Do Not Open Until Halloween by C.A King – Review by Angela Hayes

Do Not Open Until HalloweenDo Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Do Not Open Until Halloween is a wonderful new story by C.A King. It is a short story, which made it a quick and easy read. The story has an original premise and is a young adult fantasy with magic, magical creatures, some spookiness, adventure, and a wonderful underlying (anti-bullying) message. I can always count on Ms. King to write a story that will pull me in and keep me hooked right through till the end, and this book was no exception. I love her all her books, so I was really excited to see this pop up on my feed and snapped it up right away.
Caitlin grew up listening to her Aunt Petunia’s fairy stories and the wonderful tales she would tell. But now at 18 she still loves her Aunt but thinks she’s just peculiar. When her Aunt asks Caitlin to house sit for her and take care of her two cats, Caitlin agrees- but then the boy she’s been crushing on asks her out, which clashes with her new responsibilities. So she decides to invite a small group over to her Aunt’s place instead. But what happens when her world collides with the magical realm. When an unexpected ‘guest’ arrives, trouble soon follows, and Caitlin will have to decide what she believes in. What will she do? You will enjoy reading this wonderful story to find out all the fascinating details.
This is such an imaginative, unique and well written story. Ms. King has a very dynamic and magical style, with wonderfully detailed descriptions and rich, vibrant scene setting. Through her words we are transported into the story to watch everything play out right alongside the characters. Through Ms. Kings incredible world building skills, a whole new fascinating world opens up.
The characters were well developed, quirky, and interesting. I loved Aunt Petunia (and the cats). I hope we will get the chance to explore more of this world again!

Thank you, Ms. King!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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