Hayley LeBlancThe Hayley Mysteries: The Haunted Studio

I loved this MG mystery book. This was super fun, enjoyable, and a quick read. This is about Hayley, who is cast as the lead in a Nancy Drew-type kids TV show, and how weird things start happening around the studio, so she gets a chance to become a real-life sleuth to figure out what's going on. Hayley and her friends get to work on solving a haunting of the studio set.I read this all in one sitting and was left wanting more. It was super light-hearted and so much fun. Such an entertaining and fantastic Middle Grade read. I can't wait to read more of this series. If you love Nancy Drew/amateur kid sleuths, middle-grade mysteries, and light-hearted and heartwarming stories, then check this one out.Thanks so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Kids/Sourcebooks Young Readers for letting me read and review this cute and fabulous book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This first book in the Hayley Mysteries series introduces the reader to Hayley and her friends Aubrey and Cole. The three young actors and friends in real life star in a new Nancy Drew-like TV show, “Sadie Solves It.” While filming the second season of the show, what appears to be a ghost makes an appearance on the set. Now, other strange things start to happen around the studio. Is the studio really haunted or does someone not want “Sade Solves It” to film a second season? Hayley, Aubrey, and Cole are determined to find out what is really going on before the show is canceled.I really enjoyed this middle-grade mystery. I loved the cover art and the illustrations throughout the story. I think it really added to the book and helps young readers be able to picture better in their minds what is happening throughout the story. The plot was very interesting, and I found myself continuing to read to find out what would happen next. I can see many young readers really enjoying the story as well. Hayley Leblanc, a teenager herself, did an excellent job writing this debut book. I can’t wait to read more in the series!

The first book from Hayley LeBlanc was a perfect start to the series! The bond between Hayley, Aubrey, and Cody was very endearing, and each chapter made me more curious on what was going to happen next.Additionally, the illustrations were amazing and a perfect complement to the story. It also gave a fun insight into the entertainment industry from a teen's perspective. Definitely recommend this mystery series for any middle grade readers!