This book was an expected joy for me to read. It has heart, strength, and of course a little bit of magic amongst the mayhem that is this story. It captured my attention and I was entranced by the character that is Mayhem Braeburn. May is a strong character who has been dealing with an extremely difficult and harsh home environment, and in order to escape, both her mother and her return to her mother’s original hometown. This is where the mystery and intrigue kicks in. This is where the magic and mayhem, so to speak, sparks. I loved the progression of the story and the struggles within May as she tries to find herself and fit in with her new home. The town and lore of the family was a nice touch that added a gothic feel to the story that I liked.
**thank you netgalley for sending me an early arc**