Author: Jessica Estevao
Series: Book One in the Change of Fortune Series
Published By: Berkley (September 6, 2016)
Source: ARC Copy Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
Genre: Historical Paranormal Mystery
My Rating: 4 Stars!
Book Description:
First in a dazzling new historical mystery series featuring Ruby Proulx, a psychic with a questionable past who suddenly finds her future most uncertain...
Canada, 1898. The only life Ruby Proulx has ever known is that of a nomad, traveling across the country with her snake-oil salesman father. She dreams of taking root somewhere, someday, but, until she can, she makes her way by reading tarot cards. Yet she never imagined her own life would take such a turn...
After one of her father’s medical “miracles” goes deadly wrong, Ruby evades authorities by hiding in the seaside resort town of Old Orchard, Maine, where her estranged Aunt Honoria owns the Hotel Belden, a unique residence that caters to Spiritualists—a place where Ruby should be safe as long as she can keep her dark secret hidden.
But Ruby’s plan begins to crumble after a psychic investigator checks into the hotel and senses Ruby is hiding more than she’s letting on. Now Ruby must do what she can to escape both his attention and Aunt Honoria’s insistence that she has a true gift, before she loses her precious new home and family forever...
I love historical fiction, I always have and when you combine that love of history with a bit of paranormal woo hoo you truly have one fun story that every bit as hard to put down as it was fascinating.
Told in an era of time where spiritualists were seriously becoming popular and just about anything seemed to go, this was a fun tale that not only brought a touch of history to it but was completely entertaining as well with a slight edge of romance and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.
This was a great read that was just what I was hoping it would be and left me wanting the next book. I think this will be a really fun series that everyone will love.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
I don't know why it usually takes an extra push for me to start a historical, especially since I like them. This sounds like an interesting one. Dark secrets are the best! :D
ReplyDeleteIt does me as well most of the time Christy and I can't explain it either. :P
DeleteOh I love paranormal stuff! The kind of historical fiction that is both fun and serious! Great review xo
ReplyDeleteYep, I love the realism mixed in with the "other".
DeleteI like historical and love the idea of it mixed with paranormal. Glad you enjoyed it. Great review!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really fun mix.
DeleteThanks for the review, Ali. Sounds like a great historical novel with the right amount of paranormal laced into it.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely and it's a clean read too which was really nice. ;)
DeleteOooo this sounds good Ali! And such a pretty cover too:)
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover as well. :D
DeleteThanks for putting this in front of me Kindlemom. I too love altered/paranormal historical fiction. I'm putting this on my wish list!
ReplyDelete*high fives you* Hope you love it!
DeleteThis sounds fantastic!!! Mystery and Romance are both genres im adding to my tbr lately. Tori @ In Tori Lex
ReplyDeleteI bet you will like it. It was a nice read that kept me turning the pages.
DeleteI mm glad to see you enjoyed this I have it on my curious list. I do love a little historical mystery!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun one and with the added element of paranormal, it was even better. ;)
DeleteI love the sound of this one. I don't read enough historical romance but with a bit of paranormal it take a turn for something I would definitely enjoy! The cover reminds me of the Gail Carriger books. Great review.
ReplyDeleteYes, I thought that too when I first saw it!
DeleteI really enjoy historical fiction with a touch of paranormal. I feel like I haven't read enough of it though. This one definitely sounds great and it's on my to read list. Your review has made me even more curious now! I really like that cover too.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun so I do hope you try it and I agree, the cover is so pretty!
DeleteGreat review! This one is totally new to me but I love that cover and the sound of this!
ReplyDeleteI really like how this book has a little everything for every reader-romance, mystery, historical fiction, and even paranormal. Sounds like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteThe genre blending is very nice and it was well done too which is always a huge bonus for me.
DeleteI liked your review. Sounds an interesting book series!
ReplyDeleteI rarely read historical, but this one sort of reminds me of Cat Winters, which is a very, very good thing.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit like her work with the touch of other to it.
DeleteI've been wanting to read some Historical romance SO MUCH. IT IS SO NOT FUNNY. I've been trying to convince my mom to read some Historical fiction but to no avail. I can't convince her so I can't convince myself but this seems like a good one to start with! <3
ReplyDeleteHopefully it is something that you both can get into together. ;) Some are way better than others so find a good one!!
DeleteSounds like a great start to a new series! I do want to read more historical fiction.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good start. ;)
DeleteThis is not a "my cup of tea," kind of read but it sounds kind of interesting. Glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jazmen!
DeleteLooks perfect for my library. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
Oh this one sounds interesting! I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteIt was and fun too. ;)
DeleteI've had my eye on this every time I see the cover and now I'm even more curious because of the tpuch of paranormal aspect. Glad you enjoyed this new series.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend, Ali :)
Thanks Kim, I hope your's is great too!
DeleteOoo I love historical with a little woowoo. That cover is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteIt is by far my favorite blend. ;)
DeleteI love most types of paranormal and this sounds like it has that and a bit extra.
ReplyDeleteIt did for sure. ;)
DeleteI love Historical fiction as well and it's so much fun when we have paranormal with it too
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more!
DeleteThis looks like my type of read. I love historical fiction with a sprinkling of paranormal.
ReplyDeleteYay! I bet you will like this then. ;)
DeleteIt is real funny that I love history, but not a huge fan of historicals. I think maybe it might have to do with the fact that I've only tried historical romance. Maybe if I tried a different type of historical, I might like it better. I do love paranormal. I'm really glad you enjoyed this one.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
The romance is pretty nonexistent in this so you might like it more, it focuses more on her life, abilities and of course the deaths.
DeleteI love historical fiction as well. I would totally read this one.
ReplyDeleteSorry just found this in my crazy huge email. This seems like it would be right up my alley. Thanks for the recommendation Ali :)
ReplyDeleteOf course, thanks for stopping by and checking it out Lorna!
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