My Mother's Spirit

by Vanessa Kramer

What secrets are buried in the forest?

Abby's parents have coerced her and her twin sister to spend the summer in England with odd relatives she's never met. As she grapples with her estranged family, a chance encounter ignites the spark of a potential romance.

But it's in the depths of the woods where Abby finds an unexpected guide- a mysterious girl who reveals the intricate threads entwining the past, present, and future. In a journey of self-discovery and unexpected magic, Abby must navigate love, family secrets, and the haunting echoes of a tragedy that longs to be discovered.

165 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 13, 2024

About the author

Vanessa Kramer lives in Blue Springs, MO with her husband, two sons, and cat. Being a lifelong fan of reading and writing, Vanessa has always had a passion for storytelling. She enjoys coffee, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. Her favorite author is Stephen King and loves reading horror, thriller, and mystery the most. You can find updates on Vanessa's events, works-in-progress, ask about TW and other info on Facebook under "Vanessa Kramer Author" and on TikTok, Instagram, and Threads @vanessakramerauthor

Reviews

[Jonathan Pongratz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this was such a fun read!

Abby and her sister Jo just landed in rural England with their parents for the summer. Staying with their grandparents in their rustic home is dull, but Abby soon finds herself infatuated with a local young man named Callum. The reverie of Abby's new crush is interrupted when strange seemingly paranormal events begin to occur. Who is the strange woman that keeps appearing to her, and what does she want from her?

I really enjoyed the mix of paranormal and mystery with this book. England is foreign to Abby, so that made the mystery even more difficult to navigate for her and upped the stakes.

Kramer's writing style is unique, engaging, and easy to read. Once I got into the story it was hard for me to put it down.

The characters really made this story pop. Abby starts off as an average teen, but I like how complex her background became from chapter to chapter. Her desires were easy to relate to, and that made her a great main character. Jo was a good sister, and extra kudos for the LGBT representation! I also resonated with Rachel and Abby's grandparents.

The plot was a ton of fun! Lots of mystery, paranormal happenings, and teen shenanigans are in each chapter, with a dark undertone to the story. If you're looking for a quality read with some chills and thrills, give this one a go!

[incredibly_bookish · Rating 4 out of 5]

It starts as you would typically expect a YA story to begin - classic teen, filled with angst for the sh*tty life she has been dealt. However, you quickly learn that things aren't all they seem and that this story is NOT YA!!

This paranaormal story hosts themes of Murder, abuse, grief, and betrayal. These, paired with plot twists and an extremely chilling ending, make this an 'I can't stop reading' type of book. One I would definitely recommend.

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Also, if you are into great stories that deliver 'the shock factor' then I would definitely suggest the authors' other recent releases - Great Divide and Great Desolation. Also available now on Amazon 👌

[Katie Downey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the characters!