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Obsession Falls by Claire Kingsley

5.0

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There’s something nostalgic about going back to Tilikum, but this time to start the stories of the Haven brothers. Audrey has to move home after she was let go from her job, and that was far from her original life plans; Josiah’s only goal is to remain alone because he is not lonely. Audrey and Josiah are the epitome of grumpy/sunshine. They meet after he runs into the house she is renting from his family and catches her unaware, while he is working on a new project next door. Throughout the book, their relationship grows, along with the small town rumors. I love that we got to see pieces of Tilikum we saw in past books, like the town hall meetings. More importantly, the squirrels are back, but something sinister is happening to them and to Audrey. I love that Josiah did not question her request to hold a squirrel funeral, and that the town formed a protection squad for the squirrels. This story is a good mix of funny and dark moments. I am so happy to be back in Tilikum and to see more adventures of the squirrels; I am excited for the next brother’s story. Thankfully, there are 6 of them, so we will have more in this world.