Genres: Urban Fantasy
Published by MIRA
Released on April 24, 2012
Pages: 347
Format: Paperback
Source: Purchased
The Delight:
A cemetery restorer who sees and is haunted by ghosts who happens to be in love with a brooding, haunted man. Yep, I just had to press forward with this series and continue with Amelia’s chilling adventures with ghosts and romance.
Review
The Prophet is book three in the Graveyard Queen series and these must be read in order as they all connect in one ongoing story.
After the harrowing adventure in Asher Falls and Devlin’s cryptic message, Amelia is now back in Charleston and trying to recover. She is soon confronted by two ghosts who are haunting her because they need her to bring closure in their own ways. Of course, Devlin is part of this since one is the ghost of his dead daughter and the other his dead detective partner. Amelia is hopelessly in love with Devlin, but nothing has changed in that he is still haunted by his dead wife and daughter and being together might bring danger from the spirit realm. But, now, if she is to get Shani and Robert what they need so they’ll move on, she has to investigate Robert’s unsolved murder and find Shani. Things get complicated by a sultry beauty of a palmist that is possibly more than a friend of Devlin’s and a man powerful in root magic who may try to use her to get to Devlin. And, Devlin? He is still attracted, but doesn’t understand her struggle or why she runs from him and a relationship. Neither does Amelia at this point when the danger is worth anything.
So, I dove back into the atmospheric and sometimes chilling world of Amelia Gray, graveyard restorer and one who can see and interact with ghosts. But, there is a danger for her in this ability as the ghosts can feed on the living to stay in the live realm and other more powerful shadow creatures lurk on the other side of the veil waiting for an opportunity for her to open a gateway into her world. All is precarious as she discovered more about herself in the last book, but has much unknown and untapped power. I loved the tension of her confrontation with the man steeped in African magic and myth who has reputation and ability ranged against her.
And, the mystery element… oh yes, quite well done. It carried over from the first book where it was mentioned, but was a side plot which now came to the fore. Amelia must solve a murder which is very much tangled up in Devlin’s past and makes her wonder just how he is tangled.
So much going on and kept me flipping pages. Amelia herself can be something of a beta heroine. She’s not exactly kick-butt and she can waver to and fro especially in the romance part, but she isn’t stupid and she’s an engaging character who can still stand among the stronger, more colorful characters around her.
I can’t wait to see what comes next and can heartily recommend this series full of atmosphere and ghosts in a Southern Gothic-style.
Challenges Met
Mt. TBR #65
Romance-0poly #46 Leather Lane (UF)
COYER #38 cover with nothing living
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I like the sounds of the mystery! Great review!
I took a while to get to this series, but it sure is fab. Thanks, Jenea!
I’m glad you’re enjoying the series. I haven’t read this series yet but the cover is great. Sounds like an interesting book.
Definitely, Mary! I love the atmospheric feeling and the ghostly mysteries.
I had issues with this series because of the romance, but who knows, maybe I’d feel different about it now. I did like the atmosphere and setting, though. Maybe someday I’ll go back and finish the series. I think I stopped with this book. 🙂
The romance is my least favorite part, too. But I love the rest. Maybe you’ll be able to get to it again after a break.
Mmmm i usually prefer kick-ass heroes in my ufs. Buuuuut this does sound pretty good
Yeah, she’s not that, but the story as a whole is great. 🙂
This sounds like a fun and fast-paced paranormal gothic mystery! The setting and characters sound awesome. Great Review! Thanks for sharing Sophia 🙂
Oh yes! I am having a good time with these haunted mysteries, Lindy. 🙂
This series sparked my interest a while ago – I have the first on audio but have yet to listen to it. But man…you saying gothic makes me want to bump it right up. I LOVE anything with a gothic feel!
Great review!
Yep! You will probably want to start them for your Halloween reads, Angie. That gothic-vibe is sticking with these even into the third book. 🙂
ooh I definitely need to add this one to my list. I actually love beta heroines quite a bit. I relate with them more.
These are great spooky reads and yes, it is cool that she’s not the usual paranormal heroine, but still gets it done. 🙂
I love an urban fantasy with mystery, and I like how the mystery in this one carries out from the first book. This sounds like a fantastic series! 🙂
So far so good, Crystal. 🙂
I’ve been eying this series for a while. Not sure I want a wishy-washy heroine. Good review!
Maybe try it at the library. I like the books over all and even the heroine, surprisingly. 🙂