Fantasy · Mystery · YA

The Ravens (The Ravens #1) by Kass Morgan

It's been a long while that I've read a book focused on witches, but boy was this one worth the wait! I absolutely devoured this book. It's action-packed, witchy and bitchy fantasy novel that brought together sorority life and magic perfectly. The idea of having a witch coven disguised as an university sorority: absolutely brilliant!… Continue reading The Ravens (The Ravens #1) by Kass Morgan

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · YA

Lore by Alexandra Bracken

I was completely blown away by this book. Its flawless execution, complex plot and characters, and its explosive ending just knocked me sideways. This standalone novel tells the story of how every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted… Continue reading Lore by Alexandra Bracken

Mystery

A Necessary Murder (Heloise Chancey Mysteries #2) by M.J. Tjia

This is a mix between Hercule Poirot and Miss Fisher with exotic roots, in England. Heloise Chancey, the female protagonist, is a high class courtesan and detective, with ascendants from Malaysia, Indonesia and Burma. The plot was involving, complex and full of twists, and it's definitely a dark sort of novel. The murders are grisly… Continue reading A Necessary Murder (Heloise Chancey Mysteries #2) by M.J. Tjia

Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · Romance

Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber

Such a beautiful and intense book! Loved it! The circus setting is probably one of my favourites in fantasy novels, and Stephanie Garber took things to the next level with Caraval, a place that mixes reality and magic. Really enjoyed the main characters and their interactions, but also how the plot makes it almost impossible… Continue reading Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber

Horror · Thriller

Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis

Attention this review contains spoilers! It was actually going so so well… until the ending. It’s psychological terror in a creepy old town, with some very strange inhabitants. The perfect setting and a great protagonist. Welcome to Harrow Lake. Lola Nox is the daughter of a celebrated horror filmmaker, enjoying life by breaking all of… Continue reading Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis

Fantasy · Retelling · YA

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Two words: Holy sh*t. I can’t even... Wow. This book is perfection itself. This is a refreshing, brilliantly built world around Arthurian legends, with details in all the right places. The creatively and the way the author put it to words, is incredible. In summary, Legendborn follows the story of Bree, a high school student… Continue reading Legendborn by Tracy Deonn