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This is a luscious historical fiction based in Sacramento in the late 1800s; but with intriguing paranormal elements. We follow twins Edie and Violet, who are mediums trying to make their own way in life. They run away from their father who tried to lock them in an asylum and go on the road with a Traveling Spiritualist Show. Mysterious occurrences bring them to suspect that something is going on in the spirit world; could it have to do with their mother's death? 
 
Things that blew me away in this book: 

• The fast pacing: It kept me wanting more but it didn't feel rushed or without character development.
• The paranormal elements: They were written so believably and gave me chills.
• The encompassing writing: When I listened to the audiobook the world came to life behind my eyes, so much so that I listened to it all in one day.
• The sibling relationship: It was beautiful and heart-warming. 

 
If you like historical mixed with paranormal, this is the book for you!