Age Category: YA

Uptown Oracle Reads… Through the White Wood

This book encapsulates Slavic folklore and is done in a way which shows off these creatures and stories in a still familiar way. Whilst we’re introduced to lesser known folklore like Rusalka, they’re woven in with enough detail for you as a reader to understand them, without too much info dumping.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Big Bones

Although for most of Big Bones, I wasn’t sure where it was heading – I really enjoyed the focus on this specific time in a person’s life. I find that I rarely read books about UK teens who are making their big life decisions, and I found this to be so realistic to mine and…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Girl King

One of the things I loved about The Girl King was that it focuses on multiple strong female characters. These characters are also distinct with one another, have different traits, relationships and goals. Each of them has a story, a path to follow, and the fight to lead ahead of them.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Evermore

After Everless, I was so excited to read Evermore and find out more about the world. I wanted to know more about the backstory and the blood coins and the magical aspects behind them. Evermore was a disappointment.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Truth About Keeping Secrets

Unfortunately, I found The Truth About Keeping Secrets fairly forgettable. This could be a little bit because I read it during Uni when I was (obviously) trying to retain information for that, however when a friend asked me about it I could barely remember the plot!
Uptown Oracle Reads… Beneath the Citadel

Beneath the CitadelDestiny Soria (Affiliate Links) In the city of Eldra, people are ruled by ancient prophecies. For centuries, the high council has stayed in power by virtue of the prophecies of the elder seers. After the last infallible prophecy came to pass, growing unrest led to murders and an eventual rebellion that raged for…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Circle of Shadows

Overall, it was a lovely read for an anticipated book. There were a lot of good aspects, with only the predictability putting me off slightly. However the ending left just enough mystery to intrigue me for the next book.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Caged Queen

For those that loved the The Last Namsara, the sequel The Caged Queen brings back your favourite characters but with a new POV!
Uptown Oracle Reads… Tempests and Slaughter

| Amazon | Waterstones |Tempests and SlaughterTamora Pierce Arram Draper is a boy on the path to becoming one of the realm’s most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness–and for attracting danger. At his side are his two…