Book description
Marion isn’t crazy. She can talk to birds and see the future, but she isn’t crazy.
Fourteen-year-old Marion Morrissey has an overactive imagination. That’s why when she sees the body of a dead woman reflected in her bedroom mirror, no one thinks much about it. It’s just a trick of…
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This book was a fun, quirky read right from page one. I loved how much it made me laugh.
It is a young adult murder mystery with fantastic elements and a good dose of humor. Chaffin is excellent at creating spunky characters that effortlessly pull you along through an intriguing mystery. I enjoyed how her poetic prose painted a vivid setting that enriched the story.
This is a great read for teens and adults alike.
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