My Review

Whoa—Swango took the series in a completely unexpected direction! Just when I thought I knew the rhythm and style, this installment pulled a fast one, shaking up everything I’d come to expect. Honestly, I’m still wrapping my head around whether the twist was a genius move or a bit too jarring, but one thing’s for sure—it kept me on my toes!

Celwyn’s character continues to grow, and I loved seeing him evolve, especially in his new light romance with Tara, a female vampire who’s refreshingly tough and mysterious. With Annabelle stepping back a bit due to her baby, Tara could really shine as a steady companion for Celwyn and a strong female influence on the major players.

Getting closure around Elizabeth’s death added depth to the story’s arc and allowed me, as the reader, to be ready for the next big thing. Which just might be Celwyn’s past catching up to him. The addition of his brother Pelaez and the ominous family ties ramped up the suspense, while the introduction of Swango—a clairvoyant with a curious edge—definitely piqued my interest. Overall, Swango may have thrown me off balance, but it’s a ride worth taking!

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Book Summary

A magician, a widower, and an automat travel the world… but nothing has prepared them for Swango.

In 1870s Singapore, Celwyn survives a vicious attack only to find it may take even more to endure his own family. His brother Pelaez has returned, insisting on his innocence, and their father Wolfgang Augustus Griffin has his sights set on Nemo’s marooned crew. As the Nautilus travels to Beirut, Prague, and Findbar Island, they encounter Swango, a seemingly innocent clairvoyant and drinking buddy from the magician’s past, a man who has more help with his predictions than most spiritualists. Meanwhile, Nemo must finally confront the secrets of his own past.