A review by foreverbookwandering
The 13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I've read two books from Michelle Harrison's A Pinch of Magic series so I wanted to read more of her work. The first book in this series is decidedly darker than the other series but in a good way. 

Tanya has the gift of second sight- she can see fairies, goblins and any other creatures that appear in her presence but they cause havoc for her so she is shipped off to her grandmother's house. It is there that she learns about a girl who went missing 50 years ago, and together with her friend Fabian, they attempt to untangle the mystery. 

I really enjoyed this, it kept me guessing for a lot of it and even bits I had guessed were still revealed really well. There is a good mix of characters and the atmosphere is helped by Tanya's grandmother's old house with the secret passages and the spooky forest nearby. The writing is easy to follow (sometimes when there are too many creatures it is hard to understand but that isn't the case here) and the plot moves along at a medium pace. 

Definitely recommend if you're looking for a bit of escapism.