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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Changes and Challenges is the 3rd book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I did not read the first book, but I did read the 2nd book. You could probably read this as a stand alone book, as it is a solid storyline. The characters do overlap, but their relationships are well enough explained to understand who is who. I really enjoyed this book. I like that Emma is a strong brilliant female, in a time where the world was led by males. While it is probably not the most accurate, in terms of international travel and sending wires as often as she does (that was expensive in the 1800s and only for the rich…) but that aside, it is a very good book. This book has a LOT going on, and I feel like it could almost have been 2 books, but it worked well. Emma is on another adventure, playing detective with her boyfriend Jeremy and her ex and now friend Tony. I hope there is another book, because I want to see how things go with the new house and hope there is more development on Emma’s sister and brother in law.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Class Clown is the second book in this set. I didnt read the first book, and did not feel like I was missing information, so it can be read as a standalone. However I just couldnt get into this book. It sounded so good an I am a fan of creepy clowns showing up in the locker room unexpectedly an soccer field. Beyond that I just had a hard time staying interested.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Courtney Surface

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading a book of this particular genre, and all I can say is wow!! It is absolutely thrilling; I couldn’t put it down!
Abbey always knew something was different about her, not that she was particularly happy about that, but she can’t exactly change it. However, it proves to be a particularly useful gift when she has to use her gift, as well as having to discover her own inner strength, to figure out why students at her new school keep going missing. This book is full of mystery, and the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat! This book is an amazingly fast paced and thrilling with surprised when you’d least expect them, yet the plot flows perfectly!! If you like young adult teenage angst, plenty of drama, clowns, and even ghosts, this is perfect for you! Allen Evan’s created a wonderful experience when writing this book, and I’m so glad I stepped out of my normal comfort zone to try it! Though it is the second book of the ghost girl series I was able to read it and not feel like I was missing any information I needed despite having not read the first book featuring out fourteen-year-old heroine.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins

Changes and Challenges is the third book in the Notebook Mysteries Series and my absolute favorite of the series. This is a Historical Mystery that pulled me in from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down till I finished. This is the perfect book for a cloudy day. I highly recommend reading this series in order as each book is just as good as the last and this one picks up where we left off. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life and keeping the storyline flowing. I loved all the characters and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat all while trying to figure out the mystery. Changes and Challenges takes place in Chicago in 1885, Emma finds herself on a new adventure after an inheritance from one of her prior clients. Follow along as Emma and her friends as they solve the mysteries. I highly recommend reading this to find out what happens next. I don’t want to give to much away. If you love Historical Mystery then this is definitely a book/series for you. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Donna Dawkin

Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emma Evans is a intelligent, independent young lady.. uncovering mysteries across the city of Chicago in the 1880’s. The author did a good job giving all the characters depth and a reason to be in the story. A most enjoyable view of the streets and society of that time. Alongside emerging women’s rights, cameras and user friendly bicycles, the Author and Emma take us on a wild ride looking deeper, finding the wrong doings in plain sight. Looking forward to #3 in the series!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Donna Dawkin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book 3 in this series delivers! Our heroine continues to evolve and find herself steeped in continuing intrigues. This installment sees Emma and Jeremy travelling to New York City and across the Atlantic to Paris. The travel and sights of the late 1880’s are captured wonderfully by the author. And still every step of the way adventure, danger and mystery combine with Emma’s determination to help people. Picking up right after Book 2 in the series, this is another great read in the Notebook Mystery Series.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Ashley Showalter-Bourgeois

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off I’ll have to say I hate clowns. I think that they are creepy and most definitely belong in a horror novel. That being said, this book was marvelous. Horror stories have always been one of my go to genres, and this one proved that even young adult ghost stories can make me jump. The characters were likeable, the plot unique. Scary clowns, spooky ghosts, and a read that can’t be put down. Bravo 🙂 can’t wait to read more

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Whitney Morrison

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much more than I thought I would! Going on the clown adventures with Abbey was nothing short of entertaining. I also grew up in Minnesota and currently live in northern Iowa so it was nice reading about places I was familiar with. I especially liked the Part that took place at the Griggs mansion! Overall a really great book and I definitely recommend if you like anything abnormal, like Abbey.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries Book 2) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Ashley McMillon

Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. I actually read book 3 before book 2 and I realized though the story does build upon each other, the book can be read as a stand alone! I loved learning more about Emma and her friends and becoming more familiar with the characters. The author is very good at creating depth to the characters, along with their romantic interests. The author loves to build upon stories to pique your interest, and I love a great mystery. If you love a mystery like I do you will love this series! I am looking forward to more development of these fun characters!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been following this series and was excited to pick up this book. Emma is such a progressive character for this era. If I was a little girl in that time period, she would have been a woman to look up to. Not only that, she cares deeply for those she calls her family and wants to protect those who need help.

This book continues her story as her life and career progress. This isn’t just a story revolving around one mystery. Just when you think the mystery is solved and everyone can relax, something else pops up, needing to be solved. I like this style, it keeps the mind constantly intrigued. This isn’t all just about solving mysteries either. Relationships are progressing, and new friendships are made.

Overall, this is a wonderful historical mystery book that I highly recommend. It is better in my opinion to read the previous books first.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Misti Maggio

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. The connection between all the characters stay true to the story lines that have come before. The world building is fantastic. I like that the author takes actual happenings from history and incorporates them into the story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Jo Frizzell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story really drew me in from the beginning. Abbey is such a strong-willed and relatable character who I know would be a good friend to have. The descriptions of the clowns brought me back to 2016 with the hysteria of the scary clowns attacking people. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat even as I couldn’t stop reading because I just had to know what came next. I adore the dynamic between the soccer team, especially Abbey, Lexi, and Kelly. I love her determined spirit, and I absolutely adore her relationship with her family. Everything good about stories that draws you in is executed beautifully in this book!

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Amanda Williams

The Thunderbird Academy TrilogyThe Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Even though there were books that came before these (The Hawthorne Chronicles) I felt like I could understand everthing that was going on. Exhilarating storylines and amazing characters. I’m definitely going to be reading more by this author and plan to read the books before these so I can re-go over these books.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Skylar Daniels

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was not aware that this was the second book in the series, but i will be reading the first book to this series next. This book had my attention from the get-go. I could not put this book down until I had finished it. I’ve never been paranormal genre person, but this book is amazing. I recommend it for the people who love reading anything paranormal and spooky. I look forward to more books from this author.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Kayleigh Allen

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay, so I didn’t know this was the second book of a series. But it was absolutely amazing and makes me want to go back and read the first one! This book caught my attention from the first page. That hardly ever happens! The character building of Abbey was amazing. I loved how she would do anything to protect her friends and family from going missing. She was just an overall great character and I loved her in this story.

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Class Clown by Allan Evans – Reviewed By Jennifer Murray

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Teenage girl who not only has to deal with growing pains but being one who also is able to communicate with the dead. A night out at the circus has something follow her home that is more than she bargained for.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Class Clown is a gripping YA horror story. Abbey has a history of paranormal experiences and starting a new high school hasn’t changed this. She’s doing her best to settle in and make friends, which would be much easier to do if inexplicable things didn’t keep happening to her and her new friends.
If you’re into clown-related horror, this is the book for you! There are clowns everywhere. At the circus, of course, but also in the school corridors, the mirrors, people’s selfies, the middle of the road… SO many clowns. If you’re scared of clowns, this isn’t the book for you (unless you enjoy being scared in which case it’s perfect for you!).
Abbey is a fun character, I like her inquisitive nature and obsession with 80s music! As well as being a ghost-magnet, she’s good at connecting with other people and builds a circle of friends, mainly from her soccer team, who join her in her attempts to save the school from the clown invasion.
Abbey’s story begins in another book, Abnormally Abbey. Class Clown makes sense on its own, and you get plenty of background information as we go along, but if you intend to read Abnormally Abbey I would recommend starting there to avoid spoilers.
This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of high school paranormal stories, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilties by Kimberly Mullins reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another amazing story that the author wrote for this series. Again, this is revolved around Emma as she has a keen interest for solving mysteries. This is an amazing book as it showcases a girl from the 1800s who is not afraid to do what she loves, which is solving mystery. This book had lots of twists and turns as well and I was finding myself not sleeping trying to find out what happens next. If you love a good mystery novel, this series is for you!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I had the pleasure of reading by this author, and I was BLOWN AWAY. I am a sucker for a good YA Historical book and this one caught my attention and had me hooked after reading every word. The story revolves around a girl named Emma who learns of an inheritance from a previous client, and she has to determine what good or bad could come of this. She has lots of trials and tribulations that she must endure throughout the book. I cannot wait to read the other books in the series as it was wonderfully written!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Ashley McMillon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was full of interesting stories and characters. Once the story really built up I became more and more interested in where the story was going and the ending. This author does a really good job at building the characters from the start, and as more and more characters are added to the story with more depth I realized the story was going in a much different direction than I originally thought! I enjoyed reading it and you will too! I also noticed that although it was set back in time, I did not feel this negatively affected the book. I’m thinking the author was really working to set up the entire series starting here. I look forward to what will happen next!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins. I have loved this series so much and I truly hope there is another book. Its a type of modern day Nancy Drew about a lady named Emma who took her inheritance and used it to make positive changes in the world. Emily and Jeremy are a couple and they are building a very modern life together. This story starts off with a bang with kidnapping, murder, drugs and mystery abound. The crime is set in 1885 and it becomes personal to Emma because her family members are put in danger during this time. Will Emma be able to keep everything from falling apart since everything is on her shoulders and will she be able to keep her loved ones safe? Read this amazing mystery and be prepared to keep flipping pages until you are finished! Its that amazing!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a lover of all things paranormal and spooky, I was excited to read this book, even if I’m not the biggest fan of YA. This book was great! I love how Abbey is so independent and strong as a character, despite her young age. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has an aversion to clowns, but the story wove in the creepiness of the ‘spooks’ in a way that I was able to read through the book without having nightmares. As much as I love horror, clowns are a little too much for me, but this story had just enough of the shudder-factor in to make it YA-safe. The musical references and typical teen-drama had me captivated along with the paranormal aspect of the book and held my attention all the way through. If you like mystery, intrigue, and even a little taste of the paranormal, you’ll love this book!

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Beverly Finnie

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once I started I couldn’t stop! I didn’t want it to end! The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy box set is a great YA reading. YA is definitely my guilty pleasure. On top of that, throw in a supernatural element and I can’t resist checking it out.
Speaking of supernatural elements, they are at war. Not against each other but the same enemy The Ancients.
We meet Madison Hawthorne at the beginning of book 1. Everyone knows who she is. It’s not just the family name that gives her away. Her sisters and herself performed a protection spell over their town to protect the people from The Ancients. Her father was also taken. There’s also an array of friends we meet at the beginning. The focus though is on Aiden. A wolf-shifter alpha that seems to want to make Maddie’s life miserable or does he.
Book 2 in a new realm, thanks to Maddie’s story spell casting that moves the whole school away from an attack and right into the spring court of the Feary Realm. Maddie is the request of the Queen to not have to punish the rest of the school. While fighting her feelings for Aiden and trying to figure a way back to the human world Maddie is at loss. There’s a mysterious plague that takes out Fae as well as the other supernatural beings at the school.
Book 3
What can we do to help out friends? More people are sick and there’s no elixir, or is there? Are Maddie and Aiden Soulmates? Do they win the war? Does she find her father? Being this is the conclusion I’m not going to give much.
What I will say is the character growth during all the books for Maddie was phenomenal! Even Aiden’s character growth was noticeably fantastic.This is my first time reading this author. And I dare say it won’t be my last!

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by April Binkley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Valia Lind has created a world in this trilogy that I absolutely loved getting lost in. Magic, shifters, fae, and so much more interesting beings are to be found within this boxset. This was the first story by this author that I’ve read and I’ll definitely be scouring the shelves for more! The character development was fast paced but not rushed, it was majorly enjoyable. I don’t normally pick YA, something about the description called to me like a siren song and I’m so glad I listened. For fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and The Wizarding World Universe, the world of the Hawthornes is quite comfy to settle down into.

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Class Clown by Allan Evans – Review by Trisha Cargile

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Class Clown by Allan Evans is part of series, of which I didn’t realize therefore I didn’t read the first book. This book itself stood out on its own as a singular book; however, I feel like some of the characters back story may have been explained in the first book which would have helped understand the background a bit more. For that reason alone, it took me a bit longer to get into that most books and is the reason I chose 4 stars. That being said, this book was absolutely an exciting, interesting read. It’s as though it’s inspiring to be a horror novel, but not quite on the Stephen King level as it wants to appear more towards the young adults. Overall, this captured my attention and was a phenomenal read.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Darla Yocom

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mysteries make great adventures if the author is a great story teller and in this case, Kimberly Mullins has definitely struck gold!

This book is number three in the author’s Notebook Mysteries series. The story begins in 1885 with the main character, Emma who resides in Chicago. She embarks on a new adventure after finding that her fortune is about to drastically change after learning she is now the heir to a very substantial estate that belonged to a former client. While trying to determine how best to handle the sizable estate, she immediately takes charge and puts together a team that she feels will allow her to properly manage her obligations.

Emma soon finds that she must travel to New York City. Fortunately she was able to take Jeremy with her to assist during her NYC trip. While she may not be fond of the idea of marriage, she is very much enjoying her time with Jeremy. Emma also travels to Paris to meet up with her friend, Tony, but danger lingers.

I loved the imagery the author created when describing Emma’s travels. If you are fond or familiar with Chicago, New York City or Paris, you will find the author’s descriptions are quite stirring.

This book will have you hooked while trying to determine what will come next as a new case evolves within the pages, but this story is anything but predictable so do not expect to know what happens. It will keep you guessing. It is a great addition to this mystery series and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the next book.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Vanessa Watts

The Thunderbird Academy TrilogyThe Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This trilogy boxset had me laughing and crying all throughout the books. So much so that I had to stop reading it while at my daughter’s dentist appointment because people were staring at me. This set pulls you in and keeps you engulfed in action throughout the whole trilogy.

Maddie Hawthorne is from a very prestigious witch family and is starting to get annoyed by the looks she receives at school for doing a small part in protecting her town from the ancients. Little does she know that this school year will be nothing even remotely normal as her abilities will be tested and new abilities uncovered. Aiden on the other hand is a wolf shifter and automatically at odds with Maddie. Something is pulling them together even though his future is already laid out due to familial obligations. As they are continuously thrown together there is an unmistakable force that intertwines their futures together. Can they move past their own feelings and obligations to see what the future holds for them? Also how does Maddie’s new talents play in with the ancients awakening and attacking the school? Can she harness her new abilities to save everyone she cares for or will she be a pawn in the Ancients’ plan to rule?

This was definitely a five star trilogy set that I managed to read in one full day. It was too good to put down. If you like enemies to lovers books filled with different magical beings and lots of action then this book series is for you!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the last of the Notebook mysteries series. I had enjoyed the previous two books . This book picks up from where the last mystery ended. Emma is the vivacious heroine, who stands up for herself in a man driven world. She sets up a business, helps other women and family connections, In this book, she also sets up a charity fund. Her friend Tony asks her to solve a case in Paris. But Emma’s life is in peril. Will she and her friends solve this mystery and get out of danger? This was a very interesting read as the other two books. I thoroughly enjoyed the series.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Anantha Rusum

Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a historic mystery set in 1883, Chicago. The dynamic heroine Emma is only 18 but much ahead of her age. She develops a keen interest towards solving crime mysteries . In the men driven world of those times, she establishes a successful business of her own, and also helps other women who are in distress. Along comes a mystery where she is threatened and assaulted, but she has to help a family connection. Can Emma solve the mystery? This book takes us on a adventure filled ride along with Emma. I like women centric novels which are set in historic times, the courage and the resolve women had in those days to succeed was far more than what we have now, considering the opposition they had to face from the society. A very nice YA novel, I enjoyed it !

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Amy Brennan

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I now understand why there were a few people that I know that read this book that refused to read it at night. I was one of them, and furthermore, had to make sure that my partner was at home at night rather than at work before I read this fingernail bite inducing novel. The way that the author really digs deep into developing Abbey’s personality and thoughts is incredible, and you do feel as though you, the reader, are inside her head without a doubt. Despite the fear and terror that is pulled from these pages, there is also a lot of happiness in the connections, friendships and her relationship with her family, that bring the story all together. In some spots, it felt like I was reading an episode of ‘Supernatural,’ and it pulled me in even more.

Walking on Sunshine is one of my favourite songs of all time, not just from the 80’s, so I know this author has some great tastes to include the musical encouragement for the characters throughout the novel. I did, however, find that this novel felt to be a bit long-winded, though understandably so in order to really get the reader on the edge of her seat, it just was a bit much for me. I fully intend to read Abnormally Abbey as soon as I have the time and look forward to learning more about her and her backstory. Overall, a fantastic read, and I would recommend to anyone looking to have the hair on the back of their neck stand up, well done!

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