Best Reads

Title & Author: Arcana: The Lost Heirs by Sam Prentice-Jones

What I Like: I like the simplicity of it and how the “C” Is a moon

Summary: James, Daphne, Koko, and Sonny have all grown up surrounded by magic in the Arcana, an organization of witches that protects the magical world, run by the mysterious and secretive Major’s.

Eli Jones, however, didn’t even know other witches existed until he stumbled into James. As James introduces Eli to the world of the Arcana, he finds the family he never had, and a blossoming romance with James.

The five new friends soon realize that sinister things are afoot and everything may not be what it seems at the Arcana. When the group delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the deaths of their parents and the Major’s rise to power, they discover that they’re at the center of a curse - one they’ve just unwittingly set into motion. As the friends search for answers, they’ll have to confront the cursed legacy that links them in hopes of freeing their futures.

Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/9fa587dc-a6a7-4cbf-b15e-abdb3f2480fa

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12. Did you enjoy any compulsory high school readings?

I liked Romeo and Juliet (I did get in trouble for having the unbridged edition tho, lol) and Of Mice and Men, the rest were really not my thing.

18. Do you like historical books? Which time period?

Yes and no, sometimes they really annoy me, I have been reading more lately tho, I’m trying to read a book from every country, so it kind of just happens.

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1. Book you’re reread the most times?

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5. Where do you buy books?

Either The Book Grocer or Dymocks, my local bookstore closed :( I did find a cool second hand bookstore but I’ve only been a few times.

19. Most disliked popular books?

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7. is there a series/book that got you into reading?

Yes and no, The book that really made me fall in love with reading, and first “big” book was Black Beauty, but I also found any books on geography and history and devoured them, it took me ages to get into reading.

17. Top 5 children’s books?

I’m not sure how young we are talking, but I’ll go off my favourites growing up, in no particular order.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

10 Little Rubber Ducks by Eric Carle

Scarface Claw by Lynley Dodd

Mog the forgetful cat by Judith Kerr

Title & Author: 13 Demons Dead by Adam Tierney

Publication Date: 4 August 2026

Score: 72/100

Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/7df5c982-15cf-448a-8f87-053f0bbd3aa5

Comments: A black-and-white, manga-inspired graphic novel follows a 14-year-old girl named Ev, who finds herself unexpectedly thrust into a 2,000-year-old legacy of hunting demons. To make matters worse, she has only one year to eliminate all 13 demons before they are reborn, or risk being killed herself. Sounds simple, right?

The opening of this graphic novel was amazing; it immediately grabbed my attention and made me want to know how Ev and her friend Jeannie ended up in such a dire situation. The first part was really interesting—though not as exciting as the opening—it still held my interest. However, I felt that the middle sagged a lot; the pacing felt off and a bit repetitive. I did put it down for a while, partly because I was sick and partly because it just wasn’t engaging me. But I eventually picked it up again and finished the book.

The second half was good but not as strong as the first part, and I wasn’t too happy with the ending. I felt that the story had reached a satisfying conclusion and didn’t need to end on a cliff-hanger.

Overall, I enjoyed the story. While I don’t think I’ll reread it, I’m glad I read it. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys stories featuring demons and said fighting of demons, as well as those who appreciate action-packed graphic novels and manga.