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Little Necromancers
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Expected 23 Mar 27Blending a twisted murder mystery in the vein of Knives Out with some dark magic, Little Necromancers is a YA ghostly whodunnit perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and The Invocations.
Eighteen-year-old psychic Mercy Hawkins is drowning in the exorbitant debt she owes to the necromancers who resurrected her parents. Ghost therapy is an unreliable source of income, and her death predictions never come to fruition, meaning no payout. So when those same necromancers—the powerful and affluent Granville family—come to her with an opportunity to wipe the slate clean, Mercy can’t afford to refuse.
The Granvilles task her with convincing their youngest and most obstinate member, Julian, to come back to life after a brutal fall from his bedroom window. With her ability to see ghosts, only Mercy can reach him. But Mercy has her own reasons to believe that Julian’s death was no accident, and one look at his bloodied ghost confirms her suspicions.
As her employers become her suspects, Mercy reluctantly teams up with the strange and hostile ghosts haunting the Granville estate. Together, they surreptitiously investigate Julian’s murder, entrenching Mercy into a decades-long feud between the house’s two factions—the ghosts, who invisibly cook, clean, and toil for the Granvilles, and the Granvilles themselves, who must acquiesce to the ghosts’ every material demand in exchange for their service. Both sides are anxious to point the finger at the other . . . and both sides have secrets to kill for.
Eighteen-year-old psychic Mercy Hawkins is drowning in the exorbitant debt she owes to the necromancers who resurrected her parents. Ghost therapy is an unreliable source of income, and her death predictions never come to fruition, meaning no payout. So when those same necromancers—the powerful and affluent Granville family—come to her with an opportunity to wipe the slate clean, Mercy can’t afford to refuse.
The Granvilles task her with convincing their youngest and most obstinate member, Julian, to come back to life after a brutal fall from his bedroom window. With her ability to see ghosts, only Mercy can reach him. But Mercy has her own reasons to believe that Julian’s death was no accident, and one look at his bloodied ghost confirms her suspicions.
As her employers become her suspects, Mercy reluctantly teams up with the strange and hostile ghosts haunting the Granville estate. Together, they surreptitiously investigate Julian’s murder, entrenching Mercy into a decades-long feud between the house’s two factions—the ghosts, who invisibly cook, clean, and toil for the Granvilles, and the Granvilles themselves, who must acquiesce to the ghosts’ every material demand in exchange for their service. Both sides are anxious to point the finger at the other . . . and both sides have secrets to kill for.
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May 14, 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Little Necromancers is easily one of the most unique premises I’ve read in a long time. A blend of gothic/manor house mystery and urban fantasy makes for a creative, compelling read.
This book manages to capture all of my favorite story elements and execute them effortlessly:
• A main character you can really root for and whose complexity brings her to life off the page
• A mystery with plenty of twists, that also leaves no stone unturned
• Innovative and deliberate world-building that enhances the story; murder mystery, necromancers, and banshees complement each other so well
• Characters who are just as interesting as the plot itself; there isn’t a single character I didn’t want to know more about
• A slow-building romance side-plot that feels earned but also leaves you wanting more
On top of everything else happening, this story explores grief and human connection against the backdrop of necromancy in such a heartfelt way. Mercy’s relationship with the ghosts had me both smiling and tearing up.
I finished Little Necromancers both thoroughly entertained and deeply disappointed that I don’t already have book two sitting in front of me. I can’t wait to read it again (and again) once it’s published!
Little Necromancers is easily one of the most unique premises I’ve read in a long time. A blend of gothic/manor house mystery and urban fantasy makes for a creative, compelling read.
This book manages to capture all of my favorite story elements and execute them effortlessly:
• A main character you can really root for and whose complexity brings her to life off the page
• A mystery with plenty of twists, that also leaves no stone unturned
• Innovative and deliberate world-building that enhances the story; murder mystery, necromancers, and banshees complement each other so well
• Characters who are just as interesting as the plot itself; there isn’t a single character I didn’t want to know more about
• A slow-building romance side-plot that feels earned but also leaves you wanting more
On top of everything else happening, this story explores grief and human connection against the backdrop of necromancy in such a heartfelt way. Mercy’s relationship with the ghosts had me both smiling and tearing up.
I finished Little Necromancers both thoroughly entertained and deeply disappointed that I don’t already have book two sitting in front of me. I can’t wait to read it again (and again) once it’s published!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was such a fun reading experience with engaging characters and a total gaggery of twists. The paranormal whodunnit atmosphere had me so seated from the beginning, and I loved slowly piecing together the missing puzzle pieces as the story unfolded.
The setting was eerily captivating. We got enigmatic gothic manor, paranormal shenanigans, a thrilling murder mystery, and a family that desperately needs several generations of therapy.
And Mercy! OH, I LOVE HER. She’s convincing, relatable, and impulsive in a way that makes her feel genuinely human. Her lore as a Banshee was fascinating, and watching her try to stay alive while digging herself out of debt to the necromancers she’s working with was a whole rollercoaster. She was fighting for her life and somehow still managed to uncover increasingly terrifying secrets along the way. What I especially loved was watching her gradually find her footing. Despite everything she’s going through, she learns to trust herself and stand her ground as she untangles the truth.
The story puts so much emphasis on the ghosts that the rest of the characters barely get a chance to develop. Aside from Mercy, some of them felt a little flat, and I wanted more depth to make them feel like real, believable people.
The second act also dragged a little. The mystery kept me interested, but the pacing could’ve been tighter in places. Thankfully, the ending pulled things together nicely and made the whole journey worthwhile.
But what really got me was how, beneath all the murder and mystery, this is ultimately a story about family and grief. About how far people are willing to go to protect the ones they love, even when it means challenging death itself.
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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
The setting was eerily captivating. We got enigmatic gothic manor, paranormal shenanigans, a thrilling murder mystery, and a family that desperately needs several generations of therapy.
And Mercy! OH, I LOVE HER. She’s convincing, relatable, and impulsive in a way that makes her feel genuinely human. Her lore as a Banshee was fascinating, and watching her try to stay alive while digging herself out of debt to the necromancers she’s working with was a whole rollercoaster. She was fighting for her life and somehow still managed to uncover increasingly terrifying secrets along the way. What I especially loved was watching her gradually find her footing. Despite everything she’s going through, she learns to trust herself and stand her ground as she untangles the truth.
The story puts so much emphasis on the ghosts that the rest of the characters barely get a chance to develop. Aside from Mercy, some of them felt a little flat, and I wanted more depth to make them feel like real, believable people.
The second act also dragged a little. The mystery kept me interested, but the pacing could’ve been tighter in places. Thankfully, the ending pulled things together nicely and made the whole journey worthwhile.
But what really got me was how, beneath all the murder and mystery, this is ultimately a story about family and grief. About how far people are willing to go to protect the ones they love, even when it means challenging death itself.
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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.25 ⭐️
This book has my own thoughts. I felt this book was okay. I liked the idea that it was supernatural and spooky. It does feel like a cozy read for Halloween. The plot had potential to be good but I just wished there was more into it. I still recommend this book. I really liked the idea as necromancy because it’s one of my favorite supernatural reads in books. But overall, this book was okay. It’s not my favorite.
This book has my own thoughts. I felt this book was okay. I liked the idea that it was supernatural and spooky. It does feel like a cozy read for Halloween. The plot had potential to be good but I just wished there was more into it. I still recommend this book. I really liked the idea as necromancy because it’s one of my favorite supernatural reads in books. But overall, this book was okay. It’s not my favorite.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Completely unexpected in an amazing way!
Honestly I thought from the title and summary it would be just okay. How I was wrong!!!
It starts off with a bang and drags you under. You'll be hooked right away. Literally, edge of your seat the whole time!
The characters are so engaging and you fall in love with them. The world building is so easy to believe and follow along with. And man, if this mystery is not planned out so perfectly! I was honestly shocked by the ending and desperately wish we had a sequel coming.
Honestly I thought from the title and summary it would be just okay. How I was wrong!!!
It starts off with a bang and drags you under. You'll be hooked right away. Literally, edge of your seat the whole time!
The characters are so engaging and you fall in love with them. The world building is so easy to believe and follow along with. And man, if this mystery is not planned out so perfectly! I was honestly shocked by the ending and desperately wish we had a sequel coming.
August 9, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
This book was SO fun.
I absolutely LOVED The Necromancer King and all of the ghosts (and their little found family)!!
The mystery was engaging, and I couldn’t step away - I read this book in a day!! I didn’t see ANY of the twists coming.
I did find the epilogue a little bit confusing. THAT SAID, I truly do hope there is a sequel because this is a very strong debut!! I adored the modern gothic vibes!!
Perfect for fans of the twisting mystery of Knives Out and the Paranormal found family of Paramounts’ School Spirits!
Thank you to St. Martin’s press/Netgalley for the e-arc.
This book was SO fun.
I absolutely LOVED The Necromancer King and all of the ghosts (and their little found family)!!
The mystery was engaging, and I couldn’t step away - I read this book in a day!! I didn’t see ANY of the twists coming.
I did find the epilogue a little bit confusing. THAT SAID, I truly do hope there is a sequel because this is a very strong debut!! I adored the modern gothic vibes!!
Perfect for fans of the twisting mystery of Knives Out and the Paranormal found family of Paramounts’ School Spirits!
Thank you to St. Martin’s press/Netgalley for the e-arc.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Little Necromancers
~Emma Devlin
Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin places a broke teenage banshee in a gothic mansion filled with creaky floors, where half the suspects are already dead, and the other half would very much like to keep it that way.
The Granville family are necromancers, and not just any necromancers. They're wealthy, powerful, and pretty much own the market when it comes to bringing people back from the dead. One of their customers, or perhaps more accurately, one of their long-term debtors, is eighteen-year-old Mercy Hawkins. Years ago, after her parents died, Mercy did the only thing she knew to do: call her friend Julian Granville for help. What she didn't realize was that the Granvilles don't believe in charity revivals. Instead, Mercy would spend the next thirty years paying off that debt, beginning on her eighteenth birthday. Between predicting deaths and running a side hustle in ghost therapy, she's barely keeping her head above water.
But when one of her predictions comes true, it involves the Granville family, and they want Mercy to communicate with the deceased so they can bring him back. There's just one problem: he's not interested in returning until Mercy figures out who killed him. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect, including the Granville family and the ghosts haunting their home. It's up to Mercy to uncover who had enough motive to commit murder while trying not to become the next victim herself. Both the living and the dead have secrets worth killing for, and apparently, silencing Mercy is on the table, too.
Devlin has created a cast of deeply rooted characters in Little Necromancers. Mercy is the lantern in a dark hallway: flickering, stubborn, and stronger than she looks. At just eighteen, she's already carrying more grief than anyone her age should have to shoulder. She's hardworking and dedicated to caring for her mother, but she's also young, impulsive, and perpetually broke. Her journey is heartbreaking as she works through guilt, trauma, loss, rejection, and manipulation. Watching her slowly find her footing, learn to trust her instincts, and finally stand her ground is one of the story's strongest elements.
The ghosts are arguably the greatest asset to this story. Each has their own history, trauma, grudges, and personality. Together, they form a found family that will charm you, make you laugh, and possibly even bring a tear to your eye. Devlin also creates her own set of ghostly rules, and they're clever. Her ghosts can bleed and touch objects, but they can't touch people or cry. It's an interesting twist that gives the paranormal elements their own identity rather than relying on the usual ghostly handbook.
The Necromancer King is another interesting character. I had a difficult time pinning him down because he manages to charm me, frustrate me, and make me want to throttle him, sometimes all at once. He's deeply layered, and Devlin peels those layers back gradually, revealing just enough to keep you curious and invested. He's definitely a character who keeps you guessing.
The Granville family, however, was a little overwhelming. There were quite a few family members to keep track of, and I didn't feel they were developed enough individually to make it easy to remember who was who without stopping to think about it. I would have loved a little more backstory and characterization to help establish a connection with them, whether positive or negative. Giving each a stronger identity would have made the family dynamics easier to follow and allowed the story to flow more smoothly.
Little Necromancers succeeds in creating a spooky, creepy atmosphere without ever becoming outright scary. Picture a gothic manor, moody shadows, ghosts with dark humor, and a banshee playing private detective. The blend of paranormal, gothic, and mystery hits the mark. Most of the story leans toward humor and solving the mystery, but the tone shifts near the end, becoming more serious and taking on a sharper darkness. A few twists emerge that you probably won't see coming. And that final twist…
If you're looking for a clever, creepy, cozy-dark whodunit suitable for YA and adult readers alike, add Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin to your TBR for when it rises from the grave on March 23, 2027.
I would like to thank NetGalley and author Emma Devlin for allowing me to preview Little Necromancers. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition, Karen Brooks aka The Tx Lit Chic. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review of Little Necromancers.
~Emma Devlin
Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin places a broke teenage banshee in a gothic mansion filled with creaky floors, where half the suspects are already dead, and the other half would very much like to keep it that way.
The Granville family are necromancers, and not just any necromancers. They're wealthy, powerful, and pretty much own the market when it comes to bringing people back from the dead. One of their customers, or perhaps more accurately, one of their long-term debtors, is eighteen-year-old Mercy Hawkins. Years ago, after her parents died, Mercy did the only thing she knew to do: call her friend Julian Granville for help. What she didn't realize was that the Granvilles don't believe in charity revivals. Instead, Mercy would spend the next thirty years paying off that debt, beginning on her eighteenth birthday. Between predicting deaths and running a side hustle in ghost therapy, she's barely keeping her head above water.
But when one of her predictions comes true, it involves the Granville family, and they want Mercy to communicate with the deceased so they can bring him back. There's just one problem: he's not interested in returning until Mercy figures out who killed him. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect, including the Granville family and the ghosts haunting their home. It's up to Mercy to uncover who had enough motive to commit murder while trying not to become the next victim herself. Both the living and the dead have secrets worth killing for, and apparently, silencing Mercy is on the table, too.
Devlin has created a cast of deeply rooted characters in Little Necromancers. Mercy is the lantern in a dark hallway: flickering, stubborn, and stronger than she looks. At just eighteen, she's already carrying more grief than anyone her age should have to shoulder. She's hardworking and dedicated to caring for her mother, but she's also young, impulsive, and perpetually broke. Her journey is heartbreaking as she works through guilt, trauma, loss, rejection, and manipulation. Watching her slowly find her footing, learn to trust her instincts, and finally stand her ground is one of the story's strongest elements.
The ghosts are arguably the greatest asset to this story. Each has their own history, trauma, grudges, and personality. Together, they form a found family that will charm you, make you laugh, and possibly even bring a tear to your eye. Devlin also creates her own set of ghostly rules, and they're clever. Her ghosts can bleed and touch objects, but they can't touch people or cry. It's an interesting twist that gives the paranormal elements their own identity rather than relying on the usual ghostly handbook.
The Necromancer King is another interesting character. I had a difficult time pinning him down because he manages to charm me, frustrate me, and make me want to throttle him, sometimes all at once. He's deeply layered, and Devlin peels those layers back gradually, revealing just enough to keep you curious and invested. He's definitely a character who keeps you guessing.
The Granville family, however, was a little overwhelming. There were quite a few family members to keep track of, and I didn't feel they were developed enough individually to make it easy to remember who was who without stopping to think about it. I would have loved a little more backstory and characterization to help establish a connection with them, whether positive or negative. Giving each a stronger identity would have made the family dynamics easier to follow and allowed the story to flow more smoothly.
Little Necromancers succeeds in creating a spooky, creepy atmosphere without ever becoming outright scary. Picture a gothic manor, moody shadows, ghosts with dark humor, and a banshee playing private detective. The blend of paranormal, gothic, and mystery hits the mark. Most of the story leans toward humor and solving the mystery, but the tone shifts near the end, becoming more serious and taking on a sharper darkness. A few twists emerge that you probably won't see coming. And that final twist…
If you're looking for a clever, creepy, cozy-dark whodunit suitable for YA and adult readers alike, add Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin to your TBR for when it rises from the grave on March 23, 2027.
I would like to thank NetGalley and author Emma Devlin for allowing me to preview Little Necromancers. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition, Karen Brooks aka The Tx Lit Chic. I have not been promised any compensation, current or future, by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review of Little Necromancers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🌘˳༄꠶🔪 ✩4 stars✩🔪˳༄꠶🌒
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Summary: A "banshee", Mercy Hawkins, is hired by a family of Necromancers to root out the reason behind their son's death. Little does she know, she's diving into a mess of murder, deception, and hauntings that will come perilously close to destroying everything and everyone she holds dear.
TWs: grief, family deception, murder, blood, addiction, and all the ghostly, gory things that made this book the thrilling ride it was.
Spice: 🌶/5 - kissing only
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"Ghosts can't cry, you know that? We can bleed, but we can't cry."
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I would DEFINITLY recommend this to friends and family, and I absolutely cannot wait till it's published and gets the fandom it deserves!!! I'm now craving fanfiction, fanart, fancastings, ships both reasonable and nonsensical, and everything I was imagining from page 1. OMG THE FANART I'M DROOLING JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!!!!
Little Necromancers had me engaged from the moment I saw its ✨STUNNING✨ cover, and I was hooked from the very first page! I ADORED the way Devlin created her own brand of ghost--one in which ghosts can bleed and touch things but not people... It made the whole story even more interesting as I tried to figure out which way the mystery would turn next.
I love a good bedside end reveal, and I wasn't disappointed by this one. Mercy held her own and came out with more respect than I had for her in the beginning. She went through some crazy stuff (just you wait till you read it!) and came out the other side stronger and craftier than ever. I loved how she cared so much for the ghosts, and the way that the Granvilles and others tried to devalue her relationships with them, despite the fact that they were so clearly real and present, felt pertinent and drove the story.
The Necromancer King was such a compelling and layered character, one that we never fully understand. I originally thought he was, like, forty, which made his... situationship/partnership with Mercy really strange to me, but then I realized and wished I'd realized earlier, heh. HE IS NOT A FORTY YEAR OLD MAN!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
I wish I could learn a bit more about the lore of the world, especially about the other magical creatures such as banshees, but I'm content from this book.
No, but I seriously enjoyed this one. Best ARC I've read so far from, and I would LOVE to see more from Emma Devlin. So, so good!
Thank you to Netgalley, and Emma Devlin for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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SPOILER FREE REVIEW!!
Now playing:
[100,000 - Kevin Morbley]
1:04 ———♡——— 4:09
↻ ◁ || ▷ ↺
Summary: A "banshee", Mercy Hawkins, is hired by a family of Necromancers to root out the reason behind their son's death. Little does she know, she's diving into a mess of murder, deception, and hauntings that will come perilously close to destroying everything and everyone she holds dear.
TWs: grief, family deception, murder, blood, addiction, and all the ghostly, gory things that made this book the thrilling ride it was.
Spice: 🌶/5 - kissing only
🌘˳༄꠶🔪✩🔪˳༄꠶🌒
"Ghosts can't cry, you know that? We can bleed, but we can't cry."
🌘˳༄꠶🔪✩🔪˳༄꠶🌒
I would DEFINITLY recommend this to friends and family, and I absolutely cannot wait till it's published and gets the fandom it deserves!!! I'm now craving fanfiction, fanart, fancastings, ships both reasonable and nonsensical, and everything I was imagining from page 1. OMG THE FANART I'M DROOLING JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!!!!
Little Necromancers had me engaged from the moment I saw its ✨STUNNING✨ cover, and I was hooked from the very first page! I ADORED the way Devlin created her own brand of ghost--one in which ghosts can bleed and touch things but not people... It made the whole story even more interesting as I tried to figure out which way the mystery would turn next.
I love a good bedside end reveal, and I wasn't disappointed by this one. Mercy held her own and came out with more respect than I had for her in the beginning. She went through some crazy stuff (just you wait till you read it!) and came out the other side stronger and craftier than ever. I loved how she cared so much for the ghosts, and the way that the Granvilles and others tried to devalue her relationships with them, despite the fact that they were so clearly real and present, felt pertinent and drove the story.
The Necromancer King was such a compelling and layered character, one that we never fully understand. I originally thought he was, like, forty, which made his... situationship/partnership with Mercy really strange to me, but then I realized and wished I'd realized earlier, heh. HE IS NOT A FORTY YEAR OLD MAN!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
I wish I could learn a bit more about the lore of the world, especially about the other magical creatures such as banshees, but I'm content from this book.
No, but I seriously enjoyed this one. Best ARC I've read so far from, and I would LOVE to see more from Emma Devlin. So, so good!
Thank you to Netgalley, and Emma Devlin for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Okay, Emma Devlin, you’ve got me. Little Necromancers was SUCH a fun surprise, and I genuinely could not put this book down. I read it in one sitting, completely sucked into this wonderfully weird combination of Knives Out + Clue + ghosts + necromancy + a creepy gothic estate. It’s exactly the kind of chaotic supernatural mystery I didn’t know I needed. The premise alone had me intrigued, but the execution absolutely delivered. There were twists, secrets, suspicious family members, increasingly strange ghosts, and just enough humor to keep the darker moments from becoming too heavy. I was constantly trying to figure out who was lying, who was hiding something, and who was actually responsible for Julian’s death, and I was VERY entertained by how often I was wrong.
Mercy was such a fantastic protagonist to follow. She’s young, impulsive, broke, stubborn, and dealing with an absolutely bonkers amount of grief and responsibility, but she also has so much heart. I loved watching her become more confident and more willing to trust her instincts as the mystery unraveled. But THE GHOSTS. I adored them. Every single one felt like an actual character with their own personality, history, grudges, and motivations rather than simply existing to make the house spooky. The dynamic between the ghosts and the Granvilles was fascinating, and I loved how the mystery gradually revealed the complicated history between these two factions. The worldbuilding around necromancy and ghosts was also incredibly creative, and I especially loved the little details about what ghosts can and cannot do.
What really made this a five-star read for me, though, was the atmosphere. There’s something so satisfying about a gothic manor filled with secrets, dead people who have opinions, a wealthy family that absolutely cannot be trusted, and a murder mystery that keeps getting more complicated. Devlin balances creepy and funny so well, and the story never takes itself so seriously that it loses the fun. I also loved the underlying themes of grief, family, exploitation, and the importance of connection. Beneath all the murder and magic, there’s a surprisingly emotional story about people who are desperately trying to hold onto the ones they love even when death is supposed to be the end.
I had an absolute blast with this. It’s atmospheric, clever, weird, funny, twisty, and just the right amount of creepy. If you’re looking for a YA mystery with Knives Out/Clue energy, a gothic setting, memorable ghosts, dark magic, and a protagonist you’ll happily follow into increasingly terrible situations, read this one asap!
Mercy was such a fantastic protagonist to follow. She’s young, impulsive, broke, stubborn, and dealing with an absolutely bonkers amount of grief and responsibility, but she also has so much heart. I loved watching her become more confident and more willing to trust her instincts as the mystery unraveled. But THE GHOSTS. I adored them. Every single one felt like an actual character with their own personality, history, grudges, and motivations rather than simply existing to make the house spooky. The dynamic between the ghosts and the Granvilles was fascinating, and I loved how the mystery gradually revealed the complicated history between these two factions. The worldbuilding around necromancy and ghosts was also incredibly creative, and I especially loved the little details about what ghosts can and cannot do.
What really made this a five-star read for me, though, was the atmosphere. There’s something so satisfying about a gothic manor filled with secrets, dead people who have opinions, a wealthy family that absolutely cannot be trusted, and a murder mystery that keeps getting more complicated. Devlin balances creepy and funny so well, and the story never takes itself so seriously that it loses the fun. I also loved the underlying themes of grief, family, exploitation, and the importance of connection. Beneath all the murder and magic, there’s a surprisingly emotional story about people who are desperately trying to hold onto the ones they love even when death is supposed to be the end.
I had an absolute blast with this. It’s atmospheric, clever, weird, funny, twisty, and just the right amount of creepy. If you’re looking for a YA mystery with Knives Out/Clue energy, a gothic setting, memorable ghosts, dark magic, and a protagonist you’ll happily follow into increasingly terrible situations, read this one asap!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
"Every one of us, dirty, rotten, filthy little necromancers."
WOW. Talk about an absolutely incredible debut novel! From the very first page to the final sentence, I was completely hooked. Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin is a non-stop thrill ride. I truly could not put this book down. When I absolutely had to step away from reading, my mind was still entirely consumed by it.
What initially drew me in, and ultimately kept me reading, was the brilliant character development. The characters are incredibly complex and deeply layered. Just when you think a character is purely bad or irredeemable, the story peels back another layer, and you begin to see the good hidden underneath. I also deeply appreciated the author's descriptive writing style. The descriptions provided just enough vivid detail to paint a clear picture of the characters in my mind, while still leaving the perfect amount of breathing room for me to add my own creative touches—something I always love in a story.
The dynamic between the main characters is fantastic, but it was the Necromancer King who completely stole the show for me. He pulled me in with his overwhelming charm and magnetic personality, mirroring the exact way he captivated Mercy. About halfway through the book, I decided he was officially my favorite. Even as the plot thickened and darker, more complicated details emerged about his character, I couldn't have disliked him if I tried.
If you are a fan of dark magic, clever ghosts, and a fast-paced "whodunnit" mystery, you absolutely need to add this debut to your reading list! I am desperately hoping this turns into a series and that we get a second book or sequel released very soon—I need more of this world!
WOW. Talk about an absolutely incredible debut novel! From the very first page to the final sentence, I was completely hooked. Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin is a non-stop thrill ride. I truly could not put this book down. When I absolutely had to step away from reading, my mind was still entirely consumed by it.
What initially drew me in, and ultimately kept me reading, was the brilliant character development. The characters are incredibly complex and deeply layered. Just when you think a character is purely bad or irredeemable, the story peels back another layer, and you begin to see the good hidden underneath. I also deeply appreciated the author's descriptive writing style. The descriptions provided just enough vivid detail to paint a clear picture of the characters in my mind, while still leaving the perfect amount of breathing room for me to add my own creative touches—something I always love in a story.
The dynamic between the main characters is fantastic, but it was the Necromancer King who completely stole the show for me. He pulled me in with his overwhelming charm and magnetic personality, mirroring the exact way he captivated Mercy. About halfway through the book, I decided he was officially my favorite. Even as the plot thickened and darker, more complicated details emerged about his character, I couldn't have disliked him if I tried.
If you are a fan of dark magic, clever ghosts, and a fast-paced "whodunnit" mystery, you absolutely need to add this debut to your reading list! I am desperately hoping this turns into a series and that we get a second book or sequel released very soon—I need more of this world!
October 2, 2026
Well written mystery novel with a couple glaring plot holes, but otherwise an easy, fun read.
Mercy Hawkins is a banshee who owes 30 years of debt to the Granville necromancers for resurrecting her parents from the dead. It was a hilarious premise that drew me in instantly, but I found myself slightly disappointed when the absurdity dropped after the first few pages and the book took a more serious turn. Not enough to drop the book, but it did somewhat disappoint my initial expectations set by the back cover blurb.
Nevertheless, Devlin's prose and plots are still easy to follow without being so easy they're boring. I'd found myself in a reading slump lately, so I was surprised when this book arrived at my doorstep and I found myself more than halfway through the book in a single day. It was just so easy to keep going. I almost never do that.
I enjoyed that it touched on classism issues and the ending took a satisfying turn I didn't expect for a YA. My only other criticisms are that there are a couple glaring plot holes which usually isn't that big of a problem but does make it hard to guess the plot for a mystery genre. Namely, 1. and 2. .
Otherwise, this was an easy fun weekend read. Highly recommend. Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC giveaway.
Mercy Hawkins is a banshee who owes 30 years of debt to the Granville necromancers for resurrecting her parents from the dead. It was a hilarious premise that drew me in instantly, but I found myself slightly disappointed when the absurdity dropped after the first few pages and the book took a more serious turn. Not enough to drop the book, but it did somewhat disappoint my initial expectations set by the back cover blurb.
Nevertheless, Devlin's prose and plots are still easy to follow without being so easy they're boring. I'd found myself in a reading slump lately, so I was surprised when this book arrived at my doorstep and I found myself more than halfway through the book in a single day. It was just so easy to keep going. I almost never do that.
I enjoyed that it touched on classism issues and the ending took a satisfying turn I didn't expect for a YA. My only other criticisms are that there are a couple glaring plot holes which usually isn't that big of a problem but does make it hard to guess the plot for a mystery genre. Namely, 1. and 2. .
Otherwise, this was an easy fun weekend read. Highly recommend. Thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC giveaway.
October 13, 2026
This was a fun murder mystery with a banshee as the main character and her found family of ghosts. The story was such a joyful read for the majority of the book, but then turned really dark toward the end. The ending itself left me feeling down, which is not how I like to walk away from a book, especially a murder mystery. While a book might make you feel a lot of things over the course of reading, the ending of a murder mystery should at least leave you feeling resolved and content. And considering how fun and joyful the majority of this book was, I was completely unprepared for the darkness of the end.
There are so many great things going for this book. The characters are fantastic. The found family is adorable. The villains are villainous. I had no clue who the murderer was, which I enjoy in a murder mystery. There’s a touch of romance but it’s subtle, which I liked.
The ending leaves some threads unanswered, so I assume there’s a second book in the works. Otherwise, as a standalone, the ending is even more disappointing.
One inconsistency that irked me in the book was the banshee’s scream. Sometimes it killed people or knocked out ghosts. Other times, she screamed and there was no effect or even commentary about how that scream was different. Then there were times that screaming was never even considered as an option when it really would have helped the situation. So why have a banshee scream in the book at all? Or a banshee for that matter. She could have just been someone who could see ghosts.
Overall, I really enjoyed the majority of the book. Just don’t go into it thinking you’ll feel resolved at the end.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
There are so many great things going for this book. The characters are fantastic. The found family is adorable. The villains are villainous. I had no clue who the murderer was, which I enjoy in a murder mystery. There’s a touch of romance but it’s subtle, which I liked.
The ending leaves some threads unanswered, so I assume there’s a second book in the works. Otherwise, as a standalone, the ending is even more disappointing.
One inconsistency that irked me in the book was the banshee’s scream. Sometimes it killed people or knocked out ghosts. Other times, she screamed and there was no effect or even commentary about how that scream was different. Then there were times that screaming was never even considered as an option when it really would have helped the situation. So why have a banshee scream in the book at all? Or a banshee for that matter. She could have just been someone who could see ghosts.
Overall, I really enjoyed the majority of the book. Just don’t go into it thinking you’ll feel resolved at the end.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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October 13, 2026Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advanced digital ARC.
If Goodreads would let me, I would give it a four star rating.
Mercy is a banshee. She has had very little training to develop her banshee skills but she's been working on that - especially her visions and ghost therapy of sorts. She is deeply in debt to a family of necromancers - the Granvilles - because they brought her parents back to life after a terrible accident. When Julian, the youngest Granville son, dies Mercy sees it. Outside of her debt, Mercy and Julian were friends at one time so she is distressed by her vision and reaches out to him. And then Julian refuses to be brought back to life so the Granvilles hire Mercy to see if she can convince him to change his mind (since she can see and interact with ghosts.)
Mercy moves into the house (well, the pool house anyway) and soon establishes relationships with four of the main ghosts in the house along with Julian. Was Julian murdered or did he simply fall out of his window? If he was murdered -- was it the ghosts or is a family member guilty? Mercy has to unravel the clues because it becomes clear that Julian is terrified to return to the land of the living.
I enjoyed this YA supernatural mystery! Banshees don't get a lot of love so it was nice to see one as the intriguing main character. And the ghost characters were nicely - for lack of a better term - fleshed out. While the mystery was indeed solved at the end, there were still a lot of threads left dangling so -- I am assuming there is going to be a sequel?
If Goodreads would let me, I would give it a four star rating.
Mercy is a banshee. She has had very little training to develop her banshee skills but she's been working on that - especially her visions and ghost therapy of sorts. She is deeply in debt to a family of necromancers - the Granvilles - because they brought her parents back to life after a terrible accident. When Julian, the youngest Granville son, dies Mercy sees it. Outside of her debt, Mercy and Julian were friends at one time so she is distressed by her vision and reaches out to him. And then Julian refuses to be brought back to life so the Granvilles hire Mercy to see if she can convince him to change his mind (since she can see and interact with ghosts.)
Mercy moves into the house (well, the pool house anyway) and soon establishes relationships with four of the main ghosts in the house along with Julian. Was Julian murdered or did he simply fall out of his window? If he was murdered -- was it the ghosts or is a family member guilty? Mercy has to unravel the clues because it becomes clear that Julian is terrified to return to the land of the living.
I enjoyed this YA supernatural mystery! Banshees don't get a lot of love so it was nice to see one as the intriguing main character. And the ghost characters were nicely - for lack of a better term - fleshed out. While the mystery was indeed solved at the end, there were still a lot of threads left dangling so -- I am assuming there is going to be a sequel?
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
There were things I really enjoyed about this and things that didn’t fully land for me, but overall I thought it was good
Mercy is a banshee and in order to get out of debt from necromancers she goes to work for them to help convince the youngest to want to be resurrected, since he’s currently choosing to stay dead. While there she uncovers ALOT more then she bargained for
The things that worked: I liked Mercy! She was flawed but she was 18 and it was a believable 18. Thinking she’s an adult but still being naive at times. It worked. I also loved the ghosts. I thought there characters were really fleshed out and unique and I enjoyed them. I also liked the mystery as a whole, it kept me guessing and I was def surprised by some twists
The things that didn’t work: the romance - it kind of blindsided me?? Maybe I missed something while I was reading it but they seemed very platonic and then suddenly accusations of jealousy were thrown out. Also the human characters - I felt like a lot of focuses was spent on developing the ghosts that the family seemed more one dimensional so when some of the reveals were happening it wasn’t quite as shocking because you didn’t know them (especially Westley)
There is clear set up for a book 2 and I gotta say, i am curious! Overall I think the book was good and I can see it landing harder with the right people!
Thanks to netgalley a st. Martins Press for an early copy in exchange for my honest review! I am honored :)
Mercy is a banshee and in order to get out of debt from necromancers she goes to work for them to help convince the youngest to want to be resurrected, since he’s currently choosing to stay dead. While there she uncovers ALOT more then she bargained for
The things that worked: I liked Mercy! She was flawed but she was 18 and it was a believable 18. Thinking she’s an adult but still being naive at times. It worked. I also loved the ghosts. I thought there characters were really fleshed out and unique and I enjoyed them. I also liked the mystery as a whole, it kept me guessing and I was def surprised by some twists
The things that didn’t work: the romance - it kind of blindsided me?? Maybe I missed something while I was reading it but they seemed very platonic and then suddenly accusations of jealousy were thrown out. Also the human characters - I felt like a lot of focuses was spent on developing the ghosts that the family seemed more one dimensional so when some of the reveals were happening it wasn’t quite as shocking because you didn’t know them (especially Westley)
There is clear set up for a book 2 and I gotta say, i am curious! Overall I think the book was good and I can see it landing harder with the right people!
Thanks to netgalley a st. Martins Press for an early copy in exchange for my honest review! I am honored :)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really enjoyed Little Necromancers! I ended up reading this book in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. I loved how this book mixed supernatural elements with the mystery of Knives Out and Clue. I absolutely love a good mystery, so this book immediately caught my attention. The idea of combining a murder mystery with necromancers, ghosts, and a gothic setting was so unique, and I really enjoyed seeing how everything came together.
I also really loved how diverse the characters were. There were so many different personalities, and I found myself interested in the characters just as much as I was interested in figuring out the mystery. There were also plenty of twists that kept me guessing and made me want to keep reading.
I really liked the creepy atmosphere of this book, too. It had that gothic feel without being overly scary, which worked really well for the story. I also enjoyed the humor and little references throughout the book because they added some fun to a story that deals with things like death, ghosts, and necromancy.
One thing I wasn’t expecting was how much the story would explore grief and human connection. Mercy’s relationship with the ghosts added an emotional side to the story that I really enjoyed.
Overall, Little Necromancers was such a fun and unique mystery. If you love Knives Out, Clue, supernatural elements, gothic settings, and a good mystery, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!
I also really loved how diverse the characters were. There were so many different personalities, and I found myself interested in the characters just as much as I was interested in figuring out the mystery. There were also plenty of twists that kept me guessing and made me want to keep reading.
I really liked the creepy atmosphere of this book, too. It had that gothic feel without being overly scary, which worked really well for the story. I also enjoyed the humor and little references throughout the book because they added some fun to a story that deals with things like death, ghosts, and necromancy.
One thing I wasn’t expecting was how much the story would explore grief and human connection. Mercy’s relationship with the ghosts added an emotional side to the story that I really enjoyed.
Overall, Little Necromancers was such a fun and unique mystery. If you love Knives Out, Clue, supernatural elements, gothic settings, and a good mystery, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If the assignment was 'Take Knives Out, mix it with the game of Clue, but make it supernatural and slightly creepy' then Emma Devlin absolutely nailed it! From start to finish this novel was all engrossing and a whole lot of fun. I wouldn't have expected a plotline focused upon raising people from the dead to be fun, but it absolutely was in a macabre sort of way.
From the ghostly antics to the twisting plotlines Little Necromancers grabbed me and wouldn't let go. The characters are diverse, interesting, and well crafted. The pacing was consistent and everything served to keep the plotline moving forward without any lags in the middle. The creepiness was just enough to convey a sense of gothic horror vibes without being too horrifying.
I loved the Clue, Nancy Drew, and Banshee Barbie references woven throughout the scenes. Those bits felt fun and added a bit of levity to it all. To me this really did feel like a twisted sort of Clue game with the complexity of Knives Out.
If you love the gothic manor vibes, an abundance of mystery, plot twists, supernatural characters, and a creepy ambience then definitely read Little Necromancers.
Thanks to SMP Early Readers, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the e-arc. All opinions are my own and freely given.
From the ghostly antics to the twisting plotlines Little Necromancers grabbed me and wouldn't let go. The characters are diverse, interesting, and well crafted. The pacing was consistent and everything served to keep the plotline moving forward without any lags in the middle. The creepiness was just enough to convey a sense of gothic horror vibes without being too horrifying.
I loved the Clue, Nancy Drew, and Banshee Barbie references woven throughout the scenes. Those bits felt fun and added a bit of levity to it all. To me this really did feel like a twisted sort of Clue game with the complexity of Knives Out.
If you love the gothic manor vibes, an abundance of mystery, plot twists, supernatural characters, and a creepy ambience then definitely read Little Necromancers.
Thanks to SMP Early Readers, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the e-arc. All opinions are my own and freely given.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really liked this cozy, spooky YA novel!
I found the world to be really intriguing! The hierarchy between humans and ghosts was so fascinating, and each group’s relationship with the other was so fun to learn about.
The characters in this novel were also great. Mercy was a compelling protagonist to follow along with. Her lore as a banshee was fascinating, and I loved seeing her interact with the various ghosts. I also loved that the ghosts all had distinct personalities and histories to them, which really lent itself well to the mystery of the plot.
The murder mystery was very entertaining. The twists and turns kept me guessing the entire way through, and just when I thought I had figured it out, I was proven wrong (which I loved)!
I will say that I wish we’d gotten a bit more closure at the end, as it was a bit too open-ended for certain characters, in my opinion. But all in all, I still enjoyed my time reading this spooky little book, and I think others will too!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for allowing me to read the eARC!
September 11, 2026
5/5 stars! I absolutely loved Little Necromancers by Emma Devlin. I was captivated from the very first chapter and could not put this book down. I enjoyed it so much I finished it in one sitting. This book follows Mercy who is a psychic who is in severe debt due to her parents passing away and her having them resurrected. With her psychic abilities Mercy works as a ghost therapist where she helps the deceased move on. When the family who resurrected her parents need her help they offer to pay her debt if she can convince their youngest son who was recently deceased decide to be resurrected and come back to the living. This opportunity is definitely more than Mercy has bargained for. I highly recommend reading Little Necromancers when it is released March 23, 2027. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Emma Devlin and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
November 1, 2026
This book was such an interesting read! It had me hooked from the very first chapter, and I honestly never felt bored while reading it. There were so many twists and turns, and a few surprises I definitely didn’t see coming!
I really liked how the story was told from different characters’ perspectives, giving us a chance to learn more about each of them and their own stories. Mercy was an interesting main character, and I think the ghosts added a lot to the story as well.
The only thing I wish we had gotten was a little more closure on some of the characters. I felt like a few of their stories were left a bit too open-ended, and I would’ve loved to know more about how things turned out for them.
Overall, I had a great time reading this one, and the ending definitely caught me off guard! Despite wanting a bit more closure, I think it was a solid read and worth picking up.
I really liked how the story was told from different characters’ perspectives, giving us a chance to learn more about each of them and their own stories. Mercy was an interesting main character, and I think the ghosts added a lot to the story as well.
The only thing I wish we had gotten was a little more closure on some of the characters. I felt like a few of their stories were left a bit too open-ended, and I would’ve loved to know more about how things turned out for them.
Overall, I had a great time reading this one, and the ending definitely caught me off guard! Despite wanting a bit more closure, I think it was a solid read and worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ghostly who did it
☠️🔪 mystery
Reluctant alley
Enemies to allies
Unreliable psychic
Grief
Paranormal class
dark comedy
YA
“Ghosts can’t cry, you know that? We can bleed, but we can’t cry.”
I enjoyed getting lost in this world so much, I completely got lost and dove in! I enjoyed the world building I just kept wishing for more depth but that didn’t take away from this fantastic read! Such a unique world that I couldn’t get enough of!
The characters were fantastic and relatable. I’m already desperate for the next book!
I loved the ghosts, the mystery that that had me devouring this. I seriously couldn’t put this down! And Mercy was so relatable I loved watching her journey, and solving the mystery while trying to stay alive!
☠️🔪 mystery
Reluctant alley
Enemies to allies
Unreliable psychic
Grief
Paranormal class
dark comedy
YA
“Ghosts can’t cry, you know that? We can bleed, but we can’t cry.”
I enjoyed getting lost in this world so much, I completely got lost and dove in! I enjoyed the world building I just kept wishing for more depth but that didn’t take away from this fantastic read! Such a unique world that I couldn’t get enough of!
The characters were fantastic and relatable. I’m already desperate for the next book!
I loved the ghosts, the mystery that that had me devouring this. I seriously couldn’t put this down! And Mercy was so relatable I loved watching her journey, and solving the mystery while trying to stay alive!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The story line was a really good one to start out. The characters were likeable and relatable. The beginning was very interesting w the whole who was actually alive and who were dead as ghosts. Learning the identity of the dead and there back story was nice. The early ending was long and drawn out to say the least w a lot of unnecessary details. There was quite an unexpected twist that was not foreseeable, nice touch! What happened to Abel, it's like he fell off the face of the earth. What happened to Mercy, she drank the liquid, pretended to die? And then what...woke up..and there we have it! But what exactly do we have...a cliff hanger?
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August 19, 2026
I really enjoyed Little Necromancers. It reminded me of a blend of V. E. Schwab’s Gallant and Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games, with a mysterious house, ghosts, family secrets, and a world where necromancy is possible. The darker atmosphere and supernatural elements worked really well for me, and I was drawn into Mercy’s investigation. I loved her connections and relationships with both the living and the dead…mostly the dead. I couldn’t put it down once I got invested.
Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, for the advance reader copy.
Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, for the advance reader copy.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I found this story to be a refreshing take on a whodunnit murder mystery. The creative intertwining of old family secrets with a side of ghost and necromancing sorcerers, was imaginative and kept me intrigued throughout the book. Oh yeah, then you throw in Mercy, the banshee, who can see and speak to ghost when no one else can. This book had me guessing until the end. The twist were easy to follow, but kept me guessing. With murder and a bit of blood but no real spice, this would be perfect for young readers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.4/ 5 stars ⭐️✨️
Little Necromancer was honestly such a pleasant surprise! I’m really glad I decided to give this one a read. It reminded me a lot of Lockwood & Co., which is definitely a compliment because I love that kind of spooky, atmospheric story with a bit of humor mixed in.
There was a bit of a lull around the middle that slowed things down for me, but thankfully it picked back up. Overall, this was a really fun and enjoyable read, and I’m glad I gave it a chance!
Little Necromancer was honestly such a pleasant surprise! I’m really glad I decided to give this one a read. It reminded me a lot of Lockwood & Co., which is definitely a compliment because I love that kind of spooky, atmospheric story with a bit of humor mixed in.
There was a bit of a lull around the middle that slowed things down for me, but thankfully it picked back up. Overall, this was a really fun and enjoyable read, and I’m glad I gave it a chance!
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September 19, 2026Nope. Mediocre writing, not into this magic which I cant make sense of in a sort of world-building way — like, mechanically it’s fine, but it’s just our world with this magic layered on and I don’t buy it, does not work. Nothing would be like it is with all this necromancy all over the place. And the characters are mostly meh and the plot is convoluted. Read half, skipped a bunch, read the final 50 or so pages to see if it was worth paging back and reading the middle. It was not.
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October 9, 2026
Received ARC from publisher.
I ended up really enjoying this story. Loved the hierarchy between the humans and ghosts. Was surprised many times and each time I thought I figured it out, I was wrong. Interesting take on a who dun it? / murder mystery. I loved watching the evolution of her relationship with Abel. I wish we had more closure at the end. I wanted to see her end up with Abel and the girls brought back.
I ended up really enjoying this story. Loved the hierarchy between the humans and ghosts. Was surprised many times and each time I thought I figured it out, I was wrong. Interesting take on a who dun it? / murder mystery. I loved watching the evolution of her relationship with Abel. I wish we had more closure at the end. I wanted to see her end up with Abel and the girls brought back.
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October 26, 2026 DNF at 8% (Read Through Chapter 2)
I was super excited to read this spooky book, but I don’t think it’s for me. The writing is more juvenile than I was expecting, as in I think this would work best for a younger YA audience (despite our protagonist being 18). There was also a lot of telling versus showing in the opening chapters, so the writing style never really gripped me.
I’m clearly in the minority though, and I hope that this book will continue to find its audience!
I was super excited to read this spooky book, but I don’t think it’s for me. The writing is more juvenile than I was expecting, as in I think this would work best for a younger YA audience (despite our protagonist being 18). There was also a lot of telling versus showing in the opening chapters, so the writing style never really gripped me.
I’m clearly in the minority though, and I hope that this book will continue to find its audience!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
So much promise! I was 100% Team Little Necromancers and kept hoping there were a few that the family didn't know about that were hanging out (more than the ones in the cellar). As mysteries go, there are a lot of red herrings and twists, and honestly, Julian was so unlikable I didn't think bringing him back was a great idea. There's information casually dropped in (what exactly are banshees? and salt prevents ghosts from entering a room?) that could have been more fleshed out (pun not intended).
eARC provoded by publisher via Edelweiss.
eARC provoded by publisher via Edelweiss.
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October 4, 2026Completely unexpected in the best way!
I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into this one, but WOW. I was hooked almost immediately and could not put it down.
The characters were so easy to connect with, and the story kept me guessing the entire time. Every time I thought I had things figured out, something else happened that completely threw me off. A must read!
I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into this one, but WOW. I was hooked almost immediately and could not put it down.
The characters were so easy to connect with, and the story kept me guessing the entire time. Every time I thought I had things figured out, something else happened that completely threw me off. A must read!
October 5, 2026
I could not put this book, down!! The mystery was well orchestrated, and it also left you guessing. I wanted things in the end to go slightly different, but that was personal preference, nothing wrong with the book. Characters were great, twists were great, and I’m so thankful I was selected to pre-read this title!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A resounding "YES!" in every respect to this much adorable Urban-Fantasy-with-neverending-suspenseful-twists! I can't remember encountering a premise quite like this, nor villains quite this cutthroat and devious, nor an adorably feckless heroine quite this subtly strong. Not an aspect of this novel i didn't adore; I could read it again right away.
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