A review by my_bookish_mind
Grave Secrets by Cassandra Aston

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

With more than 500 pages, Graves Secrets is a somewhat intimidating fantasy book, yet I inhaled this book. I listened the audiobook, and the narrator is amazing! From the moment, I started reading Grave Secrets, I was lured into a fantasy world filled with reash, angels, demons, and magicians. I felt so connected to the characters, and I loved the romance and the magic system. 

When we meet 23 year-old Allie Graves, she has one month before her memories of the last six years are erased. She served as a reash for angels since she was 17. Using her third eye and blessed sword, she fights demons with the guidance of her handler, Gabriel. Near the time that her memories are scheduled to be erased by the angels, she meets a yellow-eyed Simon in her apartment and begins to question her reality.

It’s difficult to go into detail about the book without giving away the magic and what and who everyone is. Which is my favorite part! Grave Secrets magic system is alluring and complex. So, this is a book where you can expect the unexpected. 

The imagery is incredible and the world building is fantastic. I realized that a reread may be in order, because I missed so many clues the first time around. But, this is a book that I’m not sure my heart can take rereading so easily. I can’t wait to read book two!