title: Freaky Giftsauthor: Amanda M. Lee
series: Mystic Caravan #12
published: 16 July 2021
publisher: WinchesterShaw Publications
genre(s): cozy mystery, paranormal
pages: 249
source: library
format: eBook
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| series rating: the blurb
Winter break is upon Mystic Caravan, which is supposed to mean a full month of rest and relaxation. Upon arriving at their destination, however, Poet and company find that murder isn’t far behind.Their off-season park is full of paranormals – something that normally makes Poet comfortable – but the death of a local girl points to one of their own being the culprit. Even though she’s supposed to be taking it easy, Poet can’t stop herself from digging … and it leads her on a wild ride.Florida is hot, humid and bursting at the seams with supernatural friends. Unfortunately for Poet, it’s also home to an ex-boyfriend who can’t quite let go. Since he’s a police officer … and looking at Mystic Caravan’s cadre of weirdos as potential murder suspects … that only makes things all the more difficult.It’s up to Poet to find the real culprit even as a shadowy and powerful figure stalks her. Kade’s magic is growing but he’s still learning, which makes for some hard battles. On top of that, he’s keeping a secret with Luke, which has Poet teetering on the edge of sanity.It’s supposed to be a break, not a break from reality, but Poet is ready to fight for her future. It’s going to take everybody working together to figure out the truth … and give Poet the one thing she’s always wanted above all else.Peace.
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content warning: ❗some graphic violence❗
POV: 1st person
keywords/phrases: magic, vampire, circus
spice: 0🔥
language: 0🤬
This book had a different feel from the others thus far, due to the fact that the circus is on their annual hiatus. Therefore, the normal way of things was on hold, but that doesn’t mean that their down time will be monster-free. They unwittingly find themselves in the middle of a mystery, one with a bit of a slower pace and less actual action.
It was different, but I enjoyed seeing the characters in a different light, more relaxed. Readers learn more about their individual lives, see them in ways we don’t see when they are caught up in the business of the circus. There are also some references to other characters in other companion series, which I love. All in all, a fun read.
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