Book Review – The Revelry by Katherine Webber
The Revelry by Katherine Webber
Fantasy | Young Adult | 272 pages
Published on 6th January 2021 by Walker Books
Synopsis
A story of best friends, bad luck and the consequences of breaking the rules in a town built on secrets and superstitions.
I am girl of Ember Grove, and these are my woods…
Growing up in Ember Grove, Bitsy Clark knows better than to mess with the long-held traditions of her hometown. Until her best friend, Amy, persuades her to sneak into the Revelry – the end of school party in the woods, to which only those leaving are invited.
When she wakes the next day, Bitsy can’t remember anything from the night before. Weirder still, whenever she tries to speak about…
My rating:
Review
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Well, this was a dark little piece of fun. Thoroughly enjoyable! The concept of the Revelry is really fun – a secret and slightly magical party that no one really remembers. I found the way we learn more about it as the book progresses to be a very nice touch. Even with the party at the start of the book, this really works to build the mystery and the spooky feel of the world. This may be set in the real world, but it’s not one we know.
Bitsy is a good main character, but I was really intrigued by Amy’s POV early on and would have loved more of that. However, as the story progresses, it’s clear why we need Bitsy as our lead. As a true Ember Grove girl, she should have known better, but also maybe knows enough to help. 😉
Honestly, I really enjoy Katherine’s brand of contemporary with a tiny amount of fantasy built in, and want more books like it. Definitely one to check out.
4.5 stars.
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