It felt more like a prequel than the first book in a series, setting up the history of the world and the characters rather than having any real plot of its own. This led to the end feeling incredibly rushed, where most of the book was rather plodding. Most of it was set up and the actual plot basically happened in the last two or three chapters. So yeah, this book had some issues in that department as well. So I guess I should start with my biggest issue with this book, which was, once again….pacing! Why is it always pacing? I swear like 90% of the books I’ve read recently have had pacing issues and it seems to be something that I’m always complaining about. 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… 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.
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. And it’s where one day she hopes to inherit the role of Innkeeper from her beloved uncle.īut this summer, the impossible happens–a dead body is found, shattering everything the inn stands for. It’s where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier Brekken. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie’s brother. For generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return.įor Maddie Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience this magic first-hand. Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds - each with their own magic - together. The girl sworn to protect it - at any cost. Here is a short synopsis of the book:Ī safe haven between four realms. It definitely had potential, but this felt more like a prequel novel than the start of a series, which I think formed a lot of my problems with it. Sadly, the execution didn’t live up to the premise, it was largely bland and dull most of the way through, right up until the end when it felt overly rushed. The premise of this book sounded great, an Inn acting as a neutral ground between three magical worlds, definitely fodder for a good book.
I read Sara Holland’s debut Everless two years ago, and though I still haven’t got around to the sequel yet, when I saw her new book on Netgalley, it sounded just good enough to request.
This in no way affected my opinion of it. Thanks to Bloomsbury UK and Netgalley for allowing me to read this book early. BECHDEL TEST: PASS-Maddie and Taya discuss the different worlds.Ĭontent Warnings: Violence and moderate gore, incarcerated mother, loss of a loved one, kidnapping, near drowning.
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