If you're a fan of cozy mysteries, then Spirited Away, it's an absolute gem that deserves every one of its five stars. With its charming small-town setting, and during characters, and intriguing whodunit, this book is the perfect blend of suspense and comfort. The author’s storytelling prowess shines through as they skillfully weave together clues, red herrings, and surprising twists, keeping readers engaged and guessing until the satisfying reveal period from the delightful amateur sleuth to the quirky supporting cast, each character feels like a beloved friend, adding depth and warmth to the narrative. With its cozy atmosphere clever plot and satisfying resolution, Spirited Away is a must-read for anyone seeking A delightful escape into the world of cozy mysteries.

This is the fourth book in the series but my first so it can definitely be enjoyed as a standalone. The characters are entertaining and well-developed. There are plenty of suspects for Cass to investigate. The mystery moves smoothly to keep the reader engaged with several twists and turns along the way to the big reveal.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

Spirited Away is a DNF book for me, not a 1 star review.

I DNF the book at 38%. I wasn't feeling it. There was nothing that made me care to find out who killed the victim. Cass isn't herself. There's something going on with her. While I LOVE Bee, he's not enough to keep me reading.

I will not be giving this book a full review.

I love paranormal cozies. This one was a lot of fun to read. After a fight breaks out at one of her readings she finds out that one of the attendees was murdered. Follow along as Cass works to clear her friend who's accused of murder.

Spirited Away is the most recent (#4) addition to the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries series. The books in the series just get better and better as we get to know Cass’s group of friends better. The addition of Beast is a real plus! I enjoy the psychic thread of the books but the author doesn’t let it dominate the story. There is a really good and balanced mix of friendship, mystery and psychic goings on. This book can certainly be read as a stand-alone as plenty of the history is subtlety included. Reading this fourth in the series will most likely make you want to read the others as well.

One of the best books in the series! The setting is perfect. The characters, especially Bee and Cassie, are a great fun to be around. A definite page turner that keeps you wanting to not pur the book down!

This book just wasn't my cup of tea. It was written well, but I just didn't like the characters or the story. The mystery just fell kind of flat for me.

Note: I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book from Netgalley.

First things first: this is the fourth book in the series, but can certainly be read as a standalone. The characters and storylines are clear enough and explained well.

This was a great cozy mystery, perfect for a beach escape with some creepy edge.

Cass Donovan has established a good reputation on Bay Island as an intuitive medium, but that takes a bit of a dive when a reading goes haywire and two locals get into a fight. Then one of them ends up dead, and the other, a good friend of Cass, is the prime suspect. But there’s a lot more going on on Bay Island than just some small-scale tussles, and Cass and her friends, Bee and Stephanie, find themselves knee-deep in the local drama.

I loved the Bay Island setting, it was perfect for a bit of a creepy atmosphere - the place had the small-town atmosphere that just makes everything feel a little claustrophobic and like you can’t really trust anyone. The central mystery was good and really tied all the loose ends and little clues together.

The characters were absolutely great - Cass, Bee and Stephanie make a great team and make you want to hang out with them at the diner. Plus, Beast is a great addition to the cast. I liked that he just had these moments of hilarity peppered into the main storyline.

Overall, I will definitely be reading more of this series. It is everything a cozy mystery should be - a little creepy, with a great atmosphere and characters and an overall light-hearted tone.

This is book 4 in the Bay Island Psychic Mystery series. It can be read as a stand alone. Cats Donovan's shop is doing well with the tourist season in full swing. After a psychic reading that ends in a brawl, one of the men is found dead and her good friend is the main suspect. Now a mysterious woman is appearing in her visions telling her to "help him" . A good cozy and an interesting take on the paranormal. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really liked spirited away i found the plot interesting and the characters were engaging and made me want to know more. Great for any cozy mystery fan

Spirited Away is the fourth book in a paranormal cozy series by Lena Gregory. Released 21st May 2019, it's 310 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats.

Despite being the fourth book in the series, it works well enough as a standalone. The characterizations are clear and the basic backstory is included. The MC has a psychic reading and tarot shop in a tourist town. After a long and challenging day (air conditioning on the blink, half concussed in an accidental door to head encounter, wardrobe malfunction, and her psychic gift being wonky) she is persuaded to give a group public reading anyhow. The author's vivid description of the ensuing mortifying catastrophe left me writhing in embarrassment. It was literally difficult to read (and felt like it went on forever).

After the initial setup, the plot moves along with a murder, some plot developments between the MC and her boyfriend, a detective in the town. It's always nice to find another cozy series to enjoy. This one is competently written and well paced and plotted. The denouement is satisfying and enjoyable.

There is a major paranormal component, so I would recommend this book for readers who wouldn't find that aspect an extra load on their suspension of disbelief. There were a few times when I felt that the dialogue was a trifle simplistic and overly dramatic, but taken as a whole, it's a light fun read. The language is clean. The violence is off-page. It's a fun and cozy summer read.

Three and a half stars.

I love this series and the fact that it is Paranormal Cozy. The characters and the plot are very believable. Twists and turns in the storyline and the fun relationship between Cass and her friends keeps you turning the pages.

I read this book not evening knowing it was part of a series. I feel in love with the characters and the story line. I was not lost reading this book and when I discovered it was book 4 in the series I cannot lie I was excited. I will be going back to read the other books in the series. Lena Georgy is now one of my favorite cozy mystery authors.
Cass Donovan is a psychic who owes her own psychic shop in Bay Island. Talk about having a bad day. During a reading Cass’s abilities are not on point and if something could go wrong it did. A fight breaks out only to discover later one of them ends up murdered. When she discovers one of her friends is a suspect Cass will have to get in focus on her psychic ability to try and solve the murder before anyone else ends up dead.
If you love cozy mysteries I highly recommend this book and if you haven’t ever read Lena Georgy do yourself a favor and pick one of her books up.

This is the first book in this series that I have read and I enjoyed it. I am hoping to find the previous books in this series so that I can catch up on the series. I was able to follow the story line with no issues.

This was the perfect book to read at the beginning of summer. IT was fast paced and had so much excitement going on in the mystery and the personal life of Cass the main character. I didn't want the book to end and I need to know how Cass is doing, because she had so much to work through personally. I love this series and recommend it, especially for a great summer read

A great read, that is very captivating, intriguing and darn right entertaining. Cass could not sit idly by and not assist her friend when in need, so she sets about investigating and searching for clues, that would aid in clearing her friend from a murder he did not commit. With her psychic ability, she had an edge over the law and when the Police chief requested her help. She could not say no for she soon learned that time might not be on their side as her best friend life was at stake. They were pushed for time and Cass called upon all she knew for assistance. A delightful beach or anytime read.

I am so happy that Lena Gregory’s Bay Island Psychic Mysteries has a book 4!! I love Cass, Bee, Luke, Stephanie, and Tank and was worried we wouldn’t get anymore of them. Thanks to Beyond the Page for publishing another book in this wonderful, entertaining, and amazing series.

The story in Spirited Away is unique and entertaining. I was completely engaged from the very beginning. Cass has integrated nicely in Bay Island and her shop is popular. Her group readings are highly attended but in Spirited Away, Cass wakes up feeling a bit off, has issues during the group reading, and a fight breaks out bringing the evening to an end. When one of the men in the fight is found dead, all fingers point to the other man. Knowing the accused isn’t guilty, Cass sets off to figure out who did the crime. She does this all while hearing ghostly voices, having weird dreams, and dealing with sabotage of her business. This book is engaging, exciting, and intense at times. Fortunately, Cass has a wonderful support system.

I really enjoy all the characters. Their dynamics create a friendship that is warm and emotional, and they have each other's backs - no matter what. Cass's character is very down-to-earth. She's been likable from the very beginning of the series. It is easy to connect to her, whether you believe in psychic abilities or not. Stephanie and Bee are wonderful sidekicks to Cass main character. They are supportive and comforting to Cass.

Lena Gregory's Bay Island Psychic Mysteries is a wonderful series with fun and exciting characters.

Book 4 in the series. It was okay.

I've read the first book in the series, but none of the others. I am thinking I need to go back and read the other two books, because I felt like I was missing a bit in this one. The plot and characters are well written, I just need a bit more background, I guess.

SPIRITED AWAY by Lena Gregory
The Fourth Bay Island Psychic Mystery

The heat wave spells trouble for Bay Island and its inhabitants, especially Cass Donovan. Cass knows something bad is going to happen, but she goes through with her group reading anyway. It proves to be an unmitigated disaster ending with two patrons nearly coming to blows. By the end of the night one is dead. Several people are back on the island, all planning to destroy Cass, ruining her reputation and her business. As Cass tries to prove her friend Emmett didn't kill his old nemesis, she finds her psychic abilities growing. Will they help her to solve the murder and save, not only her reputation, but her life?

There's a heat wave in Bay Island and the heat is driving everything forward. Heat increases the intensity of everything, irritability, anger and conflict. The conflict is this fourth Bay Island Psychic Mystery is brutal. One horrible thing after another happens to Cass and while some are minor, some could have catastrophic effects. Her whole existence on the island is at risk. The stakes have never been higher, either for Cass or her friends, as they face several despicable characters.

There's so much that I love about the Bay Island Psychic Mystery series, the unwavering friendship between Cass, Bee, and Stephanie, the crystals and other tools of divination in Mystical Musings, and Beast! I love how Cass is coming to accept her psychic ability and that it's playing a much larger role in the book. I'm excited to see Chief Rawlins and appreciate the way she works with Cass. I enjoy seeing Beast and laugh at his antics...I'm still giggling about the results from the colored pencils.

SPIRITED AWAY is an intense mystery that had my heart pumping as it filled with dread. Lena Gregory made my emotions run high as I saw Cass' world starting to crumble. Layers of suffering and danger continued to rise until reaching a soul searing climax. I'm grateful for an exciting read, but am definitely ready for some cooler temperatures!

Just when I thought that this series couldn't get any better, I find myself wishing that this book didn't have to end! I remember doing that with the others too. I just love these characters, especially Bee. He's such a sweetheart and a faithful friend who would do anything for Cass or Stephanie. Because of a case he was working and the murder that followed, Luke wasn't able to spend much time with Cass, but when he did, it was nice, quality time. At least for me, the reader! They're so cute together! I think my favorite scene though featured Bee, Beast and Cass while Cass was trying to give Beast a bath. I laughed so much while reading that part!

This book could be enjoyed as a standalone, but I really recommend reading the first three to get the maximum fun out of this series. You might just fall in love with Bay Island and its characters!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.