Wednesday, 24 March 2021

REVIEW - Girl of the Night Garden by Lili Valente


The Book

Release Date: 26 March 2021

Goodreads Link

Once there was a girl with a heart as black as night… 

Or so legend goes. But I know better. Grown in the Night Witch's garden and tasked with softening the souls of men, the dream spells I spin keep the women of earth safe. Without it, they would be as miserable (and damaged) as my mother.

Let the humans call me names—banshee, nightmare, monster—I sleep deep and dreamless.

Until the day I’m rescued from the sea by a forbidden boy. Until the night we break all the magical rules and the kiss that changes…everything. 

Until the moment I realize Mother’s the one who’s been spinning lies.

Now I must choose—between love and duty. Between life and something worth living for. Between the boy who owns my heart and a legacy as wicked as a witch’s curse

My Review  5 STARS

**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is the first YA book that this author has written and boy di it deliver.  I can honestly say that I have never read a book quite like this and it certainly draws you into the brilliantly crafted world that the author has dreamt up.

This book was filled with emotion and unlike most YA books did not smack of immature characters, had a great few supporting cast and Declan's father was a solid character.

Foxglove certainly goes through so much emotional growth considering her upbringing and you certainly see the character growth and you can't help but pull for her and Declan to get what they deserve.

There are a few twists and turns, not that i can say much without giving things away, but I certainly did not see some of them coming.  The only thing i do wonder about after reading it, is what happened to Wig and Poke.  Did they go back to the garden, or did they stay on earth?

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