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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young, This is such a fun paranormal, romance. Its the story of Marcy who is an artist who has just realized she can read people’s aura’s. She is also a expert in vintage clothing so when her friend is left in charge of the local production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” Marcy is in charge of the wardrobe. While working on this production Marcy begins to see a Aura around the theater and when Marcy finds out that this same play was put on in this very same theater 50 years ago and the lead actress died tragically during the production. Marcy is determined to solve this actresses death so that she can be free at last. Marcy is also attracted to both the director and an actor Will she be able to play the leading role without becoming an aura herself? Read this fun romance to find out!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young is the second book in the Divine Vintage series. While this is the second book in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone. In this book we follow Marcy Alexander who is Tess’s assistant from the first book. Marcy finds herself in a ghostly mystery when she sees an unattached aura while doing a costuming gig. Marcy is used to seeing the auras of the living but not of ghosts. Of course, Marcy is in for a ride when she finds herself in a ghostly mystery. We also meet Mike, the director of the play that Marcy is costuming. They find themselves a bit at odds but of course, that changes. I enjoyed this story. I loved the first book so much and I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about a change in the main character but Marcy was just as lovely as a main character as she was as a side character. The story was just as engaging as the first book. The chemistry between Mike and Marcy was great and the romance was sweet and just right. Ms Young writes ghost stories so well. I am always drawn into the world of her stories. I adore the characters. The writing is absolutely lovely. Please do yourself a favor and read this book and then go read Divine Vintage if you haven’t yet.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance with a ghostly twist. Having read and enjoyed book one in this series I was looking forward to this book and I was not disappointed. I was hooked from page one and was kept happily turning the pages by the ghostly mystery storyline. Marcy Alexander is a vintage fashionista who reluctantly agrees to do the costumes for a period-era play. However, she was not expecting all the drama, or having to harness her aura-reading ability to solve a ghostly mystery from 1966. Then there is the director Mike who is gorgeous but gruff, and who’s aura flares crimson, meaning he’s irritated whenever they talk. He’s determined to produce a great show despite his prank-driven friends. As well as all this Marcy has an ailing Mum who is urging her to pursue her dream career and she has a very persistent ghost to deal with. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life making me feel fully immersed in the story. I found Marcy very likeable and relatable and enjoyed her developing romance with director Mike. The ghostly element along with the 1966 murder mystery kept me gripped throughout.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic is the second book in the Divine Vintage series. This can be read and enjoyed as a standalone book. It had been some time since I read the first book in this series, but it was not an issue for diving into this fun mystery read. Marcy has been asked to be the costumer for a production of an Oscar Wilde play. I was drawn in immediately because I love Oscar Wilde’s works, but the drama that always seems to unfold when stage productions are involved in a book. There are plenty of interesting characters, a mysterious death from the 1960s, and more in this book. I’m not going to give plot points or anything away. Just know that if you enjoy a fun mystery set in the theater, you will enjoy this book. I liked the characters and how the history of the theater played into the story. I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jules Herbert

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This truly AMAZING author never fails to deliver! Each and every book is filled with wonderful characters, creative storylines and is always so well written you feel as if you are truly right there with the characters. This book totally delivered in her usual style. I loved it. It can be read as a standalone but once you read it I now you will want more! I loved Marcy and her quirkiness. This really is a fun read with great characters and definitely some unexpected twists along the way that will keep you hooked. I can’t wait for more.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Betsy Melano

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romance, mystery, supernatural experiences and so much more. This book had my attention from the start and it didn’t disappoint! I loved the interaction between Marcy and Mike. It’s been a while since I read the first book but I had no problem catching up on things. It’s a rare book that makes me giggle or laugh as I’m reading which makes it great fun. The setting was awesome and the characters made it special.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Alison Risher

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The local community theater group is putting on a play. Vintage clothing is a key component to the success of the show. The characters from Divine Vintage are featured here, but this is certainly a stand-alone novel. There is romance, as well as a fifty-year-old mystery. Family values, and the value of family, are both explored. The main character learns to take a chance on herself.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series Book #2) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Angela Hayes

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Divinely Dramatic is the second book in the Divine Vintage series by Sandra L. Young. It is another interesting cozy mystery, with a touch of the paranormal which added an extra element of interest to the story. Add in some drama, secrets, a community theatre production, a 5o year-old mystery, ghostly games, some superstition, investigation, a touch of romance, fun, fashion, and a lightheaded feel.
I really enjoyed the first book, Divine Vintage, and so I was happy to see this second book had released. This time we follow Marcy, who gets involved in a community theatre production as a costumer. With a fifty-year-old mystery hanging over the production, strange things begin to happen, and as things unfold, we are pulled further and further into this engrossing story.
Another fun read-
Happy reading…

Thank you, Sandra L. Young!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202930792-divinely-dramatic” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701275255l/202930792._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202930792-divinely-dramatic”>Divinely Dramatic</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22038790.Sandra_L_Young”>Sandra L. Young</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6242521151″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Marcy Alexander has agreed to help her friend with the costumes for a play that she is doing. She ends up not only reading lines for a lady that never showed up to rehearsals, but ends up being cast in that leas role. What exactly has she gotten herself into? A ghost known as Ellen shows up with a mystery for Marcy to solve. Ellen herself was the leading lady of the very play Marcy got sucked into 50 years prior and mysteriously disappeared. Will Marcy be able to solve Ellen’s mystery and help her to rest peacefully? Or will it be her final curtain? This was a good sequel to Divinely Vintage and can be read as a stand alone. It was entertaining and kept me turning the pages.
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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Julie Johnson

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Marcy is called in to help out her friend Justine as a costume designer for an upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” when Justine is called away to other duties. Marcy shows up and the director comes across as very brash and condescending after Marcy was told that he was a big teddy bear and very sweet. First impressions matter! As Marcy is attending rehearsals to gather the needed information to fit everyone for costumes, she suddenly finds herself reading lines for the female star of the show. The actress casted for this part has never shown up for any rehearsals and no one knows where she is or if she’s ok. Marcy fits in great with the cast and soon finds herself not only as the costume designer but also as a lead actress.

There are some very strange occurrences in the costume loft. Weird flashes of lights, sounds of chains rattling, and bats just to name a few things. Marcy is able to see auras and along with her friend, Tess, they are able to see into the supernatural world. Marcy and Tess “meet” Ellen, the original female lead from 50 years ago who mysteriously died during the production of the show. Can Marcy and Tess figure out this mystery and put Ellen to rest?

This book is very enjoyable, as was the first book in this series. This book can be read as a stand alone but why would you want to miss out on all the fun of vintage dresses and historical sightings? I’m hoping there will be more stories in this series to come!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kerry Baker

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great fun romance with a host of brilliant characters. I loved the whole feel of the book from the moment I started reading. It was a great mystery story and yet it still held a light hearted feel to it. The characters had their own journeys to go on and the way the author brought everything together was great.
This book was a great addition to the series and really shows off the authors writing style. These are the first ones that I have read and I will definitely be reading many more. I enjoyed this book from start to finished and loved watching the mystery unfold.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young is a fun ghostly romance tale. It is a fast-paced story that combines romance, mystery and paranormal elements. This is the second book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone.

Marcy is a little eclectic, a talented artist and a vintage fashionista who loves vintage clothing and a good mystery. She has just discovered she has a talent of seeing auras and with-it ghostly friends. At the last minute she and her friends from Divinely Vintage find themselves caught up in a years old mystery for a local theatre group and hopefully send its visitor on her way.

With a little mother daughter angst, a ghostly encounter, a theatre, amateur thespians, vintage clothing and a few manly confusions along the way Divinely Dramatic should not be missed.

This fun tale is filled with unexpected twists, clothes from different periods and a cast of characters that bring the story to life and keep the reader engrossed in the story.

I look forward to what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Kerry Carr

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Divine Vintage series. Even though it is the second book you can read them as standalone reads however I think you will be captivated enough with the story to want to read them in order.
I loved the mix of romance, mystery and paranormal. The characters are so well developed and I have to admit Marcy is definately a favourite.
Marcy is an assistant costume designer and when she is called up to produce costumes for the show “The Importance of Being Earnest” she gets more than she bargains for. As well as the responsibility of producing the costumes she has to deal with a stubborn director and a mystery of a horrific death that happend 50 years before.
I loved how Marcy is gifted to see people’s auras as this is what helps her in her search to unravel the mystery.
With strange lights, unexplained noises, and strange creatures this is a fast paced story that will keep you on your toes and has surprises around every corner. I loved being transported back in time and the authors attention to detail really brings the story to life.
I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an entertaining romance with a paranormal, mystery, and a bit of time-travel twist to it. Book 2 of the Divine Vintage series, Marcy helps her friend, Justine, with costume and has a wild time. You have to read this book to enjoy the adventures that happen in this tale. Jealous girlfriends to grumpy directors to auras and bright lights. I couldn’t put it down. Quite an adventure and a fun read.

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young

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Genre – Ghost Romance
Page Count – 310
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Vintage fashionista Marcy Alexander reluctantly agrees to costume a community theater play and ends up with more drama than one girl can handle. While revitalizing her squelched artistic desires, she must harness her aura-reading ability to untangle a ghostly mystery from 1966.
After losing a bet with his prankster buddies, director Mike Figueroa’s main goal is to bring off the best show possible. The artsy, fill-in costumer provides more hindrance than help as he’s both drawn to and annoyed by her.
Dogged by a persistent ghost, and an ailing mom who urges her to finally pursue her dream career, Marcy needs to solve the mystery from the past before she can figure out the riddles of her own heart.

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Sandra L. Young’s appreciation for vintage clothing inspired her to write a series of three cross-genre novels, heavy on the romance, historical mystery, and ghostly sizzle. Her debut, Divine Vintage, published in 2022, followed by Divinely Dramatic. She’s had a blast wearing pieces from her extensive vintage collection for signings, podcasts, and other presentations. For readers outside Northwest Indiana, she’d be happy to zoom in for book clubs. Just reach out through her web site at SandraYoungAuthor.com. And for the multitude of readers who have left reviews, she extends heartfelt thanks. The kind words inspire her to keep sharing her quirky genre-mix novels. Stay tuned for Justine’s story, The Ghostly Diva, to wrap the trilogy!

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another wonderful book by Sandra Young. The second book in the saga of characters from Divine Vintage (Book 1), but involving main character Marcy. Again, I really enjoyed this book. The connection between Marcy and Mike was interesting and I enjoyed the layers that built throughout the story. I also loved the costuming and theater component of the book. Yet again, the paranormal component only added to the fantastic story. So many interesting mini stories within the overall story of Marcy Anderson. I would definitely be in favor of more books with these characters.

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