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Secret of the Sevens possesses the following: well-drawn, imperfect main characters as well as minor characters that were also three-dimensional, adults that were not blithering idiots (like many are in YA books), a high-energy, gripping plot wrapped in effective mystery, bad guys that are not all bad or who have reason to be bad, and the power to make the reader care. Young love will find a way. Good seeks to triumph. These are common in books. What is uncommon is making the love interest come alive and with credibility, and crafting the plot with talent and originality. Author Lynn Lindquist has accomplished all this and more with Secret of the Sevens. I'm only mad at her because, in can't-put-it-down, wrecked my schedule fashion, I couldn't help but read it all in two sessions.


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Secret of the Sevens Lynn Lindquist Books Reviews

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty I found this mystery to be a clean, gripping book with a suspenseful undertone that kept me hooked.

Opening Sentence I can be such an ass.

The Review

The Singer boarding school is for unfortunate children — those whom are removed from families where they are beaten, foster care, drunkards. Decades ago, when the Singer school was created, the founder collected seven trusted students and made a secret society. They were entrusted with his biggest secrets and allowed a part of his riches, in return for his help keeping the school towards its original purpose of helping needy children. The rumor goes that the founder was murdered by his closest friends (in an attempt to get all of his money) in a fire they started but couldn’t escape from, killing the sevens as well.

But only five bodies were found. Two of them escaped…And still live. Years later, when they are needed, the sevens are being resurrected.

Talan Michaels has learning disorders that make it difficult for him in school, where he lives and learns due to his mother being in rehab. He has football skills and hookups galore. He is painfully aware that as soon as he graduates he’ll be homeless, and what job can he get without a college degree, because he can’t pay for college? When he gets a mysterious black envelope that claims he has been chosen to become a Seven, he thinks it’s an elaborate joke. He joins only because Laney, his house sister whom he can’t help being attracted to, is convinced it’s real and has gotten her own invitation. As things deepen and they realize the threat to the school, Talan must embrace his differences in order to pass the tests and save the beloved Singer school.

I really enjoyed how Talan’s learning disabilities were done. It was in a way that you realized his differences and could empathize, but didn’t feel too much pity. You could also see how his brain was wired in a certain way that made it easy for him to solve the clues and riddles. He had strengths and weaknesses, both explored in the book. I must admit that the first few chapters, I didn’t like Talan very much. He had disgusting thoughts about women and would do things I didn’t agree with for his next hookup. As the story deepened he slowly developed, though still retained his sense of humor and the best parts of his personality. By the end, he had been changed by the experience and Laney.

I really enjoyed the clues in this novel. As far as mysteries go, they usually aren’t my genre of choice. They get so complex and the plots become tangled until it’s difficult for me to distinguish what’s going on. This wasn’t the case for this book. The mystery was clean and engaging with enough suspense to keep me gripped. The clues weren’t too obvious, but some of them I solved alongside Talon, which made me proud of myself when I did. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed how they formatted the novel so that the reading audience could play detective as well.

Altogether, I found this novel to be super good. I loved it a lot, especially the suspense and dark undertones that were subtly creepy. The story unwound at a perfect pace, not too fast and not too slow. I also adored the romance in the book. Laney was able to be a shoulder to cry on as well as her own capable force. He needed her more than he cared to admit and I liked how he could let down his walls with her. She changed him for the better, helping him keep grounded and recognize his own strengths and embrace them. Their romance was paced well too. Lynn did their relationship in a cute, relatable way that mirrored a high schooler’s crush. Also, fun was the male point of view, which was executed nicely. Prior to receiving the story, I hadn’t heard anything, and was super pleased when I enjoyed it so much! All in all I really enjoyed this book and I think mystery and suspense lovers will enjoy it!!

Notable Scene

The room is empty, except for a chalkboard on one wall with a message

Yes, Talan. The letter is for you. And it’s real.

My breath catches in my throat. What letter? What’s going on? I look around the room and then peer out into the hallway, but there’s still no one around.

Scanning the room again, I spot a black velvet envelope with a red wax seal sitting on the ledge of the chalkboard. I go over and grab it, just as a cold sweat begins to collect under my shirt.

FTC Advisory Flux provided me with a copy of The Secret of the Sevens. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
4.5/5

Secret of the Sevens is an action packed young adult mystery adventure. I am a big fan of books that feature secret societies and I love puzzle solving and clues, so this was a great fit for me. I couldn’t put Secret of the Sevens down. With more twists, turns and reveals than you can count, a really cute developing crush romance, and a spooky boarding school setting, Secret of the Sevens has something for everyone.

Ever since I saw the Life and Death Brigade on Gilmore Girls, I have become a little obsessed with the idea of secret societies. I wanted to be inducted into one so bad. I never was (or was I??), but I got to live out my secret society dreams through Secret of the Sevens. And their group, the Sevens even had a generation old murder to solve. Oh the intrigue! I am not going to spoil anything about this book, plot wise, because that would be no fun. But I will tell you this, the clues were a lot of fun to piece together and the puzzles and riddles had me pausing the book as I could try and figure them out before the characters. I loved what Lynn Lindquist came up with.

And I loved the idea that the original founder of the school, and a seven put a trust protector in his plan for the school. The estate planner in me was totally geeking out. The idea of a trust protector is not a concept that many people know about, so I was very impressed Mrs. Lindquist! And it fit so well into the story. And for those of you that don’t love the idea of trust protectors, let’s move right along to the very cute romance in Secret of the Sevens. I loved watching Talan’s crush on Laney develop. It was really sweet, and it balanced the action packed mystery adventure wonderfully.

Secret of the Sevens was a great read! I loved the boarding school setting, and I really loved the idea behind the school. It is a really great boarding school that through the generous endowment of the original Seven member was to be used to house and educate underprivileged children along with regular students. They put the orphaned kids up in on campus host family houses. It was a very noble Idea. And the mystery was so much fun to solve. You do not want to miss this book! Lynn Lindquist is an author that I want to see more of.

*Disclaimer- I got a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest thoughts. I was not compensated for my review.
Suspenseful, and well written. Great book that really holds your attention. Couldn't put it down.
I don't read many books but finished this one in two days. Unbelievably good! Recommend it to any one.
Thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and the talented writer behind the story. First book I have read in awhile.....hoping another one is in the works!
I loved this book! The mystery and suspense and very likable characters made it hard to put down! It was so well written and had just enough humor to keep it realistic. I would highly recommend reading Secret of the Sevens and look forward to more from this author.
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing and was suspenseful. I appreciated the writing style and I hope to see more titles from this author soon!
Secret of the Sevens possesses the following well-drawn, imperfect main characters as well as minor characters that were also three-dimensional, adults that were not blithering idiots (like many are in YA books), a high-energy, gripping plot wrapped in effective mystery, bad guys that are not all bad or who have reason to be bad, and the power to make the reader care. Young love will find a way. Good seeks to triumph. These are common in books. What is uncommon is making the love interest come alive and with credibility, and crafting the plot with talent and originality. Author Lynn Lindquist has accomplished all this and more with Secret of the Sevens. I'm only mad at her because, in can't-put-it-down, wrecked my schedule fashion, I couldn't help but read it all in two sessions.