish that I'd liked this book more than I did. It was okay, but, not as amazing as the singing dancing movie.

For the most part, it was about Rapunzel and Cassandra. And its point of view switched chapter to chapter between the two. Cassandra is a new character in the universe. She's the daughter of the Captain of the Guard and she too wants to be a guard, but, because she's a girl she's not being allowed. But, she's made maps of the whole kingdom and is a whiz with weapons and moves and such. They meet and then Cassandra becomes Rapunzel's sort of friend when Rapunzel finds a book that claims to know about some kingdom altering sort of place, the Lost Lagoon. And they're off on their adventure.

From there, unfortunately, the middle had a lot of what seemed like treading water, but then right near the very end it did pick up again, and for the most part, I did like the ending.

Honestly, my biggest annoyance with the book was the apparent lesbian subtext that screamed at me from the pages re: Cassandra and Rapunzel. I understand that that was not what was supposed to be, they were supposed to be friends, but, it was there on so many levels that I couldn't just not see it. We each read a book differently, and, I saw subtext. I have no doubt that those who this is supposed to be for, kids/teens much younger than me maybe won't see it the same way.

Overall it was a fun book, I just wish that some of the meandering in the middle had been taken out.

I got this ARC through Netgalley on behalf of Disney Book Group ( )

Fans of the Tangled movie and Disney Channel series are going to love this book. The characters we were introduced to through that enchanting movie and Mandy Moore bringing Rapunzel to life continue on in this heartwarming story.

In true Disney fashion we are treated to a lively and entertaining book with bright characters that leap off the pages and provide a story that has the ability to both educate and entertain.

It's a must buy for anyone who loves the movie and wants some more background on Rapunzel's life, her family and friends. My daughters, who are huge fans of the Tangled movie and series, loved this book! ( )