The Mesmerist

Reviewed by: Connie Smith - Breakwater School, POrtland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 5, 2017

Review

"The Mesmerist" is a story for children who enjoy ghouls, monsters, and the supernatural with a bit of faerie magic thrown in. The setting is London during the Victorian era. Jessamine, a thirteen year old girl from the middle class and her mother have been making a living by practicing spiritualism - communicating with the dead. It's all been just a show until Jessica discovers that she truly does possess otherworldly powers. Grace finds that she must quickly transform herself from a middle class young lady into a fighter of evil. She is recruited by the "League of Ravens" as the city of London is under attack from malevolent forces which she discovers killed her own father. As she fights bravely to save the city of London and avenge her father's death, she encounters ghouls, monsters, and spirit summoners. A fun, suspenseful read for those who enjoy an age appropriate, but slightly gory horror story.

Overall Book Score: very good