"What a stunning book to start off 2024 with!

Reading Secrets Ever Green had me feeling like I had been transported into a secret fairytale! Knightly’s writing is so beautifully descriptive and colourful that I almost felt as though I was IN the story experiencing everything alongside the main character!

Ivy Rune was written very well. Her development throughout the story was paced steadily and I enjoyed seeing her confidence and faith in herself grow, even if only a little. It left a lot of room for further development in future works, which I’m looking forward to!

Ivy and York’s friendship had its ups and downs, but overall it was clear how strong their companionship is and how much they care for each other. I was very fond of him as a supporting character and will be eagerly waiting to see how his future unfolds in the series’s next installment.

The introduction of magic made me so excited to discover Ivy’s father’s cryptic notes, the hidden-away Count and the secrets of Windermere. The intensity and uncertainty of the final few chapters had me on the edge of my seat, and the cliffhanger that ended them left me with so many questions and theories. I’m really looking forward to seeing where the author takes this captivating world with its sequel in the future!

All in all, Secrets Ever Green is a wonderfully engaging and captivating story for anyone who loves mystery, adventure and of course, magic."

-sarahgabriellereads, Goodreads review

"I didn’t know what to expect from this story, but from the first page I found it hard to put down. The cozy, whimsical feeling permeates each page. I find the main character, Ivy, to be a fantastic study in someone who knows her own flaws but still has an air of confidence. I also loved York, her best friend, and how their friendship navigated through twists and turns throughout the book.

The author did a fantastic job with detailing the town of Windermere. It made me want to visit the town to eat at the bakery or see the plants in Forest and Fern.

The entire plot I found to be incredibly unique and interesting and it kept me completely immersed. I’m very glad this is a series as I am invested in knowing what is next for Ivy and York, and the history of Ivy’s family and what is next in this journey for her."

-Nikki, Goodreads review

"All I can say is WOW. This book is so different than anything I’ve read. It’s got some similarities to Secret Garden and maybe a little bit of The Witch and the Wardrobe. The characters are rich and detailed and the world is fantastic. I loved Ivy’s point of view and observations and York was wonderful. I truely hope to see both of them in what comes next. Percy was a stuck up jerk with mediocre talent."

-Melanie, Goodreads review

When Ivy Rune uncovers her late father's secrets, she's thrust into a hidden world of magic and discovers powers of her own. 

A young girl must decide between continuing her father's Arborist legacy or uncovering the mysterious life he kept hidden from everyone, including her.