I unfortunately did not have time to read it but will buy it and read it then. So I will base my stars on the reviews that I read and they seem really great.

It was a sweet and fresh read! It reminds me of Riley Bloom series by Alyson Noel, and I enjoyed this book a lot.
For those looking for lighter read but fae-themed, you can try this one! Layla is a dependable lead and I love the human boys gang too. The world building is a tad confusing, but better as the story progressed. Loved it!

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a book I wanted to read when it first came out. I’m a fan of paranormal mysteries and this one seemed to check all the boxes. Family issues? Check. Power issues/self discovery? Check. Possible romance? Check. Though at first Layla was a bit irritating, she grew on me as she grew up and into herself. Other than that, this was a fun story, and book 2 is looking like it’s joining the list.

This cover caught my attention and the synopsis sounded like a fun fae story. I really enjoyed the uniqueness of this fae story The fae are more your fairytale, tinkerbell esque fairies. Our fmc is vulnerable yet brave. She's an act before you think sort but she eventually learns to think before she acts. The Edinburgh setting was wonderful and the character dynamics were great. I loved the chemistry between all the characters. The character growth was well paced as well. This felt like a magical true crime which is something I haven't read before I appreciated that it didn't have any romance but I could feel the chemistry between the characters without the use of copious amounts of smut. I'm excited to read book 2 and see where these characters go. A strong 5 star read for me.

This is a young adult story about half fairy half human named Layla. She has always felt out of place in her fairy realm, bullied for her lack of magic and human half. Since witnessing her parents deaths at the hands of a dragon, Layla has always been overprotective of her little sister. But her sister wants her to give her a little space and once Layla finally agrees, her sister is kidnapped and taken into the human realm through a portal.

Layla must find a way to save her sister with no magic, in an unfamiliar world with no clues to go on. A surprising alliance forms with a team of detectives already investigating the fairy trafficking. Together they work to uncover the kidnapper's secrets and save her sister.

I really like Layla's anxiety and ptsd representation. She fights constantly with negative thoughts and anxiety. The author describes this in a very real way and kudos on that. I liked watching Layla grow more confident.

The plot is definitely interesting and with the darker themes (kidnapping, trafficking, magic theft) it feels like it could toe the YA line, but it stays in the young adult genre so no worries there.

I found the dialogue just a tad awkward between Layla and the detectives. I thought this could be a really cute friendship but it never quite hit the mark for me. I might have been just that it felt surface level and somewhat repetitive, or maybe it was just me not feeling the connection between them.

I loved the Scottish accents, Gaelic, and the descriptions of the fairy realm. I also liked that this story had several twists to keep the reader guessing.

Overall, read this book if you like fairies, suspense, and watching characters overcome their fears.

Thank you to NetGalley, Mary Karlik, and GPK Publications for this e-ARC. #netgalley