Grim Lovelies by Megan Shepherd is the first book in the young adult fantasy Grim Lovelies series. It is set in an opulent and darkly enchanted Paris where Royals, witches, and "Beasties" are caught up in an intricate battle for power. There is murder, mayhem, plus a touch of romance as Anouk and four other beasties must race against the clock to solve a murder before the spell keeping them human fades away and these enchanted creatures return to their original form forever.

Every once in awhile, you discover a read that leaves an indelible mark upon you, The Secret Horses of Briar Hill is one of those enchanting reads.

As a fan of Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter trilogy, I knew THE CAGE would be a must read for me. The summary intrigued me: teen captives in a human zoo, only this zoo is not of Earthly origin, but rather the alien, otherworldly kind. I couldn't wait to see how Shepherd turns her pen towards science fiction and aliens.

What darkness began, only madness can end.

Filled with chilling suspense, dark science, and a highly atmospheric setting, A Cold Legacy is the finale book in author Megan Shepherd's trilogy The Madman's Daughter - a conclusion that I have been breathlessly waiting on with high anticipation.