Reviews by Category: Fantasy

Teen Review
The Odyssey

The Odyssey

By Homer
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Oct 31, 2023

The incredible epic spanning over nine years, with giants and sirens and witches who turn people to pigs. The Odyssey by Homer is a difficult read, but incredibly rewarding. The characters are interesting, and Odysseus and his crew get into countless iconic stories. Reading it will also assist in many other things as many other iconic stories allude to The Odyssey.

Teen Review
Midnight Kingdom

The Midnight Kingdom

By Tara Sim
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Oct 31, 2023

In the sequel to City of Dusk, the five heirs are separated across the realms and must find their way to each other. Risha, the necromancer, realizes she is not as close to the dead as she thought after being trapped in the underworld. Nikolas is trapped in the bone castle under the thumb of his ruthless god who wants only to use him and his newly discovered brother as pawns in his war. Taisa and Julian battle alone in the realm of the dark, and stumble across the only remaining member of the Lunaris royal family.

Teen Review
King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard

King's Cage

By Victoria Aveyard
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 31, 2023

Summary: King's Cage is the third installment in the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard. In this dystopian fantasy novel, the story continues to follow Mare Barrow, a powerful Red-blooded girl with Silver abilities, as she is held captive by King Maven. The book explores themes of power, rebellion, and the consequences of a divided society.

Teen Review
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Hex Hall

By Rachel Hawkins
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 31, 2023

Summary: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Sophie Mercer, a teenage witch who, after a prom night spell gone wrong, is sent to Hecate Hall, a reform school for wayward Prodigium (supernatural beings). At Hex Hall, Sophie navigates a world filled with vampires, witches, and shapeshifters, while trying to uncover the mystery of her family's dark past.

Teen Review
City of Dusk book cover

The City of Dusk

By Tara Sim
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Oct 27, 2023

City of Dusk follows a ragtag group of heirs to the throne, each possessing a different kind of magic from their godly ancestor. With a morally grey protagonist, and chaotic gods bringing destruction, the four heirs will have to face the trials ahead of them. Traveling through the different worlds, and being chased by monsters across the realms, Risha, Taesia, Nikolas, and Angleica will have to find exactly what makes them special while facing off against each other and their gods. 

Teen Review
Crave

Crave

By Tracy Wolff
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 20, 2023

Crave by Tracy Wolff is a young adult paranormal romance novel that follows the story of Grace, a high school student who is sent to an exclusive boarding school, Katmere Academy, after her parents' tragic death. There, she encounters a world filled with supernatural creatures, including vampires, shapeshifters, and witches. Grace becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue, romance, and dark secrets when she meets Jaxon, a magnetic and enigmatic vampire prince.

Teen Review

Divergent

By Veronica Roth
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mia M.
Oct 10, 2023

Divergent is a dystopian novel about Beatrice Prior. She is 16 and has to make a decision that will change her life. She could choose to stay with her family, and lead a dull life serving others, or she could forge her own path, one that would alienate her from those she loves and throw her into the claws of danger. On the day she is to choose, her choice shocks everyone but somehow satisfies her. Soon, she realizes that her secrets can hurt her if they ever slip out.

Teen Review
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince

By Holly Black
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 10, 2023

Summary: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a dark and captivating young adult fantasy
novel that follows the story of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is taken to live in the treacherous
and deceitful realm of Elfhame, where she must navigate the treacherous politics and power
struggles of the faerie court. Despite her vulnerability as a human, Jude is determined to prove
herself and gain power in this dangerous world, leading her to make morally ambiguous choices

Teen Review
The Shadows Between Us

The Shadows Between Us

By Tricia Levenseller
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 10, 2023

Summary: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller is a young adult fantasy novel that
follows the cunning and ambitious Alessandra, who aspires to become the queen of her
kingdom by seducing and then killing the powerful Shadow King. With a plan involving both
charm and political maneuvering, Alessandra enters the royal court, aiming to gain the king's
affection. However, as her relationship with the enigmatic Shadow King deepens, she finds

Teen Review
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Beautiful Creatures

By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Oct 6, 2023

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Ethan Wate, a small-town teenager who becomes infatuated with Lena Duchannes, a mysterious girl with supernatural powers. As they uncover the dark secrets of their town of Gatlin, South Carolina, and Lena's family history, they find themselves entangled in a curse that has haunted their families for generations.

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