A Mind Full of Voices

I love the titles the author chooses for her books. They completely reflect the spirit of the stories told in them. This is the second book in Bright Lake Chronicles and I recommend reading them in order because not only are the characters and world building in all the books connected and evolve over time, but the reading enjoyment is enhanced.
So while the first book is more action-thriller oriented, this one has a deeper, sweeter, emotional undercurrent. So do you like cosy, paranormal stories about lonely warlocks who are straddling the line between the living and dead? If so, this is your book! Enjoy the humour, the touch of friendship, the tinge of sadness and the overwhelming feel of loneliness. Luke was such a delightful little guy - sensitive, quiet, observant with a spine of steel and surprising amount of bravery and determination. And I have to admit, living with a mind full of voices surrounded by ghosts clamoring for attention isn't for everyone. The second problem - he's a vessel for a huge amount of magical energy without being able to use it. During events like Halloween, which are a magnet for the dead, he needs extra protection or he has to stay home behind the powerful protective barriers put up by his ancestors. This time in the story, he doesn't have to stay hidden behind, because he has a guardian - Callum, brother of the local pack's alpha and a famous hermit. Callum has secrets of his own, strange voices started plaguing his mind a few years earlier, affecting badly his health, so he keeps to himself as much as possible. The unexpected task to guard Luke during Halloween sparks not only his curiosity, but also a tentative friendship that subtly turns into affection, caring, and comfortable closeness. I loved the flow of the plot, the slow but stable build up of trust between Callum and Luke, the way the intimacy bloomed step by step. There was also a twist that made the story even more interesting and I enjoyed my reading so much.