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The Body Shop #3
Midnight Auto Parts
The whole dying thing sucked, but Frankie isn’t going to dwell. She’s focusing on the positive. She’s alive. Ish. Her family is safe. Her business is booming. She’s even got a boyfriend. Everything is coming up roses in Thunderbolt, Georgia.
Until a client decides she needs more time and makes a run for it in her loaner body. Too bad for the client, the last thing Frankie does before a loaner hits the showroom floor is microchip them for this very reason. Finding the runaway soul will be a piece of cake.
Or it would have been if she hadn’t bumped into Carter, who’s working a case that gets tangled up in Frankie’s repo. Missing women. Stolen cars. Alien abductions? The only way to get Frankie out of trouble is to help Carter uncover who’s behind it all. And pray the answer isn’t her client.
Until a client decides she needs more time and makes a run for it in her loaner body. Too bad for the client, the last thing Frankie does before a loaner hits the showroom floor is microchip them for this very reason. Finding the runaway soul will be a piece of cake.
Or it would have been if she hadn’t bumped into Carter, who’s working a case that gets tangled up in Frankie’s repo. Missing women. Stolen cars. Alien abductions? The only way to get Frankie out of trouble is to help Carter uncover who’s behind it all. And pray the answer isn’t her client.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2025
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Hailey Edwards
104 books2,840 followersHailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy.
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January 18, 2025
Meh. Like the characters but there just wasn’t much going on with the plot… at all.
June 3, 2025
Even though each audiobook in this series has its own case/mystery, you’ll want to listen to this series in order for the character connection and development.
I love Edwards stories and have been enjoying getting to know Frankie, her siblings, Thunderbolt, Georgia and its inhabitants. Frankie’s body shop is unique. She rents out bodies to the recently deceased so they can complete their final task, etc. The spirits are well vetted and usually abide by the contract, but this time, said spirit hasn’t returned the body.
It’s time for a repo. Frankie has no problem tracking them, but that is when things get weird. She calls Carter (local law) to process the scene and learns women are missing. Could it all be connected? The tale that unfolds has angry gods, plenty of action.
The romance with Kierce continues to develop and Frankie needs to loop in her family about her changes but first she needs to find these missing women and a goddess may just hold answers and more. The tale was gripping but sprinkled with family, romantic moments, star gazing and more.
Candace Joice’s narration captures both male and female voices perfectly. Her tone and inflections enhance the story and bring the characters to life. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
I love Edwards stories and have been enjoying getting to know Frankie, her siblings, Thunderbolt, Georgia and its inhabitants. Frankie’s body shop is unique. She rents out bodies to the recently deceased so they can complete their final task, etc. The spirits are well vetted and usually abide by the contract, but this time, said spirit hasn’t returned the body.
It’s time for a repo. Frankie has no problem tracking them, but that is when things get weird. She calls Carter (local law) to process the scene and learns women are missing. Could it all be connected? The tale that unfolds has angry gods, plenty of action.
The romance with Kierce continues to develop and Frankie needs to loop in her family about her changes but first she needs to find these missing women and a goddess may just hold answers and more. The tale was gripping but sprinkled with family, romantic moments, star gazing and more.
Candace Joice’s narration captures both male and female voices perfectly. Her tone and inflections enhance the story and bring the characters to life. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
January 10, 2025
Took a while to get into it. Should be 3½ stars.
June 10, 2025
Midnight Auto Parts begins shortly after the conclusion of the previous book with Frankie adjusting to her new existence after dying at the hands of a god. Reluctant to share the news with her overprotective siblings and friends, she hides her new abilities and oddness.
Meanwhile, one of Frankie’s deceased clients makes a run for it while still in the loaner body. Unfortunately, the body goes missing in what appears to be an alien abduction. Soon Frankie, Carter, and Kierce find out that there is powerful magic and a deadly predator in the woods.
*Heavy sigh* I had really hoped that this book would be better than the last because the premise of the series is a good one. However, there is too much personal drama, with repetitive uncertainties and annoying characters. I enjoyed the idea of bodies inhabiting loaners to complete unfinished business. I liked the idea of a private investigator type mystery or the 514 police solving crimes. But the series is not really any of those things. Frankie spends entirely too much time contemplating her relationship with Kierce, mentally berating herself with her own insecurities, and indulging in her curiosities about Kierce. Her emotional state is tiresome. Meanwhile, instead of the story focusing on her work with the ghosts (and how the heck are they keeping clients and paying the bills?), the book gets caught up in a continually evolving mythology, which is becoming way too complex for me to enjoy. Add while I’m glad Frankie has picked her love interest (and it’s not Harrow), Kierce’s ignorance on basic things isn’t cute anymore.
Narration: The story is shared via the first person POV of Frankie. Joice utilizes a softened feminine voice for Frankie that is generally fitting; however, it often came across like Frankie is whiny or exhausted. She adjusts her voice effectively to express emotion. Joice alters her tone during dialogue for gender and regional accents, making characters unique sounding. She is far more effective creating additional and identifiable female characters than male ones.
Despite being curious as to where the series is headed, I just don’t enjoy the stories enough to keep reading the Body Shop series.
My Ratings:
Story: C-
Narration: B/B-
Review copy provided by publisher
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Meanwhile, one of Frankie’s deceased clients makes a run for it while still in the loaner body. Unfortunately, the body goes missing in what appears to be an alien abduction. Soon Frankie, Carter, and Kierce find out that there is powerful magic and a deadly predator in the woods.
*Heavy sigh* I had really hoped that this book would be better than the last because the premise of the series is a good one. However, there is too much personal drama, with repetitive uncertainties and annoying characters. I enjoyed the idea of bodies inhabiting loaners to complete unfinished business. I liked the idea of a private investigator type mystery or the 514 police solving crimes. But the series is not really any of those things. Frankie spends entirely too much time contemplating her relationship with Kierce, mentally berating herself with her own insecurities, and indulging in her curiosities about Kierce. Her emotional state is tiresome. Meanwhile, instead of the story focusing on her work with the ghosts (and how the heck are they keeping clients and paying the bills?), the book gets caught up in a continually evolving mythology, which is becoming way too complex for me to enjoy. Add while I’m glad Frankie has picked her love interest (and it’s not Harrow), Kierce’s ignorance on basic things isn’t cute anymore.
Narration: The story is shared via the first person POV of Frankie. Joice utilizes a softened feminine voice for Frankie that is generally fitting; however, it often came across like Frankie is whiny or exhausted. She adjusts her voice effectively to express emotion. Joice alters her tone during dialogue for gender and regional accents, making characters unique sounding. She is far more effective creating additional and identifiable female characters than male ones.
Despite being curious as to where the series is headed, I just don’t enjoy the stories enough to keep reading the Body Shop series.
My Ratings:
Story: C-
Narration: B/B-
Review copy provided by publisher
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
January 16, 2025
It had its moments but most of the time I found this book boring :(
Still - BADB is the best character ever!
Still - BADB is the best character ever!
January 7, 2025
I love this author but this series is just not doing it for me. I think it’s me. But I have to call it. 3 books and I just don’t care. I don’t get tingling from Kierce. Frankie is only eh. The two best parts are the siblings and the 3 brothers the do car repairs in Matty’s body. And I can’t even say that is worth it to keep going. I will keep reading this author just not this series.
December 6, 2025
4.5 stars
Although I am really enjoying this series, I occasionally see elements of A Beginner's Guide to Necromancy. The previous love interest with history and questionable choices. The new, less volatile love interest. Don't get me wrong. This is not a complaint. More of an observation.
Although I am really enjoying this series, I occasionally see elements of A Beginner's Guide to Necromancy. The previous love interest with history and questionable choices. The new, less volatile love interest. Don't get me wrong. This is not a complaint. More of an observation.
March 10, 2025
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3-3.5
*Thoughts*
Midnight Auto Parts is the third installment in author Hailey Edwards's The Body Shop series. This story takes place mostly in a place called Thunderbolt, Georgia. There is a lot to take in with this story. First, Frankie is now different after dying and being reborn. She is getting used to her new circumstances thanks to Kierce, who has turned into a solid character and a better support outlet for Frankie. Second, her Body Shop business seems to be back on track until a client disappears with a loaner body. Frankie doesn't think it will be a problem since she has chosen to put trackers on the body to ensure she can find it. The only problem is that the body disappears.
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*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3-3.5
*Thoughts*
Midnight Auto Parts is the third installment in author Hailey Edwards's The Body Shop series. This story takes place mostly in a place called Thunderbolt, Georgia. There is a lot to take in with this story. First, Frankie is now different after dying and being reborn. She is getting used to her new circumstances thanks to Kierce, who has turned into a solid character and a better support outlet for Frankie. Second, her Body Shop business seems to be back on track until a client disappears with a loaner body. Frankie doesn't think it will be a problem since she has chosen to put trackers on the body to ensure she can find it. The only problem is that the body disappears.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
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April 16, 2025
Awesome series
Midnight Autoparts is another absolute gem in Hailey Edwards’ stellar lineup of urban fantasy. This series is just so good—each book somehow gets better, the characters grow and evolve in ways that feel natural and earned, and the worldbuilding? Absolutely fantastic.
Frankie is a powerhouse of a protagonist. Watching her come into her own over the course of the series is incredibly satisfying. And Keirce—ugh, that man. Their evolving relationship is such a sweet, slow-burn delight. There's so much tenderness and mutual respect layered under their banter and tension, and it's impossible not to root for them.
One of the biggest strengths of this series is the strong found family element. The quirky, loyal, sometimes chaotic crew that surrounds Frankie adds so much depth and heart. The side characters are memorable in their own right—each with their own quirks and stories that make them feel like real people you’d want to hang out with (or maybe run from, depending on the day).
The plot is tightly woven with twists that keep you on your toes, and the supernatural elements are rich without ever feeling overwhelming. Edwards has created a world that’s easy to get lost in, and honestly? I need the next book like yesterday. Highly recommend this series to fans of urban fantasy, slow-burn romance, and unforgettable characters.
Midnight Autoparts is another absolute gem in Hailey Edwards’ stellar lineup of urban fantasy. This series is just so good—each book somehow gets better, the characters grow and evolve in ways that feel natural and earned, and the worldbuilding? Absolutely fantastic.
Frankie is a powerhouse of a protagonist. Watching her come into her own over the course of the series is incredibly satisfying. And Keirce—ugh, that man. Their evolving relationship is such a sweet, slow-burn delight. There's so much tenderness and mutual respect layered under their banter and tension, and it's impossible not to root for them.
One of the biggest strengths of this series is the strong found family element. The quirky, loyal, sometimes chaotic crew that surrounds Frankie adds so much depth and heart. The side characters are memorable in their own right—each with their own quirks and stories that make them feel like real people you’d want to hang out with (or maybe run from, depending on the day).
The plot is tightly woven with twists that keep you on your toes, and the supernatural elements are rich without ever feeling overwhelming. Edwards has created a world that’s easy to get lost in, and honestly? I need the next book like yesterday. Highly recommend this series to fans of urban fantasy, slow-burn romance, and unforgettable characters.
November 30, 2025
4,25 ✨
The sibling bickering, teasing and unconditional love in these books is so well written and realistic, at least for siblings that are close and it’s one of my favorite things about this series.
I’m absolutely obsessed with the romance too.
Kierce is so incredibly adorable and the chemistry between him and Frankie is amazing.
The sibling bickering, teasing and unconditional love in these books is so well written and realistic, at least for siblings that are close and it’s one of my favorite things about this series.
I’m absolutely obsessed with the romance too.
Kierce is so incredibly adorable and the chemistry between him and Frankie is amazing.
June 22, 2025
Give me more!!!
January 9, 2025
So much new intrigue!
So many new things happening here. Frankie has woken up as a demigoddess, people are disappearing, Ankou is making trouble again, Kierce and Frankie grow closer, Frankie learns to astral travel much to Vi’s dismay, Frankie deals with a guardian, Frankie and Carter work together, Carter’ boss at the 512 has designs on Frankie…and lots more.
This book is a never-ending rollercoaster of problems to be dealt with and new things for Frankie to learn about her new existence. My attention was grabbed the whole time. Can’t wait until the next book after the way this one ended.
So many new things happening here. Frankie has woken up as a demigoddess, people are disappearing, Ankou is making trouble again, Kierce and Frankie grow closer, Frankie learns to astral travel much to Vi’s dismay, Frankie deals with a guardian, Frankie and Carter work together, Carter’ boss at the 512 has designs on Frankie…and lots more.
This book is a never-ending rollercoaster of problems to be dealt with and new things for Frankie to learn about her new existence. My attention was grabbed the whole time. Can’t wait until the next book after the way this one ended.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2025
For some reason this book reminds me of the time I was convinced my dog was possessed by an alien and refused to let her sleep in my room at night. I was 12, okay? And, I'd been watching a lot of UFO conspiracy content. 👽
January 6, 2025
There was something about this one that made it seem to start slow, despite a lot of drama happening. Frankie is still dealing with the ramifications of the last book, finally fesses up to her siblings what happened, freaked them out in the process. Also told her mentor, who also seemed to freak out a bit, after learning all. Then there was what went on with Kierce and the info that he was able to share with Frankie about what was going on with the missing women. And holy cow, was that part bat shit crazy! Very much rings true of the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
It takes a bit, but Frankie and those helping her, manage to get things cleared up, but in the process Frankie takes one more magical bits. It seems like this is now happening in every book, pretty soon she will be all powerful.
I am concerned with Matty and how he's left at the end. Guess we'll have to wait for the next one to see what happened and why.
It takes a bit, but Frankie and those helping her, manage to get things cleared up, but in the process Frankie takes one more magical bits. It seems like this is now happening in every book, pretty soon she will be all powerful.
I am concerned with Matty and how he's left at the end. Guess we'll have to wait for the next one to see what happened and why.
January 23, 2025
I am a big fan of Hailey Edwards; however, as much as I hate to admit it I could barely complete reading "Midnight Auto Parts." Unfortunately for me, reading this book was like watching paint dry. There was little to no action and the plot had potential but was not well developed. The biggest issue I had with this read was the immaturity of the characters. The protagonist were just not interesting enough for me to care and there really wasn't a real antagonist that made me want to jump through the pages of the book and kick their butt. I still believe the premise for the series built around a body shop is unique but that is just not enough to save this read.
Book one was good and I also thought book two was pretty good; but, book three sealed the deal for me. I will not be going on to any more books in this series. Sorry Ms. Edwards, this is just not my cup of tea.
Book one was good and I also thought book two was pretty good; but, book three sealed the deal for me. I will not be going on to any more books in this series. Sorry Ms. Edwards, this is just not my cup of tea.
April 29, 2025
The Body Shop is shaping up to be my least favorite series by Hailey Edwards—which honestly says more about how strong her other series are than anything else. I’ve read five of her series so far, and they’ve all set the bar high with their magical systems, quirky banter, interesting characters, and that warm found family vibe I love.
This book had all those ingredients… and yet, for some reason, I just couldn’t fully get into it. Maybe it’s a “me” thing, not a “book” thing. The biggest sign? It took me five days to finish—way too long for a 300-page read when I usually inhale her books in a sitting or two.
But I’m not giving up yet! I’m still hoping the sequel hooks me—or better yet, maybe Hailey will surprise us with a shiny new series that steals my heart all over again.
This book had all those ingredients… and yet, for some reason, I just couldn’t fully get into it. Maybe it’s a “me” thing, not a “book” thing. The biggest sign? It took me five days to finish—way too long for a 300-page read when I usually inhale her books in a sitting or two.
But I’m not giving up yet! I’m still hoping the sequel hooks me—or better yet, maybe Hailey will surprise us with a shiny new series that steals my heart all over again.
April 22, 2025
This felt scrappy. People rushing hither and thither. Again. Our FMC is becoming more and more powerful and we're a long way from the premise of the first book so things feel less grounded. It became more and more of an effort to carry on reading it. I won't pick up the fourth installment.
July 4, 2025
*2.5 stars
While the found family, Kierce and Badb, continue to be positive elements for me, my complaints from the prior book did not really improve with this entry. It continued to read rather young, and the plot was really slow. I don't think I'll continue on with the series.
While the found family, Kierce and Badb, continue to be positive elements for me, my complaints from the prior book did not really improve with this entry. It continued to read rather young, and the plot was really slow. I don't think I'll continue on with the series.
March 6, 2025
This series has so much potential but the book kept going in repetitive circles making the plot slow to progress. Frankie is a great character but can’t really make up for it.
February 23, 2025
𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨
A dead woman and a slave fight to take down a domestic abuse shelter
𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛
The found family aspect and banter
𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛
It just felt lacking
𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨/𝙨𝙪𝙗 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙨
Urban fantasy
Chosen one vibes
𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨
So Frankie is getting used to the whole demigoddess thing, Kierce is learning how to human, women keep disappearing in what seems to be alien abductions, and this is the slowest fucking burn in the history of time.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a slow burn. But this feels like it’s being dragged out unnecessarily at this point. Three books that span several months from what I can tell, and they’ve shared a couple of kisses and held hands. It just reads so very YA but it isn’t marketed that way so it almost feels like…I dunno, not false advertising but. Something.
The banter, especially between the siblings, is the absolute highlight for me. Their found family is wonderful and raw and beautiful. Badh is a hilarious klepto, Kierce is adorable in his insecure hesitance, and Carter and all the other characters are great too.
But something about this book just felt really lacking. I didn’t really care what was going on, and yet again I feel a bit confused as to some of the final scenes because it truly feels to me like somethings aren’t explained or are glossed over in a way that makes me go huuuh?? And I’m not an unintelligent person. But I always seem to come away with a bunch of questions that I don’t think are meant to be a focus in any way.
Also an inconsistency I believe (and I’m going to redownload book two to check after I post this):
Frankie’s “dead”, I specifically remember her mentioning at the end of the last book that she has no pulse, but in this book her heart is pounding in her ears? Her heart shoots up to her throat? The mark throbbed in time with her heart? Methinks the author keeps forgetting 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘦.
It ends on a sort of cliffhanger but the next book isn’t out for ages, and I’m actually not broken up about it.
𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨
🤤🤤🤤
(Still no smut)
🤣🤣🤣
😭
🌟🌟🌟
A dead woman and a slave fight to take down a domestic abuse shelter
𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛
The found family aspect and banter
𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛
It just felt lacking
𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨/𝙨𝙪𝙗 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙨
Urban fantasy
Chosen one vibes
𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨
So Frankie is getting used to the whole demigoddess thing, Kierce is learning how to human, women keep disappearing in what seems to be alien abductions, and this is the slowest fucking burn in the history of time.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a slow burn. But this feels like it’s being dragged out unnecessarily at this point. Three books that span several months from what I can tell, and they’ve shared a couple of kisses and held hands. It just reads so very YA but it isn’t marketed that way so it almost feels like…I dunno, not false advertising but. Something.
The banter, especially between the siblings, is the absolute highlight for me. Their found family is wonderful and raw and beautiful. Badh is a hilarious klepto, Kierce is adorable in his insecure hesitance, and Carter and all the other characters are great too.
But something about this book just felt really lacking. I didn’t really care what was going on, and yet again I feel a bit confused as to some of the final scenes because it truly feels to me like somethings aren’t explained or are glossed over in a way that makes me go huuuh?? And I’m not an unintelligent person. But I always seem to come away with a bunch of questions that I don’t think are meant to be a focus in any way.
Also an inconsistency I believe (and I’m going to redownload book two to check after I post this):
Frankie’s “dead”, I specifically remember her mentioning at the end of the last book that she has no pulse, but in this book her heart is pounding in her ears? Her heart shoots up to her throat? The mark throbbed in time with her heart? Methinks the author keeps forgetting 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘦.
It ends on a sort of cliffhanger but the next book isn’t out for ages, and I’m actually not broken up about it.
𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨
🤤🤤🤤
(Still no smut)
🤣🤣🤣
😭
🌟🌟🌟
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2025
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Body Shop series is one best read in order because of the character growth and story arc as is typical in urban fantasy. Frankie died in the previous story and came back. She is getting used to her new status and abilities. Her relationship with Kierce is developing.
Things start off with one of her "bodies" going rogue and she will have to go do the repo. Frankie tracks them and then they disappear leaving her vehicle. She calls Carter to process the scene for any clues to anyone who might have taken them. Carter has been trying to find other women who have disappeared. Frankie finds a brochure but isn't sure it has anything to do with it.
The brochure does have to do with their disappearance. There turns out to be a group to help abused women get away. But they are going away to a place with magical wards. The wards were made by items belonging to a god and the god is stalking the women for payment / punishment .
It was engaging to see Frankie with a bit of help from Kierce and Carter find the women, learn enough from the god to assist the women while learning about herself. She doesn't understand her abilities but she actually has more power than Kierce now, apparently due to her parents. Frankie doesn't know about them though.
Midnight Auto Parts seemed well paced and engaging. The ending leaves us with more to learn about Frankie and her history as well. Things have changed and her role will be different going forward.
Narration:
The narrator was new to me for this series. I am really comfortable with her voices for the characters giving them personality. I appreciated her voices being appropriate for males and the females. The males were deeper, or stronger. I listened at 1.75x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
COYER May RAT
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Body Shop series is one best read in order because of the character growth and story arc as is typical in urban fantasy. Frankie died in the previous story and came back. She is getting used to her new status and abilities. Her relationship with Kierce is developing.
Things start off with one of her "bodies" going rogue and she will have to go do the repo. Frankie tracks them and then they disappear leaving her vehicle. She calls Carter to process the scene for any clues to anyone who might have taken them. Carter has been trying to find other women who have disappeared. Frankie finds a brochure but isn't sure it has anything to do with it.
The brochure does have to do with their disappearance. There turns out to be a group to help abused women get away. But they are going away to a place with magical wards. The wards were made by items belonging to a god and the god is stalking the women for payment / punishment .
It was engaging to see Frankie with a bit of help from Kierce and Carter find the women, learn enough from the god to assist the women while learning about herself. She doesn't understand her abilities but she actually has more power than Kierce now, apparently due to her parents. Frankie doesn't know about them though.
Midnight Auto Parts seemed well paced and engaging. The ending leaves us with more to learn about Frankie and her history as well. Things have changed and her role will be different going forward.
Narration:
The narrator was new to me for this series. I am really comfortable with her voices for the characters giving them personality. I appreciated her voices being appropriate for males and the females. The males were deeper, or stronger. I listened at 1.75x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
COYER May RAT
January 12, 2025
Necromancer Frankie and her partner Kierce, along with his crow companion Badb sure manage to find a host of supercilious snippy supernaturals to battle.
Whether the supernaturals are good or evil depends on the side of the fence Frankie is on and if the supes, or if they are gods, are on the other side.
Some exist only to create discord and dissent and then feast on the suffering, while others clean up the disaster it leaves behind…so cast of shadows is fascinating, since it involves rescue and secret, hidden shelter for battered and beaten women and children. Wonderful promise for those in dire circumstances but it all goes terribly wrong when one of the dark gods gets his hooks into the desire shelter and the families, so desperately in need of protection, begin to die and can’t escape.
Frankie, Kierce, Badb, Josie, Carter and the family of course become involved and it fierce flighting for the family, not just their own family of choice (they adopted each other and lived on the streets until they could make a home of their own), but family in the greater sense.
Really enjoy the fresh writing and perspective of this author, the incredible application of mythology in a modern day setting and making it vibrant and modern yet relatable. The universal themes are so clear - good versus evil, magic versus mundane, there is always a price to pay for what we truly want and it must be paid etc., family first etc.
Great series, wonderfully written novel, reluctant anti-heroine main character with engaging and lovable supporting friends and family, and an absolutely worthwhile read
Whether the supernaturals are good or evil depends on the side of the fence Frankie is on and if the supes, or if they are gods, are on the other side.
Some exist only to create discord and dissent and then feast on the suffering, while others clean up the disaster it leaves behind…so cast of shadows is fascinating, since it involves rescue and secret, hidden shelter for battered and beaten women and children. Wonderful promise for those in dire circumstances but it all goes terribly wrong when one of the dark gods gets his hooks into the desire shelter and the families, so desperately in need of protection, begin to die and can’t escape.
Frankie, Kierce, Badb, Josie, Carter and the family of course become involved and it fierce flighting for the family, not just their own family of choice (they adopted each other and lived on the streets until they could make a home of their own), but family in the greater sense.
Really enjoy the fresh writing and perspective of this author, the incredible application of mythology in a modern day setting and making it vibrant and modern yet relatable. The universal themes are so clear - good versus evil, magic versus mundane, there is always a price to pay for what we truly want and it must be paid etc., family first etc.
Great series, wonderfully written novel, reluctant anti-heroine main character with engaging and lovable supporting friends and family, and an absolutely worthwhile read
January 14, 2025
Frankie hasn't had an easy life by any stretch of the imagination (I mean, the home she lived in as a child ATE kiddos who misbehaved, so, you know, YEAH), but things are getting even stickier than they were. Which is saying a lot. But I guess when one of your unknown parents was divine and you're just becoming aware of that AND you died recently that's to be expected.
Fortunately for Frankie, she has an amazing support group. A sister who everyone's afraid of getting on the wrong side of (including Frankie), a brother who can stand beside her even in her dreams, a redcap who is turning out to be more of a friend than Harrow, a crow who is fiercely protective, and Kierce. Kierce, by the way, officially graduated from maybe-boyfriend to actual boyfriend. The new status upgrade comes with smokin' hot kisses and smoldering looks, too.
While Frankie has an amazing crew, she also has a business to run. And that not so easy past of hers means she frets about keeping the money rolling in because she knows what it's like to hang on the edge. So when her most recent client disappears with her loaner body, Frankie jumps to track it down.
And finds WAY more than she expected.
I mean, magic and shifters and other supernatural shenanigans are one thing. Potential alien abductions? That's a whole other thing entirely. Unless it's not.
Gods, monsters, that pesky (cursed) apple tree, a heart to heart with the siblings, a few answers (maybe), and a lady trying to figure things out along the way. MAN, I like this world and these characters!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Fortunately for Frankie, she has an amazing support group. A sister who everyone's afraid of getting on the wrong side of (including Frankie), a brother who can stand beside her even in her dreams, a redcap who is turning out to be more of a friend than Harrow, a crow who is fiercely protective, and Kierce. Kierce, by the way, officially graduated from maybe-boyfriend to actual boyfriend. The new status upgrade comes with smokin' hot kisses and smoldering looks, too.
While Frankie has an amazing crew, she also has a business to run. And that not so easy past of hers means she frets about keeping the money rolling in because she knows what it's like to hang on the edge. So when her most recent client disappears with her loaner body, Frankie jumps to track it down.
And finds WAY more than she expected.
I mean, magic and shifters and other supernatural shenanigans are one thing. Potential alien abductions? That's a whole other thing entirely. Unless it's not.
Gods, monsters, that pesky (cursed) apple tree, a heart to heart with the siblings, a few answers (maybe), and a lady trying to figure things out along the way. MAN, I like this world and these characters!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
January 24, 2025
Just Waiting on the Next Book
“What possessed you to stick your hand into a ward?” She crouched over me. “Are you trying to get me killed?” Her glare raked over me. “Your sister knows you’re involved in my case. Do you really think she’s the forgiving type? Josie? I would come home to find that damn plant from Little Shop of Horrors waiting for me in my bedroom.” She sucked in a breath through her teeth. “I get that you’re a demigoddess, and that’s great for you. The rest of us aren’t so lucky. I haven’t lived this long to be taken out by a vengeful dryad. Can you imagine the shame? I’m a fucking redcap.” She wiped sweat off her brow. “Why am I so afraid of her?” “You’re smart.” I patted the top of her head. “That’s why.” “You could always ask her to return home,” Kierce suggested, eager to put distance between her and me. “I could find somewhere else to stay.” “Oh no. No, no, no. She’s made friends with my plants.” Carter’s gaze held a manic gleam. “I didn’t even have plants until she bought them. They’re hers. They’re on her side. Who knows what they would do to me if I kicked her out? I might wake up with a vine wrapped around my neck.” As gently as possible, I asked, “Should you live with someone who terrifies you?” “I…” She swallowed hard, her throat bobbing. “I think that’s what I like about her.” “Um. Well. Yes.” I cleared my throat. “Just make sure you’re open about where you stand, okay?”
“What possessed you to stick your hand into a ward?” She crouched over me. “Are you trying to get me killed?” Her glare raked over me. “Your sister knows you’re involved in my case. Do you really think she’s the forgiving type? Josie? I would come home to find that damn plant from Little Shop of Horrors waiting for me in my bedroom.” She sucked in a breath through her teeth. “I get that you’re a demigoddess, and that’s great for you. The rest of us aren’t so lucky. I haven’t lived this long to be taken out by a vengeful dryad. Can you imagine the shame? I’m a fucking redcap.” She wiped sweat off her brow. “Why am I so afraid of her?” “You’re smart.” I patted the top of her head. “That’s why.” “You could always ask her to return home,” Kierce suggested, eager to put distance between her and me. “I could find somewhere else to stay.” “Oh no. No, no, no. She’s made friends with my plants.” Carter’s gaze held a manic gleam. “I didn’t even have plants until she bought them. They’re hers. They’re on her side. Who knows what they would do to me if I kicked her out? I might wake up with a vine wrapped around my neck.” As gently as possible, I asked, “Should you live with someone who terrifies you?” “I…” She swallowed hard, her throat bobbing. “I think that’s what I like about her.” “Um. Well. Yes.” I cleared my throat. “Just make sure you’re open about where you stand, okay?”
January 10, 2025
Each one becomes my new favorite!
I have come to realize that Hailey Edwards has the ability to hijack your day or night so if like myself you cave and open the book before you actually have time to read it, we’ll get comfortable and have plenty of snacks at hand because you’re in it until the last word.
This book will take you on several journeys and not all are pleasant or planned but so worth it in the end. I think my favorite thing about reading this series is there is no pressure for everything to be perfect and sweet by the end because life certainly isn’t and the author might not turn lemons into lemonade nor does she shy away from shining a light on harsh reality but she never makes you feel like the only person who is struggling with it.
If you like your books with a dose of darkness with your energy, dark humor and cracked characters that are so real you wonder where they went when you close the book THIS is the series for you.
Family friendly and collection shelf worthy this book, heck every book of hers I’ve read is compelling and bingeable with unique tie ins to mythology and all things paranormal.
I have come to realize that Hailey Edwards has the ability to hijack your day or night so if like myself you cave and open the book before you actually have time to read it, we’ll get comfortable and have plenty of snacks at hand because you’re in it until the last word.
This book will take you on several journeys and not all are pleasant or planned but so worth it in the end. I think my favorite thing about reading this series is there is no pressure for everything to be perfect and sweet by the end because life certainly isn’t and the author might not turn lemons into lemonade nor does she shy away from shining a light on harsh reality but she never makes you feel like the only person who is struggling with it.
If you like your books with a dose of darkness with your energy, dark humor and cracked characters that are so real you wonder where they went when you close the book THIS is the series for you.
Family friendly and collection shelf worthy this book, heck every book of hers I’ve read is compelling and bingeable with unique tie ins to mythology and all things paranormal.
May 10, 2025
just so beautifully written , must read series
Rating: 4.75⭐️
It’s hard to say no spoilers when the blurb just goes ahead with the most shocking element of this book as well as the ending of the last.
But where most novels would have a hard time finding a storyline that then raises the narrative bar for the characters and series arc, Hailey Edwards has no problem moving forward with another great book that’s thrilling, emotionally compelling and plot wise extremely complex.
This is a fantastic story that I had to read twice, and then immediately regretted it because the next in the series isn’t released yet. It’s that incredible a series that I need to go straight into the next book.
Frankie’s development goes into areas I hadn’t even considered, making me even more excited about the future. There’s new mythology, new gods and powers but even greater depth to the relationships and family dynamics.
Hailey Edwards is writing an excellent series and an amazing character arc with Frankie.
A must read.
Great cover art both for storytelling and characters.
Cover by Damonza
Illustration by Marouane Hs
Rating: 4.75⭐️
It’s hard to say no spoilers when the blurb just goes ahead with the most shocking element of this book as well as the ending of the last.
But where most novels would have a hard time finding a storyline that then raises the narrative bar for the characters and series arc, Hailey Edwards has no problem moving forward with another great book that’s thrilling, emotionally compelling and plot wise extremely complex.
This is a fantastic story that I had to read twice, and then immediately regretted it because the next in the series isn’t released yet. It’s that incredible a series that I need to go straight into the next book.
Frankie’s development goes into areas I hadn’t even considered, making me even more excited about the future. There’s new mythology, new gods and powers but even greater depth to the relationships and family dynamics.
Hailey Edwards is writing an excellent series and an amazing character arc with Frankie.
A must read.
Great cover art both for storytelling and characters.
Cover by Damonza
Illustration by Marouane Hs
June 25, 2025
“A mirror can’t show your worth.” He tugged me closer. “A mirror can’t reflect your heart. A mirror can’t reveal your soul.
Frankie really needs to let her siblings know that she’s dead. Not like DEAD DEAD, and not like vampire dead, more like she’s a necromancer with special blood that is keeping her in the demi-goddess realm. Everything still works the same, with the small exception of soul-porting to different places at a whim. Frankie, her siblings, and Kierce are out to help the paranormal community, and help track down women that keep going missing.
Again with the comic relief in this story, the golf cart scenes just had me rolling. Kierce & Frankie get closer to one another, and relationships start to strengthen. Hailey Edwards has put just enough tension between her characters to keep everything on edge, and the mystery in this story was really interesting and kept me flipping pages. I love a smart read that has background into things I have never read about. Like the handmaidens of Frau Perchta! I cannot wait to see what trouble Frankie gets up to in the next story.
CW/TW: Death, Blood, Fire, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse (off page)
Frankie really needs to let her siblings know that she’s dead. Not like DEAD DEAD, and not like vampire dead, more like she’s a necromancer with special blood that is keeping her in the demi-goddess realm. Everything still works the same, with the small exception of soul-porting to different places at a whim. Frankie, her siblings, and Kierce are out to help the paranormal community, and help track down women that keep going missing.
Again with the comic relief in this story, the golf cart scenes just had me rolling. Kierce & Frankie get closer to one another, and relationships start to strengthen. Hailey Edwards has put just enough tension between her characters to keep everything on edge, and the mystery in this story was really interesting and kept me flipping pages. I love a smart read that has background into things I have never read about. Like the handmaidens of Frau Perchta! I cannot wait to see what trouble Frankie gets up to in the next story.
CW/TW: Death, Blood, Fire, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse (off page)
January 13, 2025
Frankie is getting used to her new circumstances, after the whole dying thing, and Kierce is turning out to be a great boyfriend, and then a client disappears with a loaner body. No problem since there’s a tracker in the body, until the signal disappears. Then, while searching for the loaner, she runs into Carter, who’s working a case that intersects with Frankie’s repo. Women are disappearing, along with their cars. Is it alien abduction, the work of a god, or something else? Frankie, Kierce and Carter work together to figure it all out, as Frankie learns more about what it means to be a demigoddess, Kierce learns to drive, and Badb terrorizes the neighborhood. I enjoyed seeing how Frankie gains confidence in her power, and Kierce gains confidence in living life and having someone who cares about him. This was another wonderful story, full of gods, monsters, magic, ghosts, and along with all that, a caring found family whose ties are stronger than any blood family. Of course I can’t wait for the next adventure, hopefully it won’t be too long of a wait.
May 19, 2025
Love the series and author!
Alright, first I have to admit that the 4 stars are because the author left the ending with a cliffhanger. Normally I love Ms Edwards and would give her 5 stars because I love her writing style and her wonderful characters practically leap off the page, but I absolutely hate to wait on another book to finish the storyline - especially when that book hasn’t been published yet. As of now, the fourth book has finally arrived, but at the time I read this book, that wasn’t the case which may have ticked me off a little. Otherwise I have absolutely no complaints about this series or the book itself. You don’t have to read her other series to understand this story, however it does enrich your understanding of this world and what necromancers can do. I would encourage you to read the other series simply because I enjoy them so much, but that is entirely up to you.
Alright, first I have to admit that the 4 stars are because the author left the ending with a cliffhanger. Normally I love Ms Edwards and would give her 5 stars because I love her writing style and her wonderful characters practically leap off the page, but I absolutely hate to wait on another book to finish the storyline - especially when that book hasn’t been published yet. As of now, the fourth book has finally arrived, but at the time I read this book, that wasn’t the case which may have ticked me off a little. Otherwise I have absolutely no complaints about this series or the book itself. You don’t have to read her other series to understand this story, however it does enrich your understanding of this world and what necromancers can do. I would encourage you to read the other series simply because I enjoy them so much, but that is entirely up to you.
January 23, 2025
This is the third entry in the Body Shop series, and it felt a bit slow and drawn out. Don't get me wrong, the plot was interesting, it just didn't FEEL urgent or like the stakes were high, despite both of those things being true.
I also don't really feel the romantic connection between the 2 MCs. Their relationship is progressing, but it feels very lukewarm. Maybe too much tell and not enough show?
When I look at where this series started and where it is now, I wonder if maybe the problem is that too many changes happened before I had the chance to start really caring about the characters. I think the book could have benefited from a little more world and character building at the beginning.
I am interested to see what happens next, so I'll check out the next book. Maybe it will grab me a little more.
I also don't really feel the romantic connection between the 2 MCs. Their relationship is progressing, but it feels very lukewarm. Maybe too much tell and not enough show?
When I look at where this series started and where it is now, I wonder if maybe the problem is that too many changes happened before I had the chance to start really caring about the characters. I think the book could have benefited from a little more world and character building at the beginning.
I am interested to see what happens next, so I'll check out the next book. Maybe it will grab me a little more.
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