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In Fire & Roses, Kitty Slade discovers that her ability to see dead people is only the beginning when she arrives at a friend's house and awakens a centuries-old curse. Restless spirits bound to the curse will do whatever it takes to keep their secret hidden, and the haunting quickly spreads beyond the house. With time running out, Kitty must uncover the curse's source and find a way to break it before the darkness consumes everyone she cares about. The sequel to Divine Freaks, this middle-grade supernatural mystery follows Kitty's quest to stop the curse.
Quick Summary
If your middle grader loved the first book, Divine Freaks, they're in for a treat with this sequel Kitty's back and this time she's dealing with an actual ghostly curse that had me turning pages way faster than I expected. It's got that perfect sweet spot of spooky and funny that kids this age eat up, and the mystery of breaking the curse keeps things exciting without getting too scary. I like that Kitty's problem-solving and friendship shine through while she's navigating this supernatural mess, and there's enough humor woven in to keep even reluctant readers hooked. Parents will appreciate that it's a quick, satisfying read that feels substantial without being heavy-handed. Fans of anything with a little magic, mystery, and laugh-out-loud moments will likely devour this one.