A review by ann_otatedbooks
Oxford Blood by Rachael Davis-Featherstone

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Oxford Blood

by Rachael Davis-Featherstone

Oxford Blood is a fascinating read about a young female student of color, Eva,  trying to get into one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges for English when, during interview week, her best friend and fellow applicant, George, dies under mysterious circumstances. Eva is incredibly smart and has a famous investigator for a father, so she knows things aren’t as they same and she isn’t willing to let go of her Oxford dreams by leaving interview week, or the culprit behind George’s death. 

This book is YA but appealing to all audiences and will by loved by Dark academia fans (like me!). It’s a true page turner with twists I did not see coming that speaks to the micro and macro issues that a major institution like Oxford has. It made more interested in Oxford  a whole! This reminds me a lot of Catherine House and fans will like both. Thanks to Wednesday books,  the author, and NetGalley for the change to read and review this book!