The Cathedral of Lost Souls by Paula Brackston

 

I'll be honest that I would have read "The Cathedral of Lost Souls" just for the beautiful cover alone.  This is the second book and it was a good follow up to the first.  In this novel, Hecate comes to understand her power a little more.  She is also still grieving for the loss of her fiance.  However there are more Embodied Spirits than ever and she must figure out who is creating them and how to stop them.  Hecate is also trying to protect those close to her and afraid to get close to others.  She does find a potential new love interest who also has the ability to see ghosts.  

This book had lots of action, ghosts, and mystery.  I found that some of my questions about her powers were answered in this book.  She also becomes even stronger in this novel than she was in the first.  The best parts were the ghosts and a special friend she picked up along the way.  This is a great blend of historical fiction, magic, and a strong female protagonist.  I highly recommend this story if you are a fan of historical fiction with magic blended in.  I do recommend reading the first novel though before reading this one.  It also has a beautiful cover that will make you want to pick it up  and read it. I look forward to reading more in this series. 

4/5 Stars