ARC: Dead Ringer (The Journals of Octavia Hollows Book 5) by Stacey Rourke

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Title: Dead Ringer (The Journals of Octavia Hollows Book 5)
Author: Stacey Rourke 
Published: June 27, 2019
Publisher: Anchor Group Publishing
Pages: 80
Genre: Supernatural/ short story
Review: ARC ebook
Buy Links: Amazon, Amazon.uk 





With a touch of her hand, Octavia Hollows can restore life. Yet, she couldn’t save the man she loved from the horrific accident that stole him from her. Octavia thought she could outrun the pain, but ghosts from the past refuse to be silenced. Out of options, she chooses to retrace her wayward journey across the country in search of answers. Surrounded by baffling mysteries of the undead, what she learns about herself along the way might become her greatest weapon.

Belle Chasse, Louisiana: a suburb within stumbling distance to New Orleans.

Hell-bent on uncovering the identity of her mysterious stalker, and what he wants with her former coven, Octavia rides into town in a frenzy. What she finds instead is a young boxer who can’t die, no matter how hard he tries. Will she help break the family curse tethering him to a life of pain, even if it means losing the only lead she has on the man hunting her?



I received an ARC copy of this book. Man oh man this has to be my favorite book by far. 
It seems like Octavia is just full of so many adventures and has a big heart to help anyone who needs her. Right within the first few pages I was already laughing when she was confronted by the officer, I was just thinking oh man she is going to be in a world of trouble now how will she get out of this. And then comes her lovely sarcastic answers, and quick thinking and I know she will be okay. We get to get a feel of her old stompin grounds and how much she is respected. We get to meet a new character Reid who has something magical going on with him and Octavia of course is going to get to the bottom of it. Tyrese even though he is just a passing by character I have to say he made me chuckle a bit. I really enjoy how Octavia helps others and the way she dives in to help Jack and Reid shows she is a good person and friend. With all those she helps she will have a bad ass team of friends to help her out. 
We see a lot of growth with Octavia in this story though she is still fully learning what and who she is. It doesn't seem like she is any closer than what she was before on to trying to figure out who is out to get her, yet now she will have another friend to help her on her journey. I am anxiously waiting for answers I want no I need to know who is behind it. Sadly, I have a feeling not everything is like it seems. Below is a few of my favorite quotes:
"What exactly is the relationship here? Pet? Life partner? I wouldn't even presume to guess in this weird ass city." 
"Of course it would! Everyone wants a piece of this chocolate dessert!"
"For reals though, where you been? Chase off after some premium D that treated your kitty like the queen she is?" "My...ahem...kitty appreciates being dubbed royalty."
Stacey has done it again with her amazing talent of writing, pulling you in from the first page. She has humor, a kick ass female character, a steady going plot. Keep up the good work! 






Stacey Rourke
Utopia Award Winner Author of the Year 2018
Utopia Award Winner for Best Villain 2018 for Ursela in Rise of the Sea Witch
Readers' Favorite YA Fantasy Bronze Medal Winner 2017
Readers' Favorite Fantasy Silver Medal Winner for 2015
Turning Pages Magazine Winner for Best YA book of 2013 & Best Teen Book of 2013
RONE Award Winner for Best YA Paranormal Work of 2012
Young Adult and Teen Reader voted Author of the Year 2012
Stacey Rourke is the award winning author of works that span genres, but possess the same flare for action and snarky humor. She lives in Florida with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two giant dogs. Stacey loves to travel, has an unhealthy shoe addiction, and considers herself blessed to make a career out of talking to the imaginary people that live in her head.


Visit her at www.staceyrourke.com
Facebook at www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor
or on Twitter or instagram @Rourkewrites.


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