This is only an excerpt of the Book Havenfall by Sarah Holland, so I think it ended up going to maybe the second chapter. However what I read was very good. I definitely want to check this book out when it's released.

The story seems to take place in an Inn in the town of Haven. The main character Maddie is on her way to Havenfell to stay with her uncle for the summer. So the Inn is a magical place where portal open to other worlds

I enjoyed the world building in prologue and first chapter. Before the story actually starts we get a kind of break down of the different worlds.

The magical Inn is a pretty unique story line for YA. I have not come across anything like it before.. However if you have heard of Ilona Andrews, her and her husband Gordan write a series call the Innkeepers. It seems similar in the fact that its a magical place where different species from different worlds can come together and its a safe place. Havenfall seems like a similar set up at least at the beginning. Im not sure what will happen after Maddie arrives at the Inn for the summer, and what will happen beyond what was written in the synopsis.. As I stated above the writing was very good in the excerpt that I read, and I will read this when its released in March 2020..

This is the first time that I have only been given an excerpt of a book that will be coming out, especially a book that is the first of a new series so this was a bit new to me. I will say that it caught my attention and this will be something that I am definitely interested in when the series debuts. For some reason, I kept finding myself going back to the Innkeeper series by Ilona Andrews. There are similarities - how many, I'm not really sure because I have only read a very small bit of the introduction, but I'm sure just because the two series deals with Innkeepers and different realms, the characters and events will be dramatically different.

The world building on this new series looks like it is going to be very unique and interesting. Looking forward to continuing on.

I really enjoyed the bit I read of this book. The world building is fantastic. My favorite part is the ice world. I love anything that has a “Snow Queen” vibe. I don’t like the cover at all. It looks bit middle schoolish but that can be overlooked. It may affect the book’s success though.

I have yet to read Sara Holland's other books, but this excerpt made me excited already! I will definitely be reading this whole book and also, LOOK AT THE COVER. Now I only have to wait for 2020...

I shouldn't have read this. Now I want the rest of the book! I loved Everless, so seeing another book by Sara Holland just made my day. This got me hooked from the moment I looked at the cover. I know they say not to judge a book based on the cover, but I couldn't help myself. The cover is gorgeous and the excerpt is even more intriguing! Now I've just got to wait until the actual book comes out......

I only got an excerpt but that little bit let me excited for more! I can't wait to read this in its entirety!

This excerpt sounds really interesting. A few parts I was a bit confused about what was going on but I'm sure it's explained as the book goes on. It definitely had my interest throughout.

Great writing and awesome setting. Loved that it started off with good descriptions of smell and set up a picture of real life. Would hold a lot of reader's interest. I loved this author's first book Everless, it was very interesting and different with the time giving/taking. Just not interested in continuing this story. Not a story line for me. Could be for others though!

Author: Sara Holland, author of Everless

Publication Date: March 3rd, 2020

Extract Length: Chapters 1 & 2

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Place

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction

 

A young adult fantasy fiction tale set-in modern-day Colorado on top of a mountain town surrounded by enchanted fog, sits the magical inn of Havenfall. The gateway between the realms has been entrusted to human caretakers for generations to ensure peace between the mystical beings. But something dark stirs in the shadows, threatening the very peace protecting the realms from utter chaos. 

Author Sara Holland has created yet another wonderful and enchanting best seller. The world in which young Maddie Marrow must overcome her greatest fears, presents a beautiful message of courage, truth, and finding one’s identity. Although the advanced ebook extract only provided the first two chapters, the conflict and emotional pull emitting from Maddie was enough to get me interested into the story.

Fantasy plots and magical beings have always been my go-to for stories to read; this arc reminds me of a darker and intense version of the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull. Maddie’s fears over her family dynamic and desire for a place to call her own is relatable. The narrative and dialogue aren’t forced but flow naturally with the story.

Readers will be introduced to a world of magical and otherworldly creatures’ intent on survival, but also on the brink of collapse as Maddie desperately searches for a way to save all the realms; while proving her mother innocent of a terrible crime.

Sound like your kind of story? Mine too. I am fully invested into finding out what happens and was more than disappointed when I finished chapter two. 

Havenfall is set to be published on March 3rd, 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing. Be sure to follow Bloomsbury Publishing and Sara Holland for updates about the upcoming release.

A personal fan of Holland’s duology, I was excited to read a bit her new work! I’m always interested with her world building and characters and this doesn’t disappoint!

The first two chapters of Havenfall are very intriguing. I enjoy the descriptions of the different worlds, and the role that humans here on Earth are supposed to play to protect them and manage their existence. Maddie seems like a complex character, and I look forward to learning more about her mother (on death row for the murder of her own son - Maddie's brother). This definitely left me wanting more!

This was an excerpt for Havenfall by Sara Holland. Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury YA Publishing for the advance copy excerpt in exchange for an honest review.

OK so I just read the extract for this on NetGalley and I loved it. The only problem now is that I need more! I loved the premise, I loved the start of the story that I read in the generous extract, and I can't wait to see where it goes. Also there's a bit of a queer vibe too and I am here for it.

Two chapter sampler provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

So I've only gotten a tiny peak at this book but I can already tell I am going to LOVE it! The tiny bit of world building and the magic system that I saw during the two chapters was fascinating and I can already tell that I'm going to enjoy Maddie as the lead protagonist! Who can't relate to a girl wanting to escape to the mountains? And there's a mysterious girl on a motorcycle. If she's not the love interest I will be very sad. The two chapter sampler was definitely not enough for me but I'm really excited for this one to come out in March!

I really can’t wait for this book!! The teaser was just so amazing *cries* Can it just be in my hands right now

This looks so interesting! I loved Sara Holland's Everless series, and I think I'm going to enjoy Havenfall even more. It definitely gave me the same vibes as The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert, and I'm so intrigued by all the different worlds, as well as Maddie's family situation. I'm so excited to read the full novel! Also the cover is gorgeous!!

A great way to give feelers of what a book will be without publishing the whole thing, leaves the readers wanting more! I cannot wait until I can get my hands on the full copy !! Fabulous work !

I read a great excerpt of this book! Very detailed and the premise of the book seems intriguing! I am excited to read the whole book when it comes out!

I was a huge fan of Sara Holland's Everless duology and to say I am looking forward to reading Havenfall would be an understatement. This preview got me even more ready to dive in to this new story and characters. I really enjoy Sara's writing and world building and can't wait to read more!

The extract I reviewed was definitely too short :) - I wanted to learn more about Havenfall, it's Inn who's managed by Maddie's uncle, and Maddie herself. Being the daughter of a mother on death row, convicted for killing Maddie's older brother, is not easy and she looks forward to escaping to the bridge of three worlds. On her way there, Maddie's filled with unease, meeting two strangers who may impact the plot more than we're led to believe in the first chapter. I look forward to reading the entire book.

I adore Sara’s writing. This book starts out with a hook. I’m immediately intrigued by the different worlds and the magical doors leading to them. There a dark tone to the story and a mystery. I can’t wait to read the rest of this book when it’s released! Only an excerpt? How will I carry on? Need more now!