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Tess and Max are going to go back and spend some more time with their Aunt, this time in South Devon. They've come before their parents to spend a little time with just there aunt as well as just getting to explore the summer house. The aunt takes them to two fun places, both full of wonder and charm for Tess and Max who have a tendency to find magical things.
Overall while this was the second book in a series, I was able to put the pieces together of what happened in the first one to make sense of what was happening in this one. I ended up really liking this one and I absolutely loved the carnival and magic system. Carnival Magic while extremely at creepy at times, also was never too scary. We worry for Tess and Max and the characters we meet along the way. There is also a sense of knowing that somehow Tess will figure it out either on her own or with a little help from some of the friends they've made along the way.
The carnival itself without the magical elements seemed like the usual fun carnival and I loved how normal it was while also being different at the same time. It was really easy to follow along with the urban fantasy elements and how things were kind of happening.
I am going to go back and read the first book in this series and I will be impatiently waiting to see if this book series continues on because I need more of life in this world.
I highly recommend this book for all middle-grade readers as it has a great sibling relationship as well as being a fun summertime read.
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- 20 June, 2018: Reviewed