Language: R (48 swears, 6 “f”); Mature Content: PG-13 (multiple minor character suicides/attempted suicide, teenage drinking and smoking); Violence: PG (referenced past domestic abuse, minor fantasy violence)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Twins Alastair and Pete Montague, along with their stepsister Charlie and BFF Rachel, aren’t just magical teen detectives, but are also budding rock stars in their post-WWII New England coastal suburb. The day they play their first concert at a local music store, they meet Gideon Drake, a real musician with a dark past. Gideon’s arrival in town brings a whole host of questions and suspicions, and it is up to the twins to figure out what is really happening.
Pgge and Shannon write an engaging Hardy Boys-style story with well-developed characters. Despite jumping into this series with the second book, I had no trouble following. I was pleased to see that although the twins were at the heart of the story, they were each their own person and had their own flaws to handle. The art style isn't my favorite, but the story was engaging enough that it didn't bother me much. I loved the non-traditional family (no wicked stepfamily here!) and the gay romance subplot. It was handled well, considering the 1950s setting. I would recommend this series to anyone who is a fan of graphic novels, urban fantasy, and mysteries.
Reviewer: BookswithBeddes
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