By Sara Holland (author) Part of the Havenfall series
"This atmospheric female-fronted fantasy simmers with secrets, struggles and Soul-eating beasts"
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Havenfall , the first installment of a new series from Everless author Sara Holland, is a heady blend of hidden worlds at war and ancient magic that sees a teenage girl compelled to summon superhuman strength.
Maddie has always loved spending summers at her Uncle Marcus’s mountain-set Havenfall Inn. To outsiders, Havenfall is just another small town in the Rockies. To those in the know, it’s a hidden haven between volatile ancient worlds, “a peaceful, magical crossroads” with the Inn “the one place everyone can intermingle.” As Innkeeper, Marcus is responsible for upholding peace between these worlds.
“To be Innkeeper requires courage, diplomacy, and the will to carry out the greater good”, he counsels, knowing Maddie aspires to take over from him some day. That day comes quicker than planned when the gateway to Solaria is opened, which means, “nothing at all is between us and a world full of monsters.” With Marcus rendered unconscious by a Soul-eater just ahead of a peace summit, Maddie must take his place, for “the peace of the realms depends on it going smoothly.”
The book has a brooding build-up, with snaking sentences, bountiful backstory detail, and a slow-build sense of menace, mystery and romantic tension that’s shattered by screams when the Soul-eater attacks. With the realms now unhinged, Maddie has a swathe of in-your-face threats to deal with, and her epic story has much to appeal to fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.
Maddie loves spending summers at her uncle's Inn at Havenfall. But the Inn is much more than a Maddie's safe haven, and life in Havenfall isn't without its secrets. Beneath the beautiful, sprawling manor in Colorado lie hidden gateways to other worlds, some long-sealed by ancient magic.
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When a body is found on the grounds, the volatile peace brokered between these worlds is irrevocably compromised. What's worse is that Maddie's friend Brekken stands accused of the murder. With everything she loves at stake, Maddie must confront shocking truths about the dangers lurking beneath Havenfall - and discover who she really is.
This sweeping new series, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Melissa Albert and Holly Black, is sure to enthral readers old and new.
Praise for Everless;
Sara Holland is a fierce storyteller. An intoxicating blend of blood, secrets, and haunting mythology - Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caraval
Propelled by inventive lore and magic, Jules' story is a heady, addicting page-turner ... Utterly absorbing; a must for fans of Sarah J. Maas - Kirkus
Readers will lose themselves in [Holland's] stunning prose for hours on end and be hungry for more when they reach the last page - Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess
Holland builds this world effortlessly ... An action-packed, must-have fantasy for all YA shelves - School Library Journal
Holland's lush, intricately drawn world hides an undercurrent of darkness underneath a veneer of beauty and finery, and the twists are genuinely surprising ... Readers will eagerly await her next journey - Publishers Weekly
Holland's debut is set in an intricate and immersive fantasy world. The concept of Everless is refreshing and unique - Booklist
Sara Holland grew up in small-town Minnesota among hundreds of books. After graduating from university, she worked in a tea shop, a dentist's office, and a state capitol building before heading to New York to work in publishing. These days, she can be found exploring the city's bookstores and consuming too much caffeine.
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Mystical and dangerous, this book is full of shocking truths, intriguing characters, and beautiful descriptions. You will face otherworldly creatures and enemies in disguise. Be careful who you trust.
Maddie is the niece of the legendary Innkeeper of Havenfall, a gateway to other worlds that are shrouded in mystery. When something escapes from another world and Maddie's mother is sent to prison, our heroine flees the city to the only place she feels safe - Havenfall. But when a monster attacks her uncle in Havenfall, she is forced to become Innkeeper and finds her world is spiralling into danger. She's forced to make a decision that could change her future and everyone she cares about too. This book is not like any book I've read before.... Read Full Review
Sara Holland has created in ‘Havenfall’ a new and exciting magic that immerses the reader into its addictive, exhilarating story. A thoroughly entertaining novel!
Sara Holland has created in Havenfall a new and exciting magic that immerses the reader into its addictive, exhilarating story. I absolutely loved the wonderful world of Haven and the mysterious people who inhabit it. From the frosty delegates from Fiordenkill to the fiery councillors from Byrn, every character adds to the enchanting atmosphere of the novel.
Reading the book, you are immediately introduced to Maddie. Bright and ambitious, but disillusioned with life in the outside world, Maddie is headed to Havenfall. It is the inn where her uncle lives, where she has spent every summer for her whole life, and the place where alternate worlds collide.... Read Full Review
Keeps you guessing through the entire book. I could not put it down! The best fantasy book I have read for a long time.
Havenfall is amazing. It is full of fantasy and mystery and is impossible to put down. We are introduced to three ancient realms: Byrn, Fiordenkill and Solidaria; and Earth is called Haven. Each is perfectly explained and are super easy to imagine. This adds to the capturing nature of the book, you always want to find out more. Maddie is a fantastic character, who you instantly bond with. You see the events exactly as she does, making the book really exciting. Havenfall itself is so intriguing and its guests are as well, making it an absolute delight to read. I could not put it down! The mysterious characters make it a page-turner and they keep you guessing the entire time.... Read Full Review
Maddie loves spending summers at her uncle's Inn at Havenfall. But the Inn is much more than a Maddie's safe haven, and life in Havenfall isn't without its secrets.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Havenfall and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Havenfall features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for Young Adults
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Havenfall was written by Sara Holland and published by Bloomsbury YA an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Havenfall has 304 pages
Yes it is part of Havenfall series
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