Death in the Cards by Mia P. Manansala

Danika Dizon would like to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a private investigator.  Her mother would like her to go to college. To make money, Danika is telling fortunes with her tarot cards. She need $900 to fix up her car. 

One day she's confronted by Alex. It seems that Danika gave her sister a fortune and then she disappeared.  Their parents are not concerned but Alex is. Working on her very first case gives Danika a thrill but it may also lead her into some big trouble.
I love Manansala and this book is very indicative of her work, gripping with great character development. 

Four stars

This book comes out May 13, 2025

ARC kindly provided by Random House Children's and NetGalley

Opinions are my own