Ravenfall (Ravenfall, #1) by Kalyn Josephson
Published by Delacorte Press on September 6, 2022
ISBN: 0593483588
Pages: 256
Genres: Fantasy, Supernatural
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Ravenfall is a middle grade fantasy that transports readers to Wick, a town close to the Otherworld, inhabited by humans and magical creatures. Anna’s psychic family runs the magical Ravenfall Inn and Anna is often stuck doing chores while her sisters use their powers to entertain tourists and earn money. Anna’s power is that she has visions of death, but she tries to avoid this sensation, causing her to feel useless and out of place. Things start to change when a mysterious boy, Colin, shows up at the inn. Soon Anna and Colin are working together to figure out who or what killed Colin’s parents. They need to work quickly to solve this mystery by Halloween night, when the Shield between this world and the Otherworld is at its weakest. This cozy read is perfect for fall. It’s spooky and a little dark, but does not get graphic or gory. Readers will no doubt be pulled in by Ravenfall’s unusual inhabitants and their dangerous quest to keep Colin safe, but they will also enjoy this story of friendship and belonging. Readers will be happy to know that a sequel will be released fall of 2023.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library