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The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare

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fenwitch's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

In Baleful Banshee, the precarious state of Portlock’s magical barrier takes center stage as the anchoring gemstones that protect the town are stolen. This sets off a thrilling chain of events that not only threatens the town but also unveils more about the enigmatic Banshee lore. The Cryptid makes a grand and memorable appearance, adding to the suspense and intrigue.

One of the highlights of this book is the evolving relationship between Bunny and Connor, the vampire, which feels both authentic and compelling. The growing tensions and deepening connections among the townsfolk add richness to the story, making Portlock feel alive and dynamic.

And just when you think the drama can’t get any juicier, the final sentence delivers a bombshell: Bunny’s mom arrives. The implications of this are bound to stir up even more drama in the next installment. Hopefully, we’ll also get a deeper dive into Bunny’s family history, which promises to be just as captivating as the current storyline. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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5.0

Murder, mayhem and mates

The plot thinkers and more of the backstory of Portlock, the residents, and the barrier are revealed. We also have new creatures and romances, old and new, to deal with. Add in some potential unnatural disasters, and you have another typical day for the crew.

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3.0

I was a little disappointed at the third entry of this series. It felt a little like the authors had forgotten some of what they had previously written.

The book kicks off with no mention of how much time had passed (which is minor, but they did this in book 2 and book 2 kind of ended with an proclamation at an event was going to happen so book 3 starting off with no mention of it was a little odd.)

But, still. Minor minor.
We then went on to finally admitting the Dog wasn't normal. (we're watching you!)
But then we had a scene of an FMC being very surprised that a certain someone knew Monty Python. And mentioning how this makes her love them just a little bit more.
... which the FMC already knew? In fact, it was one of the first moments she realized he wasn't so bad because he completed a seemingly famous monthy python saying with her. (Which if monthy python is such a big deal to her you'd think she'd remember)

Added that to the minor scene where, for some odd reason, the FMC decide to standing a burning building and argue about how she isn't a lady like that somehow offended her when I'm pretty sure she first snubbed Connor by saying men didn't touch ladies without permission in London in book 1.

Oh, and her proclaiming she had "heard all the bunny puns" when the very first bunny pun that the werebear gave her in the last book was one she hadn't heard?

All very minor details but it makes me really worry about the next book and another potential drop in quality.