Blog Tour: Book Review: The Wicked Oath by Michael. L Lewis - a YA adult crossover thriller

So pleased to be offered the chance to be part of The Wicked Oath Blog Tour. Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me. I love a good Young Adult novel and this is a beaut!!!!

First up ...

Here's the blurb

A wicked conspiracy. A diabolical offer. Survival: a matter of life or death!

Behind the walls of Blackleigh, a prestigious public boarding school in northern England, lurks wickedness and bullying. Those in power form a conspiracy to devise any means to expel certain boys. Surviving for their victims becomes a matter of life and death...

Jonathan Simon, in his second year, returns to school to find that ruthless prefects – Sleeth, Tunk and Miller – are in charge of his house. Things take a turn for the worse when the new Headmaster starts, and Jonathan and his friends are targeted.

As the pressure mounts, friendships become closer and scheming increases as unexpected revelations occur. For Blackleigh, the year is just beginning...

You can buy The Wicked Oath here:

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wicked-Oath-Michael-L-Lewis/dp/1913208842/

Book Guild: https://www.bookguild.co.uk/bookshop-collection/fiction/teens-young-adult/the-wicked-oath/

Blackwell’s: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781913208844

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-wicked-oath/michael-l-lewis//9781913208844

WHSmith: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-wicked-oath/michael-l-lewis/paperback/9781913208844.html

Foyles: https://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/childrens/the-wicked-oath,michael-l-lewis-9781913208844?term=9781913208844

Book Depository (Free Worldwide Shipping): https://www.bookdepository.com/Wicked-Oath-Michael-L-Lewis/9781913208844?ref=grid-view&qid=1595253674080&sr=1-1

My Thoughts

Ever since I was a child, I have loved boarding school stories. They're the YA equivalent of a locked room mystery. The Wicked Oath offers everything I love about these types of mysteries - Drama, thrills, suspense,  underdogs you can really root for and characters you can really despise. 

Lewis's characterisation is excellent. From the teachers to the odious prefects and our heroes, each one is nuanced and beautifully crafted. 

For those of you who haven't read many YA novels before, rest assured that this one holds no punches. The Wicked Oath shines a spotlight on bullying and draws you in regardless of your age. I loved the setting of the school and felt it played a role as a character in the narrative. All in all this is highly recommended. 

A Bit about the author

Michael L. Lewis was born and raised in England. After preparatory school in London, he was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham. Michael now lives in Los Angeles, California, has a law degree, and writes full-time. He was on the Board of Trustees for several schools and has been a member of the same book club for twenty-five years.

Connect with Michael here: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAttorneyMichaelLLewis/

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