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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this was a wonderful well written fantasy based on the Arthurian legends with a twist. I thought Morgan was a really well written character and watching her develop further and struggling to decide what she wants to do with her future made her feel extremely relatable. The author did a fantastic job of blending the Arthurian legends and modern times. The story is well written and definitely hooks you right in. We have witches, fae, dragons, and the different Camelot characters all enriching the story. This is an absolutely must read for fantasy and Arthurian legend fans. I can’t wait to read the next book!

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic spin on the Arthurian myths!
Morgan le Fay is a witch, albeit not a very good one in modern London. She was raised by her Aunt Nim and has grown up hearing all about Camelot and how she is the lost heir to the throne. Morgan believed that they were just fairytales until one day when she & her aunt are attacked and a mysterious stranger named Emerys whisks her through a portal to Camelot.
Camelot is very different to how Morgan imagined it, having moved with the times. Morgan’s magic snaps into being as soon as she arrives in Camelot but she is untrained and it is unpredictable. Emerys and her apprentice only have a short time to teach Morgan to control it before the tournament where she will face Prince Arthur in the final bout if she can manage to get that far. With a bit of luck and inspiration from the dead Aunt Nim, she defies the odds when faced with witches, fae and dragons throughout the rounds.
This is a fast-paced book that grabs you from the start – full of action and intrigue, and a dash of romance.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Shannen Kern

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but the cover of this book is beautifully intriguing which made it impossible to ignore. Once I read the synopsis, I knew I was going to love it! This is the first book in the Guardians of Camelot series and it is quite an interesting start. I am a huge fan of all things related to Arthurian legends which made me a giant sucker for this book. I dove right in and didn’t come up for air until I devoured the entire thing! The characters were incredibly well-developed, but Morgan is definitely my favorite. Talia and Taron are magnificent as well. The story flows well and everything unfolds naturally. If this is also a new author for you, don’t hesitate to branch out! This was a fantastic urban fantasy read and I am on my way now to pick up the next book in this series.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Her Sapphire Blade is book one of The Gaurdians of Camelot series by Sarah Biglow. I am an absolute sucker for absolutely anything to do with Camelot and the Authurian Legends. This was no exception, and when I found this I just knew I was going to love it! Morgan was relatable in so many ways, and this was such a wonderfully unique twist to the story and world we all know. I absolutely cannot wait to see what this series has to hold!

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I have always had an interest in the subject of Camelot and I liked this interpretation of the history of that world. The story was very interesting and I enjoyed reading about Morgan’s journey to becoming who she was meant to be. It was a joy watching her grow and I look forward to reading the next book of her journey. The author created a vibrant world and I look forward seeing more from this author.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Amber Howard

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so much. It sucked me in immediately and didn’t let me go. Characters were on point, plot on point and the ending, on point. I cannot wait for the next book. So many questions were answered but there’s a ton still lurking. Hopefully we will learn more in book 2.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging Arthurian inspired portal fantasy adventure. Morgan le Fey lives in modern day London leading a normal life despite her family’s witchy history. Morgan can’t even cast simple spells and when her magic fails to protect her loved ones she believes she’s not a witch. Her Aunt always told her that she was the lost heir of Camelot, but she thought it was just a story. However, when a stranger appears telling her she has a destiny to fulfil she realises it wasn’t just a story. As soon as she steps through the portal into Camelot she feels her magic. In honour of Prince Arthur’s coronation a tournament of magical champions is being held, but Morgan will need to master her skills if she’s to take part. Morgan must decide if proving her claim to the crown and taking back her throne is worth risking her life for. The descriptive narrative brought the magical world of Camelot vividly to life making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline had me hooked and I loved the retelling of the Prince Arthur story, especially with Morgan le Fey being the main character. I look forward to future books in this new series.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Kerry Baker

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a brilliant take on such a well-known story. They author has found a unique was to introduce a twist to a story most already know the ending of. I loved the host of characters introduced throughout this book. They were varied and interesting, each adding something different to the overall story.
This author is one I am slowly becoming more familiar with and, with each book I add to the collection, the more I enjoy her work. This book is a great fantasy story, set between modern-day London and other world Camelot. I was drawn into the story straight away and thoroughly enjoyed the book.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow. This is a great start to the Guardians of Camelot Series that is built around Morgan who is being raised by her Aunt that lives in modern time London. She has been brought up being told stories of her connection to Camelot but she just thinks they are fairy tales. On the day before her 30th birthday her Aunt is attacked and she and her friend are threatened. In the process someone invites her to enter another portal called Camelot and she does. When she does she realizes this is where her powers come to life. When she enters this society and even participates in it and she even has power here. There is magic, witches, urban fantasy, murder and mystery in this fast paced book. I can’t wait to read the next one in the series.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had and held my attention right from the beginning pages. This story had an interesting twist with legends around king Arthur. As Morgan she believed that everything was a fairy tale and that’s all it was, until the truth started coming out and now those fairy tales aren’t just tales anymore. Morgan is an incredible female heroin, that’s strong willed, and isn’t afraid to stand her ground. If you like fairy tales turned real, to dragons, witches, the supernatural, magic and so much more, this story will have you engaged from the beginning. I can’t wait to read more into this tale.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209314493-her-sapphire-blade” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1709247654l/209314493._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209314493-her-sapphire-blade”>Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6777004.Sarah_Biglow”>Sarah Biglow</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6805702263″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A new author to me and one I will be looking to read more from.<br />Bring Camelot into this century, and keep it hidden access only to those who are of a type of magic blood, fae, dragons, seelie all have a part to play.<br />Morgan grows up in London, magic is recognised and used more often than not, Morgan understands her magic is lacking. Living with her Aunt Nim, tales of old Camelot are frequently told. <br />Morgan finds she is thrown into life in Camelot as her character develops both magically and personally as Morgan Le Fae is not who she had been led to believe.<br />Taking it all in her stride the character develops and grows, battling her way to her true destiny.<br /><br />
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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Emily H

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

On the night of her birthday Morgan le Fey’s life turns upside down. Her Aunt has been keeping a huge secret and when Morgan is attacked, everything is revealed. Now Morgan has to use her magic in a tournament to take her rightful place on the throne. Morgan has a short time to train and she isn’t sure she will be ready. Will she be able to win against Arthur?

This was a lot of fun, I liked this twist to Morgan le Fey. You are instantly pulled into the story each page keeps you riveted. Definitely want to read the next book.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series Book #1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Angela Hayes

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Her Sapphire Blade is the first book in the Guardians of Camelot series by Sarah Biglow. Having loved Ms. Biglow’s Seasons of Magic series and finding out that this story is part of that ‘universe’, made reading this a no-brainer for me, and I one-clicked this baby, happily setting off on the adventure.
This is an Arthurian inspired urban fantasy, with quite a bit of a twist to the classic we know and love. Providing an action-packed adventure full of magic, challenges, a tournament, guardian warriors, witches/Fae/dragons, portals, fate/destiny, high stakes, dramatic developments, mythology, secrets, discovery, betrayal/deception, the paranormal, intrigue, mystery, suspense, danger, tension, and much more.
Even though Morgan le Fey knew magic was real, she didn’t believe any of the stories that her Aunt Nim had been telling her all her life. They were just fairytales- weren’t they? But with the death of her aunt, modern day London gives way to Camelot and a destiny she never anticipated. Now she will need to face challenges that she isn’t prepared for, let alone have any hope of overcoming. The weight of ‘claiming her destiny’ sits heavily on her shoulders. What happens makes for an enchanting tale.
I’m really looking forward to the rest of this series- bring on ‘Her Amber Chalice’ (Book #2).
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Sarah Biglow!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book to my surprise turned out to be a very interesting read, a creative spin to the Arthurian and Camelot lore. I am a fan of this genre and have watched quite a few movies which involve king Arthur , his round table ,his knights and the legendary sword, the Excalibur. Morgan LeFey, despite being repeatedly told by her grand mother that she has magical skills, turns a deaf ear to them until a stranger knocks on her door asking her to claim her destiny. When she is transported into the magical world of Camelot, the magic beckons her and she learns to wield it properly. But now she is up against the witches, the dragons and other adversaries only to take on Arthur for the throne.
This was such an engaging and delightful read. I cannot wait for the next in the series.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A retelling of Camelot but Morgan is the heir. The story has witches, fae, and dragons. It is a really cute story. It was detailed and progressed fairly quickly. I think it could have been longer if time was skipped at certain spots. It seemed to be written with mostly the intense scenes there and a lot of the slower parts or story filler parts left out. It was non-spicy but did have some adult language.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Kerry Carr

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Guardians of Camelot Series. This was a really enjoyable fantasy adventure. It was packed with action, twists, secrets, deceptions and finding your true place where you belong.

Morgan has grown up in London with her Aunt Nim. She’s always had magic but it’s very weak. She thinks of herself as a normal person. And even though her Aunt tells her stories about Camelot, and the fact she is a princess Morgan believes they are just stories made up to entertain her as a child. They couldn’t possible be true right?

When her Aunt Nim is attacked and killed Morgan is transported to Camelot. She is told she needs to fight to prove herself and regain her claim to the throne. But can she do it? Is she really this powerful witch everyone seems to think she is? Will her magic even work? And will she be able to overcome all the challenges and obstacles in front of her?

This was a captivating read that I couldn’t put down. I can’t wait to read more.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Her Sapphire Blade is the first book in the Guardians of Camelot series. It is an exciting portal fantasy that draws on Arthurian legends within a modern setting. Morgan lives in modern London, in a world where magic users are discrete but present in society. Her own magic is weak in comparison to those around her, but this changes when she returns to Camelot, a land she knows only from fairy stories.

I enjoyed the cast of characters in this book. I hope we get to see more of Taron and Talia in the rest of the series! Morgan meets many different characters as she navigates the tournament at the centre of this book, it will be interesting to see who comes back in the later books.

I found the tournament plot particularly enjoyable to read after watching lots of Olympic events this summer! It’s kind of like fantasy Olympics and reading those scenes felt like the tension of watching sports and hoping my favourite athletes did enough to get to the next level.

This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of urban fantasy and mythology-inspired stories. I’m looking forward to the next book!

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Karrie Sears

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reimagining of Camelot and King Arthur. While I’ve not been on who’s typically read books on this subject I was much intrigued on this book. I will definitely say, it was a fantastic read. I finished it in 24 hours. I didn’t want to put it down. Morgan is great character showing strength and perseverance with everything she endured in only a couple of weeks time span. Aunt Nim’s “bed time story” wasn’t just a fairytale after all.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved how this is a crossover tale into Camelot. It’s well written and quite exciting. The FMC is quite a strong character. I found I didn’t want to put it down It’s an entertaining tale that many fans of Camelot may like.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot)Her Sapphire Blade by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first delightful book in the Guardians of Camelot series by Sarah Biglow. It is a well-developed and imaginative paranormal romance tale with witches, warriors, fae, dragons, royalty, portals, and more.
“Her Sapphire Blade” is the story of Morgan, an urban fantasy mixed with Arthurian myth—a legendary figure Arthur and Camelot to be exact. Morgan is anything but a typical woman. Amongst all the madness, Morgan has strength, smarts, and hope but little magic. Anything and everything she does can and will go wrong. She must learn who she is and how to wield her magic. She is a very entertaining character, and I enjoyed seeing her come into her own.

An exciting and intriguing journey is what you will find between these pages as Morgan returns to a place that she has known as only legend, to a realm she once belonged. There are many perils along the way in this action-packed adventure—betrayal, deception, threats, danger, secrets, lies, drama, but there is also love, mischief, and a little mayhem.
Sarah has done a fantastic job weaving this wonderful tale and drawing readers into this magical world.
This was a great start to the series. I look forward to seeing what this talented author does next. Beware: there is a cliffhanger.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow

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Despite her family’s witchy history, Morgan’s life in modern-day London has always been depressingly normal. True, her aunt has always insisted that Morgan is the lost heir to Camelot, but that idea is entirely laughable. She can’t even cast the simplest of spells. And when her magic fails to protect her loved ones, Morgan is certain she’s not meant to be a witch.
Until a stranger appears on her doorstep, insisting that she has a destiny to fulfill in a kingdom she always believed was fantasy.
The moment she steps through the portal into present-day Camelot, the connection to her magic she’s longed for snaps to attention. Even still, she’ll need to master her skills if she has any chance of taking back her throne.
She arrives on the eve of a tournament of magical champions in honor of Prince Arthur’s impending coronation. Barely able to gain entrance to the challenge, Morgan must best witches, fae and dragons for her chance to take on Arthur.
But even if she makes it to the final bout, proving her claim to the crown could cost her everything. Is this destiny worth risking her life for?

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mia and Gumshoe are back in another mystery – in addition to the ongoing mystery they’re working on to find what happened in Gumshoe’s past. This is another fun, quick YA read in the Gumshoe mysteries, and so much better if you read book 1 first to understand some of the connections.

Mia, Gumshoe and her friends have been invited to a quinceanera for their friend Tiffany. It’s such an important part of culture and gives you a look inside the beautiful dresses, the food, dancing, fun at a celebration of growing up and leaving childhood behind. In the midst of all the fun, a murder occurs! Will Mia and Gumshoe be able to solve it so it doesn’t completely destroy such a big day for Tiffany? Will they be able to find more clues as to what happened to Gumshoe in his detective past?

Another quick read with a lot of interesting ideas to follow, I really enjoy these YA reads even though I’m well past my “Y” part of the “YA”. The banter between the two leads is a lot of fun and the things I learned about the customs of a quinceanera were really interesting. Well written and a lot of fun to read!

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries book 1) – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mia is learning to be a sous chef under her father in her family owned restaurant and is anxiously awaiting her 15th birthday in small town Illinois. As she helps her family get things rolling, she sees a stray cat she begins feeding and considers him to be her little friend. Mia is given an opportunity to plan a full menu for opening week and really outdoes herself, including a mushroom soup that ends up making people sick!

By the time her 15th birthday rolls around, her teacher is calling her parents at home to speak to them about her, her dad ends up getting arrested when some of the patrons of Forbidden Fruit pass away, and her new cat friend starts TALKING to her. What next?

Mia learns she met a magical age when she turned 15 and is now involved in the world of the paranormal – witches and covens, spells, mysteries and her familiar – the cat outsider her family restaurant – Gumshoe. Gumshoe was a detective in the 1940’s and has been sent to Mia for them to solve the mystery about what happened to Gumshoe, what happened at Forbidden Fruit, and help her as she saves her family from being ruined over her mushroom soup.

This was a fun, quick read that kept me invested from the first page! I loved the writing style, how Mia and Gumshoe work together and grow together, the fact that a cat has his human traits seems more familiar than I would have expected. Will Mia and Gumshoe be able to connect the dots to keep themselves safe and save her father, or will more lives be lost?

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an amazing, entertaining YA book! The cover alone intrigued me and I’m glad I gave it a shot. I loved every page and I was laughing constantly. Was a great adventure with twists and turns and amazing characters! It drew me right in! I can’t wait to read more!

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The adventure continues! After reading the first book and enjoying it, I wanted to see where this next mystery takes us. Mia’s friend is celebrating her Quinceanera but as planning festivities are occurring so is murder! Mia and Gumshoe are on a mission again to try to solve why bodies keep adding up before it ruins her friend’s special birthday celebration. Witchcraft, mystery and cats all rolled into one. Again great mystery story and coming of age tale!

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love mysteries and witch stories, this book is for you! Mia has been learning and preparing to be a cook under her father’s wing. Then comes her 15th birthday and everything changes for her. When unfortunate circumstances happen, a mysterious cat, Gumshoe is by her side and ends up talking to her. Mia and Gumshoe team up to solve the mystery behind all these unfortunate circumstances that her family faces. They are such a great team and are such enjoyable characters.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Kerry Carr

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Gumshoe series and I do recommend reading the books in order so you can fully enjoy the characters and their development. The is a YA cosy mystery but I have to admit with the intrigue, danger, mystery and twists and turns I was just as gripped.
I also loved the paranormal twists in this story of the detective solving the cases being a young witch and her familiar cat which is also a reincarnated private detective. It added such a nice twist to the story and makes it more understandable as to why a cat and a young girl find themselves solving Mysteries and getting into danger.
In this story it is a race against time as Mia and Gumshoe try to solve and stop someone trying to destroy Mia’s friend Tiffany’s quinceanera to celebrate her turning 15.
After Gumshoe witnesses a murder he needs Mia’s assistance to figure out who is behind it and why. As the bodies start to pile up the part of sleuths need to use all their skills and knowledge as they are sent on a dark trail of deception and corruption.
Can they stop the person committing these crimes before they destroy Tiffany’s Quinceanera? Will they learn anything more about Gumshoe’s past life and why they were murdered?
This is a fast paced engaging story that will entertain readers young and old.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Gumshoe Mysteries series. I would recommend reading the first book prior to this one, it’s a great introduction to the characters and their ‘circumstances’.
Short but not lacking, this fun young adult mystery is engaging and an easy read. I love the well-written characters, their relationships and the banter is fun and light and Gumshoe is a particular favourite of mine.
The plot is unique and interesting and even though it’s geared towards younger readers, it’s still entertaining for older adults. The writing flows nicely and is easy to follow making it an easy read.
I can’t wait to meet Mia and Gumshoe again!

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Gumshoe and the Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries #1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Gumshoe Mysteries series, a wonderful young adult book.
I do enjoy a good young adult story, and this one surpassed my expectations. I was expecting a fun easy read and it delivered. But in addition, I also got and engaging story with a unique plot and a familiar which partially reminded me of Salem from my favourite childhood tv show!
The characters are well-written, and entertaining making them completely lovable. Mia and Gumshoe were brilliant characters working towards their goal, and I was glad to have been along for the ride!
I cannot wait to get my hands on more from the series.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Nina Maes

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Great story, full of twist and turns. It will have you guessing to the end. Engaging storyline with plenty of details. This the second book but you can follow with the story just fine. I would recommend reading book one to gain more knowledge of the characters. Recommend this for young readers as well as those who love a great mystery.

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story, full of twist and turns. It will have you guessing to the end. Engaging storyline with plenty of details. This the second book but you can follow with the story just fine. I would recommend reading book one to gain more knowledge of the characters. Recommend this for young readers as well as those who love a great mystery.

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