Havenfall Blog Tour | Review & My Favourite Quotes
Getting to read a book before it’s published is honestly one of my favourite things. It feels like such an honour! Especially when it’s a new book by a favourite author. I got to read and review Sara Holland’s Havenfall for the blog tour and I’m so excited to share this with you! As a bonus, I’ve added my favourite quotes from the book in the review. Happy reading!
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book. Also, please note these quotes were taken from the e-ARC and are subject to change in the final copy.
My Review
When I read that Havenfall was a contemporary fantasy ‘perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Back’, I was SOLD. The Hazel Wood is one of my all-time favourite books, and let’s not even get into The Cruel Prince because those books are totally not of importance right now but I could ramble on for AGES. Did I love Havenfall as much as I love my faves? Well, no. And that’s no fault of the book itself! Before mentioned books just set crazy high standards. I genuinely really enjoyed Havenfall, though. The setting is wonderful, I really liked the characters and the plot is so interesting!
“You have more happy memories than scary ones, don’t you? Why give the scary ones so much space in your head?”
Havenfall’s main character Maddie is a force to be reckoned with from page one. I don’t think she’s really a rule breaker, but she doesn’t do what she’s told, either. This trope in YA sometimes makes me roll my eyes. “WHY?! Can’t you see you’re creating your own conflict?” But I think we can all agree we’d rather go to a fun magical place for the summer than some boring old relative, right? Anyway, Maddie is ambitious, strong and really brave. There’s depth to her character and I love how she’s bi! It was a bit just a little bit too obvious when she was clearly interested in this one guy and this one girl, but I actually quite enjoyed it!
“Omphalos. The center of everything, the heart. A home for people from all the worlds. If I’m strong enough to keep it that way.”
Havenfall is this magical inn that holds doorways to these intriguing magical realms. We learn a little bit of each of them at the start of the book and I couldn’t wait to read even more about them in the story. Unfortunately, we didn’t actually get to see as much of these magical realms at all. In the end, it felt more like the buildup for a sequel, which is fine! Havenfall’s story focused more on the inn and the surrounding town itself. And guys, I LOVE this inn! It’s on a mountain! And I just pictured this romantic, fairytale style house except the size of a mansion… Gahh, I can’t explain it but it just felt so magical! It has a lake and a bridge and if I were to go on holiday to a book setting, this inn would be my destination. I just hope the weather will be better… hahah!
“If you come here with ill intentions, you’ll find yourself beset by rain, hail, and wind strong enough to dislodge rocks above and send them tumbling onto your path. But if you come here for refuge, the fog will swallow you up like a protective blanket and hide you from whatever you’re running from.”
The plot revolves around a mystery and that’s definitely what’s kept me so interested in the book. I just had to know what happened next! If my predictions were true! It was so exciting to read. I love when things are being foreshadowed, and it was done so well! Some events felt a tiny bit predictable, but there were plenty great plot twists to make up for it. I do wish we got to see some more of the magical realms and actual magic, but I’m quite sure we’ll get more of that in the sequel.
My Rating
♡♡♡♡
Overall, Havenfall is a great contemporary fantasy set in a wonderful location, full of interesting characters, intriguing worlds and mystery! It’s a bit different from what I expected, but it remains a great read and I cannot wait for the sequel!
About Havenfall
A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it–at any cost. New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black.
Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds–each with their own magic–together. For generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return.
For Maddie Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience this magic first-hand. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie’s brother. It’s where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier Brekken. And it’s where one day she hopes to inherit the role of Innkeeper from her beloved uncle.
But this summer, the impossible happens–a dead body is found, shattering everything the inn stands for. 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. 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. 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 . . .
Sara Holland takes the lush fantasy that captured readers in Everless and Evermore and weaves it into the real world to create a wholly captivating new series where power and peril lurk behind every door.
About Sara Holland
Sara Holland grew up in small-town Minnesota among hundreds of books. She graduated from Wesleyan University and worked in a tea shop, a dentist’s office, and a state capitol building before heading to New York to work in publishing. These days, she can be found exploring the city’s bookstores or finding new ways to put caffeine in her bloodstream. EVERLESS is her debut novel.
Will you be reading Havenfall? Don’t forget to pick it up when it comes out on March 3rd!
