About the Book

Can you love the dark when you know what it hides?

Some things aren’t supposed to exist outside of our imagination.

Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows and plunged Kierse’s world into a cataclysmic war of near-total destruction. The New York City she knew so well collapsed practically overnight.

In the wake of that carnage, the Monster Treaty was created. A truce...of sorts.

But tonight, Kierse―a gifted and fearless thief―will break that treaty. She’ll enter the Holly Library...not knowing it’s the home of a monster.

He’s charming. Quietly alluring. Terrifying. But he knows talent when he sees it; it’s just a matter of finding her price.

Now she’s locked into a dangerous bargain with a creature unlike any other. She’ll sacrifice her freedom. She’ll offer her skills. Together, they’ll put their own futures at risk.

But he’s been playing a game across centuries―and once she joins in, there will be no escape...

Review

I found The Wren in the Holly Library mysterious, fun, and thrilling. The world-building was unique. It’s a modern world where monsters and humans are forced to live together after war. There are laws to protect the treaty. Most of the humans are living in poverty with the rich thriving and mingling with the monsters. The author did a great job of explaining things well. It wasn’t overly confusing.

Kierse became a skilled thief to survive the dangerous new world. She was abandoned as a kid, and all she had were her best friends. She was written as a strong and capable woman who didn’t need anyone to rescue her.

I loved her and Graves’ first meeting. She was tasked with stealing a diamond from his home, unaware that he was a monster and that she was breaking a treaty. He caught her and wondered if maybe she was a monster. They have this very fun scene. Their relationship was good. There are some hints of a Beauty and the Beast inspiration. I do wish we would have gotten more of Graves’ depth and character development. One thing that I did love about Graves and Kierse was all the exciting missions that they went on.

Final Thoughts

The Wren in the Holly Library is an engaging and fun modern fantasy story. It has a skilled and interesting female lead with an interesting supporting character list. The romance doesn’t burn as bright in this one; however, I have hope for future books.

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