The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins | Rating: ★★★★☆

The Library at Mount Char, penned by Scott Hawkins, was at the top of my to-read list this year due to its intriguing and dark description. It sounded completely mental and just the right amount of creepy. Who can resist something like that, right? Summaries can often be weak and lack that spark to captivate your interest, but this one will surely catch readers eyes instantly.

Plus, how cool is that cover?

Something about it made my skin crawl in all the right ways and basically sealed the deal for me. It was like I couldn’t look away and I hadn’t even read it yet. The Library at Mount Char was calling me from the very start.

So listen to that gut instinct that tells you “read this, read this!” if the description intrigues you–it’s totally worth it.

The Library at Mount Char was dark, mysterious and yes–a little weird; but this is what made reading it such a joy. I was on the edge of my seat constantly; confused, frightened, thrilled and all that good stuff. I didn’t quite know what to expect from it, at times I resembled a very confused emoji, but I did know I was enjoying myself immensely.

The Curse of Crow Hollow by Billy Coffey | Rating: ★★★★☆

As a note, a printed copy of this novel was sent to me via the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.

The Curse of Crow Hollow is one of those stories that you find yourself with the desire to curl up in your favorite blanket and indulge in a little story telling. Perfect for the autumn season and a nice cup of something hot to drink–it’s just in the feel of it, you know?

Billy Coffey draws readers into the setting of a small town in the mountains, Crow Hollow; which is a delicious setting and atmospheric tone that hints to what is to come in the story. He sets up something special right away and holds you in his grip until the stories final pages.

Needless to say, readers, that Billy creates a vivid and dark story to tell, with a certain level of character in the narration. I’m not sure what to tell you if you say your skin doesn’t crawl at one point or another in these chapters. Think: southern campfire stories and twists and turns of curses and mystery.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs | Rating: ★★★★☆

“I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was.” // “We cling to our fairy tales until the price for believing in them becomes too high.”

Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children is quite the mouthful for a title, isn’t it? But admit it: you’ve heard the hype and if that wasn’t enough to gain your attention, surely the title was. Ransom Riggs manages to create a unique and fun story told through peculiar plots and fantastically spooky vintage photographs. In truth, the very first pages are enough to draw you into the story in a heartbeat and keep you locked in place for hours until you’ve managed to read it in one sitting.

Or at least, that’s what happened to me. Yes, Ransom Riggs brings us a story worthy of its hype and showcases us his talent for storytelling and opening our eyes to a world within our own, so to speak. I can honestly say that this is such a unique and wonderful read that I’d recommend it to my friends and well, anyone. Especially if they’re fond of the dark tone in which Riggs tells a tale.

Our story begins with our narrator, Jacob, reminiscing on the so called tall tales his beloved Grandfather used to tell him. When he was little, he believed his Grandpa with all his heart; yet as time passed and Jacob grew he began to question the outlandish tales until one day they stopped. And upon the death of his grandpa, these stories resurface and Jacob begins to wonder if he’s gone crazy.