Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins

Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins is the second book in the Harley Merlin Series by author Bella Forrest. Harley Merlin has many unanswered questions in her life, what made her father kill her mother, how can she know her true level of magic. This is a story about a dark past, hidden powers and dangerous enemies.

Here are the top 3 reviews and comments that readers love about this fascinating book.

Review 1: Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins audiobook by Howard

Has potential, but a tough listen

There are some interesting elements to the book, However, I don’t think if it knows whether or not it wants to be a children’s book. I am guessing the sweet spot is teens. I was a Harry Potter fan and the sheer creativity allowed me to escape into innocence. This book does not quite make it, seeming a bit formulaic. There are a few other issues that prevented me from suspending disbelief:

The main character is an empath. Which is an interesting way to illustrate the emotional content of the characters. But the author uses this as a crutch and doesn’t provide enough direct plot. The book would be better if the characters, settings, and character interactions told the story which I could interpret, allowing me to suspend my disbelief and enter the story. However, there is so much inner monolog with a given character telling me what I am supposed to see and feel that I never get a chance to engage the material. And if the author has chosen to really expose the emotional content of the characters, they need to be full characters. It seems to me that most of them barely break the surface of archetype.

The book uses the term magical repeatedly to differentiate those with magic and those with out. After the first couple of pages I understand that there are people who have magic. It would be akin to me using the term human in every other sentence. Unless I am specifically discussing aspects of the human race or the human condition, I don’t use the word. It is unnecessary.

Similarly, there is another device in the book, an item which focuses magical power, called an espree (sp?). The book constantly mentions them, but they do little to advance the plot. They are completely unnecessary. I feel the books would be better with out them. They just seem awkward.

Anyway, I might give the next book a try to see if things have matured. There is some potentially interesting lore here, but I am guessing I will move on. This is just my two cents obviously. I certainly can’t write fiction, but I have an opinion. And you know what they say about those.

Review 2: Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins audiobook by Eric

Not Harry Potter but great book

One of the things I’ve noticed regarding the reviews about this book is that many people thought it was going to be another Harry Potter. I think that was an unfair characterization, I believe this book should be allowed to stand on its own merits. In my opinion, the story is engaging, filled with drama and intrigue. The main character is filled with fire always ready to defend her family and friends. So, I hope the people who wrote a review would please set aside their Harry Potter impressions and please give this story another look because it is well worth the buy.

Review 3: Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins audiobook by Jen Mooney

Amateurish

The writing is amateurish, with the author telling us, not showing us. Some of the similes used we’re ridiculous. Overall, a ridiculous story. Don’t waste your time.

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