Olive Oakes loves a good mystery. She keeps a notebook with her at all times, ready to jot down observations about anything that seems out of the ordinary. Along with her cousin Eli, Olive is always looking to follow the clues.
When Olive and her family visit a town called Whispering Woods, she uncovers a strange backstory to the traveling carnival that comes through the area once a year. With rumors of missing kids and ghost sightings, it's the perfect opportunity for Olive to investigate! The people of Whispering Woods are very secretive, but Olive is ready to solve the mystery of the haunted carousel.
Kindle Edition, 151 pages
Expected publication April 7, 2026
Bloomsbury Children's Books
3.5/5 stars
I first discovered Kalynn Bayron when I read This Poison Heart, which I loved. This, her latest, releases today is a middle grade story.
Olive Oakes and her sidekick Eli are a fun pair. One free spirited and the other caution, making a great pairing for a fun read, which this was. It was also a fast read coming in at 150 pages. The start of a brand new series follows Olive and Eli who like to solve mysteries. There was the right amount of mystery with some ghostly vibes, unreliable characters and some spooky situations. It had that haunted feel without being too scary. The mystery itself was unique, I was picking up clues just as Olive and Eli were.
All in all an enjoyable read, looking forward to seeing what Olive and Eli are up to next.
My thanks to Bloomsbury Children's Book for a digital ARC in exchange for a honest review.
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