Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery (Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor #2)

Wow! This was even better than the 1st book! I absolutely loved this! I cant say much since its the 2nd book, but it had everything I loved about the 1st book plus so much more. The friendship dynamic is even stronger than ever w/this amazing found family. These characters have my heart. Colin & Gabriel especially. Gabriel w/his growling, tough exterior & broken heart. Colin w/his witty banter & calling girls love. Sadie is pretty hilarious herself lol When she brought Schrdinger’s cat into a conversation, I laughed so hard-I thought The Big Bang Theory would be the only place I ever heard about that! April very much has my heart too of course. Shes such a firecracker. Im always rooting for her. There was so much danger & adventure in this. So fast paced w/all the action & suspense. & so many twists! I loved every moment of this book, & read it so fast. These are not only full of danger & suspense, but of family & friendship..they leave you w/the most heartwarming feelings. The big scene at the end was AMAZING! Some of the best lines! The ending was perfect. I dont know if there will be more, but I really hope so. The ending is great & no cliffhangers, but there are still some unanswered questions & some loose ends that need tied up..plus I just WANT more lol Highly recommend! Absolutely beautiful covers by Flavia Sorrentino too!

4.5 Stars

One year ago, I called Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor awesome MG. And its follow-up, Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery, is just as good. Both books are cinematic and feel as if everything plays out on the big screen before you.

This time around, you are immediately immersed in the Winterborne world, and April and her friends, once again, take center stage. April is a well-developed and exciting protagonist who doesnt quite seem to know her own limits. Her friends are less rounded but provide a strong balance. Gabriel comes across as a grownup child one who is frustratingly irresponsible at times.

Like its predecessor, this novel is adventure from beginning to end. This fast-moving book is full of twists and turns, and a few surprises.

If you havent read the first book, its a must. You wont understand Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery without it. To that end, I suggest reading both books in quick succession. These fast-moving books are a good option for readers of all interests.

So much fun!
I so enjoyed reading this, it had plenty of action, humor, and emotion. The kids are sweet and smart and have formed a great familial bond with each other and their guardian Gabriel. As much as the kids can sometimes act older than their ages, there are also times where they become children again and just need someone to love them.

The pacing of this is well done and there’s always a mystery to solve. I liked finding out more of April’s parents and her connection to the Winterbornes. April has changed over these books and instead of wanting a parent she doesn’t remember to come for her, she’s realized that she has family in the other kids. The found family aspect made me so happy and I liked seeing everyone work together.

I hope there will be another book since not everything is resolved in the end. I’ll be (somewhat) patiently waiting for news!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. Thank you to NetGalley and HMH Books for Young Readers for the copy.

This is an action-packed, emotional book geared toward readers aged 8-12, but I absolutely loved this book. Its perfect for children and their parents. Theres hidden passages, secret islands, sword-fights, mystery, teamwork, hope, and utter chaos. It’s the second book of a series, and while I definitely recommend reading the first book, it’s not a requirement.

April is one of five orphans taken under the guardianship of the Winterborne Foundation and moved into the legendary mansion grounds by the sea. With a butler running the house and a caregiver managing the childrens educations and the finances, everything is perfect. Until the long lost heir returns and takes over.

The children love him, but Gabriel Winterborne has no idea how to run a household, educate children, or do any of the other things required by the department of child services. He also disappears, leaving five children unattended when their case manager shows up. Aprils new family may be torn apart right when shes finally find a real home. Can they evade child services, locate Gabriel, and contain the mayhem before they lose everything they love?

Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery is a delightful book, just like the first book of the series, and Id love to see it turned into a movie or tv series. I hope there are more books to come.

A great follow up to the first book in the series, exciting and actioned packed. Can also be read as a standalone as there is enough references to the first book that you understand the plot. A very enjoyable read for both older and younger readers.

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