Welcome to another Fantasy Friday, where we escape the ordinary and dive headfirst into the extraordinary! Whether it's magical kingdoms, mythical creatures, or epic quests, there's nothing like a good fantasy read to spark the imagination. Today, I’m recapping my latest fantastical read, sharing thoughts on my current adventure, and hinting at the next realm I plan to explore. Let’s turn the page and step into the magic.
Title: The Wren in the Holly Library
By: K.A. Linde
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 400
Release Date: June 4th, 2024
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
Can you love the dark when you know what it hides?
Some things aren’t supposed to exist outside of our imagination.
Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows and plunged Kierse’s world into a cataclysmic war of near-total destruction. The New York City she knew so well collapsed practically overnight.
In the wake of that carnage, the Monster Treaty was created. A truce...of sorts.
But tonight, Kierse―a gifted and fearless thief―will break that treaty. She’ll enter the Holly Library...not knowing it’s the home of a monster.
He’s charming. Quietly alluring. Terrifying. But he knows talent when he sees it; it’s just a matter of finding her price.
Now she’s locked into a dangerous bargain with a creature unlike any other. She’ll sacrifice her freedom. She’ll offer her skills. Together, they’ll put their own futures at risk.
But he’s been playing a game across centuries―and once she joins in, there will be no escape...
Review:
The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde is a darkly enchanting fantasy that weaves together magic, rebellion, and forbidden love in a richly imagined world. Linde’s writing is atmospheric and moody, perfectly suiting the tension between the mysterious Wren and the secrets surrounding the magical library. The slow-burn romance simmers beneath layers of intrigue and betrayal, making it impossible to look away. While the pacing occasionally falters and some world-building elements feel underdeveloped, the gripping plot and compelling characters more than make up for it. A solid start to what promises to be a thrilling series.
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