Havenfall is the new Sara Holland’s book. After Everless and Evermore, the author comes back with this young adult fantasy world burying right under our nose, in our world. This little gem will be out in two days, March 3, 2020, and is published by Bloomsbury YA.
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Synopsis – Havenfall
A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it–at any cost. New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black.
Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds–each with their own magic–together. For generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return.
For Maddie Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience this magic first-hand. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie’s brother. It’s where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier Brekken. And it’s where one day she hopes to inherit the role of Innkeeper from her beloved uncle.
But this summer, the impossible happens–a dead body is found, shattering everything the inn stands for. With Brekken missing, her uncle gravely injured, and a dangerous creature on the loose, Maddie suddenly finds herself responsible for the safety of everyone in Havenfall. She’ll do anything to uncover the truth, even if it means working together with an alluring new staffer Taya, who seems to know more than she’s letting on. As dark secrets are revealed about the inn itself, one thing becomes clear to Maddie–no one can be trusted, and no one is safe . . .
Sara Holland takes the lush fantasy that captured readers in Everless and Evermore and weaves it into the real world to create a wholly captivating new series where power and peril lurk behind every door.
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Review
First and foremost, can we please take a moment to appreciate the cover design? It took me a moment to see the face, but the details are truly exceptional because it’s a good representation of the book in my opinion.
Havenfall is another book I read this month where I found a blend of fantasy and modern world mixed together. This mix is really well done. I very much enjoyed this story. The main character, Maddie, wants to escape her life (or forget about some parts of it) by embracing her path. She wants to become the Innkeeper of a place that is a neutral ground and a crossroads between other worlds. But Maddie is thrown into a difficult situation where she will have to prove herself to be worthy of that title.
Maddie is a character I enjoyed most of the book. She is bisexual and this part was really well handled. I love that it was M/F and F/F. I enjoyed how the author made it feel so natural. Now, I’m not a big fan of love triangles so it annoyed me a bit at times, but I want to say that it did not make like this story less.
The author’s writing is effortless. I found myself reading this book very fast even if at times, I felt there was too much description that felt like unnecessary. The worlds the author creates are beautifully depicted and I found myself wanting more of them. The mystery and mistrust I felt throughout the book were a huge part of what made me turn the pages. I also enjoyed the concept of doors to another world, and darkness lurking. The ending made me want to read book 2.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Excerpt
Excerpt-8About the author: Sara Holland
Sara Holland grew up in small-town Minnesota among hundreds of books. She graduated from Wesleyan University and 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 or finding new ways to put caffeine in her bloodstream. EVERLESS is her debut novel.
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This one was a thumbs up from me, also. It took me a while to see the face in the cover design, but wow – it’s just stunning!
Right!? Not sure who did the cover design but definitely put some thoughts into it. I love it. 😊
You are so right! This cover is absolutely stunning! Every time I looked at it, I saw another aspect come into focus😱
That’s so true. Everything is in the details.