Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashely Poston

Ashley Poston's Among the Beasts and Briars throws you into a kingdom about to collapse. Cerys, just a gardener's daughter, has always lived next to a magic forest. Then one day, the king and queen disappear. The magic protecting the kingdom starts to fail, and scary creatures sneak out of the forest. With no other choice, Cerys leaves her home and goes deep into the forest, looking for answers and trying to save her world from the darkness.

I really liked this book. It was like a dark, comfy fairy tale with lots of feelings. Cerys was easy to root for; she wasn't fearless, but she was brave enough to keep going. I'd tell anyone who likes fantasy, magic, danger, and a good story to check it out, Overall a great read, fun to read and honestly perfect since you always want to continue reading and never get bored.

Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 11

Glendale Central Library