Overall Take:
Fun book that lives up to the gorgeous cover.
Star Rating:
4.5 Stars
Genre:
Witches, YA Fantasy, Mystery
Synopsis:
Ruby and Wren are just trying to get by when the chance of a lifetime presents itself, a eccentric old lady invites them to impersonate her granddaughters for the night in exchange for a payout they can’t resist.
However, less than an hour into the dinner event, she dies. The house goes into lockdown and it won’t lift until the mystery of her death is solved. Everyone at the party, except Ruby and Wren are witches. Can Ruby and Wren survive? Can they keep their identities a secret?
Thoughts:
The cover on this book is gorgeous, but does the book live up?
YES! I think that it did. This one was most definitely like “Knives Out” except with magic. I found myself drawn into the story right from the start, though it was a hasty beginning and I wish that it was a little more flushed out. However, the drama and intrigue quickly started, and the action took off. The fact that everyone was a witch except Ruby and Wren was a lot of fun, they really fumbled along, and their blunders were interesting to read about. As with “Knives Out” this is a book that you really have to pay attention to. There is a lot going on and lots of moving pieces. I’m usually one for simpler tales, but this one had me hooked and on the edge of my seat wondering whodunit and boy did I have a million guesses. This was a wild and entertaining ride, and I’d recommend it for those who love a good engaging mystery, but with magic!
Publication Date:
September 17, 2024
Author:
Sarah Henning
Page Length:
400 pages
Publisher:
Tor Teen
Thank you to:
Thank you to @Torbooks @Torteen and @Netgalley for this e-arc.
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