Genre: Fantasy

Uptown Oracle Reads… The Drowned Woods

There’s very clear Welsh influence in the names of places especially throughout the story which was a welcome surprise for me. I believe some of the magic/stories within the world are influenced by folktales from Wales too although I don’t have the knowledge to know which ones. I did love the influence though and would…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Violet Made of Thorns

Violet Made of Thorns is a Beauty & the Beast Retelling with additional magic and many many symbolic roses throughout the story. This is definitely not a direct retelling, and a lot of additional twists and changes are made by Gina Chen throughout the book to make it all that more enthralling.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Mirror and the Mountain

The story gets a bit darker nearer the end, however it reads as a children’s book throughout. Overall I thought it was a quick and easy read, although I might not have it on my favourites shelf any time soon.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Girl and the Mountain | Stunning 2nd novel for Book of Ice Series

After loving The Girl and the Stars I just had to pick up the second book in the Book of Ice Series. The good thing is the book continues off straight after the cliffhanger of the first book, so you’re straight back into the story and excited to know more. If you’re reading them straight…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Moroda

Overall I loved my re-read of Moroda and I’m excited to read and re-read the rest of the series too.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Little Thieves

fantasy lover. It was a wonderful story with interesting characters, world building and magic systems. Perfect for anyone who’s read Margaret Owen’s previous books like The Merciful Crow.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Head of Mimir

Overall I found The Head of Mimir to be a quick and enjoyable read. Whilst the story could be read by younger readers, I do think any fan of Marvel no matter the age could read and enjoy it as well as fans of Norse mythology too. It’s the perfect fantasy/superhero hybrid.
Uptown Oracle Reads… These Witches Don’t Burn | A Cute Contempoary Fantasy

These Witches Don’t Burn is a contemporary fantasy which focuses on a small coven of witches in Salem. As a whole, the book reads as more of a contemporary in the writing style and some plot points with fantasy elements dotted in as part of the mystery.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Iron Crown | Brand New Exciting High Fantasy with Dragon Spirits

The Iron Crown is L.L. MacRae’s latest fantasy adventure and I loved it just as much as her other books. This world has dragon spirits (completely on-brand for MacRae) who live off the power of certain natural landmarks. For example, there’s the spirit of the ocean, a massively powerful spirit, or the spirit of a…