Books

Uptown Oracle Reads… Violet Made of Thorns

Violet Made of Thorns is a Beauty & the Beast Retelling with additional magic and many many symbolic roses throughout the story. This is definitely not a direct retelling, and a lot of additional twists and changes are made by Gina Chen throughout the book to make it all that more enthralling.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Mirror and the Mountain

The story gets a bit darker nearer the end, however it reads as a children’s book throughout. Overall I thought it was a quick and easy read, although I might not have it on my favourites shelf any time soon.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Girl and the Mountain | Stunning 2nd novel for Book of Ice Series

After loving The Girl and the Stars I just had to pick up the second book in the Book of Ice Series. The good thing is the book continues off straight after the cliffhanger of the first book, so you’re straight back into the story and excited to know more. If you’re reading them straight…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Moroda

Overall I loved my re-read of Moroda and I’m excited to read and re-read the rest of the series too.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel

The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden and Hanna Luechtefeld (Affiliate Links) Green-growing secrets and magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s tale. Ten-year-old Mary Lennox arrives at a secluded estate on the Yorkshire moors with a scowl and a chip on her shoulder. First, there’s…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Little Thieves

fantasy lover. It was a wonderful story with interesting characters, world building and magic systems. Perfect for anyone who’s read Margaret Owen’s previous books like The Merciful Crow.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Head of Mimir

Overall I found The Head of Mimir to be a quick and enjoyable read. Whilst the story could be read by younger readers, I do think any fan of Marvel no matter the age could read and enjoy it as well as fans of Norse mythology too. It’s the perfect fantasy/superhero hybrid.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Inhumans (1998) Issues 1-12

Inhumans (Affiliate Links) Inhumans (1998) is a limited series by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee which ran for nearly a year. It’s an introduction to the Inhumans and Attilan and the reason why I was excited to read it was because I loved the Inhuman’s characters in Fantastic Four. The run has easy world building…
Uptown Oracle Reads… These Witches Don’t Burn | A Cute Contempoary Fantasy

These Witches Don’t Burn is a contemporary fantasy which focuses on a small coven of witches in Salem. As a whole, the book reads as more of a contemporary in the writing style and some plot points with fantasy elements dotted in as part of the mystery.