Celtic Charms

Twin Destinies #2

by Debbie Viguié

After arriving in Ireland to play their harps for a wedding at a mystical castle, twin Seers find themselves caught in a web of ancient feuds, family secrets, creatures of myth, and a seemingly doomed romance that only they can save.

Genres: Fantasy

155 pages, ebook

Published November 1, 2024

About the author

Debbie Viguié is the New York Times Bestselling author of more than seventy novels including the Wicked series co-authored with Nancy Holder. In addition to her epic dark fantasy work Debbie also writes thrillers including The Psalm 23 Mysteries, the Kiss trilogy, and the Witch Hunt trilogy. One of the highlights of her career is her current collaboration with The Harp Twins on the Twin Destinies novels and original music albums. Debbie lives in Hawaii with her cats: Patches, Schrodinger, Faraday, and Marie Curie.

Reviews

[Esther Steiner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this second installment of the Twin Destinies series! I was reading the downloaded digital version while waiting for it to come in the mail! Can’t wait for book 3!

[Alantie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second installment in the series collab between the Harp Twins and Debbie and I couldn’t be happier. It’s an easy read and a lot of fun, I enjoyed the Celtic mythology and folklore sprinkled throughout and the bond between the sisters as they work together to solve the mystery and heal the feud.

[Karl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twin Seers Camille and Kennerly are back with another supernatural adventure. This novel dives deep into classic gothic territory, as the Harp Twins arrive in Ireland to perform at a wedding. Said wedding involves two insanely hostile families who are clearly much more than what they first appear to be. The setting is a wonderfully mysterious castle complete with creaky doors, secret passageways, and a long troubled history. Nearby are a creepy forest and a creepier bog with mysterious and violent magical inhabitants. The story borrows freely from Irish mythology and plays smartly with the music of the Harp Twins. The companion album, also called Celtic Charms is highly recommended. The songs on that album parallel the story of the novel and lyrics from a few songs appear directly in the text (I noticed lines from "I've Got A Plan" and "Welcome to Your Wake", but there are likely other examples). The fictional Twins are in for some brutal treatment here, as each is attacked more than once and they each suffer serious cuts and broken bones. Some convenient magic heals them, and it never becomes too body horrible, but the imagery was unsettling. On the other hand, I liked how the Twin's music became a source of magical power and helped them resolve the crisis. I also liked how this book builds on the lore established in Blood Song; this adventure is placed clearly in the same mystical world as the first.

[Deborah Yancey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cozy, fun read! And the corresponding album is amazing!

[Kurt Springs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier.

Synopsis:

After their adventures in Savannah, Georgia, the renowned Harp Twins, Camille and Kennerly, are just beginning to understand their heritage as Seers—a legacy passed down by their great-grandmother, along with two mystical harps. As they try to familiarize themselves with this new vocation, they arrive in Ireland to perform at a wedding. The wedding takes place at their host’s castle. They begin to feel anxious when they realize they cannot contact their mother to inform her of their safe arrival. When Niamh, the bride-to-be, predicts her own untimely end, something definitely feels amiss.

Camille and Kennerly find themselves caught in an ancient war in a world they’ve just entered. Someone is trying to stop the wedding and is prepared to kill to accomplish their goal.

Review:

Celtic Charms picks up after the events of Blood Song. Both books showcase a fictionalized version of Camille and Kennerly Kit, the very real and renowned Harp Twins. Like the first book in the Twin Destinies series, an album with the same title is also available. Set in one of my favorite locations, Ireland, the newly minted Seers are hired to perform at a wedding. Their host failed to inform them that he needed their new role just as much, if not more than, their mundane one. Fairies are real, and two of their clans have been at war since arriving in Ireland. In a true Romeo and Juliet fashion, the son of one clan and the daughter of another have fallen in love. However, not everyone approves. Mysteries and challenges intensify with every step.

Two identical twins with contrasting personalities navigate fairy politics while trying to keep the bride, groom, and themselves alive. This creates a lively, entertaining story. The music accompanying the events makes the narrative even more enjoyable.