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Book Review: Totally Psychic
Martin, Brigid. Totally Psychic. Inkyard Press. Expected publication August 15, 2023.
Thank you, Inkyard Press, for the free ebook galley to review.
This is such a fun Latinx and paranormal novel! It’s middle grade, but as an adult I enjoyed it immensely. It’s full of colorful details, especially about anything related to mediumship. Paloma’s extended family is fascinating — the book describes the various psychic powers specific family members have. Her abuela is the best.
Paloma started her mediumship powers a month ago — during the summer. The extended family lives with Paloma’s grandmother in a big house, but her immediate family is about to move across the country. When the book begins, they haven’t moved yet, and Paloma doesn’t want such a drastic change — she’ll miss her friends and her abuela.
The book not only has great plot twists and conflict. It also has great details. Speaking of detail, I love the statues of famous mediums and astrologers!
As terrible as the move from Miami to California initially seems, Paloma meets wonderful ghosts at her new home. After using her powers to help numerous people, Paloma remembers what’s truly important about being a medium.
I appreciate the diversity — you can tell from characters’ names that they’re different…