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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Ember Daley

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m so ready to follow Emma in her next adventure, really hoping for a fourth book. This is the third book in the series so far, highly recommended to read the first two books as this one picks up right after book two. Emma is a great character and she’s hard not to like. Would definitely recommend this.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Samantha Snow

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Read out of sync, started with this (book 3) instead of first book in series (kicking myself now) BUT can still be read as a standalone. I just truly loved the story, this book, would have enjoyed ALL of the adventures of main character. The story grew on me, LOVED every minute spent reading it. The plot, the characters, the adventures and drama kept me on the edge of seat. Such a fascinating YA read. Going to go back and read book one AND two NOW!! The author wrote such a wonderful story. Can’t wait to read more of their work!!

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Immediately became action packed. This book is a jack of all trades concerning genre. This book made me consider life as to what I’m accustomed to like Van having all her needs met at island. Versus if I was thrown into something unknown like my current journey starting from scratch like Van getting thrown into the mission she is unprepared for.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Little bit confused as I did not read book 2. Anyways I felt this book was similar to Hunger Games, because being stuck in woods in a game. Difference is this one is called Jaychund games instead of Hunger games. Cameras in trees and being viewed by everyone. The similarities are quite astonishing. I still very much enjoyed reading this book. And need to go to book 2 then four.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jamie Truex

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Definitely going to have to recommend this series! Go read the first 2 though. Many more unexpected twists in this book. I would absolutely love to see this series turned into a TV show! It holds its own up there with Hunger Games, Divergent and the like, without being too similar.

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jamie Truex

Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read the first book, Stop! I highly recommend to read it before starting the second. You can read this as a stand alone, but it would be much better to read them in order so you get the whole picture. I was so excited to read this second story of Van’s adventures. More twists and turns to keep you guessing. Starting the next book tonight!

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jamie Truex

Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good book! I really loved Van’s character from the beginning,  even though she was honestly considered a spoiled rich kid. Seeing how she had to choose to be a good person made this a wonderful story for me. It fit perfectly into my comfort zone of books. It has plenty of other worldly characters and places along with lots of action, heartache, trials and more. Definitely recommend this book.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by – Ashley Showalter-Bourgeois

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by the author, so I am not familiar with the previous two books in the series. That being said, I enjoyed the novel very much. I love young adult fantasy, and ones that also include a lesson without knowing you are learning a lesson are even better. There were definite vibes to a similar young adult novel series (The Hunger Games) at the beginning of the book, but the author was able to differentiate it enough that it didn’t feel stale. And, throughout the series, there are many lessons and growth developments that the characters (but especially the main one, Val) go through and it makes it for an extremely good read.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Wendy Wary

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book works well as a standalone if you haven’t read the previous books in the series, like me. There was enough context to understand the story line without it being distracting from the current plot.

This was a captivating story, making it difficult to put down. Not only did I want to know who or what was behind the clown parade that seemed to overtake Pine Ridge High School, I was intrigued to figure out how it all would come to an end.

Abbey is a spook magnet who discovers the ghosts of dozens of clowns have infiltrated her life after a visit to the traveling circus. When two of her classmates disappear with clues the clowns are involved, she sets out to make sense of her puzzling and sometimes terrifying interactions with the clowns. Along the way of solving the mysteries, Abbey forms new friendships, helps a couple of other ghosts (unrelated to the main plot) find closure, and tries to live as normal a teenage life as anyone can who sees and interacts with ghosts on a regular basis.

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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

The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy contains all of the books in the series, which is AMAZING! I love reading series and as soon as I saw this boxset, I had to read it. This is the first books that I have read by this author, and I was not disappointed! I was reading these books and staying up super late as I had to know what was going to happen next. This book is a paranormal YA romance book boxset that is magical and filled with great wording. If you are wanting to fall in love with another great book set and love buying all of the books at once, then these are the books for you!

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another amazing book. It was so well written, and I was so happy that I was able to read this one with this series. Van had come a long way in growing into the women that she is supposed to be coming into. The book really progressed. It really kept me wondering what was going to happen next and on the edge of my seat. This book was amazing and im so glad I read it. Highly recommend this book. It was very well written, and the author knew how to keep the reader interested. I loved the writing style of the author as well. I really hope there will be more to Van and her story.

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by jennifer reimer

Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book did not disappoint, I’m glad I read the first one thou. This book starts off a year after the first one so highly recommend reading the first one first. It kept me very intrigued and, on my seat, wondering what was going to happen next. With so much happening in the book it was hard not to read it or put it down. The up and downs Van has to deal with still at such a young age is just incredible and to read about how much she has grown into the strong-willed person she is, is amazing. Highly recommend this book.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Corine Lombardi-Quiles

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was definitely a psychological thriller.
This gave me serious ghost whisperer vibes.
Dead clowns are at the new high school, and friends have gone missing.
The main character has unique abilities that could help, but they also could be the reason for the clown apocalypse.
Cause highschool isn’t hard enough.
I recommend this to all my horror fans.
As a person petrified of clowns, this will not get you over yikes fear.
It’s a bit disturbing but interesting and it keeps you engaged.
Do I recommend? Yes it is good overall once I got half way through, so entertaining.

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Angela Packard

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

All three books in one box set, means I didn’t have to wait to read books two and three. This was a very enjoyable read. Maddie, is starting her second year at Thunderbird Academy. There are many new kids at school this year due to the Ancients threatening their world again; her father is missing; and there is very little to no contact with home. Aiden is a shifter who is thrown into being Maddie’s defense trainer. The chemistry between these two is smoking hot: the shared looks, the taunting, the energy. Can Aiden and Maddie become more and learn from each other?
There were small glimpses into the events that happened before this series started. I was happy to find that there are books before this. I can’t wait to get my hands on them to learn where this story really started.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book one … Great! Book two … Amazing! Book three … Extraordinary!! This installment in this series was everything I wanted it to be. In fact it was so much more than I knew it could be and I literally couldn’t put it down until I had finished it! What a truly wonderful fantasy world that is so intense and interesting you will find yourself wanting nothing more than to visit there despite the ongoing battle in the age old tale of good vs. evil. Vanessa “Van” is at it again on another mission. This time though she has a whole slew of regular life stuff to deal with on top of the games and the mission. But like the true hero she is she wings her way through it with a delightful outcome. I don’t know about you all but I did not see that coming!!! And now we wait … oh book four wherever can you be!!!

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read book one STOP and go back and read it. You will need all the background in book one to truly become involved in this second take. Once again we meet up with Vanessa who is getting ready for the next level in this mission she is on. This part of the story becomes very intense and will leave you wondering if you would have handled quite as well as Vanessa at the same age. Mystery, Intrigue, Deceit, Trials, and the ultimate question to follow your heart or your head. I loved, yes LOVED, this second installment in this series. I was very much looking forward to it and it did NOT disappoint! This is next level fantasy at its absolute best!!! So excited for book three!!

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vanessa is a teenager who finds herself in an alternate reality forced to find a relic. There are many surprises in this novel but they are well placed and really bring about how this whole alternate reality came about. This story has everything I look for in fantasy novels. Action, adventure, twists and turns and most of all well developed characters. The fantasy world is super involved and so well detailed you can actually feel like you have been there. The author truly wants the readers to be satisfied that their favorite characters are handled with care and given a full experience. I laughed, I cried and yes I even yelled at the book a time or too. I am looking forward to a continuing journey in book two!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Paula R Sayers

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

loved this story and could not put it down!! Emma and her friends stumble upon a case of children being kidnapped for nefarious reasons. The group deals with personal issues as they try to save the children and keep this from continuing. I love the characters and feel like I know each of them personally. I want MORE!!!

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Kerry Carr

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

This is a really exciting boxset to read. If you love magic, danger, and shifters then this is definately a good read. The author does an amazing job of making the characters relatable such as Maddie. Even though she is a witch from a very powerful family we are shown that she is also just a normal teenage girl with teenage problems.
There are reference to other books before this one however I was still able to really enjoy and follow the story without reading the previous books. I also loved the fact that I didn’t have to wait to read the next book which meant I could keep the enjoyment going. Once you start reading the author has you gripped until the end.

Maddie is a witch. She goes to a paranormal school where everyone is supposed to be safe from the Ancient magic that is threatening them. However that isn’t the case.
All Maddie wants is to be a normal girl, well as normal as she can be. She doesn’t want the attention she gets from being part of a powerful family. She doesn’t even consider herself a powerful witch especially since her magic isn’t firing properly.
Add to all this confusion the fact that her headmaster is looking to her to protect the school and pairing her with a wolf shifter who she has feelings for that she can’t work out and it is a dangerous mixture.
However when Maddie and Aiden are paired together can they put their differences aside?
Add to mixed feelings, normal girl issues such as homework and friendship as well as her missing father and Maddie has struggles that will challenge her every step of the way.

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Rayne East

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

Brilliant trilogy
The Thunderbird Academy is a trilogy not to be missed. It has everything -action, paranormal, magic, shifters and romance all in an academy setting. Maddie is an awesome and strong MC and the teenage angst with Aiden was not overdone. The storyline moves at a great pace and doesn’t get caught up on trivial issues. The flow between the 3 books is flawless and even though I had not read the Hawthorne Chronicles (which this series follows on from) I felt there were enough references that I didn’t feel lost. It would give a better understanding of Maddie’s background though and the events that happened there. The story develops wonderfully across each book of the trilogy and the author’s execution of the characters and world building is to be commended. I was excited when I came across this box set and devoured it immediately. So, if you love paranormal action with romance in an academy setting and having the whole series at your fingertips this one is for you.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Sheri Schrader

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helm of Awe is the third book in the Anchoress series. I think this could be read as a standalone but I would not recommend it because there has been a lot developing in the first two books in the series. Van is dealing with a lot. She has a lot of normal high school angst but also trying to deal with the upcoming Jaychund Games. There is also a new mission with more involved than Van originally thinks.
I really like the story and the characters. Van is very relatable even though her life is different from the normal teen. Also, I like that there are no perfect characters. Everyone is dealing with life and the challenges it brings. I think this is much better than a lot of YA stories. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emma seriously is an amazing sleuth of a woman. She has solved so many mysteries in just two books so far! Her relationship with Jeremy evolves, her friendship with Tony is tested, and many more tests. With all of this comes with challenges and responsibilities. 😉 This was a great read and ready for the next book!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emma finds herself being called to a reading of a will from a former client and she is surprised to say the least. Of course what is left to her comes with strings, but it also will provide her the opportunity to expand as well as bring some old friends back into the fold. As the relationship between Emma and Jeremy grows they find themselves not wanting to be apart, but because of the times they cannot just start living together. Aside from more personal matters they do have a lot on their plates what with a friend and his family being kidnapped, a friend needing help in another country, and all the paperwork that came along with the reading of the will. How will they solve their dilemmas?

I do like the fact that Emma is a strong, independent and forward thinking character. It is also great that for the time period the story is set that Jeremy does not try to deter her from her hopes and dreams, but instead encourages her. So far this series has kept me entertained and I look forward to more from this author.

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Class Clown by Allan Evans – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abbey is in high school and is about to start a new year and with that all the challenges that brings, but what she didn’t expect is that she would be dragged to the circus and that it would start off a whole chain of events which are going to make high school even harder.

It all starts with a visit to the circus with her parents a couple of days before the start of the school year, which she enjoys as much as a teenager can, but when she turns a corner at school one day and come face to face with a clown, she is more than just confused, she is annoyed. Abbey isn’t like any other teenager, she is a ghost magnet and this clown ghost is no exception, she has always seen them and always tries to help, even if the consequences aren’t worth it, losing friends and alienation being the two easiest to deal with.

As the days progress and Abbey is just trying to deal with life in general, the dead clowns just keep popping up to distract her, clowns of all shapes, sizes and some which are just downright scary, but when two of her new friends go missing, Abbey has to use her skills to find out just who or what is behind it all, but will she be able to find them before it is too late and this clown apocalypse turns deadly? This is a paranormal adventure full of spirit, mysteries and lots of clowns which keeps you guessing throughout as you try and figure out the who, what, where and why before the end.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins – Review By Roxsanne Lesieur.

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is 1885 and Emma Evans is back with her mystery solving crew and her trusty notebook and after a break following her last case, she is called in to hear the reading of the will of someone involved in that case, much to her surprise and thinking that it will only be something small she agrees to the meeting. When she gets there, she is shocked by the information inside and what it will mean for her future.

Leaving the office, Emma has a lot to think about and needs to talk to her nearest and dearest about the decisions she will have to make in the very near future, these decisions mean that she will also have to make a trip to New York, so one is hurriedly organised and as the train leaves none other than Jeremy make it known that he is also travelling to New York, so they end up spending a lot of time together. As business meetings and paper reviews occupy Emma, she ends up becoming embroiled in yet another mystery to solve and leans on Jeremy to help her solve it, in fact things blossom between them and further decisions on a more personal level have to be confronted when they return home.

As usual, nothing runs smoothly in the life of those around Emma and so just as one case closes, she is called to another and this one is in Paris and involves her friend Tony, she is encouraged to go despite everything which has occurred and cannot keep out of trouble. Will Emma be able to cope with everything piled on her shoulders, or will everything come crashing down around her as she uses all of her skills and techniques to keep abreast of the situation?

This is another thrilling set of mysteries for Emma and her team to solve as drugs, kidnapping, murder, hidden plots and more will keep you on the edge of your seat as the twists and turns keep coming and the drama heightens throughout.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Julie Johnson

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and in this series. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed this book but feel like I was missing a huge chunk of information that was given in the first two books. I wish I would have read the other two books first, but alas, I did not. I do plan to go back and catch up though for future books in this series.

Emma reminds me a lot of the Nancy Drew books that I read as a younger child. I love Emma’s style of reasoning and the detective work she conducts with the Pinkertons. I like that she has a love interest but is he really? It took me until the middle of the book to really grasp the whole of what was going on and it was the last third of the book that really had me wrapped up in the story. Again, likely because I wasn’t aware of the connections or who these characters were. They’ve been working together for awhile now and have a significant history with each other. I read this book in two sittings (only because I had to drive from one place to another!) and it was an easy read (minus the French that I know nothing of but the reader will get the gist of it!)

I look forward to reading the first two books in this series as well as those that follow!

Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Melissa Saxton

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Please…. You must read the first Two books to truly understand what’s at stake, who these characters are and why they are important!

We pick back up in Van’s senior year in a very Hunger games sorta style challenge that Van struggles with when she again loses control of her temper and it hurts her again leading her to again believe locking down her emotions is the way to go. Can she learn?

The 3rd book wouldn’t be complete without another time crunch mission, this one to Prince Ferfox (Ie Mr off limits) home… but everything goes to shambles and the clock is ticking.

Can Van embrace her feelings , come to terms with who she might love and fully accept who she is in time?

Must read to find out. I’m sorta sad this Journey is over I’m certainly going to miss Van’s tenacity and angst!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Stephanie Nordling

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I started reading this without realizing that it was actually the 2nd book in a series. When they referred to a past incident but never fully explained it, I got the hint. However, this book was extremely new reader friendly. It felt like I was reading an episode of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and that’s a good thing. The story was fun while still being intense at parts. The characters were not fully fleshed out, but they did have their own personal identities. I look forward to many sequels in the future pulling the supporting characters out of their shells more. It was a shockingly quick read, and I had wished that there was more. So, I’m lucky that there’s the first one to go back and read. I’ll just pretend that it’s a prequel to this one. Haha!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans -Review by Jerricka Brown

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was drawn to this book based on its cover. I was very entertained while reading this. I love the haunting aspect of it. It made me really want to finish it once I started it. I will definitely be reading the first book in this series. I highly recommend this book.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I picked this book up I didn’t know that it was in a series, called the ghost girl series, and was in fact book number two. The writing in class clown was super smooth and flowing. I didn’t for once feel like I was lost or missing something so I don’t feel it was detrimental to have read them out of order. Maybe the confidence she seems to struggle with as a young adult would have been explained more in book one ?! To me she seemed fearless and brave throughout, never afraid to stand up to any obstacles. Class clown is a young adult horror type novel where a clown has attached himself to her from a circus she attended, she did say she was a spook magnet, right, and he begins haunting her high school along with a host of other clowns. It was engaging and really had me burning the midnight oil to finish. I’m definitely interested in picking up book number one, or really anything from this author. If these types of books are your thing I recommend giving this one a try.

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