A Sinister Gift by Jacinthe Dessureault has undoubtedly one of the most unique plots I've come across. Jacinthe Dessureault has an inherent ability to connect past to the present, leaving no scope for confusion. However, the characters could have done better with some sort of grey flavours to them. Rolland is an exception to this critic; this character kept me doubtful throughout. The twists, although quite shocking, could have come sooner and more frequently. The slow development with no major twists for a while provided no incentive to keep on reading. A patient reader, however, will be rewarded with an unforgettable story.

I love paranormal mysteries with strong female protagonists and the promotion blurb for this boo, was a bit different,

The mystery is a bit twisted, the heroine likeable. The writing style is a bit dated in that it better suits the alternate timeline.

A step up from a cozy mystery and a good weekend read!

I read the blurb for this one and was intrigued. I love paranormal mysteries and urban fantasies; they are my favorite genres, with cozy paranormals a close second. I dived in, and I admit that at first I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book at all. First off, even though it takes place in the present, the writing and the characters kind of remind me of the era where the Rolland came from even when we aren’t in his era, and I’m not fond of books that take place in the past or sound that way. However, once I got into the rhythm of the book and we meet everyone, I really started to enjoy this book. It is well-written and entertaining, and I definitely like the way it all wrapped up. This was a little different than the books I’ve read recently, and I’m up for the next one. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

I really didn't know what to expect from this but I actually really enjoyed it!

It felt like a really unique story with solid foundations with how the paranormal aspects interact with the world as we know it. Elenora was a really enjoyable character who I was really rooting for.

Rolland's story was so intriguing and I thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster of figuring out whether he was trustworthy or not!

A great read, especially for Halloween season! Can't wait to read the next installment next year.

This had quite an original plot. Elenora is getting visions during her pregnancy and is somehow connected to someone from another era. The author brings an engaging mystery. I look forward to the next book.

After reading the premise for this book, I thought it would be a good paranormal mystery to read. It starts out with a bang, but doesn't quite hit the mark. I finished was but it just didn't click with me. I am debating whether to read more from this author, I'll wait for the next in the series and see then. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.