Ananda Braxton-Smith

Trigger warnings: Death of a character

6/10, well where do I begin with this one; I was hoping that I would enjoy this book which turned out to be book three in the series however each book can be read as a standalone and it's sad to see that the library removed books one and two because not enough people read them or they were too old yet they didn't get rid of this one yet so I'm perplexed at the inconsistency considering that this book is a decade old now. That being said the entire book is a slog and I doubt that the other books in the series are enjoyable as well but this one begins with Mally living in a medieval village on the Isle of Man when she sees a ghost and talks to them, wow where have I seen this one before; how original, anyways she deduces that the ghost is the spirit of a character who died long ago and there's a part explaining the story of the ghosts however the execution isn't all that great as it didn't need to be that long and that much of a slog and should've been cut down to make way for more scenes involving Mally and also Dolyn Craig was the antagonist however he was mostly in the background and wasn't integral to the book. She is a bit reckless though as she goes into the rockpool and cave system and almost dies in the process but fortunately she wasn't killed, in the end, it mentions that there was another ghost and he came into being when part of a house fell into the sea and killed someone which was kind of sad but I didn't care for them nor any other one in this book since they weren't that well written which was a shame. This series should be way more popular than it is now because it is so unique since it is set in some fantasy village in the Isle of Man where anything could happen and if you like low fantasies like this one pick this but there are other good ones like The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska you can try.… (meer)

When Mam told her stories of danger and warnings to Mally and her siblings, Mally was the only one to really listen, the only one to take those warnings to heart. While her sibs spent their time in blissful ignorance, Mally saw only danger everywhere. Mally knew she was right to be afraid, but with so much to fear Mally cannot understand her brothers and sisters fearlessness, and while she loved them she hated their carefree ways.

Doyln Craig is a bully, violent and frightening, Mally goes out of her way to stay out of his. But lately, for some reason he is seeking her out, wanting something from her. All Mally wants is to left alone, to feel safe, but soon she is pulled into a journey across Carrick to mend a broken boy, heal a hare woman and finally discover her inner courage that will finally set her free and find her peace and acceptance.

Ghostheart uncovers a hidden tragedy, brings closure to loved ones and mends broken ties all through the courage of one frightened, fearful girl. Mally's fears have kept her isolated and alone, but when forced to confront the frightening, forced away from all that she holds safe, she will find she is not as alone as she had believed, not as powerless as she had felt. A beautifully written tale that will capture your heart and feed your imagination.… (meer)