In this 3rd outing of the series, Abbey and her grandmother Ophelia head to Minnesota to help report Rick (from book 1) with a missing girl. What they find is possible cultists who claim to study psychic abilities but may actually be dabbling in magic. I leave you to read the book to find out more about that. While they search for the original missing girl their paths cross with another young girl, not missing but just as lost. While battling the ne'er-do-wells, Abbey also crosses paths with a Native American shaman of sorts. The tale is a pleasant romp for the main characters; mild magic and pyschic elements persist, but not enough to throw one off the story. Its very much a where-is-she/who-done-it. You will probably guess the bad guy(s) right away, but it doesn't detract from the enjoyment of another outing by these to.
What I liked: Abbey's spunk. Her equal parts belief in magic and disbelief of each new magical element that comes along. I like the grandmother - and you know how critical I am of using old people in books. Ophelia is smart, gets tired, and isn't absurd. In short, you could meet her in the street! The new character Walks Quietly could bring interesting elements to future books, so I hope he reappears. There was some resolution with the character Rick, which I always wondered about with book 2.
What I could do without: Tink. This is the girl they meet in Minnesota. She's annoying and I just don't care.
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I am reading this series as we speak. Or type.
It's interesting. I feel there is something missing, but not sure what.
I like it overall. The second series the motive and culprit were a little cliched.
And the worry about if someone finds out they are witches seems a little paranoid. But maybe it's me.
I felt the same way! The first one was good... but there was something a bit off from making it Good.
I liked the 2nd one a bit better. Henry was a better character than Richard(?)
I finished the third book in the series a few days ago.
I just don't get their paranoia about sharing their gifts.
And Tink was an interesting character but not strong enough to be the plot turner.
I bet we will see more of Winnie in the next book.
And a lot more of Tink. And BTW could you have been any more heavy handed with the Shakespeare ties? We now have an Ophelia, a Titania, a Juliet, and the two dead Butler women were Violet and Miranda. What's next? Gertrude and Hero? Sheesh.
ha ha! You really pick up the good stuff.
What did you think the angle with the native am. guy? (forgot his name) teacher? future beau? misc person?
I couldn't quite figure that out.
I didn't mind him. In fact he seemed like the only sane person around.
And he's a little too old for Ophelia. And Abby is dating Stumpy back home.
So...
Probably just an interesting character. With the psychic gift that seems to be a prerequistite in this series.
Hmm... that's what it would seem. However, the writing of him was just a bit to tantilizing to be so simple... we'll see! He probably won't show up ever again.
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