Kirkus Review

So excited to report that my first trade review is in for THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY. Huge thanks to Kirkus Reviews for the kind words about my spooky little book baby!

Full Review:
Ghost-hunting twins Trent and Gabby follow in their grandparents’ footsteps, taking on a dangerous mission to free the ghosts trapped in the neglected Majestic Theater.
The 13-year-olds inherited their grandparents’ gift for communicating with ghosts. Their mom, who doesn’t have paranormal abilities, seeks to capitalize on her legendary parents’ reputations and her kids’ talents; she eagerly records the siblings’ ghost-hunting and posts them to YouTube. Unlike Trent, Gabby is tired of feeling used for content, but the anniversary of their grandparents’ Last Haunt looms large, and Mom has a plan to mark it. She’s determined to revisit the Majestic Theater, the site of Grandpa’s “one big regret,” and document the siblings’ ghost-hunting for social media dividends. But what awaits the twins is something more sinister and vicious than any spirits they’ve encountered before. The suspense builds deliciously as the twins get to work in the theater, and the spooks it contains are equal parts thrilling and disgusting. The stakes feel high, and each sibling has the opportunity to stand out while also demonstrating trust in the other. Gabby, bold and outspoken, is the perfect foil for her brother, who’s quiet and hesitant. Together, they’re a likable, believably drawn pair. Lawrence has a clear vision for the world of ghosts, and she pulls readers in through evocative descriptions of place and atmosphere. Most characters present white.
Top-shelf suspense and page-turning thrills. (Paranormal. 10-13)