Blythewood

It's been a while since I've read a fantasy book set at a boarding school, and I realised I've missed it a lot. Blythewood did remind me of Harry Potter in so many ways, but I never once felt like it was the same story. Carol Goodman has created her own world with her own magic, inspired by traditional fairytales and Norse mythology.

I loved that the book was set in the early 20th century and I think the author did a good job at describing life back then. Our main protagonist, Ava, was a good narrator, but my favourite character was Sarah....

I definitely wasn't expecting Sarah to be the spy!!! That broke my heart, I loved Sarah! She was so kind to Ava! Oh, and the Titanic reference was brilliant, I literally gasped when Helen said her parents & Ava's grandmother were onboard the unsinkable Titanic. That was a great addition to the story, especially the way it tied in the ice giants.

I've already got the sequel waiting to be read on my shelf. I look forward to going back into Ava's magical world.