'This book is incredible! The perfect balance between fantasy and realism with characters that you’ll fast be adding to your list of favourites. (Do I have a new book boyfriend? Yes, I think I do). I absolutely love a good werewolf story and Welcome to Blackwood encompassed everything great about that genre. I’m pretty sure I stopped breathing for the entire heart-stopping finale. These characters have my whole heart! I can not wait for the next book.' Jen, Reviewer, @BookBookOwl
'Yes, yes, yes! The moody, supernatural, mysterious vibes are all there. And with a best friend who can see the future. Basically if you love Twilight, you will love this. Like I did.' Jodie, Reviewer, @ReadTheWriteAct
'I’ve never been so excited for part 2 in a series. This book blew me away. The twist at the end was so well set up and unpredictable throughout the story. The relationship Freya shares with the mysterious and lethal Golden Eyes was written so passionately and wild. I was lost in the supernatural world of Blackwood and personally felt like I knew the town.' Peta Carolan, Reviewer, @UnfoldedEdges
'Last year, I was sent a copy of Welcome to Blackwood to review. I really enjoyed story and will shortly purchase a copy of the sequel for the school library.' Kelly Burrett, Teacher Librarian, Vice President of the Queensland School Library Association (QSLA)
'Recently our school was invited to review the book Welcome to Blackwood by Khaiah Thomson. I am so pleased that we were invited to review the book and it is an absolutely delightful read. I will be recommending it to our students wholeheartedly. I personally can’t wait to read her second book. Thank you so much.' Debbie, Librarian of Nursery Road State Special School
‘Welcome to Blackwood was written beautifully with great character development and a fantastic storyline. the setting is incredible and beautifully described by the main character and her experiences. The origin is short as to keep the main story going. It is incredibly detailed and well written and is timed perfectly with useful flashbacks. This is just an amazing story and I love everything about it. A new power trilogy arises.’ Year 7 Student, The Gap State High School
‘Featuring shapeshifters, handsome strangers, a fairy-tale feel, Truth-Seekers, the Mundanes, genetics, Soul-Stealers, the supernatural and family secrets, the protagonist, Freya, is clever and quick-witted and the dialogue is funny and engaging. Some readers – especially young adult readers keen on mystery, the paranormal and supernatural, the unexplained and the unknown – would be simultaneously frightened, enchanted, enamoured and excited by this story of unusual characters set in an unusual place. The dialogue is especially authentic. I suspect this will be the first in a series of books that develops an almost cult-like following amongst certain readers.' Cass Moriarty
'Let’s start by saying this book is a hidden wonder!!! It is a wonderful mix of all the best parts of Twilight and True Blood. There is an engaging female main character, Freya, a sexy male lead, Beau, and a storyline that is just all kinds of awesome! Set in a town by the beach filled with supernatural beings and moody, mysterious vibes, Welcome to Blackwood is easily devoured in a single sitting. It was impossible to put it down! It included my most favourite thing of late- shifters! Plus there is a budding forbidden romance that was done so well! Overall, Welcome to Blackwood is *insert chef kiss here*!!' Ellie King, Reviewer, @LabsandLiterature
'Khaiah Thomson has a great way with words. From the very first page, she draws you into the world of Freya, and the secrets that will unfold. I read it in a day, and can’t wait for the next book! Great characters, great romantic tension, great suspense! A great new writer in the young adult fiction genre!' Meena, Reviewer
'Couldn’t put it down! Had to know what was going to happen next. Loved the main characters and even many of the secondary characters. The character interactions are fantastic and it is very well written. Found it fast paced but not rushed, highly recommended! Cannot wait for the second.' Ali, Reviewer
'This book is IT. The whole time I read it I couldn’t put it down. Beau is bad for my heart. Female lead? Awesome. Male lead? Hot. Story line? Epic. A town full of supers by a beach? Yes please. I always love a good supernatural romance, and the setting is just right. 10/10 will read again. Loved every twist.' Kat, Reviewer
'This book sucked me in from the moment I opened it up – from the cheeky dedication to her sisters to the final line of the book, I was hooked. The blooming of a playful romance between two characters, the thrill and chase of the bigger storyline and the way the world has been set up were just wonderful. I canNOT wait to get my hands on the next book and find out what is in store for Freya!' Natalie, Reviewer
'When I started reading Welcome to Blackwood, I’ll admit I wasn’t sure if this was the right story for me. Little did I know how wrong I was. I suddenly found myself wondering about Freya, if she would learn more about her powers, what happened to her father while trying to focus on work. I even considered calling in sick to work so I could have more time to read. And that ending is one that will stick with me forever! I’m now dying to read the sequel and can say that was the fastest I’ve ever put down a pre-order. The moment I saw THE END, I was jumping onto your website to buy the next one.' Mathias, Reviewer
'Welcome to Blackwood was an enjoyable romp with great characters, fun humour, and had some interesting twists and turns that really left me excited for the next instalment in the series.' Nita Delgado, Reviewer
‘Ridiculously good. I read this in one weekend. Couldn’t put it down. Loved the yin and yang of Freya and Beau.' Cate Sawyer, Author
‘I can confidently say, if you love werewolves – you’ll love this book! And if you don’t love werewolves (um, what?) – you will! Welcome to Blackwood focuses on kick-ass female lead, Freya, who is born with a powerful but dangerous gift that only continues to grow stronger with her. As new facets of her gift are tantalisingly revealed, the plot kicks up a notch when Beau, the enigmatic, slightly arrogant—not to mention drool worthy— wolf shifter, enters Freya’s tumultuous path stirring both defiance and desire in her… Navigating super-powers, pack rivals and a romance with golden eyes (that I may have been slightly too invested in) you will soon find yourself deep amongst the secrets of Blackwood. Thank goodness there’s more to come!’ Tammy Bevan, Reviewer
‘Welcome to Blackwood is a thrilling, easy-read, young adult novel with loads of action and a quirky sense of humour. As soon as I read Khaiah’s manuscript, I signed her for 3 books. Our team is very excited about getting this one to readers.' Carolyn Martinez, Director, Hawkeye Publishing
‘Whilst there are some classic elements to the story you may have come across before (a teenager looking to find her place in the world; the tension of a star-crossed romance; supernatural characters) they are given a fresh twist so you have the joy of familiarity but in a whole new context. I read Welcome to Blackwood in a day because I found it very hard to put down. The humour, especially in the dialogue, crackles along and the writing is confident and assured.' Jackie Morris, United Kingdom.
