Why read Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments?

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“Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it’s Ropa - a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent - who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you’ll follow wherever she goes.” - Olivie Blake, New York Times…

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Betsy Uhrig

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This is the second in a series, and I wouldn’t recommend diving into it without first reading Book 1, The Library of the Dead, but since I read Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments this year, it’s the one I’m listing.

Also, why would anyone not want to read The Library of the Dead? The title alone is enough to seal the deal, and it doesn’t disappoint. The series is about a young woman in a post-something-really-bad-happened magical Edinburgh who solves mysteries based on her ability to talk to ghosts, even though they aren’t the most reliable witnesses.

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From Betsy's 3 favorite reads in 2023.