Finnegan's Close

by Kelly Gammon White

One sunny, spring day during finals week, sixteen year-old Julian Harrington learns his long-lost mother is dead, and he and his younger brother, Jacob, will finally be reunited. Having not seen each other in ten years, the boys are swept off to Ireland where Aunt Molly, Uncle Liam and the rest of his mother's huge extended Finnegan family live in the stone castle they call Finnegan's Close. Julian and Jacob discover the magical abilities they were born with and undergo the family's training to harness their Finnegan Gifts. But their journey takes a perilous turn when a sinister and deranged villain catches wind of their powers and becomes obsessed with stealing them for his own nefarious purposes. In a high-stakes battle of wits and magic, the boys - and their entire magical Finnegan family - must figure out a way to thwart him, while keeping their magic a secret.

388 pages, Paperback

Published June 27, 2024

Reviews

[Gus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delight! I wonder what my power would be, the powers of the people in my family…

[Lena Richie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want more! This book has family and love and magic and action and I want more from this world ASAP. It definitely felt YA and I could feel how my younger self would’ve loved this book too.

[Ava D · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was one of my favorite books I read and I’m looking forward to reading the next book already! The book has a great, unique, pretty cover, and it will get you hooked. The beginning was good, and I was so happy when Julian and Jacob were reunited! I highly recommend this book, and too anyone who is going to read or read this book, I know you will like it! I can’t wait to read the next one!!!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gobbled this book up, reading at all hours, needing to find out what happened to these two boys as they learn about their magical Gifts and get enfolded into the family they never knew.

I won’t say more to avoid spoiling the read for the next person but I felt like I got lifted out of my life and brought to Ireland for a few days. Highly recommend!

[Sally Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found myself pulling for Julian and Jacob the whole way! Their adventure in Ireland. Their zany and sprawling family. They’re quite charming, this Irish clan. I’m finding myself thinking about these reunited brothers, and excited to see what happens when the next book comes out.

[Zeke Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and engaging romp - fans of Harry Potter will love this charming YA fantasy!

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is charming, dramatic, and so full of heart. It’s been a while since I’ve genuinely enjoyed a YA story like I enjoyed this one.

Aunt Molly 4 ever! 💜💜💜