Adventure · Fantasy · YA

DarkSkull Hall (The Mage Chronicles #1) by Lisa Cassidy

It took me a while to read it and to write since I was sick and decided to read it in full again after recovering! A brilliant novel, there is no other way to say it. Dark Skull Hall has a bit of everything: emotion, adventure, thrilling moments and heart-stopping confrontations. Decades before a massive… Continue reading DarkSkull Hall (The Mage Chronicles #1) by Lisa Cassidy

Adventure · Middle-Grade

The Blue Moon Narthex (Karmanic Sovereign Legion #1) by N.J. Donner

A nice middle-grader adventure book. The novel introduces us to an alternative universe where evil travellers in old train cars and the Karmanic Sovereign Legion are responsible to fight this threat. When Cole’s father dies in a train crash, he doesn’t know that he’s being tossed into a world he didn’t know it existed. When… Continue reading The Blue Moon Narthex (Karmanic Sovereign Legion #1) by N.J. Donner

Adventure · Fantasy · Paranormal · YA

Marked by Dragon’s Blood (Return of the Dragonborn #1) by N.M. Howell

It was a breath of fresh air to read this fantasy novel that merges magic with dragons. It’s a page-turning, fast-paced adventure that had me clued to my Kindle. In a world ruled by magic, where mages rule supreme, dragonborns (humans born with dragon blood) were slaughtered for unclear reasons. The novel tells the story… Continue reading Marked by Dragon’s Blood (Return of the Dragonborn #1) by N.M. Howell

Adventure · Fantasy · Romance

Aurian (Artefacts of Power #1) by Maggie Furey

One of the reasons I like to browser in my local library is because you never know which little treasure you might find hidden on the shelves. This book was definitely a hidden treasure. I have to admit that the cover was the reason why I grabbed it; I have a thing for old-books! This… Continue reading Aurian (Artefacts of Power #1) by Maggie Furey

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · Historical · Sci-Fi

The Burning Page (The Invisible Library #3) by Genevieve Cogman

I'm suffering from post-book syndrome. Another brilliant work by the one and only Ms Genevieve Cogman with the brilliant third volume of the Invisible Library saga. Twice as packed with action than the first two volumes put together, a lot more trouble and difficult decisions for Irene. A mind-blowing finale felt me completely breathless, shaking… Continue reading The Burning Page (The Invisible Library #3) by Genevieve Cogman

Action · Adventure · Dystopia · Historical · Sci-Fi · YA

Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) by Rachel Caine

This book was recommended by a expert fellow book lover that I met recently. I would never put this book in the YA category, not at all. For me this book is the a great Fantasy/Dystopia. An amazing, breathtaking one! A thrilling, fast-paced novel that will keep you holding on like your life depends on… Continue reading Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) by Rachel Caine

Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · YA

Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms #1) by Erin Summerill

Just... Wow! A very captivating story, written in a beautiful style that takes on a journey alongside Britta, the main female character. It's very easy to follow, you don't get lost in the story. I really had the sense of adventure and feeling with this novel even though I knew the phases of the story:… Continue reading Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms #1) by Erin Summerill

Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · YA

The Secret of the Sphinx by Samuel Bavli

Very enjoyable read even if a bit short in my opinion, maybe because I'm used to read relatively big books. The story tough is really good bringing together adventure, time-travelling, mystery and mythology. The story starts with a museum visit where a 14 year old boy named Jon hears the sphinx whisper to him. When… Continue reading The Secret of the Sphinx by Samuel Bavli

Adventure · Children · Fantasy · Middle-Grade · YA

The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Absolutely loved it! Between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, the first book from the Magisterium series shows a lot of promise and definitely has the material to go far! What is the story about? Callum Hunt, a 12 year old kid, was born with magic but has always been told by his father that he… Continue reading The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

Action · Adventure · Dystopia · Fantasy · Sci-Fi

The Masked City (The Invisible Library #2) by Genevieve Cogman

Another great novel by Genevieve Cogman! Highly addictive, full of action through and through! An amazing sequel of the first book "The Invisible Library", packed with action, twists, new enemies, a very dangerous world and an almost impossible mission. Irene is amazing as usual, struggling to understand emotions that she has long forgotten and to… Continue reading The Masked City (The Invisible Library #2) by Genevieve Cogman