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Darcy Coates has done it again. Her books are an auto buy for me! She writes such good atmospheric horror and really sets an amazing setting. I don't get scared easily but when she writes a scene that is supposed to be scary... It's scary. I was so sad when this one ended because I felt like I was saying goodbye to an adventure that I was enjoying. I loved the setting of the town and the graveyard. I also really enjoyed the characters and I was rooting for them the entire time. Darcy Coates is probably my favorite author at this point and I cannot wait for her next book. Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to read this one!

I was super excited to get this book's advanced reader copy (ARC)! From the start, I really liked the characters and their cool world. Finishing the story was a bit bittersweet—I will miss Keira and her quirky crew, but I loved every moment of their adventure.

This book nails the emotional depth that’s often missing in the last parts of the series. It’s great to see a final book that takes time to wrap things up without rushing, keeping the pace smooth and the stakes high.

Darcy Coates is still my favorite horror author, and I can’t wait to see what she does next. Her ghost stories are always strong, combining creepy vibes with memorable characters. I hope she keeps exploring what makes her storytelling unique!

The Graveskeeper Series by Darcy Coates is one of my favorite series. The Vengeful Dead is the fifth and final piece of this story and what an ending. 👏

Kiera and her found family take a last stand against the evil energy corporation Artec that has been hunting her since book 1. There is also a side story where Kiera helps ghostly victims at an old Tuberculosis house called The Home.

Things I especially loved:

🩶 The imagery of a dying shopping mall was perfect.

🩶 Kiera learning by trial and error what runes can do, with the help of her cemetery ghosts.

🩶 Supernatural action reminiscent of the Netflix series Stranger Things.

I loved this series and so bummed it's over!

First, thank you Poisoned Pen Press for the arc and opportunity to read and review ahead of publication.

For five books we've followed Keira and her friends as they worked to uncover who she is and why she ended up in Blightly...and why she. could see and communicate with ghosts.

Throughout the series I loved the side quests more than the main — the actual ghost work Keira did was fascinating and I enjoyed her figuring out the ghost's unfinished business to help them cross over to the other side. I wish we'd had more of that this book, though understanding we really needed to get to the end.

Spoilers below!
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I am very much a 'just let everyone die in the end' kind of horror reader (I know, I know) but I LOVED that this ended without any fatalities of the main and minor characters! I read The Hollow Dead in one day, but this one took me a little longer to get through even though it was super fast paced. I'm not sure if this was because I wasn't ready for it to be over yet, I wasn't feeling it entirely or if the day I read THD was just a very "on" day for me. This wasn't my favorite book of the series but it did the job just as it needed to. As I mentioned earlier, I would have liked to have had more of the side quest involving the home. Who were the victims? What happened to them? I did enjoy the nice little "twist" involving Agatha and why she really asked Keira for help.

If Darcy ever wanted to revisit the trio and what everyone is up to now, I would love it.

This was a great wrap up to the series. I will miss these characters and the town. If you haven't discovered Darcy Coates, check out this series.

The Vengeful Dead is Darcy Coates at her best writing YET!!

Darcy Coates has taken readers on a journey with her Graveminder series. From amnesia and discovery of a ghost viewing gift, to full empowerment and a colorful cast of characters that I was rooting for. This series certainly seems like this is the final book in the series and I don’t think readers are going to be disappointed with the direction of the story. There is a classic mystery to solve while also resolving the subplot of 5 books.

The mystery in this book showcases the exceptional talent of Darcy Coates to make me FEEL ALL THE EMOTIONS. Our heroine is investigating a potential haunting and as it turns out there is much to be discovered about the “Home” in Blighty. In addition, we get a new character Agatha who was just a fun addition to the story.

The main plot of the story was a massive adventure. We have known it was coming and I wasn’t exactly sure how Coates was going to wrap things up. However, the expert way she built the tension and action, giving scale and the classic “leveling up” feel for the characters, all culminates in an truly amazing finale and it’s consumed my thoughts utterly.

THIS IS THE BEST BOOK IN THIS SERIES AND I CRIED THROUGH THE ENDING BECAUSE IF HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS STORY! Readers beware, you’re in for an excellent adventure for the ages with the Vengeful Dead!

Such a good edition to this series! I couldn’t stop reading once I picked up this book. Darcy has a way for grabbing your attention and holding it.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Vengeful Dead by Darcy Coates.I did not realise this was book 5 in a series but it can be read stand alone. I managed to bag the other four after reading.
Darcy is a go to for me to read in between really heavy books but I still want a bit of spook.
She does not disappoint

this is one of my favorite series i have read the books are easy to get through and the characters kept me interested and kieras story is so interesting. great for spooky time or anytime if you live everyday spookily!
i recommend any book by Darcy Coates

This was such an excellent series! It had all the elements that make me adore Darcy Coates. In particular, the closeness of the friend group and those strong characters and relationships always solidify the plot for me. Fellow animal lovers can rejoice! I loved the use of the cat throughout the storyline. She was a large part of the plot. The pacing of this final book of the series was good. It kept up a steady increasing beat until the final explosion of activity. I did think the ending could have been a bit more conclusive with the main character’s nemesis. I highly recommend this series!
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This story has a strong, engaging premise—Keira’s ability to free trapped spirits makes her a target of a ruthless corporation that profits from the dead. You can feel her desperation as she’s backed into a corner, forced to fight not just for her own life, but for the people she loves.

What works is the tension and the idea of going up against an unstoppable force. I also liked the tight bonds between Keira and her friends, who are willing to risk everything to stand by her. You really root for them to succeed against impossible odds.

Where it falls short is in how the story sometimes rushes through key moments. I wanted more depth, more time to fully understand how Keira’s powers worked and what was at stake for the ghosts she’s trying to save. Some of the character motivations, including those of the villains, felt a bit thin, making it harder to fully invest in the struggle.

Still, if you’re up for a fast-paced supernatural thriller with a strong sense of camaraderie and high stakes, this one delivers just enough to keep you turning the pages.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Vengeful Dead by Darcy Coates. Unbeknown to me, this is book five in the Gravekeeper book series. Keira is the champion with special powers. Along with her talented friends, they take on a challenging company that gets its powers from the spirits of the dead. I fell in love with the characters, each with their own set of skills. The story started out at a slow pace, but the action quickly gained strength. This story was so unique and creepy. After finding out there are four other books in the series, I look forward to reading them. Thank you, Darcy Coates, for spinning a wonderful spellbinding tale!

Keira's rare ability to help ghosts find peace puts her in the crosshairs of Artec, a shadowy corporation that profits from the suffering of trapped souls. The story is highly entertaining, with a relentless pace that makes it impossible to put down. Keira is determined, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to those she loves. Her courage and resolve shine as she confronts both external threats and the limits of her own abilities. The tension between Keira and her enemies builds the story to a thrilling showdown. At the same time, Keira is trying to solve a heartbreaking mystery about the ghosts from a TB recovery home. Keira's friends are integral to her mission, bringing emotional resonance and moments of humor to the intense narrative. Their camaraderie showcases the power of unity against overwhelming odds.

Each decision Keira makes feels loaded with risk, and the possibility of failure looms heavily. She has moments where the reader experiences her internal struggle between life and death. The supernatural intrigue and emotional depth deliver a thrilling and satisfying ride. I enjoyed this so much that I want to read the whole series. You will find yourself hooked until the final page.

I received an ARC ebook for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Poison Pen Press.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC to review!
Rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent)
Quality of writing: 5
Pace: 4
Plot development: 5
Characters: 5
Enjoyability: 5
Ease of Reading: 5

Overall rating: 5 out of 5

The Vengeful Dead is the conclusion of a five-book series by Darcy Coates. I was unaware of this prior to receiving the arc so I had not read any of the previous books, however it did not spoil my enjoyment of the book, and I was able to follow the storyline with no issues.
We follow Kiera, Mason and Zoe who are in hiding following their infiltration of an Artec company facility and their subsequent destruction of the site.

Artec is a big renewable energy company, but what the public don’t know is that their “renewable energy” is extracted by using the souls of the dead (ghosts) and tethering them to their sites. Not only does this cause the ghosts pain, but it hinders them from “moving on” from the earthly plain to eternal rest.

Keira, is the only one who can see these ghosts, understand them, and help them escape. She is also on the verge of discovering new powers, but time is of the essence and Artec is breathing down her neck. They are intent on neutralising her before she can destroy their profit-making schemes and expose them to the public.

With the help of her friends Zoe and Mason, the trio concoct a plan to bring down Artec for good, and finally release the souls of the tortured ghosts to eternal rest.

The story is brilliantly plotted and thought out. I love Darcy Coates’ writing and world building. The pace is relentless, and the characters are fun. The supernatural elements are never cheesy, and interesting to read.

This book can be read as a standalone novel, but I think there would have been a greater emotional impact if I had been following the three characters over the whole series and developed an attachment to them.

Would recommend the book as a fun, easy read.

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I had to read all the books before this one but the ending book in the series did not disappoint. Coates is a favorite author of mine and I plan to read all of her books. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have loved this series so much and I'm sad to see it end. The story was the perfect wrap up, although I do wish we got to see more of the after. The new business, Mason and Keira, Zoe...I would have loved to see more after they finally got to live normal lives (or as normal as a ghost seeing girl and her friends can be). I found this one to be a bit less exciting as the others and the big takedown almost felt disappointing....I guess I just wanted more overall, especially ghost wise. I felt like this one focused so much on Artec that we didn't get that usual ghost helping story. There was a ghost helping storyline, it just felt different compared to the rest of the series. It was still a fun and cozy story, just like the others and I'm happy with how everything turned out. I would love to see these characters again one day!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really love this series and this one did not disappoint. Well maybe I'm a little disappointed that this is the last one. I'm hopeful there will be more though. Thank you to netgalley for an advanced reader copy.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this arc. From the first chapter, I could tell this book picked up from somewhere where it left off. I was a bit confused. Looked it up and realized that this is the fifth book in the series, that I was not aware of. Having read and really enjoyed this authors other works, I could not finish this book. Now that I know that there are series, I’m happy to dive in. I’m sorry I could not provide the review but from what I did read, which is the first two chapters. I can tell that I will love this series. As I can’t leave the ratings blank, I’m giving it 3 stars based on the first two chapters, and until I catch up with the series

I have really enjoyed this wonderful series and this last book is a very fitting end to the series. Highly recommended from the very beginning to the very last page,