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Book in The Accidental Medium series: #2
Tanz can talk to ghosts, although she’d prefer it if she couldn’t. Struggling to make ends meet as an actress and wholly unsuited to supply teaching, Tanz is only one bad day away from a meltdown. And the babbling ghosts aren’t helping.
So when Tanz is offered a paid acting gig in her hometown, things start to look up. But Newcastle’s dead won’t stay quiet for long, and soon Tanz becomes haunted with visions of a mysterious Gin Palace guarded by a sinister figure. As Tanz starts to piece together a terrible tragedy, it becomes clear there’s no limit to what the poltergeist will do to keep his secrets his own.
Unfortunately, he’s never met anyone quite like Tanz before . . .
CW: Child death, death, physical abuse, alcoholism, suicide attempt, alcohol
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
This series is about a woman, Tanz who discovers her paranormal powers. In the second book, she finds a new way to use her power, thanks to another woman.
One major issue lies with the characters. While they are human and flawed, their traits feel exaggerated, leading readers to believe they might need genuine psychological help, as they struggle with alcoholism and depression.
This instalment focuses on helping the main character realize her true self and harness her power, utilizing various writing mechanisms to achieve this. However, this approach is quite obvious, which can make the reading experience dull, particularly in the first half of the book.
The book is clearly divided into two parts. The first part is somewhat chaotic, containing information from the first book, reminders of the characters, and plot exposition. In contrast, the second part is much more engaging, featuring an investigation and the development of various characters.
Although it wasn’t a groundbreaking book, I hope the next installment (which I already have) will be different and showcase the fruits of her growth.
Review of the first book here
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