I loved being able to get this collection of shorts that give us a little more of a view into some of the moments mentioned in the main books.
You definitely don't want to skip out on this book! It really does tie some things together, answer a few questions, and give you some good laughs!
Out of all of them, I think Danny's experience with Death was my absolute favorite!
This book was absolutely hilarious, heart-wrenching, and wonderful. I'm sad to see that Danny and Tristan's part of this story is over (for now), but thrilled for the spin-offs coming our way! The Haunted Hotel and Little Shop of Curiosities will continue to keep us in the Crawshanks world, and of course the Death and Chan shorts will too!
Danny is finally figuring out what career path he's meant for in life, Tristan's finally learning that his gift gives him a higher purpose. Harrison learns sooooooo much about himself (and the others finally get a peek behind the mysterious man). Sam is just the best. And of course Miz Dusty steals the show any way she can, just as fabulous as ever! We even get more of Death and Chan - who I absolutely ADORE. And maybe some young teenage love blooming in the background?
***Possible Spoiler***
TW - Death of a parent.
Even though we've known Tristan's Dad was going to pass on at some point during this series, it didn't make when it happened any less devastating.
I will say that this book was extremely hard for me to continue on when it hit that point because my Dad died in a freak accident right around the same time. Getting to the part where Tristan's Dad moved on was heart-wrenchingly painful. Vawn handled this so well, and very much encompassed the mental state of grief/depression/hopelessness of someone who loses a parent that means everything to them.
I have never laughed so hard at a book in my life. Seriously, 5/5 Stars.
Dusty, as always, is a riot in this book. All her “congrats attempts” are absolutely over the top and so her! Especially because she’s about as subtle as a Mariachi band.
This books ghostly issues were different than we’ve seen previously. Danny and Tris have run away to the mysterious Ashton-Drake hotel, and end up at a Murder Mystery event themed weekend and are dragged into participating. This gave the book the vibe of playing a game of Clue, if Clue had paranormal activity, a zillion ghosts, a weird acting troupe, and Dusty popping in and out at the weirdest of times.
Danny also gets the chance to clear the air with some of his family. He desperately needed the closure, and having Tris by his side to support him made all the difference.
As they solve their whodunit mystery, we get a shock at the end that has me on edge, and I neeeeedddd to know what happens next. On to book 5!
Danny and Tris really went through some serious bouts of supernatural bad juju this time around. Thankfully, they’ve got the rest of the Dead Serious Scooby Gang (plus some new additions) to help them out with their latest mystery - What exactly is the unfinished business of Mr. Bruce Reyes? And where in the universe is all this rain coming from?!
I loved the introduction of Death, and I just know it’s going to be a hoot watching him deal with this particular set of mortals. Danny and Tris are navigating their relationship as it moves to the next level, Dusty hates feellliiinnggggssss, Sam things this is all fascinating (in like a funny but still totally serious way), Harrison has no idea what he’s doing with these people (and spirits…), and Mama Chan just keeps all her little ducklings in a row while looking totally fierce.
This book sets us up for another story in the DS series, and I can’t wait (no cliffhangers)!
OH.... WOW...... Dead Serious Halloween Special is Absolutely Brilliant you know you're in for one hell of a ride when the gang get together for a halloween party it's so hilarious I love these guys so much Tristan & Danny are amazing as always Dusty so much fun Chan and Death also Sam & Harrison all so amazing it's Fantastic recommend so much.
