Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the 
bustling streets of New York City—and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. It’s 1926, and New York is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls, and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is that she has to live with her uncle Will and his unhealthy obsession with the occult.
Evie worries he’ll discover her darkest secret: a supernatural power that has only brought her trouble so far. But when the police find a murdered girl branded with a cryptic symbol and Will is called to the scene, Evie realizes her gift could help catch a serial killer.
As Evie jumps headlong into a dance with a murderer, other stories unfold in the city that never sleeps. A young man named Memphis is caught between two worlds. A chorus girl named Theta is running from her past. A student named Jericho hides a shocking secret. And unknown to all, something dark and evil has awakened.
I’ve had this book in my TBR for quite a while and even started it a couple of times, but then had to drop it for other reading commitments. When it fit the monthly category for my book club last November, I vowed to finish it.
The hidden secrets and supernatural powers thrilled me, and there are some chilling moments that may cause you to look over your shoulder. A whirlwind of energy, Evie is the driving force of the story and occasionally charges into situations before considering the consequences of her actions. She can be a bit annoying at times, but her heart is usually in the right place. There are numerous other characters, but Jericho is a standout for me. He begins the story as a bland character taking up space, but the gradual reveal of his backstory is both riveting and heartbreaking. The characters’ paths intersect over the course of the story – and no doubt they’ll find themselves together again in future novels.
I don’t read a lot of historical fiction, but this is a highly atmospheric novel. The author did an exquisite job with researching this time period from the language to the clothing styles, and I felt immersed in the 20’s.
At over 500 pages, this is a long read and the pacing wavers, but I definitely plan on continuing with this supernatural series.
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It must be quite a story if it was long and had pacing issues and you still plan on continuing with the series.
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Every book in the series is a chunk, but you know me and supernatural/paranormal stories. And I need to know what happens next!
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That’s why I’m still watching NOS4A2. 😦
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Yep – I’m behind, but plan on catching up.
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Thanks for the recommendation. Definitely checking this out. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Jonny! There are several books in the series, and I think the final was one just released?
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Oh wow, I had no idea. Nice, looks like I’ve got more reading on my plate!
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I’ve seen this around somewhere, Teri, I even think I started reading it before. The title isn’t unfamiliar, and neither is the author. But I don’t think I recognize the characters or the blurb. I’ll take a look at the list of the ones I own and see if it’s there, you made it sound interesting.
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I know what you mean, Jina – sometimes they start to blur together. I find myself asking, “Did I read it? Or see it on someone’s blog?” lol.
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Haha, I know! No, I do own this one so I must’ve picked it up and dnfed it somewhere on its early pages. Can’t remember why.
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The setting really appeals to me, and your review has me intrigued.Oh, for more reading time!
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If you find some, please share with me!
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🙂
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500 pages? It would take me forever, lol. This sounds like a great read though!
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Despite some slow spots, it didn’t feel like 500 pages, Jacquie. I just finished one recently that was around 500 pages, and it felt like I was reading it forever, but it was just because I didn’t have much time to read.
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That’s my story. I LOVE J.R. Ward, but her books are so huge it takes me forever to get through them-sigh 🙂
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Supernatural books are often longer. I don’t mind if they are worth the time investment. I always feel King couldn’t cut anything out of his door stoppers as every word is interesting.
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Some of his books are definitely doorstoppers, but I sure do love them.
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Hi, Teri. I enjoyed this book a lot. Although it seemed dark for me. I loved the setting and the protagonist. I never got back to the series. Thanks for reminding me of it. Hugs!
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With the time period, I could see you enjoying this book, Teagan. I’m hoping I can find the time to continue with it. Hugs!
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