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YA novel between pick & so-so for me, but I‘ll round up for the nostalgic 1987 vibes & the California beach town setting (that just happens to be modeled after Santa Clarita from The Lost Boys-even the Frog Brothers are there.) Lots of triggers (so most appropriate for older YAs) & uneven, but it kept me turning the pages. I liked the main character, Mayhem & the feminist leanings & girl power, but could have used more character development...

I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately I just found to much wrong with it. I‘ve posted my full review on my blog: https://readingstewardess.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/mayhem-by-estelle-laure-revie...

Wanted to love this YA tale of a teenage feminist with magical powers - but I just couldn't get past the confusing mythology and sloppy writing. ⭐️⭐️

Full review at https://erinkonrad.com/2020/07/07/mayhem-book-review/

#Netgalley #arc

Honestly, this was like a YA version of Practical Magic. It's cute. If you're into that. I thought it was a little flat.

I received an #ARC from the publisher via #netgalley.
Pub date is July 14th 2020.

#MarvelousMay

Not gonna lie, it‘s been a long, trying week even if it‘s only Wednesday. Things that helped me over the hump & I‘m grateful for: 1) I grabbed one of my favorite sandwiches for lunch on my way home: Falafel Banh Mi, Lychee Lemonade & a Lilikoi Macaron—the perfect treat. 2) My food processor conked out & my new one arrived today. 3) A #bookmail #ARC & an e-book ARC, both for book tour reviews. New books always make the day better.🌞

3.5/5

Mayhem is being described as a “YA feminist mash up inspired by The Lost Boys and The Craft.” I didn‘t really get The Craft or a lot of feminist vibes from this book. There were a decent amount of The Lost Boys references but almost too much. It was still a quick read that had magic, mystery, and family aspects.

Pub date 7/14/2020

Slated for release this July, Mayhem is a coming of age story set in the 1980s. Perfect for fans of 80s movies this book reads like a mix of The Lost Boys and Practical Magic. Nostalgic and familiar while being fresh and unexpected, this book of magical realism provided a nice escape from reality right now!