Ms. Smartarse's Reviews > Guardian Spirits

... and here we are at the final installment of the series. Vincent and Lizzie are still moping around vis-a-vis the revelations from Dangerous Spirits, so Henry goes ahead and books the group a truly exciting session of ghost hunting. Little does he suspect, that things are way more suspicious than coincidental in their new job. After all, how convenient would it be for the group to just accidentally stumble on their late mentor's old orphanage?



Once again, I cannot do anything but praise the creepy atmosphere of the book. Mr. Hawk delivers yet another deliciously thrilling ghost story. It honestly kept me riveted from start to finish, complete with some truly unexpected twists and turns.

I especially enjoyed the way the author managed to work in the resolution for several hanging threads from the characters' past: not just Vincent's, but also Henry. Though things do start out in a suspiciously convenient manner, with just the right people gathering at a haunted mansion, the final resolution is sufficiently satisfying for it all.



As for my complaints: once again, Henry and Vincent's relationship felt a tad bit too... lukewarm. Or maybe... not particularly memorable for me to properly recall two months later. But then, after two books, I was more interested in the mystery aspect of things. Still, that is by no means an acceptable reason for Lizzie's romantic storyline to be pushed into the background. I liked the general idea behind it all, but that was also an excellent reason to add in yet another point-of-view, not to mention a different type of LGBT romance. Alas, that probably would've made for a much longer and convoluted story... whose lack I'm still mourning.

Score: 3/5 stars

I'm very much excited to read more of the author's paranormal mysteries, though hopefully with some more exciting romantic (sub)plots. Recommendations welcome *hint hint*

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Review of book 1: Restless Spirits
Review of book 2: Dangerous Spirits