Oxford Blood
Rachael Davis Featherstone
Your best friend dies in mysterious circumstances, you uncover a secret society which has prejudice, racism and misogyny at its heart – oh and by the way, your dream of being interviewed for a much sought after place at one of Oxford’s leading colleges is the next day! Such is the plot behind this gripping new YA thriller. It’s fast moving, full of twists and ultimately very dark. I loved it.
Eva has longed to read English at Oxford, not least because it was a dying wish of her mothers and the chances of her best friend George also being interviewed for a place sees all her wishes come true. Sadly, George dies soon after arrival (no spoilers) and despite her police inspector father trying to persuade her to return home Eva remains to discover what really happened to George.
There is much for YA readers to relate to here: themes of prejudice, identity and class are explored alongside the conflicting feelings of grief that Eva battles with.
This is a very powerful novel but maybe best read after your university place has been secured! Great Dark Academia for fans of Secret History and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Published by Walker, 2025 (349 pages)
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