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This book picks up right where we left off in To Catch A Killer (Read my Review); with Erin Blake and her best friends, Lysa and Spam trying to handle their new found fame after solving the murder in the last book.

I certainly enjoyed the camaraderie amongst Erin, Lysa and Spam – their friendship is a strong foundation of this book and it was a friendship I certainly enjoyed seeing grow.

But it was Journey’s character that had me nonplussed – he was a character that wasn’t actually important in the first book, and now even seems to exist just as an addition to the plot, not even an important one that.

I liked getting lost in the mystery again – which is something I loved unraveling, and which one the best things about this book!

I would definitely recommend this series, for those who enjoy a light - hearted YA book for a lazy afternoon!

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To Right the Wrongs picks up after the events of To Catch A Killer and finds Erin more famous than ever but, still desperately trying to blend in. She's trying to readjust to her new life, especially after the unexpected events that took place during the previous book in the series and is still extremely interested in forensics! Things aren't that simple when you're Erin Blake though and things take an interesting turn, when Spam's new boyfriend starts acting strangely, their new principal turns out crazier than they expected and Journey wants help digging up clues in order to build a plausible case and get his father out of prison! With that being said, things are pretty hectic and Erin's dreams of being able to blend in kind of take a major backseat!

I'm going to start this review by saying that, I enjoyed To Right the Wrongs much more than I did To Catch A Killer! It was so much easier get into the story this time around and things progressed in a relatively fast and suspenseful pace. I love reading Mystery novels and was very interested in seeing how the author incorporated the Teen YA element into this one, especially since it's an actual sequel and not just a companion!

I really enjoyed the dynamics in this book and the characters' relationships! The friendship aspect was quite impressive since the reader can tell right away how much the three girls care for each other! They worked together so well and had each other's back throughout the novel, without letting any setbacks they came across deter them or ruin their friendship! I also liked Journey but wasn't really in love with him. It felt like he just existed and had no actual purpose in the novel. He did have an impact on the narrative since it was his father's innocence Erin was trying to prove but, at the same time, his presence either served to annoy Erin or make her uncomfortable. I still haven't figured out whether I like him as a character or not but, I have to admit that he made a better impression in To Catch A Killer.

The writing was great and the pace of the story fast but not rushed, which is always a bit hard to get right! It was so much more engaging than its predecessor since we've already been introduced to the main and secondary characters! The first book successfully set the pace for this one and the author did a great job with it! I loved all the forensic elements and investigation techniques used in this one. It's unpredictability really kept me going and I couldn't wait to finish it and join Erin and her friends in uncovering the truth!

Overall, this is a suspenseful sequel definitely worth reading and I cannot wait to read about Erin's future adventures! I have no idea if there are going to be any more books in the series but, I have to say that it just got better!

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I am obsessed with Erin Blake. She's a modern day Nancy Drew with a whole lot more sass and a keen talent for getting herself mixed up in CSI cold cases. I'm not much of a murder mystery lover, but I am addicted to Sheryl Scarborough's signature writing style, and I hope that she makes a dozen more of these!

"'We're not doing the right thing,' Lysa says. 'But we are doing what we always do, which is the thing that feels the most right.'"

Erin and her pals are back in the thick of a mystery, only this time it's Journey's father's cold case that they're trying to get their crime-stopper paws all over. Only Journey doesn't want them involved because he doesn't want it to jeapordize his father's chance of having the case overturned once and for all. But Erin can't really help it that evidence keeps falling into her lap, can she? On top of that, Spam's new boyfriend is displaying plenty of sketchy behavior and the girls have a new principal who is seriously crazy. But the real question is, can they solve the cases that are surrounding them... before it's too late?

I can't stress enough how fun this book was to read! I zoomed through it lickety split and wanted more the second I was done. It would be the perfect book to pull someone out of a reading rut, that's for sure! Erin is such a firecracker, and I love the comraderie she has with Lysa and Spam. They make a dynamic duo, and honestly I just wanted to be friends with all of them while I was reading.

To Right the Wrongs also adds more depth to Erin's personal life. We get to pick up where the last book left off, wondering if she's going to meet her dad soon. That story arc does not disappoint! I don't want to give anything away, but I was very satisfied by how it played out.

If you're looking for a fantastically fun high-stakes adventure/mystery/friendship novel this is THE BOOK for you! Don't miss out on these wonderful mystery books!

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