The Waking Land by Callie Bates Rating: 1/5 stars Published: June 27, 2017 by Del Rey Books Pages: 400 (hardcover) Series: First in a trilogy Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Summary from Goodreads: Lady Elanna Valtai is fiercely devoted to the King who raised her like a daughter. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Elanna is accused of his murder and must […]
The Crown’s Fate by Evelyn Skye Rating: 5/5 stars Published: May 16, 2017 by Balzer + Bray Pages: 400 (hardcover) Series: Second in the Crown’s Fate duology Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction/Fantasy Summary from Goodreads: Russia is on the brink of great change. Pasha’s coronation approaches, and Vika is now the Imperial Enchanter, but the role she once coveted may be more […]
Wintersong by S. Jae Jones Rating: 3/5 stars Published: February 7, 2017 by Thomas Dunne Pages: 448 (hardcover) Series: Standalone Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Retelling Summary from Goodreads: Beware the goblin men and the wares they sell. All her life, nineteen-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the […]
Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerill Rating: 1/5 stars Published: December 27, 2016 by HMH Books for Young Reders Pages: 400 (hardcover) Series: First in a series Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Summary from Goodreads: Seventeen year-old Britta Flannery is at ease only in the woods with her dagger and bow. She spends her days tracking criminals alongside her father, the legendary […]
Roseblood by A.G Howard Rating: 5/5 stars Published: January 10, 2017 by Amuelt Books Pages: 432 (hardcover) Series: Stand alone Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Retelling Summary from Goodreads: In this modern day spin on Leroux’s gothic tale of unrequited love turned to madness, seventeen-year-old Rune Germain has a mysterious affliction linked to her operatic talent, and a horrifying mistake she’s trying to […]
Caraval by Stephanie Garber Rating: 4/5 stars Published: January 31, 2017 by Flatiron Books Pages: 401 (hardcover) Series: First in a series Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Summary from Goodreads: Welcome, welcome to Caraval―Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game. Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her […]
The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater Rating: 4/5 stars Published: April 26, 2016 by Scholastic Press Pages: 438 (hardcover) Series: The Raven Cycle #4 Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy Summary from Goodreads: The fourth and final installment in the spellbinding series from the irrepressible, #1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater. All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her […]
The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh Rating: 4/5 stars Published: April 26, 2016 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers Pages: 416 (hardcover) Series: Second in a duology Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Retelling Summary from Goodreads: The darker the sky, the brighter the stars. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved […]
Heartless by Marissa Meyer Rating: 5/5 stars Published: November 8, 2016 by Feiwel & Friends Pages: 464 (hardcover) Series: Stand alone Genre: Young Adult Retelling Summary from Goodreads: Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. But […]
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare blake Rating: 3/5 stars Published: September 20, 2016 by Harper Teen Pages: 398 (hardcover) Series: First in a duology Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Summary from Goodreads: When kingdom come, there will be one. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of […]