This was different than any other sci-fi or fantasy I have ever read but I enjoyed it. ( )

Bizarre little short story. Authors writing style seems decent and curious how a full fledged book from her would be. Not marking as challenge because too short, but wanted to clear up some from the to-be-read shelf and had this one half-finished for awhile. Didn't fascinate me but there was something gothic about it and easy to fall into and get lost in. ( )

The Abandoned by Amanda Stevens

★ ★ ★

This is a short (64 pages) prequel to the Graveyard Queen series by Amanda Stevens.

It was a pretty good story. I wish there would have been more character development but given it was just a short story meant to lure someone into the series, I think it did well. I had already read the first book in the series, The Restorer and was already hooked but if I hadn't, I could see this prequel doing the trick of pulling me in.

The main character in the series, Amelia Grey, is barely present in this short story but it does lead nicely into the first book and her upcoming adventures.

Note: this book is only available on an e-reader to the best of my knowledge. ( )

A quick drop into the graveyard for a spooky back story to this much loved series. It gives a new look into several parts of the series. Do not miss this one. A mystery that has been buried for too long has come to the surface and will finally be put to rest. ( )

Good enough that I bought the sequel.