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wolfshine's review
5.0
So I read the first book in this series and absolutely adored it. I didn’t know there were others in the series until now, and I am sad that I skipped over book two. (I will definitely go back and fix that at some point in the future).
In book three, Abby is about to start college. After the drama that life has already presented, she has secrets that she must try to keep hidden while pursing her seemingly normal life. Then, someone is murdered, and she must try to figure out what is responsible and stop it before it is too late.
Like with the first book, I found all the characters emotions to be well-described and believable. Even though they are young characters, they weren’t overly dramatic, and I think that’s something I like about Jack Massa’s writing. The relationships between the characters is easy as well, especially that between Abby and her grandmother.
Another fantastic book in the series!
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
In book three, Abby is about to start college. After the drama that life has already presented, she has secrets that she must try to keep hidden while pursing her seemingly normal life. Then, someone is murdered, and she must try to figure out what is responsible and stop it before it is too late.
Like with the first book, I found all the characters emotions to be well-described and believable. Even though they are young characters, they weren’t overly dramatic, and I think that’s something I like about Jack Massa’s writing. The relationships between the characters is easy as well, especially that between Abby and her grandmother.
Another fantastic book in the series!
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
marjma2014's review
5.0
This is the third book in the Abby Renshaw series and my first introduction to author Jack Massa.
I'm so glad I discovered this author. Jack Massa's magical writing is really up my street. I loved the character of Abby (who is on the cusp of eighteen but not your ordinary girl!) and all the subsidiary characters including her loveable grandma. Even Abby's car Veronica has a character of its own as she names it too!
It's a quirky tale - think frog monster - so if you like quirky you will like this. There is magic, two different magical societies, sigils, tarot, seances , astral projection, psychic abilities, 'egregore (thought forms,) etc, with some lovely touches of humour.
To add to the story mix there is also a murder on campus and a Nazi ghost. Abby's blossoming romance and an ex in the picture - better not say anymore for fear of spoiling it for you.
All in all a well written, engaging book, with a great heroine to cheer for.
There is an interesting author's note at the end of the book about the locations: 'Harmony Springs is fictional, although based on some actual places in central Florida.'
'Lock Tower is based on the real Bok Tower in Lake Wales... '
All sounds fascinating I like narratives that are based on real places and people.
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I'm so glad I discovered this author. Jack Massa's magical writing is really up my street. I loved the character of Abby (who is on the cusp of eighteen but not your ordinary girl!) and all the subsidiary characters including her loveable grandma. Even Abby's car Veronica has a character of its own as she names it too!
It's a quirky tale - think frog monster - so if you like quirky you will like this. There is magic, two different magical societies, sigils, tarot, seances , astral projection, psychic abilities, 'egregore (thought forms,) etc, with some lovely touches of humour.
To add to the story mix there is also a murder on campus and a Nazi ghost. Abby's blossoming romance and an ex in the picture - better not say anymore for fear of spoiling it for you.
All in all a well written, engaging book, with a great heroine to cheer for.
There is an interesting author's note at the end of the book about the locations: 'Harmony Springs is fictional, although based on some actual places in central Florida.'
'Lock Tower is based on the real Bok Tower in Lake Wales... '
All sounds fascinating I like narratives that are based on real places and people.
M J Book Reviews
jillmlong's review
2.0
Maybe it's because I haven't read the other books in this series, but this book wasn't for me. I felt this was more YA than adult. The characters and dialogue came across as young teens. The story was not what I was expecting.
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