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Silent in the Grave

Silent in the Grave

Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourne

book 1 in the “Lady Julia Grey Mystery” series

Rating: 4.5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I’m a sucker for a smart female character, delightful use of language with no dumbed-down vocabulary, and enough twists and turns to keep me guessing.

I probably should have read this before picking up later books in the series, but it wasn’t available. There were some parts of the storyline that were spoiled because I’d read the later books, but it was good to finally catch up on the backstory.

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The Mansion in the Mist

The Mansion in the Mist

The Mansion in the Mist by John Bellairs

Rating: 2 stars

Creepy. Disjointed. Strangely-paced.

This turned into a hate-read about 1/4 of the way into the book. I finished it, hoping things would improve, but they didn’t. As a kid, I loved John Bellairs books, but I clearly hadn’t read this series.

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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

Nevermoor Series Book 1

Rating: 5 stars

I loved this book. It makes me want to revise/lower my rating for Akata Warrior. The language was great, the story was fast-paced, and I did not get distracted by repetitive descriptions of the characters. All-in-all, it’s one of the more perfect books I’ve read recently. Definitely recommended for people who like Harry Potter-esque stories.