This was so cute and fun to read. Love the cover art. I do with there was book art to picture things better as the book went along. Great weekend read

I really enjoyed this despite feeling like the pace was a little slow, I loved the characters and romance and the spooky element, it felt charming and cosy, a feel good read

Thank you Melissa Holtz and Berkley Publishing Group for this ARC!

This book was my first Berkeley book and book form Melissa Holtz. It was a wild ride from the beginning and had me hooked from the blend of mystery, friendship and magic that I was not able to put the book down. The magic was unique and fascinating and I loved the use of tarot in the book. The pacing was perfect, with the right balance of romance, action, emotional depth, and suspense, and by the end, I was left craving more. I absolutely loved it.

I loved the use of Tarot in this novel, it had that element that I was looking for. It uses the blackmailing element that I was looking for and worked in this type of book. Melissa Holtz has a strong writing style and the characters had that charm that I was looking for. I enjoyed the cover and how it worked in this universe. It left me wanting more and was glad I got to read this from Melissa Holtz.

I liked this book quite a bit. I enjoyed the fact that the MC could see ghosts (would be interesting to be able to do in real life) and that there was a romance happening. Each character has something special about them and it was nice to see that grow. The pacing of this book was pretty good. It did feel like there was a lot going on at once though. I am excited to see how this series continues and if more is revealed of the characters and their abilities. Overall, a very fun read and I was content to sit and keep reading.

This book took me on a wild ride from start to finish. The blend of friendship, mystery, and magic was so compelling that I couldn’t put it down. The magic was such a fascinating touch, it wasn’t just a fun addition, but something that really heightened the stakes and made the plot feel that much more intense. The relationships between the characters were complex and layered, making me feel emotionally invested in their personal lives and struggles as much as in the overarching mystery. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, especially with the escalating threats and the constant tension that never let up. It’s not just a tale of magic and danger; it’s a story about trust, loyalty, and confronting the hidden parts of ourselves. The pacing was perfect, with the right balance of romance, action, emotional depth, and suspense, and by the end, I was left craving more. I absolutely loved it.

It pains me to say I found this boring considering that the first book I loved; I gave that one five stars. I just struggled to get through this one. This had a lot going on. Everyone is coming into their newfound powers. Alyssa is still seeing ghosts and helping them move on. Trying to get a relationship going with Nick. Nina is seeing things when she touches people & we find out more about her secrets. Plus, the secrets of Lanie. So many secrets. I found the first book fun and loved the friendship between them, but this book didn’t have the same spark.