Age Category: YA

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… The Truth About Keeping Secrets

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… A Curse so Dark and Lonely

    Uptown Oracle Reads… A Curse so Dark and Lonely

    Overall I enjoyed the book, and found that there were a few twists and turns that are different to the original. I also found out that there will be a second book which continues this tale! There’s a slight cliffhanger, but not one that’s too frustrating.

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Shadow of the Fox

    One thousand years ago, the great Kami Dragon was summoned to grant a single terrible wish—and the land of Iwagoto was plunged into an age of darkness and chaos. Now, for whoever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers, a new wish will be granted. A new age is about to dawn.

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Sea Witch

    Everyone knows what happens in the end. A mermaid, a prince, a true love’s kiss. But before that young siren’s tale, there were three friends. One feared, one royal, and one already dead. Ever since Anna drowned, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. A freak. A curse. A witch. A girl…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… The Oddling Prince

    In the ancient moors of Scotland, the king of Calidon lies on his deathbed, cursed by a ring that cannot be removed from his finger. When a mysterious fey stranger appears to save the king, he also carries a secret that could tear the royal family apart. The kingdom’s only hope will lie with two…