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toya_theclassysassyreader's Reviews (170)
Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Publishing, and my bookish Hive for the chance to read and review The Dead Come to Stay. I liked this one so much more than book one — mostly because I already knew the characters and felt way more invested this time. Jo continues to accidentally end up near dead bodies (lol), but I kind of love that for her. The cozy mystery vibe is exactly what I needed — twisty but not too tense. Also, the chemistry between her and the male lead picked up and I’m so here for it. I really appreciate how Jo’s neurodivergence is shown as a strength. The extra side mysteries kept things moving, and the pacing worked better for me than book one. Definitely continuing the series.
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Okay sooo… this was entertaining, messy, and chaotic—in the best way. It mostly felt like a 3.25–3.5 read until that ending. That last section? Yeah, it did something.
I still don’t fully get the whole “darkie” thing or why it mattered plot-wise. The race system was interesting but kinda confusing—I wanted more clarity without feeling like info was just being dumped. It’s a trilogy, though, so maybe it’ll unravel better later.
What’s gonna keep me going? The backstory. The mystery. Her mystery. Their mystery. I’m definitely curious enough to keep going.
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Gave this 4.5 stars (rounded up). The magical school setting with a 29-year-old MC was everything. I loved the trials, slowburn tension, found family themes, and mysterious MMC. Pacing dragged slightly in parts, but overall? A win for romantasy lovers.
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Grave Birds was such a wild ride! It’s got magical realism, strange occurrences, buried secrets, and mysterious new people all wrapped into one spooky, small-town mystery.
The plot twist at the end got me GOOD, and I loved how everything tied together.
The pacing was solid and the atmosphere was chef’s kiss. Read it in a day. Highly recommend if you like mystery with a paranormal edge.
📚 Vibes: strange, eerie, twisty, slow-burn suspense