This book seems awesome and I’m super duper exited to read it, if I do. The premise of it looks amazing!

FJKSNGK this was amazing!! the worldbuilding, the characters, the spooky vibes- i was so here for everything. its like a nina lacour book but with a dash of horror, which is absolutely my ideal book,

The story was fantastic and had just enough mystery to jeep you reading. As there were many threading stories it was still able to follow easily. The relationships between the characters is very interesting and genuine. Very interesting take on the idea of the woman suffering in the United States at the time. Edie very much incapulates the voices of many woman who wanted to speak out and found an avenue to allow her to. It also is interesting to see how people change when she speak through the guise of men. The twist in the end was fantastic. So many stories wrapped up into one tight neat bow.

A romance that takes time to start and yet you are rooting for it in the end. But it is not the true relationship highlighted in this that is the relationship between sisters as they learn to navigate together and possibly alone.

The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond was a fun, quick read. At the beginning, the author says that the two characters are based on her great-grandmother and her great-grandmother's twin sister, which I think is such a sweet tribute to a family member. It even included a picture of the real twins!
As for the book itself, I enjoyed it. It was a fun, spooky, historical novel that dealt with both spirits and seances, and the deep-rooted sexism during the time period. My favorite thing was how Edie pretended to be channeling well-known deceased men who were of the opinion that women should be able to vote. I liked the relationship between the twins, but I thought that their relationships with the other people in their show were less fleshed out, and their powers weren't really explained in depth either.

Set in 1885 when women had little rights, The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond is a story of runaway twin sisters traveling with a group of tight-knitted young women, who demonstrate their real talent under the guise of communicating with spirits in a Spiritualist show. However, Edie and Violet are unique as they are each gifted with the ability to interact with the world in-between life and death, the Veil. When Violet’s act goes wrong one night, Edie discovers that the dark spirit responsible for their mother’s death isn’t gone. She embarks on a dangerous pursuit to discover the last client of her mother. However, time is of the essence as mediums are vanishing and Edie fears they might be next.

Trust plays a big role in this story. Trust between sisters. Trust with a curious reporter. And trust in yourself. I love the interactions of Edie and Violet. They may be at odds initially because of Edie’s hidden secret but the love they have for each other is so heartwarming and encouraging.

There is a flashback when they were younger that I absolutely loved… “It was the first time they’d ever done that. As soon as their cheeks touched, Edie felt a rush of emotions from Violet…. All was forgiven. Always” The emotions that evoke from me from this little passage makes me yearn for my own twin. As their mother once told Edie “I gave you a sister who will always forgive you, Edie. Who will always understand. One day you’ll come to realize just how precious that is. How much stronger it makes you”. Goosebumps! This is growth. This is maturity and I know it foreshadows the ultimate character development of Edie and Violet Bond. Always together is stronger than alone.

“ Your brain, Miss Bond. It is being wasted on a crowd of gormless sycophants who would rather believe a spirit….. than believe a young woman is capable of making a sound point” – Laws The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond

A secondary theme that Amanda Glaze does an amazing job at showcasing is the struggles of women in the 1800. A time when women had no rights, were thought brainless, and treated like chattels. These women traveling in these Spiritualist shows are remarkably talented and brilliant poets, actress, musicians, and orators, who have to pretend that their talents come from spirits rather themselves because of the general distain of the intelligence of women.

Overall, this novel was such a delight and the elements of spirits and ghost gave me some apprehension and spook towards to the climax. I definitely read this book with lights on as Glaze eloquently wrote many vivid scenes that pulled you in like you are watching a movie. The ending has a resounding satisfaction.

I would definitely recommend this book to a friend!

The second death of Edie and Violet bond was just as good as it's cover!! This cover is beautiful, and the book was just as enthralling. Was easy to read in one sitting. This was like a YA paranormal murder mystery all in one. It gave me night circus vibes, the two sisters are currently with a group of all women that put on shows relating to their abilities with spirits beyond the veil. All with really cool abilities/concepts. Edie can pass between the veil, while her twin sister Violet can call spirits to her side on the living. I also really liked how this book tackled misogyny. I did find a spelling error but besides for that the story had a really good flow. Would recommend to any of my paranormal YA friends out there!