The Mystic and the Missing Girl by Vikki VanSickle

Drew Benson has inheriting her aunt's once thriving metaphysical shop. It started going downhill after her aunt, who was psychic, couldn't help find a missing girl. Her aunt could only come up with three words, none of which narrowed down the searching area. 

Now Drew has been tarred with the same brush. And she has a secret, she is psychic too. Her skill lies more in reading tarot. But she hasn't advertised that since Hannah was so publicly shunned. Now her high school nemesis (and NOT a love interest; refreshing!) is back in town. He's a new reporter researching the disappearance on the twenty year anniversary. So Drew is somewhat helping Nick, while also trying to keep paying her sole employee, and avoiding a love interest she knows is no good for her.

The world building on this one was maybe a bit rough but the characters were well-fleshed out without relying on stereotypes. The mystery was interesting and there were some clues that could help you determine what the outcome was going to be. 

Four stars

This book comes out September 8, 2026

ARC kindly provided by St. Martin's Press and NetGalley

Opinions are my own