This was a fun start to a new YA paranormal series. Everly’s story, training to become a “griever” and hunt down Grimms, had a lot of twists and action that kept me hooked. I loved the magical academy setting and the mix of fairy-tale-inspired creatures, it gave the story a unique vibe, even if some parts felt a little familiar.

The audiobook narration by Amy McFadden was fantastic. She really brought the characters to life and made it easy to stay engaged. My only complaint is that some parts of the story felt rushed, especially the relationships and how quickly things developed at the academy. The love triangle wasn’t my favorite either, but overall, it was a fast-paced and entertaining read. I’ll definitely check out the next book to see where the story goes!

Following a tragic death, Everly discovers she’s a “griever” and is invited by the Grimm Society to train to track and reap grimms. Readers are thrown into Everly’s new life as we learn about the magic everyone possesses, her father’s past, and the building mystery of new deaths. This book is gripping, fast paced, and reminded me a bit of The Inheritance Games. While I could’ve done without the YA romance, I still enjoyed the mystery, academia, and monsters!

Thanks NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the arc!

This is a great beginning to a new YA mystery paranormal series. The overall premise is that certain teens become “grievers” to hunt down and keep the peace between magical creatures and the normal world, and attend a special school for training. The plot follows Everly as she becomes a griever and finds out about this and her family’s long history of fighting monsters, while unraveling the mystery surrounding the recent attacks. There’s also an added drama element of teen angst, friendships, and romance. Everything went together really well to make for a great read that kept me interested and guessing up until the end. As an audiobook it was narrated very well with great inflections and no confusion on character changes. I am looking forward to the next book for sure. Thank you to Netgalley and Tantor Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I feel like I might be getting a little bit too old for these kinds of books. There are some tropes I simply fell out of love with over the years and some plot twists that just aren't surprising to me anymore.

BUT I know that I would have absolutely loved this book as a teenager. The adventure, the secrets, the forbidden feelings - I would have adored all of it.
I appreciate that, despite it not being a standalone, this book doesn't end on a cliffhanger.

Also, Amy McFadden is a wonderful narrator and she made it easy for me to immerse myself in the story.

This is the first novel in a new YA series. The main character, Everly, becomes a griever after she experiences a tragic death. She ends up attending a school specifically for grievers, Gravemark Academy, where she learns how to reap fairytale creatures, grimms.

I listened to the audiobook and Amy McFadden' narration was great. She was able to separate all the different voices well, which some narrators struggle with. She fully engrossed me.

This book engaged me from the start. The characters were well written, and the plot was intriguing and kept me listening. It was fast-paced, with very few spots that got boring or repetitive. I'm really looking forward to the next book in this series!

Thank you NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

Omg YES YES YES , I cannot say how much I was obsessed with this book. I couldn’t sleep until I finished it and that NEVER happens cause I love my sleep. But I really was just like omg I need to know whats happening. Ian and Hunter made me BLUSH, Steven’s a little tooooo. I just haveeee to read the next books and I love this world and the mysterys. But esspecially the romance it’s just a really good like nothing much is happening but it makes me blush sooo much! Like all giddy. Okay I love it amazing writing and characters and atmosphere and plot and I just am the biggest fan.

I'll be publishing my review on Goodreads and StoryGraph 6th December and on Tik tok most likely will add to a monthly wrap up post with review the beginning of January

The Grimm Society by Chanda Hahn, narrated by Amy McFadden, is a gripping entry into a world where fairy tales meet urban fantasy with a dark twist. Everly Hart’s journey as a newly minted "griever" is both thrilling and emotional as she balances high-stakes supernatural training with a murder mystery that keeps listeners hooked.

Amy McFadden’s narration is a standout element. Her voice seamlessly transitions between Everly's teenage vulnerability and the eerie tension of the grimms. McFadden’s pacing and character differentiation enhance the story, adding depth to the suspenseful and often heart-pounding scenes.

The world-building is immersive, with Gravemark's Gothic atmosphere and intricate rules for grievers creating a vivid setting. While the story occasionally falls into familiar tropes, its clever twists on classic fairy tales and engaging mystery make up for it.

Fans of dark academia and supernatural sleuthing will find The Grimm Society a delightful listen. It’s an audiobook that combines humor, danger, and a dash of romance, leaving just enough breadcrumbs to entice readers into the next installment.

This caught me by surprise!!

A YA paranormal / mystery / thriller, set at a secret school for teens who have the capability to track and reap grimms. Filled with adventure, mystery, twists, murder, family legacies, and hidden secrets. Def plan to continue the series.

A great start to a fun YA fantasy series!

Everly has been trained to escape any situation by her father, a detective. But when he dies, saying "it's Grimm" Everly discovers a whole new world of monsters- literally. The monsters the Grimm Brothers wrote about are true and now she attends a school to hunt them.
Full of a collection of monsters, a minor love triangle, and some mean girls too, this first book is a great start and I hope to read more

Thank you to NetGalley, Tantor Audio, and the author for my advance copy of this audiobook

An absolute delight! "The Grimm Society" captured my heart completely. A truly promising new series that skillfully weaves fairy tales into fresh storylines.

I love how the author merged the Grimm world with our reality, infusing it with angst, mystery, and paranormal elements. I loved the academy setting, and the enthralling drama that unfolded had me hooked. This one had me reading into the early hours, unable to put it down!
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The audiobook has become available and I had to listen to it! It was such a delightful listen! Amy McFadden does a wonderful job portraying Everly. She truly brought the story to life and I was engaged till the very end. Loved it!

I grew up watching a tv series called "Grimm". I loved the concept of special people who can see supernatural creatures. This book feels the void I have had since the TV show ended.

The only complaint I have is the love triangle. This girl just lost her father, was thrown into a weird world, and there is a killer on the loose. A love triangle just isn't necessary. But, they are all teenagers, and teenagers do stupid things. So, I understand it, even if it annoyed me.

Everly, destined to become a Griever after suffering a tragic loss, must attend Gravemark Academy to learn how to reap fairytale creatures, known as "Grimms"—though surviving the experience is no guarantee. This dark academia tale is fast-paced, filled with emotional and surprising twists that made the reviewer cry, gasp, and laugh.

The audiobook narration by Amy McFadden was praised for her skill in distinguishing numerous character voices, creating an immersive experience.

Thanks to NetGalley, RBmedia, Neverwood Press, and Chanda Hahn for the audiobook ARC!

The Grimm Society by Chanda Hahn is a YA academia fantasy that was pretty entertaining. I like the 'creatures' in this book - fairies, werewolves, etc. I also like Everly and her willingness to never quit. I will say I found this book to move really fast and sometimes just too fast. The first quarter of the book is a great introduction to Everly and her family and starts to build background and then boom suddenly she is thrust into a special school with an entirely new group of friends. It feels like she is super close to them right away but it didn't feel really authentic. I also think miscommunication is a trope that I dislike for romance so that bothered me. That being said - this is a good YA book and I think I will pick up the second one. It was great on audio! 3.5 stars rounded to 4. Thanks to NetGalley and RB Media for this audio ARC.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for an Audio ARC of The Grimm Society all reviews are my own. I loved the narration.

I enjoyed The Grimm Society. This was fun take on a magical school with fairy tale creatures. I can see this being a series and I would continue reading it. I loved Everyly's omen, Orvis the Raven. Though I felt like I figured a little of the story out, there were twists that I didn't see coming. It was fast paced and mysterious. Looking forward to more from this author.

Join Everly on quite the adventure. Her father, the small towns head detective has been giving her survival training since she was young. She thought it was because she was a girl and people are cruel, but it turns out her amily has quite a purpose. They've always been part of a secret society called the Grimm Society. Grimm as in the Grimm Brothers, they hunt magical creatures. Children who've witnessed death and are chosen, received a raven feather to begin studies to become a griever, a hunter of Grimms.
With every secret society comes people who are a bit too close to power and will do anything underhanded to keep it, when hikers begin to go missing and show up dead and dismantled, a three pronged mystery begins to unfold.
I did think the writing was a bit predictable, but nothing to complain about. The side characters really shine in this novel and her familiar, Corbus was my favorite character. This novel is a perfect blend of serious and levity and I really enjoyed the narrators candor.

The Grimm Society
Chanda Hahn
I received an ARC copy of this book for review. My reviews are always my personal opinions.

This is a new series and I can hardly wait for book 2. Book 1 “The Grimm Society” revolves around Everly. Her mother left quite some time ago. Everly’s father, a detective, had been preparing her, teaching her and challenging her for years so that she would be prepared to fight the Grimm when the time was right. He taught her to profile. How to distinguish truth from lies. He taught her self-defense and how to investigate a crime scene. After her father passed away, there was a sudden change in Everly, she can see things others can’t. She is a Griever. A local private school invites her to be one of their students; they will teach her about Grimms and how to survive one.
The new school presents some problems. There is at least one bully. There are two love interests. I’m not sure which one I am rooting for. Strange, but I like them both. I like this book! The plot was strong and well developed. The main character is Everly. She is a strong female lead and appears to be more mature than most people her age. The other characters act their age. The characters are very well done; they introduce themselves in book 1.
“The Grimm Society” kept me guessing; I thought I had it figured out more than once to be lead in a different direction. This book manages to wrap up most of the story line and yet leave it open ended for book 2. Now I eagerly beg the author, “when does book 2 come out? Can I please review it?”

***  There will be minor spoilers for the beginning of this book ***

Ahoy there mateys! I wanted to listen to this audiobook because I liked the concept of a girl who witnesses a tragic death which causes her to be able to see supernatural beings.  This series is three books long.  The first came out in 2023.  The audiobook of book one was released on October 29th.  I managed to listen to 22% of 324 pages (about 71).

This was a mismatch from the start but because it was a review copy, I wanted to try and finish it.  The first problem was the narrator, Amy McFadden.  The main character, Everly, is 17 but the voice used was kinda breathy and high pitched.  It made me feel like her character was much younger than 17.  The writing style also gave that impression.

Then there is the opening chapter.  Everly is trying to escape her kidnapper and is trying to make it out of the basement before he comes back.  She doesn't make it.  Then it is revealed that the kidnapper is actually her father, the detective, and this is part of the training that he has been giving her his whole life.  Ummm what?  And no, the explanation did not make this feel any better for me.

Then the tragic death occurs.  Dad has cancer which he is hiding from his daughter and she only finds out when he is put into hospice at the hospital.  Her magical abilities come from the fact that she sees him die there.  But wait!  Turns out she is from a family of magical people who can see Grimms or monsters and is supposed to become a monster fighter.  Dad's crazy treatment of his daughter was supposed to train her to be ready to fight.

But even then, there is no helpful explanations for Everly.  She has to break into a secret shed/office to begin the search after a Grimm almost kills her.  Then her grandmother comes in with kinda unhelpful information.  Turns out she has to go the Academy to learn about Grimms and how to fight them.  Ummm what?

Everly was about to enter the academy at 22% mark when I stopped.  I did read some reviews for the first book.  I am in the minority as folks loved this and the love triangle in it.  So it could be me and not the book.  Again, pick it up if the blurb appeals.  Arrr!

The Grimm Society is a paranormal mystery thriller that will appeal to Teens who enjoy Supernatural. While the story lags a from time to time the desire to solve the mystery will keep readers intrigued. Recommended for all YA collections.

I loved the concept of this story. The narrator did a great job. It gave vampire academy which is perfect for fall spooky vibes. It was a good refresher for me up until the end. I really wanted to like this one but it fell flat. At some point, it started to get too slow for me which caused me to start getting bored. I didn’t really feel the romance yet which I’m guessing is because it will build up with the rest of the books. The reveal at the end felt very anticlimactic like it needed a better backstory to give it the shock factor. It did end too abruptly for me as well but that i understand is to make you want to read the next book.

I’m not sure if I will continue this story or if I recommend for people to read this one.

Thank you to the author, Tantor Audio, and NetGalley for this audiobook.

This book was a great YA fantasy Mystery. I enjoyed the characters and how each individual played a part in the overall plot. There were times where the book seemed a little immature, but the main character is in high school so that makes sense. I am excited to read the second book in this series. I enjoyed the setting and love a magic school mystery book. I was able to follow along with the plot but also was able to be surprised by what happened. The “twist“ was not too hard to figure out, but they were parts of it that I didn’t see coming. Things I would like more of would be , a more in-depth look at how the society is formed and more backstory on some characters. The only reason it wasn’t five stars for me was because it just seemed a little cheesy and immature at points, but overall I very much enjoyed this book.