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Blackthorn Manor Haunting by Cheryl Bradshaw

se_wigget's review against another edition

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The bridesmaid has internalized fatphobia, and the protagonist doesn't respond by saying something anti-fatphobia, such ad, "Fuck your internalized fatphobia! You're beautiful as you are." It really made me not want to continue reading.

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5.0

In this installment, Addison is getting married. While the wedding itself goes off without a hitch, the time shortly before and after are another story. Before her and her new husband leave the manor, the owner is killed, and Addison is pulled in to help solve the crime by a couple of deceased individuals. In case you aren't familiar, Addison has a gift. She can see the spirits of the dead. They show themselves when they are stuck between here and the afterlife, often because of traumatic circumstances around their deaths. A few close people know of her gift so she usually tries to hide that fact from the general public, which just causes suspicion when she knows things she shouldn't know.

In addition to the mystery in this book, it is also a turning point in Addison's life. Several things happen that will change her life forever, not to mention the fact that she's now married. There are some complexities in regards to the mystery, but its not hard to follow. The great reveal is a surprise. This is a more serious read. Not a lot of humor involved. The characters are mature and smart. There is no silliness in this book. And of course there is the supernatural aspect. This story involves young children, which make it a little more heartening, and a lot more emotional. There is no sex included, but there is a small amount of mild-ish violence. (Nothing gruesome or too graphic.)

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5.0

I really enjoyed this installment of the Addison Lockhart series. The story kept me guessing up to the end and the side stories were good.

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2.0

This ghost story is a quick and easy read. It centers around a medium who see's a dead girl on her wedding day. She starts investigating at the old Inn where she is staying. There are many creepy people with secrets at this Inn. I found the story to be predictable and a little to light for me.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.
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