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The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby
The Amadeuses were always considered somewhat strange. Even before the incident.
When six-year-old Beatrice Willoughby vanished at the Amadeuses' annual All Hallows Eve party, people in the tiny mountain town of Nevermore were quick to whisper: They were always odd. Their house is full of dark magic. And when Mort Amadeus was pegged for the crime, the Amadeuses, once the center of society, retreated. They closed their doors, disappeared from life. People almost forgot. Until thirteen years later, when six envelopes land at the doorstep of six households in town: We cordially invite you to a celebration on the 31st of October this Saturday evening at the Amadeus household.
So begins the mystery of who was really responsible for the missing girl thirteen years ago. Was it Duchess von Pelt, whose face no one has ever seen? Mrs. Raven, the keeper of the local inn? Wormwood, the Amadeuses' mysterious caretaker? Dr. Foozle, the town pharmacist? Count Baines, who seems to know when unlucky things are about to happen? Judge Ophelius, who presided over Beatrice's case originally? Mr. and Mrs. H, a couple who no one can ever quite remember? Or somehow, might precocious, thirteen-year-old Dewey and his storytelling dad, Chaucer, be somehow mixed up in all this?
The guests must work together to identify the guilty party among them over the course of the evening--but beware the ticking clock, because at midnight, everything is going to change! Told from different perspectives, this is a sly, darkly funny mystery. Filled with strange characters and set in a mansion deep, deep in the woods. G. Z. Schmidt has crafted an unforgettable puzzle, perfect for reading on a dark autumn night.
When six-year-old Beatrice Willoughby vanished at the Amadeuses' annual All Hallows Eve party, people in the tiny mountain town of Nevermore were quick to whisper: They were always odd. Their house is full of dark magic. And when Mort Amadeus was pegged for the crime, the Amadeuses, once the center of society, retreated. They closed their doors, disappeared from life. People almost forgot. Until thirteen years later, when six envelopes land at the doorstep of six households in town: We cordially invite you to a celebration on the 31st of October this Saturday evening at the Amadeus household.
So begins the mystery of who was really responsible for the missing girl thirteen years ago. Was it Duchess von Pelt, whose face no one has ever seen? Mrs. Raven, the keeper of the local inn? Wormwood, the Amadeuses' mysterious caretaker? Dr. Foozle, the town pharmacist? Count Baines, who seems to know when unlucky things are about to happen? Judge Ophelius, who presided over Beatrice's case originally? Mr. and Mrs. H, a couple who no one can ever quite remember? Or somehow, might precocious, thirteen-year-old Dewey and his storytelling dad, Chaucer, be somehow mixed up in all this?
The guests must work together to identify the guilty party among them over the course of the evening--but beware the ticking clock, because at midnight, everything is going to change! Told from different perspectives, this is a sly, darkly funny mystery. Filled with strange characters and set in a mansion deep, deep in the woods. G. Z. Schmidt has crafted an unforgettable puzzle, perfect for reading on a dark autumn night.
272 pages, Paperback
First published September 5, 2023
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G.Z. Schmidt
3 books51 followersG. Z. Schmidt was born in China and immigrated to the U.S. when she was six. She grew up in the Midwest and the South, where she chased fireflies at night and listened occasionally for tornado/hurricane warnings. She attended Wellesley College, where she received her BA in Economics.
Her books have gotten starred reviews and have been named to Best Book of the Year lists by Entertainment Weekly and the New York Public Library.
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Her books have gotten starred reviews and have been named to Best Book of the Year lists by Entertainment Weekly and the New York Public Library.
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July 16, 2023
Such a fun, peculiar, and magical book! The Curious Disappearance of Beatrice Willoughby filled me with so much nostalgia and ultimate Halloween feels. Sat in the dark, with its spectacularly whimsical story; I don't care that it's only July, this book has me ready for the spooky season!
More aimed for children, this book has similar vibes to the wonderfully strange work of Tim Burton. I will love these kind of books no matter how old I get. There's something creepy yet fun about it, and, as an adult, it's always nice to have something more lighthearted to turn to. Sometimes it's nice to escape the complexities of adulthood.
Thank you to NetGalley, Holiday House, and G. Z. Schmidt for the ARC in return for an honest review.
More aimed for children, this book has similar vibes to the wonderfully strange work of Tim Burton. I will love these kind of books no matter how old I get. There's something creepy yet fun about it, and, as an adult, it's always nice to have something more lighthearted to turn to. Sometimes it's nice to escape the complexities of adulthood.
Thank you to NetGalley, Holiday House, and G. Z. Schmidt for the ARC in return for an honest review.
May 30, 2023
4.5 🌟
This is like the 1974 movie Murder by Death but for a younger audience and I loved it!
This is like the 1974 movie Murder by Death but for a younger audience and I loved it!
September 25, 2023
Sometimes it feels like authors write middle grade because they think it's easy, and then they end up proving that it actually isn't easy.
This was definitely fun in parts, and I really like the idea of taking the classic, Christie-style isolated locked room mystery theme and applying it to middle grade. The cast of characters was pretty inventive, and setting it in a spooky old mansion that was the scene of a long-ago crime where now the witnesses are forced to try to solve it was a neat idea. While the whodunnit is going to be obvious to most adults reading this, I think it would be fun for kids to follow along as clues are revealed and see if they can suss it out themselves.
However, I feel like even for the target age-range, the story would feel pretty simple and straightforward. It takes a little too long to get introduced to all of the characters, so that the actual plot doesn't begin until about a quarter into the book (and it's under 200 pages). And then things just sort of plod along until close to the end. There were a lot of conveniences that helped the plot progress, and also things got a little too silly at times (like Wormwood's true identity and the Duchess' ability). Even for 11 or 12 year olds, I think they might find it a bit inane. I also didn't like that this is written in that head-hopping 3rd person POV. That always feels like a bit of a lazy gimmick to me, because you don't have to have your one narrator find ways to figure out what someone might be thinking or remembering--instead, we just move from mind to mind and hear everyone's internal thoughts. I just think that is kind of a cheap way to do it. And it kind of shows a lack of effort to construct a tighter plot, as though because it's middle grade, it doesn't really matter.
But, still a cute story and one kids would probably get some enjoyment out of. Also, I'm dying to know if "pumpkin chips" are potato chips flavored with pumpkin or like, baked slices of actual pumpkin. Not sure which one sounds better because neither sounds all that good TBH.
This was definitely fun in parts, and I really like the idea of taking the classic, Christie-style isolated locked room mystery theme and applying it to middle grade. The cast of characters was pretty inventive, and setting it in a spooky old mansion that was the scene of a long-ago crime where now the witnesses are forced to try to solve it was a neat idea. While the whodunnit is going to be obvious to most adults reading this, I think it would be fun for kids to follow along as clues are revealed and see if they can suss it out themselves.
However, I feel like even for the target age-range, the story would feel pretty simple and straightforward. It takes a little too long to get introduced to all of the characters, so that the actual plot doesn't begin until about a quarter into the book (and it's under 200 pages). And then things just sort of plod along until close to the end. There were a lot of conveniences that helped the plot progress, and also things got a little too silly at times (like Wormwood's true identity and the Duchess' ability). Even for 11 or 12 year olds, I think they might find it a bit inane. I also didn't like that this is written in that head-hopping 3rd person POV. That always feels like a bit of a lazy gimmick to me, because you don't have to have your one narrator find ways to figure out what someone might be thinking or remembering--instead, we just move from mind to mind and hear everyone's internal thoughts. I just think that is kind of a cheap way to do it. And it kind of shows a lack of effort to construct a tighter plot, as though because it's middle grade, it doesn't really matter.
But, still a cute story and one kids would probably get some enjoyment out of. Also, I'm dying to know if "pumpkin chips" are potato chips flavored with pumpkin or like, baked slices of actual pumpkin. Not sure which one sounds better because neither sounds all that good TBH.
July 29, 2023
Such a fun Halloween mystery! This book gives big Clue vibes with a dash of magic. The spooky mansion set in the creepy woods gives great atmosphere and the countdown to midnight to solve the mystery kept me hooked to keep reading. I loved all of the characters and the mix of the brief fairy tale retellings. I found myself smiling while reading this as it was such a fun time.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book!
October 14, 2023
An entertaining enough mystery, that really DOES NOT need a sequel.
November 2, 2023
oh spooky "who done it?" middle grade mysteries, you will never let me down <3
August 29, 2024
I read this with my son and it was a lot of fun!
February 16, 2024
I loved this book! Totally delightful in every way. Okay, maybe just a little bit creepy but in a kind of wacky way. So many interwoven threads of magic, potions and fairy tales. Just so much fun. Except, yeah, just a little disturbing, but isn’t that also a key element to an engaging story? I wasn’t totally sure but I pretty much suspected the guilty party early on. Still fun and scary. Did I mention that? Little girls turned into scarecrows to have their hearts stolen. An old woman who embroiders everything instead of speaking. A necrowmancer—she’’s obsessed with crows. A cobbler who preserves unwanted shoes and hangs them on the wall. And, a very brave and clever boy named Dewey (he knows a lot of stuff because he reads all the time) along with his dad, Chaucer, who keeps coming up with all these unusually insightful stories—one’s about an innkeeper—the two of them travel the countryside. Lots to dive into. Great realistic fantasy, heavy on the fantasy side. One of next year’s Utah Beehive Book Award Nominees. I had a great time writing up the teaching suggestions and supplemental materials for teachers and librarians to use next year.
November 7, 2023
Full of charm, quirkiness and humour, G.Z. Schmidt’s mystery about the disappearance of young Beatrice Willoughby (and mayor's daughter) at an annual party thrown by the Amadeus family kept me grinning and entertained from start to finish.
The Amadeus annual costume party is the talk of the town, and a favourite of those who have attended in the past. When Beatrice mysteriously vanished, the Amadeus family stopped holding the party, and isolated themselves, particularly after one of their own was arrested for the disappearance.
Interestingly, there have been other children who have also disappeared without a trace around the town.
The story opens some years later with a select group of individuals in the town receiving invitations to this year's party. Additionally, a travelling father and son, the Chaucer and Dewey O'Connor, are brought along with one of the guests. Chaucer is fascinated by magic and folklore, and Dewey O'Connor is a boy who likes the read,. and doesn't have friends, as other kids think he's weird.
When all the guests assemble, the Amadeus' caretaker advises them that they're there, which is to determine who is really responsible for Beatrice's disappearance. What ensues is a funny, sloppy, melodrama-filled investigation, which reminded me of the oddball energy of the "Clue" movie from many years ago. Dewey watches and listens carefully, slowly piecing together all the seemingly random facts we've been given up to this point about each guest and the other disappearances in the town, before figuring out who is actually behind the disappearance.
I totally enjoyed this. It's full of silliness, magic, a ghost dog, a countdown till midnight to keep the tension building, and over the top behaviour from all the characters, except from the delightful Dewey.
I also loved all the in-story folk tales as related by Chaucer (an amusing reference to the other, medieval Chaucer?), as they enriched the world author G.Z. Schmidt has created. The slightly ominous ending was also great, perhaps hinting at further encounters between Dewey and the culprit?...
Thank you to Netgalley and to Holiday House for this ARC in exchange for my review.
The Amadeus annual costume party is the talk of the town, and a favourite of those who have attended in the past. When Beatrice mysteriously vanished, the Amadeus family stopped holding the party, and isolated themselves, particularly after one of their own was arrested for the disappearance.
Interestingly, there have been other children who have also disappeared without a trace around the town.
The story opens some years later with a select group of individuals in the town receiving invitations to this year's party. Additionally, a travelling father and son, the Chaucer and Dewey O'Connor, are brought along with one of the guests. Chaucer is fascinated by magic and folklore, and Dewey O'Connor is a boy who likes the read,. and doesn't have friends, as other kids think he's weird.
When all the guests assemble, the Amadeus' caretaker advises them that they're there, which is to determine who is really responsible for Beatrice's disappearance. What ensues is a funny, sloppy, melodrama-filled investigation, which reminded me of the oddball energy of the "Clue" movie from many years ago. Dewey watches and listens carefully, slowly piecing together all the seemingly random facts we've been given up to this point about each guest and the other disappearances in the town, before figuring out who is actually behind the disappearance.
I totally enjoyed this. It's full of silliness, magic, a ghost dog, a countdown till midnight to keep the tension building, and over the top behaviour from all the characters, except from the delightful Dewey.
I also loved all the in-story folk tales as related by Chaucer (an amusing reference to the other, medieval Chaucer?), as they enriched the world author G.Z. Schmidt has created. The slightly ominous ending was also great, perhaps hinting at further encounters between Dewey and the culprit?...
Thank you to Netgalley and to Holiday House for this ARC in exchange for my review.
July 11, 2023
Let me get this out of the way. I LOVED this book. The Curious Vanishing Of Beatrice Willoughby is what I Like to call dark, whimsy with a touch of magic.
We start with all of the characters (Dr. Foozle, Mrs. Raven, Ms. H, Mr. H, Count Baines, Judge Ophelius, and Duchess Von Pelt) who all receive an invite to an All Hallows Eve party at the Amadesuse’s mansion. However, no one has been invited back to the mansion since the disappearance of Beatrice 13 years ago. So why now? Chaucer and Dewey happened to be traveling this part of the country and decided to invite themselves to the invite-only party. What a mess it becomes.
This book was right up my alley. It takes place in one night, but there are many twists and turns. There are stories within stories. Who is telling the truth? Who is telling a lie? I enjoyed reading Dewey as a character. Dare, I say he was my favorite. It was refreshing to see an intelligent kid in the mix. Also, the bits of magic in this book were such a delight. The magic ranged from vials of sunshine to vials of thunder. I just loved it.
5 stars. If you want a cute little read for the Halloween/ fall season, you should pick this up. I will be buying a copy as soon as it comes out.
Thanks, NetGalley and publishers for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
We start with all of the characters (Dr. Foozle, Mrs. Raven, Ms. H, Mr. H, Count Baines, Judge Ophelius, and Duchess Von Pelt) who all receive an invite to an All Hallows Eve party at the Amadesuse’s mansion. However, no one has been invited back to the mansion since the disappearance of Beatrice 13 years ago. So why now? Chaucer and Dewey happened to be traveling this part of the country and decided to invite themselves to the invite-only party. What a mess it becomes.
This book was right up my alley. It takes place in one night, but there are many twists and turns. There are stories within stories. Who is telling the truth? Who is telling a lie? I enjoyed reading Dewey as a character. Dare, I say he was my favorite. It was refreshing to see an intelligent kid in the mix. Also, the bits of magic in this book were such a delight. The magic ranged from vials of sunshine to vials of thunder. I just loved it.
5 stars. If you want a cute little read for the Halloween/ fall season, you should pick this up. I will be buying a copy as soon as it comes out.
Thanks, NetGalley and publishers for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
July 6, 2023
The kind of book I expected! The title, the cover, the blurb – all are a nice match to this children’s novel (at 272 pages, I’m calling it a novel). That said, it took me a while to realize that is Dewey on the cover: for some reason I assumed the depicted child was a precocious Beatrice (Velma-like – think Scooby Doo), coincidentally redheaded, like Dewey.
What’s to like: quirky characters, a mystery in a mansion in the woods (think Clue or Murder by Death), a precocious protagonist, a hint of dark magic. What’s to love: the many references to Literature names (I do not want to spoil any) and the retelling of fairy tales and other known narratives inside the main tale – that is what makes it fun for grown-ups and not just for children. I don’t know if it’s intentional, but the countdown to midnight structure seems similar to Michael Ende’s The Night of Wishes, a classic less known than The Neverending Story or Momo, but also stupendous. Actually, the atmosphere reminds me of that one.
The only minor caveat: I expected either a shorter story for children or, at 267 pages, maybe an even more complicated story, but that was my just expectation. I would read the main characters’ further adventures. 4.8 stars out of five.
Thanks to NetGalley, Holiday House, and G. Z. Schmidt for the ARC!
What’s to like: quirky characters, a mystery in a mansion in the woods (think Clue or Murder by Death), a precocious protagonist, a hint of dark magic. What’s to love: the many references to Literature names (I do not want to spoil any) and the retelling of fairy tales and other known narratives inside the main tale – that is what makes it fun for grown-ups and not just for children. I don’t know if it’s intentional, but the countdown to midnight structure seems similar to Michael Ende’s The Night of Wishes, a classic less known than The Neverending Story or Momo, but also stupendous. Actually, the atmosphere reminds me of that one.
The only minor caveat: I expected either a shorter story for children or, at 267 pages, maybe an even more complicated story, but that was my just expectation. I would read the main characters’ further adventures. 4.8 stars out of five.
Thanks to NetGalley, Holiday House, and G. Z. Schmidt for the ARC!
September 2, 2023
This book immediately starts out with explaining Beatrice’s disappearance and the strange happenings in the town — this has a very locked room / clue the board game feel from the beginning. If you like this style game —will enjoy this story . Full of fantastic fantasy moments and I love the Dr. a kind of mad scientist character. The young investigator Dewey crashing the party — each character who comes to the party are introduced and you want to know how they are all connected and what happened 13 years ago when Beatrice went missing , who’s involved and what happened to her ? I really liked how they weaved many aspects of the Grimm’s fairytales into the story as well.
Recommend for age 12 and older . Really enjoyed the story — a page turner - and the ending ... well ... I am looking forward to future books by this author .
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC , this is my honest review .
Recommend for age 12 and older . Really enjoyed the story — a page turner - and the ending ... well ... I am looking forward to future books by this author .
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC , this is my honest review .
October 9, 2023
This was a perfect book to read for spooky season. A lighthearted, creepy and fun story that’s excellent for readers of any age.
There is a “best way” to read this book. Let me set a vibe for you.
Grab your favourite hot beverage! It’s a dark, damp, rainy and cold night. The wind is blowing and the leaves are swirling. You’re all bundled up with a cozy blanket. Your room is lit by only candles. You probably have a pumpkin decoration or two set about your shelves… maybe some decorative skulls and crows. You want your setting to feel spooky, yet cozy. Now you’re all set to start reading a slightly sinister mystery set on Halloween night.
The best part about this book was the countdown to midnight. You think you might be able to stop for a moment, to set the book down and get something done. But you can’t. Make sure you put a few hours aside to read this enjoyable story in one sitting.
I absolutely adored every subtle mention of classic stories and fairy tales. It started making me feel nostalgic while also keeping the book fresh and new.
There is a “best way” to read this book. Let me set a vibe for you.
Grab your favourite hot beverage! It’s a dark, damp, rainy and cold night. The wind is blowing and the leaves are swirling. You’re all bundled up with a cozy blanket. Your room is lit by only candles. You probably have a pumpkin decoration or two set about your shelves… maybe some decorative skulls and crows. You want your setting to feel spooky, yet cozy. Now you’re all set to start reading a slightly sinister mystery set on Halloween night.
The best part about this book was the countdown to midnight. You think you might be able to stop for a moment, to set the book down and get something done. But you can’t. Make sure you put a few hours aside to read this enjoyable story in one sitting.
I absolutely adored every subtle mention of classic stories and fairy tales. It started making me feel nostalgic while also keeping the book fresh and new.
January 8, 2025
The first quarter vividly lays out the setting the tone and introducing the characters, but it's a bit of a slog. It may be too slow for upper elementary. I see what the author was doing with an Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Clue vibe. It's Tim burton, Lemony Snickett level of delightfully whimsical, dark and creepy.
The ending was so satisfying and I would love to see these characters again.
It had weird elements that might be too dark for sensitive readers (no bloody/guts descriptions) but keeping a child's heart for longevity or having a bird in the freezer isn't something I'm use to having in a book.
I appreciated the subtlety of the literary references throughout (as opposed to the heavy handed use of other literary characters in the graphic novel The Night Librarian by Lincoln.
Would I read another: Yes
The ending was so satisfying and I would love to see these characters again.
It had weird elements that might be too dark for sensitive readers (no bloody/guts descriptions) but keeping a child's heart for longevity or having a bird in the freezer isn't something I'm use to having in a book.
I appreciated the subtlety of the literary references throughout (as opposed to the heavy handed use of other literary characters in the graphic novel The Night Librarian by Lincoln.
Would I read another: Yes
May 25, 2025
It was a cute read. Definitely something I would have really liked back in 8th grade. It was a fun mystery with some magic thrown in. And definitely had a good plot twist with who the bad guy was. And then another plot twist at the end. But both were also predictable, although maybe not quite so predictable for someone in 8th to guess.
September 1, 2025
This was a fun and intriguing read. I enjoy how Schmidt wove classic folklore and fairytales into the story. The cast of characters were so much fun and I enjoyed how the mystery was solved.
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October 7, 2023
The clock illustrations were very ingenious. Definitely recommended for fans of The Westing Game.
October 26, 2023
Middle grade mystery. Kind of a cross between Clue and an Agatha Christie story with magic added to the mix. Fun read for spooky season.
January 4, 2026
I LOVED this book. I’m not sure what age it’s meant for; I thought it was a bit dark for kids. It’s like a cross between the Addams Family and Clue. It was very witty and had a good mystery.
September 27, 2023
Reminded me of the movie “Clue” and also of the book Nooks & Crannies by Jessica Lawson.
July 7, 2023
What a charming story! I think there was a glitch with my e-book because it had over 500 pages which was very confusing since the story seemed to be wrapping up and I couldn’t see how it could be so long. Thankfully it was the perfect length.
It was a classic murder mystery but in a fairy tale setting. It felt like Agatha Christie for kids and so that was delightful. The fairy tale aspect was very light and so it was fun to recognize the winks to old stories.
I received this from net galley in exchange for a review.
It was a classic murder mystery but in a fairy tale setting. It felt like Agatha Christie for kids and so that was delightful. The fairy tale aspect was very light and so it was fun to recognize the winks to old stories.
I received this from net galley in exchange for a review.
April 3, 2024
This was such a fun read. I think it would have been perfect to read during Halloween. It gave me Adams Family vibes and I love love love it.
August 7, 2023
This is such a delightfully quirky and mysterious book! I had no idea what to expect but from page one I was hooked and didn’t want to put it down. I loved the countdown and the illustration of the grandfather clock. It was almost like you could hear it chiming as you read through. It has a very Addams Family kind of vibe with the creepy characters that are all just a little off but still endearing. Or maybe Clue as you hunt for remnants of clues as to what happened to Beatrice Willoughby so many years ago.
The cast of characters was brilliant. Each brought something fun to the table and seemed like they were hiding something and therefore had potential to be the real culprit. I especially loved Count Baines and his odd premonitions and Mrs. Raven and her punny powers. That one gave me quite a giggle. Dr. Foozle is the quintessential mad scientist with his clinking test tubes and questionable morals and Wormwood the caretaker was the best reveal ever. Dewey is our guide who brings us along through the story asking all the right questions and drawing the right conclusions. I really enjoyed him and how he was likely the smartest one in the room but never in an obnoxious way. I was annoyed for him when he was dismissed by the adults. I really enjoyed the little sneak peeks into the backstories into each of the other characters through his dad’s little tales. Great nods to fairy tales and with some googling I found interesting connections to the names of some of the characters that I enjoyed. The way the story twisted and turned as you travelled throughout the house was impeccable and felt almost cinematic. I could definitely picture this as a movie!
I really feel like this story had a terrific blend of mystery, dark and spooky elements, and humour. The setting of the mansion in an eerie woods that are both dead and alive and all set on All Hallows Eve in the town of Nevermore make this a perfect fall read. I will definitely be reading more by this author because I loved this book so much!
I received an advanced reader copy through Edelweiss and the publisher Holiday House in exchange for my honest review. Thanks so much for the early read, it will definitely be one I remember for a long time.
The cast of characters was brilliant. Each brought something fun to the table and seemed like they were hiding something and therefore had potential to be the real culprit. I especially loved Count Baines and his odd premonitions and Mrs. Raven and her punny powers. That one gave me quite a giggle. Dr. Foozle is the quintessential mad scientist with his clinking test tubes and questionable morals and Wormwood the caretaker was the best reveal ever. Dewey is our guide who brings us along through the story asking all the right questions and drawing the right conclusions. I really enjoyed him and how he was likely the smartest one in the room but never in an obnoxious way. I was annoyed for him when he was dismissed by the adults. I really enjoyed the little sneak peeks into the backstories into each of the other characters through his dad’s little tales. Great nods to fairy tales and with some googling I found interesting connections to the names of some of the characters that I enjoyed. The way the story twisted and turned as you travelled throughout the house was impeccable and felt almost cinematic. I could definitely picture this as a movie!
I really feel like this story had a terrific blend of mystery, dark and spooky elements, and humour. The setting of the mansion in an eerie woods that are both dead and alive and all set on All Hallows Eve in the town of Nevermore make this a perfect fall read. I will definitely be reading more by this author because I loved this book so much!
I received an advanced reader copy through Edelweiss and the publisher Holiday House in exchange for my honest review. Thanks so much for the early read, it will definitely be one I remember for a long time.
October 18, 2025
This was very fun and a perfect October listen!
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June 25, 2024
I loved how it was like Clue, but also Halloween at the same time!!
September 2, 2023
“The Amadeuses were always considered somewhat strange” –and they were not the only ones. One of the loveliest aspects of G.Z. Schmidt’s novel is the clever winks it employs, because it isn’t long before we suspect that the Amadeuses aren’t the only strange inhabitants of the tiny mountain town of Nevermore. No, Schmidt gives us much more than the mystery of Beatrice Willoughby’s the curious disappearance to uncover.
The entire cast is intriguing. To our delight, we get some point of view from them all—and yet, they are still quite capable of harboring secrets. In fact, Schmidt is artful in the way she casts shadows.
“The curious thing about people is how their curiosity eclipses everything else. All the invitees eventually accepted. They were old friends and enemies and strangers. One was an heiress, one was a spy, and one was an alchemist.
Innocuous, sure.
There was also a thief and an imposter. Another invitee had the ability to hypnotize people. One could see the future. And one could resurrect dead birds.
Oh, and lastly, at least one of the invitees was the true culprit responsible for the disappearance of Beatrice Willoughby thirteen years ago.” (Chapter 1)
The experience of the read will call to mind the film Clue (1985): individuals drawn together via a mysterious invitation to a strange manor; each connected to the host in some way; the puzzle mediated by “the butler.” Too, are the references to significant figures from libraries of classic horror, folk- and fairytale. The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby is book adults will enjoy reading—potentially aloud.
While the novel opens with the different invitees to the mysterious All Hallow’s Eve party, moving through Nevermore as it does, it will eventually linger with Dewey at the party--a young protagonist to help us navigate the secretive, scheming, and dismissive world of the adults.
Dewey introduces us to the understanding that when you live in a world where the fairy tales are real, anything could happen. The question becomes less about what is true or possible, but what isn’t true or possible. In genres like Horror and Mystery, the imagination is welcome and necessary. Schmidt luxuriates in it and we are invited to do the same.
The Curious Vanishing also brought to mind Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon in how her novel interweaves stories of folk and lore for the reader to intuit and incorporate into the mystery at hand. It is a celebrated element in Lin’s piece and the clever Schmidt integrates it in her own way here. Honestly, I could do with a volume of tales invented or retold by G.Z. Schmidt—with illustrations. I’d have loved a few illustrations in The Curious Vanishing. (Next edition?)
I raced through the novel. The mysteries are enticing. The deft movement between multiple character points-of-view artfully deepening interest. Short chapters sail and she adds those delectable cliff-hangers that propel you into the next. Too, paired with chapter numbers is the counting down of the clock. Schmidt provides the deliberation necessary in a Mystery, but she keeps it moving. Set details add atmosphere, and seeming asides are just that seeming. Schmidt is not wasteful nor weighty. And she keeps it both charming and creepy.
The Curious Vanishing is a spooky read. The atmosphere darkening as skillfully as it is paced. The whimsy saturating her magical world has a delightfully gruesome and sinister edge. Children are going missing among other dark plots. Schmidt demonstrates the careful tread with which those like Arden, Auxier, Black, Gaiman, and Schwab* are so successful. She offers capable-yet-vulnerable protagonists, levity, and a careful, clever control of her elements. That isn’t to say she makes it boringly easy and conclusive. I mean: that delicious shiver she delivers on that last page.
The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby is a perfect seasonal read: cozy, well-spiced, twisting, and dark. A nice horror for non-genre readers. A must for readers of fairytales, folklore, and the macabre. It is certainly for lovers of magic and the adorably strange.
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* Katherine Arden [Small Spaces series], Jonathan Auxier [Night Gardener; Peter Nimble series], Holly Black [Doll Bones], Neil Gaiman [Coraline, Graveyard Book], Victoria Schwab [Blake Cassidy series]. Adam Gidwitz’s A Tale Dark & Grimm series came to mind, as well as Michael Buckley’s The Sisters Grimm series.
The entire cast is intriguing. To our delight, we get some point of view from them all—and yet, they are still quite capable of harboring secrets. In fact, Schmidt is artful in the way she casts shadows.
“The curious thing about people is how their curiosity eclipses everything else. All the invitees eventually accepted. They were old friends and enemies and strangers. One was an heiress, one was a spy, and one was an alchemist.
Innocuous, sure.
There was also a thief and an imposter. Another invitee had the ability to hypnotize people. One could see the future. And one could resurrect dead birds.
Oh, and lastly, at least one of the invitees was the true culprit responsible for the disappearance of Beatrice Willoughby thirteen years ago.” (Chapter 1)
The experience of the read will call to mind the film Clue (1985): individuals drawn together via a mysterious invitation to a strange manor; each connected to the host in some way; the puzzle mediated by “the butler.” Too, are the references to significant figures from libraries of classic horror, folk- and fairytale. The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby is book adults will enjoy reading—potentially aloud.
While the novel opens with the different invitees to the mysterious All Hallow’s Eve party, moving through Nevermore as it does, it will eventually linger with Dewey at the party--a young protagonist to help us navigate the secretive, scheming, and dismissive world of the adults.
Dewey introduces us to the understanding that when you live in a world where the fairy tales are real, anything could happen. The question becomes less about what is true or possible, but what isn’t true or possible. In genres like Horror and Mystery, the imagination is welcome and necessary. Schmidt luxuriates in it and we are invited to do the same.
The Curious Vanishing also brought to mind Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon in how her novel interweaves stories of folk and lore for the reader to intuit and incorporate into the mystery at hand. It is a celebrated element in Lin’s piece and the clever Schmidt integrates it in her own way here. Honestly, I could do with a volume of tales invented or retold by G.Z. Schmidt—with illustrations. I’d have loved a few illustrations in The Curious Vanishing. (Next edition?)
I raced through the novel. The mysteries are enticing. The deft movement between multiple character points-of-view artfully deepening interest. Short chapters sail and she adds those delectable cliff-hangers that propel you into the next. Too, paired with chapter numbers is the counting down of the clock. Schmidt provides the deliberation necessary in a Mystery, but she keeps it moving. Set details add atmosphere, and seeming asides are just that seeming. Schmidt is not wasteful nor weighty. And she keeps it both charming and creepy.
The Curious Vanishing is a spooky read. The atmosphere darkening as skillfully as it is paced. The whimsy saturating her magical world has a delightfully gruesome and sinister edge. Children are going missing among other dark plots. Schmidt demonstrates the careful tread with which those like Arden, Auxier, Black, Gaiman, and Schwab* are so successful. She offers capable-yet-vulnerable protagonists, levity, and a careful, clever control of her elements. That isn’t to say she makes it boringly easy and conclusive. I mean: that delicious shiver she delivers on that last page.
The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby is a perfect seasonal read: cozy, well-spiced, twisting, and dark. A nice horror for non-genre readers. A must for readers of fairytales, folklore, and the macabre. It is certainly for lovers of magic and the adorably strange.
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* Katherine Arden [Small Spaces series], Jonathan Auxier [Night Gardener; Peter Nimble series], Holly Black [Doll Bones], Neil Gaiman [Coraline, Graveyard Book], Victoria Schwab [Blake Cassidy series]. Adam Gidwitz’s A Tale Dark & Grimm series came to mind, as well as Michael Buckley’s The Sisters Grimm series.
September 19, 2023
E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus
It has been thirteen years since six-year-old Beatrice Willoughny vanished from a house party at the home of Mort and Maribelle Amadeus. Her father was the mayor of the town, and Mort was quickly arrested and jailed, but Beatrice was never found. As fall rolls around again, the townspeople have been getting invitations to another house party, hosted by Maribelle and Edie. These invitations create quite a stir. Rumors fly, and odd behavior ramps up. Mrs. Raven overhears the Amadeus' caretaker Wormwood talking to Dr. Foozle the pharmacist about poison. There has been a steady stream of young children disappearing from the local inn. Judge Ophelius gets a threatening invitation. Count Baines, who can foretell bad luck, has a bad feeling about the houseparty. Ms. H, the local school teacher, and her husband don't really want to attend, but feel they might as well. School aged Dewey and his father Chaucer are headed to the party when they meet Mrs. Raven, who tells them it would be treacherous for a young person to attend. Chaucer, who travels about collecting stories, wasn't invited, but Mrs. Raven convinces Wormwood to let him in, along with Duchess von Pelt. When the party finally starts, the announcement is made that one of the guests in attendance was responsible for the death of Beatrice Willoughly, and that the guests will serve as a jury and decide before midnight who the real culprit was, thereby exonerating Mort, who is still in jail. As the countdown toward midnight continues, secrets are probed, and all of the attendees contribute a little bit of information to help solve the mystery. In the end, the culprits are revealed, and efforts are made to bring Beatrice back to life.
Strengths: This was written with a sense of urgency, and the gathering of the potential culprits gave this a classic feel, like Agatha Christie's mysteries. The characters are all well developed and easy to tell apart. Dewey (shown on the cover) is the youngest character, and a driving force of the investigation, despite most of the characters being adults.
Weaknesses:While my students like murder mysteries, they like them to be more realistic. This is definitely fantasy, since it includes enchantments and a little bit of necromancy. I'm not enjoying this trend towards the dark and disturbing raising of the dead in middle grade literature.
What I really think: This would be a good choice for readers who liked Lemony Snickets All the Wrong Questions series or Taylor's Malamander books.
I'm in the minority here, but didn't care for this one. I've certainly bought a lot of books with a similar quirky, offbeat feel to them even though they are not my personal favorite, but this style is one that my students have been avoiding for the last five years or so. This year, no one has even checked out any of the Lemony Snicket books. This was well written and engaging, but it's just not the sort of thing that I need to purchase for my library right now. If this type of mystery is something your students read, definitely take a look!
It has been thirteen years since six-year-old Beatrice Willoughny vanished from a house party at the home of Mort and Maribelle Amadeus. Her father was the mayor of the town, and Mort was quickly arrested and jailed, but Beatrice was never found. As fall rolls around again, the townspeople have been getting invitations to another house party, hosted by Maribelle and Edie. These invitations create quite a stir. Rumors fly, and odd behavior ramps up. Mrs. Raven overhears the Amadeus' caretaker Wormwood talking to Dr. Foozle the pharmacist about poison. There has been a steady stream of young children disappearing from the local inn. Judge Ophelius gets a threatening invitation. Count Baines, who can foretell bad luck, has a bad feeling about the houseparty. Ms. H, the local school teacher, and her husband don't really want to attend, but feel they might as well. School aged Dewey and his father Chaucer are headed to the party when they meet Mrs. Raven, who tells them it would be treacherous for a young person to attend. Chaucer, who travels about collecting stories, wasn't invited, but Mrs. Raven convinces Wormwood to let him in, along with Duchess von Pelt. When the party finally starts, the announcement is made that one of the guests in attendance was responsible for the death of Beatrice Willoughly, and that the guests will serve as a jury and decide before midnight who the real culprit was, thereby exonerating Mort, who is still in jail. As the countdown toward midnight continues, secrets are probed, and all of the attendees contribute a little bit of information to help solve the mystery. In the end, the culprits are revealed, and efforts are made to bring Beatrice back to life.
Strengths: This was written with a sense of urgency, and the gathering of the potential culprits gave this a classic feel, like Agatha Christie's mysteries. The characters are all well developed and easy to tell apart. Dewey (shown on the cover) is the youngest character, and a driving force of the investigation, despite most of the characters being adults.
Weaknesses:While my students like murder mysteries, they like them to be more realistic. This is definitely fantasy, since it includes enchantments and a little bit of necromancy. I'm not enjoying this trend towards the dark and disturbing raising of the dead in middle grade literature.
What I really think: This would be a good choice for readers who liked Lemony Snickets All the Wrong Questions series or Taylor's Malamander books.
I'm in the minority here, but didn't care for this one. I've certainly bought a lot of books with a similar quirky, offbeat feel to them even though they are not my personal favorite, but this style is one that my students have been avoiding for the last five years or so. This year, no one has even checked out any of the Lemony Snicket books. This was well written and engaging, but it's just not the sort of thing that I need to purchase for my library right now. If this type of mystery is something your students read, definitely take a look!
July 9, 2023
A deliciously creepy mystery that’s part Addams family, part Agatha Christie, and totally fun.
Roughly present day: It’s All Hallow’s Eve in Nevermore, a town located in the remote mountains of Europe, thirteen years since the Incident. The Incident, of course, is the vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby. Beatrice was the daughter of the mayor of Nevermore, and since she vanished at the Amadeus’s party, they blamed Mort, the “head" of the Amadeus household, thus ending their Halloween party tradition.. Maribelle, his wife, had been quietly investigating what really happened, and now, the year before the statute of limitations ends, is having another party to flush out the guilty party and to find Beatrice. Previously, the whole town was invited. This year, it’s a more selective group: “an heiress…a spy…an alchemist…a thief…and an imposter.” Others had the ability to hypnotize people, see the future, or resurrect dead birds - a motley bunch indeed. Add to this group were two uninvited people: eleven year-old Dewey, the hero of the story, and his father, Chaucer who incidentally was at the party when the Incident occurred.
The guests arrive; the doors to mansion are locked and won’t be opened until the assembled guests solve the disappearance. Fortunately, Dewey's there; in addition to being too young to be guilty, he's highly intelligent, spending most of his time reading books - the perfect person to solve the crime.
Even though I’m way outside the target age group for this book (ages 8 - 12), I throughly enjoyed it. I initially picked it up because of the cover and examining it closely, found lots of Easter eggs, trying to match the people on the cover to the guests. The book itself had lots of fun references that I enjoyed. For example, Mrs. Raven and the Nevermore Inn brings to mind Poe's poem, The Raven. Chaucer, Dewey’s father, reminds me of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales since both collected tales; in Chaucer’s case, many of them are Grimm’s fairy tales. Dewey, I suspect, is a reference to Melvil Dewey and the Dewey Decimal System, the library classification system. Even the town of Nevermore sounds like a stand in for Transylvania, home of Dracula.
The mystery itself was also enjoyable with lots of twists and turns. Each character's unique abilities and points of view are valuable as they uncover clues to unwind what happened that night thirteen years ago. At the center of it all is Dewey, using logic to figure everything out. And while there were a few parts that were scary, the book was more creepy as fitting Halloween and the target audiences' age.
Highly, highly recommended! This was a fun book, not too long - perfect for reading as a family on Halloween after Trick or Treating is done.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley.com that I voluntarily chose to review.
Roughly present day: It’s All Hallow’s Eve in Nevermore, a town located in the remote mountains of Europe, thirteen years since the Incident. The Incident, of course, is the vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby. Beatrice was the daughter of the mayor of Nevermore, and since she vanished at the Amadeus’s party, they blamed Mort, the “head" of the Amadeus household, thus ending their Halloween party tradition.. Maribelle, his wife, had been quietly investigating what really happened, and now, the year before the statute of limitations ends, is having another party to flush out the guilty party and to find Beatrice. Previously, the whole town was invited. This year, it’s a more selective group: “an heiress…a spy…an alchemist…a thief…and an imposter.” Others had the ability to hypnotize people, see the future, or resurrect dead birds - a motley bunch indeed. Add to this group were two uninvited people: eleven year-old Dewey, the hero of the story, and his father, Chaucer who incidentally was at the party when the Incident occurred.
The guests arrive; the doors to mansion are locked and won’t be opened until the assembled guests solve the disappearance. Fortunately, Dewey's there; in addition to being too young to be guilty, he's highly intelligent, spending most of his time reading books - the perfect person to solve the crime.
Even though I’m way outside the target age group for this book (ages 8 - 12), I throughly enjoyed it. I initially picked it up because of the cover and examining it closely, found lots of Easter eggs, trying to match the people on the cover to the guests. The book itself had lots of fun references that I enjoyed. For example, Mrs. Raven and the Nevermore Inn brings to mind Poe's poem, The Raven. Chaucer, Dewey’s father, reminds me of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales since both collected tales; in Chaucer’s case, many of them are Grimm’s fairy tales. Dewey, I suspect, is a reference to Melvil Dewey and the Dewey Decimal System, the library classification system. Even the town of Nevermore sounds like a stand in for Transylvania, home of Dracula.
The mystery itself was also enjoyable with lots of twists and turns. Each character's unique abilities and points of view are valuable as they uncover clues to unwind what happened that night thirteen years ago. At the center of it all is Dewey, using logic to figure everything out. And while there were a few parts that were scary, the book was more creepy as fitting Halloween and the target audiences' age.
Highly, highly recommended! This was a fun book, not too long - perfect for reading as a family on Halloween after Trick or Treating is done.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley.com that I voluntarily chose to review.
June 30, 2023
Thank you so much to Holiday House/ Peachtree Press and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.
A girl has been missing for thirteen years, at an annual All Hallows’ Eve party, an innocent man put away for the crime he didn’t commit. Now thirteen years later a group of unusual people are brought together for one last Hallows Eve gathering but this one is to solve which one of them did commit the crime.
Really fascinating, I really enjoyed the hodge-podge of characters that get put together to create this story. They were all so intriguing and the way they were woven together was so fascinating. Each one with a history and a story, each one being the perfect suspect and making your curiosity grow at each turn.
I really loved Dewey’s addition to it, he wasn’t supposed to be there but was the hidden link. He was so clever and crafty and was able to piece together way more than anyone else could, he risked so much by trying to get to the bottom of the whole case and I really loved following along as he was solving it.
The storyline was incredible, the deep rooted mystery and the way that each character helped to unfurl the whole mystery was so wondrous. I loved that we had small clues but nothing solid to pin point exactly who, why or what. You literally had to follow along the story to figure it out.
I was trying to solve everything myself as I was reading it and I had my suspicions right from the first introduction of characters, though I had no solid proof it was who I believed. It was so fun, I kept getting new hints and ideas but my main suspects stayed the same throughout the story. I loved solving this mystery.
I honestly loved this story so much, it was kind of eerie, it had a fun fable tale storyline which really added to it. The characters were all so intriguing and added so so much to figuring out the mystery. I loved the way it continued even after it ended, leaving your mind to still wander.
I highly recommend this mystery every aspect of it was so craftily written and it’s so much fun to read and solve yourself, you get fun twists and turns and it so unique you’ll be swept up into the mystery instantly.
A girl has been missing for thirteen years, at an annual All Hallows’ Eve party, an innocent man put away for the crime he didn’t commit. Now thirteen years later a group of unusual people are brought together for one last Hallows Eve gathering but this one is to solve which one of them did commit the crime.
Really fascinating, I really enjoyed the hodge-podge of characters that get put together to create this story. They were all so intriguing and the way they were woven together was so fascinating. Each one with a history and a story, each one being the perfect suspect and making your curiosity grow at each turn.
I really loved Dewey’s addition to it, he wasn’t supposed to be there but was the hidden link. He was so clever and crafty and was able to piece together way more than anyone else could, he risked so much by trying to get to the bottom of the whole case and I really loved following along as he was solving it.
The storyline was incredible, the deep rooted mystery and the way that each character helped to unfurl the whole mystery was so wondrous. I loved that we had small clues but nothing solid to pin point exactly who, why or what. You literally had to follow along the story to figure it out.
I was trying to solve everything myself as I was reading it and I had my suspicions right from the first introduction of characters, though I had no solid proof it was who I believed. It was so fun, I kept getting new hints and ideas but my main suspects stayed the same throughout the story. I loved solving this mystery.
I honestly loved this story so much, it was kind of eerie, it had a fun fable tale storyline which really added to it. The characters were all so intriguing and added so so much to figuring out the mystery. I loved the way it continued even after it ended, leaving your mind to still wander.
I highly recommend this mystery every aspect of it was so craftily written and it’s so much fun to read and solve yourself, you get fun twists and turns and it so unique you’ll be swept up into the mystery instantly.
July 30, 2023
Man, what a ride! This book certainly came as a little surprise, filled with magic and strange little tales connected to some of our own stories (Grimm’s, Shelly’s), and paved with a thrilling mystery.
Briefly, Beatrice, the mayor’s daughter goes missing during one of the parties held by the enchanting Amadeuses during the All Hollows Eve. Ever since then, the family grieves the loss of the child and the imprisonment of their family head and stops throwing any other parties for years. Of course, after around 13 years, magical invitations make their way into the post boxes of some of the villagers. Some who have participated in the last party, the judge, the cobbler, the pharmacist, the innkeeper, the school teacher, a rich baroness, and a random traveler and his child.
While cautiously entering the venue, each invitee for a particular reason, they realize they are trapped inside, just until the statute of limitations expire. Naturally, the secluded Amadeuses had a plan in mind and thus entrusted the last investigation to the members. They know one of them is responsible for the disappearance—but who?
So they set out to find the culprit. Through old tales and small clues, they put their life on the line to find out what really happened 13 years ago, while, at the same time, keeping their own little secret safe from the others.
The entire story was magical, filled with tales of old, with a twist. The author handpicked a few of the Grimm’s fairytales, mixed a little of Frankenstein’s family history in, and built each of her characters based on those. She also masterfully laced her story with the mystery and thrill of finding the criminal, in a modern fashion, which might just make Agatha Christie proud.
The language was easy to follow and it really did manage to keep the reader engaged, save for the little stories the traveler was telling. There were a few instances where they tired me out a little bit. I guess it’s due to execution. It didn’t really fit my taste, though I do understand why they were inserted the way they were. Children need everything to be a little more straightforward.
Either way, all things considered, the story was pretty good, an enjoyable read for sure. The cover also fits it very well, bringing in most of the characters from the start.
Now, to end the review, I have to say, the ending sold me. An open pure perfection.
And on a final note, thank you for the advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review. I’m definitely grateful for the opportunity and I’d like to wish the author all the best in her future endeavors, both with this one book and the next!
PS: I don’t know if it was the file I got or the app, however, my copy had double the amount of pages and the story was inserted twice.
Briefly, Beatrice, the mayor’s daughter goes missing during one of the parties held by the enchanting Amadeuses during the All Hollows Eve. Ever since then, the family grieves the loss of the child and the imprisonment of their family head and stops throwing any other parties for years. Of course, after around 13 years, magical invitations make their way into the post boxes of some of the villagers. Some who have participated in the last party, the judge, the cobbler, the pharmacist, the innkeeper, the school teacher, a rich baroness, and a random traveler and his child.
While cautiously entering the venue, each invitee for a particular reason, they realize they are trapped inside, just until the statute of limitations expire. Naturally, the secluded Amadeuses had a plan in mind and thus entrusted the last investigation to the members. They know one of them is responsible for the disappearance—but who?
So they set out to find the culprit. Through old tales and small clues, they put their life on the line to find out what really happened 13 years ago, while, at the same time, keeping their own little secret safe from the others.
The entire story was magical, filled with tales of old, with a twist. The author handpicked a few of the Grimm’s fairytales, mixed a little of Frankenstein’s family history in, and built each of her characters based on those. She also masterfully laced her story with the mystery and thrill of finding the criminal, in a modern fashion, which might just make Agatha Christie proud.
The language was easy to follow and it really did manage to keep the reader engaged, save for the little stories the traveler was telling. There were a few instances where they tired me out a little bit. I guess it’s due to execution. It didn’t really fit my taste, though I do understand why they were inserted the way they were. Children need everything to be a little more straightforward.
Either way, all things considered, the story was pretty good, an enjoyable read for sure. The cover also fits it very well, bringing in most of the characters from the start.
Now, to end the review, I have to say, the ending sold me. An open pure perfection.
And on a final note, thank you for the advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review. I’m definitely grateful for the opportunity and I’d like to wish the author all the best in her future endeavors, both with this one book and the next!
PS: I don’t know if it was the file I got or the app, however, my copy had double the amount of pages and the story was inserted twice.
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