Title: Otherworldly
Author: F.T. Lukens
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by: Shakera
Genre: LGBTQ+, Magic, Romance, YA
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Date of Release: April 2, 2024
Pages: 349
Format: Hardcover (Colored Pages)
I remember Colored Pages running a tour for F.T. Luken’s Spell Bound, but I didn’t make that tour. So, when they came out with this tour, I jumped at it!
The story starts with a deal you don’t realize would be as dangerous but important to the outcome. This is when we meet Knox, and I absolutely adore him. As mentioned in the synopsis, Knox is a familiar and has been in this world for five years, coincidentally the same amount of time this world has experienced winter. Ellery moved to the city to live with their cousin and their cousin’s girlfriend. There were multiple reasons for the move, but it has them crossing paths with Knox, who needs their help.
You meet some secondary characters who will have you laughing and wondering what comes next. Some characters become helpful toward the end, even if some are reluctant. However, it showed the power of friendship and family. Seeing Ellery choose themselves for the first time was one of my favorite parts.
I loved the representation, everything about Ellery, and the fact that I may identify more with them than I thought I would. Her cousin is in an epically adorable F/F relationship. Although Ellery doesn’t use a label, everyone uses their pronouns throughout the book.
The fantasy elements throughout the book are more mythical than your typical fantasy. I would have loved more of it, but this was still enjoyable. This was a delightful and fun YA story, and I was so happy and excited to be on this tour.
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