I loved Sara Hollands previous books Everless and Evermore and I'm so excited to read Havenfall! The cover is gorgeous too. This extract is the perfect teaser and I was so disappointed to have it come to an end. The prologue speaks of an epic fantasy but we're then into Maddie's very contemporary world. I loved the eerieness to opening though everything feels very dark and foreboding with a sense that things will be very different on this visit to Havenfall. Maddie seems like a great character so far, independent with a tough backstory that causes her to be a little reckless. The writing is great too - I just want to read it all!

This were only the first two chapters?

Can I get the rest ASAP? Please 😅🤗

I’m intrigued by the storyline and set up about the worlds, I’m very curious about the characters developments and which role each has to play...
We get to meet Marcus, Maddie and Taya in these first two chapters..
but Maddie talks about some more, it makes me wondering who they are and what they mean to her and where the story is gonna go with those characters 🤗

I’m definitely hoping on the ARC or to get my hands on this book 📖

This is a two chapter teaser from netgalley. I am intrigued. I have not read the author before, other than it being overly wordy, it did not seem hard to follow. With the sample having only two chapters it is hard to tell much about the character growth, the total world building, or who or what I didn’t like. However I am intrigued to read more.

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!

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.

Love this excerpt!!! Need this book ASAP!!!! First couple of chapters are very intriguing....... excited to see what is next. I love Sara’s writing style and cannot wait to get lost in this story!!!!

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.

The plot kickstarted in an interestingly gripping way that I couldn't stop myself once I started reading these sample chapters. Intro to Maddy's world was pretty awesome and the story progression was very good. Eagerly waiting for the release to read the full story. I expect the book to cross 4 stars out of 5.

First of all, both of the covers I’ve seen used for this book are absolutely gorgeous, and I couldn’t even pick a favorite between them if you asked me to.

The descriptions match the covers in vividness, the writing did a great job of transporting me to Maddy’s place, sitting in the rickety old bus as it rode up the breathtaking mountainside, or waiting at that greasy bus depot. I’m sad the extract doesn’t include a glimpse into the Inn itself but it’s ok- I got a hot biker lady (love interest, right? right??) all of a sudden so I can’t complain. Plus, a confusing memory involving monsters and murder, family tragedies, portals connecting different worlds, fragile political accords… yeah, it sounds pretty good so far so I hope I can get the full ARC next.

Aha ha, just kidding... unless..?

Sara Holland is the master of the unique and this simple excerpt has me so hungry for more! Looking forward to the release of this beauty.

This two chapter sampler was just enough to hook me and make me want to read the full book! I'm really intrigued by Maddie's family and what happened with her mother, and I totally feel like there will be some sort of relationship with her and Taya. Just from this chapter sampler alone I feel like this will be not only a fun read, but also some real depth. I'm excited to read the full book!

Really loved this excerpt from the book- I was pulled in from chapter one and I can’t wait to read the whole thing. Even in two short chapters the start of a world of magic is being built. Will definitely pick up the book when it’s published to see what happens.

This except really made me more excited for this book! I cannot wait for it! I am such a huge fan of Sara Holland and her books that this one is top of my TBR pile

This book was so easy to get into. The writing just flowed and wrapped around you until you are completely immersed in the story.

I really enjoyed Sara’s book Everless so I was excited when I saw a sample available of her new book Havenfall. Although it was only 2 chapters, it has already piqued my interest.
I’m looking forward to reading the whole book, seeing how the characters develop and finding out where the plot takes us.

This short extract from Havenfall gives us a glimpse into a very intriguing world where Maddie lives, in modern times, but there is an alternate universe with magic! The portal or gateway to this magical world is in the mountains of Colorado in a town called Havenfall. There is mention about a boy in this world named Brekken who Maddie is dying to see, but there is also a girl named Taya that we get introduced to right away. Could there be a love triangle brewing? Overall I'm interested in reading the rest of this story because the world building seems fascinating.

I am completely hooked! These 2 chapters made me want to read this book so so much! I have no words, though I feel like I am full of them! It passed such a long time since I got this fast involved in a book! I am 90% sure that this one will be my top 10 for 2020! March, please come faster!

Well, even though this book is completely different from Everless, after I read this excerpt, I cannot wait to read Havenfall! I swear I fell in love with this author's writing and I'm quite curious about world in this book, because it seems really like awesome and gripping fantasy, so hopefully, book will be out soon.

And I really hope that I won't be dissapointed with this story, because right now I'm hyped!

As this was only an extract, I don't feel I can give an accurate rating, so I will give it a 4 star, although I'm pretty sure if I were able to read the whole book it would be a 5 star read!

This story drew me straight in, magic, mystery, different races from various realms coming together for the greater good. All tied within the mundane human world, a hidden place filled with magic and intrigue. Two chapters were enough to get me hooked and I can't wait to read the entire book!

I need the rest of this book! Cannot wait for it to release next year -- this feels like a breath of fresh air for YA fantasy.