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The Uninvited

(The MacKinnon Legacy #1)

J.A. Templeton (Goodreads Author)

4.54 · Rating details · 186 ratings · 22 reviews

For readers who loved the international best-selling YA paranormal romance series, The MacKinnon Curse, here is a new spin-off series!
Madison Sinclair has a secret. She can see, hear and feel the dead.
At seventeen, Madison travels to Edinburgh to study and discovers that university is not the only adventure to be found there. The historic Scots city is a hotbed of paranor ...more

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Nov 21, 2014 Irena BookDustMagic rated it really liked it

Before reading:

The MacKinnon Curse is one of my all-time favorite series.
When I heard there will be a spin-off I was just so... I can't even put my feelings into the words.
(happy, excited, beyond thrilled, in the mood for dancing) x3 !

I really, really wish more people would know about this author and her work. I have read 5 of her books and loved every-single one of them!

After reading:

This one was no exception. I really, really liked it!

This story takes place five years after The Departed.

Althou ...more

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Mar 07, 2015 Emma Nellie rated it really liked it

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The Uninvited by J.A. Templeton

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Four and a half stars

(I was given an ARC for The Uninvited. It has not swayed my review!)

I've read her MacKinnon Curse series when it first came out and absolutely loved it! I remember waiting and waiting for the second and then the third book to release.

This was no different.

I've always been curious about Maddy and her past. While we see a bit of it from the MacKinnon Curse series, its nice to be in her mind and experience it all along with her. Maddy is one ...more

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Mar 14, 2015 Marla rated it it was amazing

I was given an advance copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I loved the MacKinnon Curse series and had been anxiously awaiting the start of this new related series. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. I was so into the story that I WAS NOT ready for it to end. It was extremely entertaining and I was hooked from the beginning. This is the type of novel I love. It has everything I enjoy: paranormal, romance, mystery and suspense. I'm not one to put spoil ...more

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Feb 27, 2015 Maggie Chatterton rated it it was amazing

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The Uninvited by J.A. Templeton is a thrilling opening to the new series The MacKinnon Legacy, a spin-off of the unforgettable, gripping and powerful Mackinnon Curse series. The Uninvited followed Maddy as she ventures away from the Braemar Castle and away from her best friend, a ghost named Hanway. There is more paranormal goodness in The Uninvited with groundbreaking characters and a mystery that only deepens as you delve further into the story.

I loved the pace of the story and the mystery tha ...more

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Aug 30, 2017 Janel Delmis Bechtel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A interesting read.

I liked the main character. Although she seemed timid with her gift that didn't stop her from knowing she could help. A good read and entertaining. ...more

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Jul 10, 2019 Lily Blue, Blue Lily rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I read this book in less than 24 hrs!!!! i love the eerie feeling this story gives you. also how the original characters life's continue after and their appearances in this duology. I want more ...more

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Oct 27, 2016 Beth Knight rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Mads!!

I loved maddy from the other books, and fell in love with her more. So good and she has the attention of some hot boys!

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Jan 09, 2020 Vanessa Fermin rated it it was amazing

Loved it

Love this book really recommend can't wait to read the second one.. Really good book. Hopefully the second is as good as the first ...more

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Jan 31, 2015 Rachelle rated it really liked it

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*I received this copy in exchange for a review.

In this spin off series of The MacKinnon Curse, this story is coming from Madison Sinclair (Kade and Cait's cousin) who has psychic abilities like Riley. It takes place when Maddy is attending University where Shane and Richie are learning as well. When a ghostly girl named Jamie asks for Maddy's help to find where her body is when she was kidnapped on her way to school, she leans on Shane for advice since he is familiar with ghosts and her abilitie *I received this copy in exchange for a review.

In this spin off series of The MacKinnon Curse, this story is coming from Madison Sinclair (Kade and Cait's cousin) who has psychic abilities like Riley. It takes place when Maddy is attending University where Shane and Richie are learning as well. When a ghostly girl named Jamie asks for Maddy's help to find where her body is when she was kidnapped on her way to school, she leans on Shane for advice since he is familiar with ghosts and her abilities since he has a sister who has been through the same thing. Not only is Shane there for ghostbuster business but he's also there to watch over her and make sure she enjoys her first year of university away from home. All this closeness leads to something Maddy never expected coming from someone who has history with his cousin Cait. Not only does she have feelings for Shane but for Jamie's brother Haven. He's a bit closed off because of his family's grief over the disappearance of his sister but he sees something in Maddy way before he finds out that she's a connection to her sister. He does have a party girl that is always by his side at every party that he DJs which is something Maddy needs to think about. However Maddy has both Shane and Haven to uncover the Jamie's body in this new thrilling and cringe worthy series.

I love that I get to read Maddy's POV and learning more about her mother's addiction which is why she lives with her extended family. I never really thought much about Maddy in the first series except that she was someone Riley could relate to but I'm glad that this book is out! So we get to see few familiar people like Shane, Riley, Kade, Richie and Cait. I honestly didn't think of Maddy and Shane developing together not because of Cait (actually I forgot that but it was brief I'm sure) but because we viewed Maddy as this little girl and Shane was this player who would party and hated moving to Scotland in the first place. It's nice seeing that Maddy is taming Shane into being someone who can take care of a girl who isn't his big sister.

Now there's Haven and I have to say he intrigues me. I wish I got to know him better but he's a bit closed off at times and Alexa was always in the way. I just think he needs to cut her loose and get to know Maddy. However I get that Maddy thinks he's only interested in her because of her ability to find Jamie. BUT Haven was already interested in her way before he knew! I just think it would be better for her to go with him than Shane because Haven is new and there's more of him to uncover when the next book comes out.

Also this book never ceases to scare me a bit lol! I was a bit creeped out with Laria from Riley's and now Jamie's murderer is still out there has got me a bit wound up. However that is the way I like these books because I have not read any book like this. The psychic abilities are awesome but when Maddy tells people in the book, it just feel like people immediately accept it which makes the book move quickly. It's just too good to be true that someone takes your word for it. I mean Haven was the exception but when telling the public and Taylor was just rushed. Other than that I can't wait for the next one! ...more

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Feb 01, 2015 Paula rated it liked it

Shelves: thriller-action-mystery, paranormal-awesomeness, oh-so-swoonworthy, new-blog

Having read and loved the MacKinnon Curse series, I couldn't wait to finally read "The Uninvited" by J.A. Templeton, the start of a spin-off series.

In "The Uninvited, Maddy, a young girl with a troubled past, starts university in Edinburgh. On her first night she's visited by the ghost of a dead girl, Jamie. This in itself wouldn't be a big deal. She's been seeing ghosts and communicating with them since a young age.
But what makes this different is that the girl had been murdered, her killer s Having read and loved the MacKinnon Curse series, I couldn't wait to finally read "The Uninvited" by J.A. Templeton, the start of a spin-off series.

In "The Uninvited, Maddy, a young girl with a troubled past, starts university in Edinburgh. On her first night she's visited by the ghost of a dead girl, Jamie. This in itself wouldn't be a big deal. She's been seeing ghosts and communicating with them since a young age.
But what makes this different is that the girl had been murdered, her killer still at large and her body not yet found.
Trying to help Jamie find her peace, Maddy is thrust into a world full of danger & heart-break, but also emotional turmoil as she tries to make sense of her feelings for Shane, a good friend from her hometown and Haven, Jamie's brother who needs to know what happened to his sister.

As more and more details are revealed, Maddy might be putting herself at risk. She might just end up being the next victim.

Maddy was a likeable character. Despite a rough childhood that still has an influence on Maddy's life, she's well-adjusted and ambitious. She's driven and wants to prove herself. At the same time she's closed off and has a hard time letting others in - partly because of being let down one time too many, partly because not many people can deal with her psychic abilities. I liked how she had an open mind, was very non-judgmental and willing to go above and beyond to help.

Shane, who already was a big part of the MacKinnon Curse series is now all grown-up and visiting the same university as Maddy. Being used to ghosts since his sister is psychic as well, he's all up for helping Maddy and not allowing her to take risks. He's sweet and sexy, and could probably charm his way out of anything. There is more to him than just his good looks and charm though. He's protective and caring, willing to put others first. He's really swoonworthy.

But so is Haven. He's basically the dark, while Shane is the light. Haven is brooding, distant and has that bad boy vibe. But considering his sister disappeared and he doesn't know what happened, it's easy to understand why he is not Prince Charming. He's not a bad guy though. He is just consumed by pain. Despite that, he's sexy, sweet when he wants to be and incredibly attractive.

Though I loved the plot idea and the characters, I just didn't connect with them and the story the way I did with the "MacKinnon Curse" series. I'm not sure if it was intentional, but there was a lot of switching of tenses, even in moments where it didn't seem necessary. It felt a bit choppy to me and didn't let the story flow. Sometimes I missed a transition from one situation to another. I had the feeling like I missed a paragraph or two. Also, what bothered me about the characters was that they at times felt contradictory.

Yet, I'll definitely am looking forward to the next book in the series, curious how it'll continue and who Maddy is going to end up with.

3.5 suspenseful-and-mysterious stars. ...more

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Mar 20, 2015 Amanda rated it really liked it

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I really liked the book. It did lack a certain something that others had but I couldn't put my finger on it.

It was a suspenseful book that had me on edge trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle.

I was questioning everyone and their motives and even AFTER something was revealed I questioned that too.

It held the creepy scary edge hat a ghost story should have and keep me interested in the story.

The end had me in sweats. I will be reading book two because I have to know what happens. ...more

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Mar 24, 2015 Mayra rated it it was amazing

I need book two now!!! Wow, the author is simply amazing! The chills and gut wrenching emotions I felt throughout the book is what I hate and love. I tend to read at night but sometimes have to stop because I get creeped out and feeling what Maddy feels gives me chills. The characters seem so real and I just love them except for the creepy ones. Lol.
I recommend you read the MacKinnon curse books because they are just AMAZING! I'm just glad there will be more books with the MacKinnon Legacy. ...more

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Apr 06, 2015 Heather rated it it was amazing

So yesterday everyone was all 'Happy Easter!", and I was all book hungover from binge reading The Uninvited the night before. I had so many questions, and still have questions, I NEED answers to. I need book 2 ASAP. My best friend also has the book and if she doesn't read it soon, I'm going to sit beside her until she finishes it, so we can talk about everything that happened in the book. I need to talk about it. I need to talk about Maddy and what's coming next. ...more

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Mar 21, 2015 Beth marked it as to-read

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Apr 01, 2015 Sarah Wilkerson rated it it was amazing

Oh. My. Goodness. This book was amazing!!! I can't wait for the next book!!!! ...more

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Aug 09, 2015 Alisha rated it it was amazing

Love!

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Feb 16, 2015 Molly rated it really liked it

Loved this book! Ready for the next!!! :D

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Jun 16, 2015 Anais Paty rated it really liked it

It was amazing cant wait for the next one!!

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Aug 15, 2016 Briana rated it really liked it

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4.5 It took me a while to finish this book since school started again! Now I have to get the 2nd book to see what happens next. I enjoyed this series from the beginning of the MacKinnon Curse.

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Jul 17, 2015 Rachel into the Void marked it as to-read

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Although this is ready to go on my kindle, I'm not starting it until books 2 & 3 come out next year because I'm not a masochist. Yet. ...more

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Sep 30, 2016 Jedidiah Petersen rated it it was amazing

This was a really interesting and good read and even though it is intended for young adult, I really enjoyed it and read it in one sitting.

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J.A. Templeton is the YA/New Adult pen name for adult romance author Julia Templeton. A psychic medium, Julia loves history, travel, and reading in every subgenre of romance, especially young and new adult.

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