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Twilight Hauntings (Enchanter’s Child #1)
Angie Sage
Katherine Tegen Books, HarperCollins Publishers, 2020. 347 p.

Sage has created yet another complex world with a power-house of characters. Alex is a young orphan who has a set of cards that helps her see the future. The only problem is that magic in any form is outlawed and potentially punishable by death. Danny is a boy who just landed a job hunting for enchanters (or children of enchanters); however, he isn’t sure he likes trying to kill people. When Danny chooses to not kill Alex, they begin a journey together to try to figure out who Alex is and how she can survive in a place that wants all magical people dead.

This story is packed with magic, adventure, and building friendships. Readers who like a good adventure story in a magical world (think Percy Jackson) will likely enjoy this new series. Also, Alex is devoted to those who she loves—and sometimes to those who she doesn’t love but feels an obligation to. Readers who like good, strong female protagonists will cheer Alex on as she navigates her emotions, magical abilities, and decisions as to what to do next. Danny’s backstory is a little vague; however, this is the beginning of the series so I expect to see more of what makes Danny the way he is coming. He is a great character, just wish we knew more of where he came from and what makes him the way he is. Of course this story ends on a cliff-hanger and fantasy readers will anxiously await what happens next. Hurry up and write the next one…please!
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