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emma_thebookworm 's review for:
Mina and the Undead
by Amy McCaw
I was craving a spooky book to get me in the autumnal Halloween mood, and Mina and the Undead definitely delivered on that front! I absolutely loved the setting being in New Orleans in 1995, I thought it added to the atmosphere and the the cosy spooky vibes. I also really liked seeing the haunted mansion that Mina and her sister Libby worked at, and how that was often the place for some creepy and gruesome events!
My favourite part of the book was the murder mystery which drove the plot forward. I loved how there were threads alluding to the answer throughout the book, and how they all came together in the end. The ending itself was so fast paced and crazy that I felt so absorbed in the story and like I had to keep reading to find out what would happen next. The conclusion was so satisfying, but it leaves things open enough that I am very intrigued to see where the sequel takes the story.
The characters all interacted with one another in such a fun way that created an amazing found family friendship group. Mina was a very strong main character to follow, but she also had vulnerabilities and insecurities like any other 17 year old. For that reason she felt very authentic and believable as a character. The romance between her and another character was so sweet and I loved how they communicated so well with one another. I also adored seeing her sibling relationship with Libby, which is something I always love seeing in books as an older sister myself! I highly recommend this book if you’re looked for a fun, fast-paced and spooky vampire read this Halloween.
My favourite part of the book was the murder mystery which drove the plot forward. I loved how there were threads alluding to the answer throughout the book, and how they all came together in the end. The ending itself was so fast paced and crazy that I felt so absorbed in the story and like I had to keep reading to find out what would happen next. The conclusion was so satisfying, but it leaves things open enough that I am very intrigued to see where the sequel takes the story.
The characters all interacted with one another in such a fun way that created an amazing found family friendship group. Mina was a very strong main character to follow, but she also had vulnerabilities and insecurities like any other 17 year old. For that reason she felt very authentic and believable as a character. The romance between her and another character was so sweet and I loved how they communicated so well with one another. I also adored seeing her sibling relationship with Libby, which is something I always love seeing in books as an older sister myself! I highly recommend this book if you’re looked for a fun, fast-paced and spooky vampire read this Halloween.