The Grim and The Grave

Firstly I’d like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for the e-arc 🥰🥰

When I first started The Grim and the Grave, it almost gave me kinda An Enchantment of Ravens vibes but it’s so much darker than that!! I really enjoyed the mix of a fae romance and the grim almost horror vibe that’s been mixed into the story 😏🥰

I love that the MC, Clover, is the fae in the book. Usually I find that in the fae romances I read the female lead is usually human but in The Grim and the Grave it was reversed and I found it super refreshing 🥰❤️ She’s an interesting character and, once she gets her bearings, she’s strong and very protective of those she loves.

The horror-ish vibe is almost ombréd into the book, it kinda creeps up on you and I really enjoyed that aspect of the book but I wish it was a lot more pronounced? Like almost more scary and gruesome than it is but I know that would take it away from being YA ❤️❤️ I did really enjoy it being a little darker than other YA fae romances. It’s a genre that I LOVE and this didn’t disappoint at all there.

All in all, I did really enjoy the book. If you like fae then this is a read you’ll really love!! 🥰🥰

Thank you for the arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was hooked from the beginning, but from 50% to 60% I kind of skimmed, I found it dragged a little, and a bit repetitive.
But at around 62% it picked right back up and held me to the end, and a what an ending, all in all I did enjoy reading this.

Got this as an arc from NetGalley - thank you!
Here's my spoilerless review.

TW: the main character gets punched and kicked a lot and she has to take care of a mother who is not mentally present.
If you're not especially sensitive to this kind of scenes, this book is rather fun and refreshing!

The Grim and the Grave is something between a fae story and a detective story. You might actually be able to put the clues together, once you know enough of the worldbuilding - which is rather classical, but still interesting. An unusual but appreciable detail is that Clover's fiancé is not the most important guy in the book, but can't say more without spoiling a few surprises.
It's fast paced and fun, definitely recommend.

Whoa! What a ride. It was very fast-paced. The writing style kept me hooked and I didn't find myself losing any interest. I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters and how real the story felt. The author did a great job painting the setting, so it was easy for me to visualize the scene played out before me. I recommend giving this one a chance!

The Grim and The Grave follows a half human half fae, Clover, as she lives a in world where she isn't accepted by either the humans or the fae. When Grant, her fiance mysteriously dies she calls foul play and decides to investigate, on her journey to find out what happened to Grant she learns more about herself and her powers.
The plot was fast paced and I enjoyed myself the entire way through. This book was such a fun read, and I loved the characters. I rooted for Clover from the very beginning. The only thing this book lacks in is the romance. I wish Clover had felt more emotion over Grant's death, instead it seems like she's acting on an obligation or mission instead of out of true emotion.

I really loved this book. Clover was an appealing main character and I enjoyed following her quest. I thought the author did a great job of building the mystery and slowly revealing what was happening. She also made me care about the characters and want to see them succeed. There were a couple really minor spots in the book where I didn't quite believe a character's actions, but that's a very minor quibble, because in the grand scheme of things it didn't lessen my enjoyment of the story. I would definitely recommend this book for people who enjoy fantasy tales and books about the fae.

First, I want to thank Netgalley for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. I started reading it and finished it in one sitting.

The characters themselves did not have a huge amount of depth but they were entertaining and likeable. The story was interesting, very fast paced and kept me reading.

I will say that (spoilers) I like the fact that she stays with Grant. I was worried when Knox got there that it would end up being a love triangle kind of book and was very pleasantly surprised to find that it was not.

I also like that she had several good interactions with humans in the book. It shows promise for a decent future for all the characters.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for granting me an arc!

I loved this.

Clover is half-fae and living in servitude to Doctor Van Doren. Alongside her is her mother, Torryn, though her mind is all but gone. Van Doren treats them both poorly and on top of that, Clover has to face prejudice from the small village they live near as well as the villagers look down on Clover for being half-fae. The only reason she doesn't hate humanity is the doctor's son, Grant, who she loves and loves her in return.

Everything is perfect, the two hatch a plan to escape and marry, taking Clover's mother with them, but then the unthinkable happens and Grant dies. The doctor sends for his nephew, Knox, to replace Grant but Clover won't have it. She refuses to believe that Grant is dead and with the help of Knox and her fae friend, Soleil, she will prove it and bring back the boy she loves, even if it kills her.

This dark fae story was enchanting! It was fast paced and filled with mystery. I would have enjoyed more romance in it but I overall enjoyed the entire story! I look forward to reading more by this author.