evavstheworld 's review for:

All the Hidden Monsters by Amie Jordan

4.5

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All The Hidden Monsters is a fantasy crime YA debut novel that’s set in Manchester. I had the absolute pleasure of attending the publication day launch party at House of Books and Friends and meet the author! 

ATHM is a perfect blend of crime and fantasy. Set in the northern city of Manchester, the “Upside”, it’s fantastical counterpart, the “Downside”, is full of mythical creatures. There are so many familiar places described as you read, and it’s an incredible feeling reading about real places in your hometown. 

What I loved about the book particularly was the found family trope. Sage had such a strong support network around her and continued to build friendships along the way. The world building was there, with the plethora of magical creatures, but it wasn’t overwhelming like many fantasy books, which I appreciated. 

Overall, this was such a strong debut with an easy to read writing style, and I will definitely continue reading this series!