Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… The Ones We Burn by Rebecca Mix

    Uptown Oracle Reads… The Ones We Burn by Rebecca Mix

    The Ones We Burn by Rebecca Mix is a captivating young adult fantasy that weaves together elements of magic, political intrigue, and deeply emotional storytelling. From the very first page, I was drawn into a world where witches are othered, power is both a gift and a curse, and alliances are as fragile as the…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… A Riveting Saga of Espionage and Redemption in Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

    Uptown Oracle Reads… A Riveting Saga of Espionage and Redemption in Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

    If you’re a fan of rich character development, intricate plots, and historical settings infused with supernatural elements, Chloe Gong’s Foul Lady Fortune might just be your next obsession. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Shanghai, this novel weaves together espionage, romance, and themes of identity and loyalty, creating a narrative that is as emotionally resonant…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… These Violent Delights

    Uptown Oracle Reads… These Violent Delights

    These Violent Delightsby Chloe Gong (Affiliate Links) The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… An Enchantment of Ravens | An Enchanting Love Story with The Fair Folk

    Uptown Oracle Reads… An Enchantment of Ravens | An Enchanting Love Story with The Fair Folk

    Overall, An Enchantment of Ravens reminded me why I like Margaret Rogerson’s writing so much. With character depth and complexity, strong world building and an exciting adventure.

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Sorcery of Thorns

    Uptown Oracle Reads… Sorcery of Thorns

    Then the most important part of a whether you liked a standalone book, Sorcery of Thorns does just leave you wanting more. There’s a desire to read more about Elisabeth, Nathaniel and Silas and how there should be so many more adventures and happy endings.

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Legendborn

    Uptown Oracle Reads… Legendborn

    Legendborn is a King Arthur retelling/sequel in that King Arthur and his knights have used magic to tie themselves to their descendants, meaning they can sort of reincarnate when a great need is of them. There’s also Merlin stand-ins called Merlins and one called a Kingsmage who serves King Arthurs descendant.

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Princess

    Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Princess

    Clockwork Princess is the finale in The Infernal Devices Trilogy. As Mortmain continues to build his infernal devices, the Shadowhunters must keep Tessa safely out of his hands, whilst also protecting the Nephilim. I think I might actually prefer the second book. I know right? Basically unheard of for a trilogy. The problems I have…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Prince

    Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Prince

    Clockwork Prince is the 2nd book in the Infernal Devices Trilogy. The Shadowhunters and Tessa are searching for Mortmain before he unleashes a demon/automaton army. Clockwork Prince avoids the middle book slump that a lot of trilogies endure. The first book was good but this book was definitely better in my eyes. One of the…

  • Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Angel

    Uptown Oracle Reads… Clockwork Angel

    Clockwork Angel is the first in a trilogy of books. This series is a prequel to The Mortal Instruments, also written by Cassandra Clare. Tessa traveled to London to live with her brother, when he appears missing she is captured. Saved by Will, Tessa lives within the institute with the Shadowhunters helping to find Nate,…