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#20Series20Days - Day 4

So I feel bad recommending this series, because it‘s only 2 books. I have no idea if the author plans to write anymore in this world. I really enjoyed them, but I don‘t know if it counts as a series.

Set in Maine 1898, Ruby is a psychic and hiding out from authorities at a seaside inn her estranged aunt owns. A psychic investigator checks into the hotel. There is a murder and Ruby gets wrapped up in the investigation.

This book failed to really hold my attention. The set up for the story was good, but the pace kind of dragged and the dialogue was unnatural. While I mostly liked the main character and most of her lies and deceptions were generally harmless, I feel like there were a couple of instances where I feel like she needed to show more integrity.

This takes place in 1898. This seems anachronistic. Radios were not in homes yet at this time I don't think, so I don't think someone would make this comparison.

Pretty cover on the book I'm reading today.

Some of the favorite books I've read this year. Most of the books I've read this year I got from the library, so these were some of my favs on my shelves. I really liked The Fifth Season and The Shadow and Bone series, which I don't own, but I loved! #booksacrossoceans

This book was really good. It did have a lot going on, but everything was resolved and tied up nicely at the end of the story. I enjoyed reading this book! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

This was a very enjoyable, cozy sort of Victorian mystery. I'm quite guilty of liking Victorian mysteries with a "spiritualist" slant. I love that it started out in Canada 1898, before the main characters "moves" to the US to be with her Aunt. I hope to see more from Jennifer Estevao.

I'm working the late shift at the bookstore today, so I'm starting my Saturday slow with coffee and a new book 😊