The Drama with Doomsdays by Scott Reintgen

  The Drama with Doomsdays by Scott Reintgen (354 pages)

Synopsis: Ever since the fateful visions about Jeffrey Johnson, Celia Cleary's prophecies have focused on smaller things like minor mishaps and everyday inconveniences. It's finally starting to feel like she has a handle on her powers...until things take a turn for the weird. One day at school, Celia's notebook magically fills in with a single name written over and over: Patrick. She uses the family guidebook to investigate and learns that the mysterious Patrick is connected to a Doomsday Prophecy--a vision that involves a large group of people, a point of no return, and a terrible future. The target for this particular reckoning? The entire eighth grade. Celia soon finds herself in a race against the clock to figure out which Patrick at their school is at the heart of the coming disaster. As the shifting sands of luck turn against her, she'll need Grammy's voice and the help of friends more than ever. But even with their efforts combined, can they prevent the doomsday?

Opinion: This is the second book in the Celia Cleary series. I enjoyed this book, but not as much as the first. There is one plot point (loose end from the first book) that I was waiting for this whole book, but it never happened. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a third book in this series because it feels wrong to not address as I think it could impact character relationships. That being said, I am glad that this book feels distinct from the first, the main conflict is different, we see different characters getting more attention and growth. Along with that, I appreciate how the author depicts positive female friendships and connections in this book.