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Grace Schaffer, a once-lauded appraiser forAntiques Roadshow whose career has taken a nosedive, gets a second chance when she comes into possession of a magical necklace. Despite her appraising skills, when Grace comes into possession of the necklace, she has no idea of how valuable or powerful it is. The reader knows, however, that it’s 5,000 years old and was, at one point, worn by the high priestess of Sin, the Babylonian god of wisdom. From there the necklace was passed down, taking on a tarnished appearance until making its way into Grace’s hands at the traveling antiques show where she works after having been let go from her job withAntiques Roadshow. The last thing she needs is a seemingly worthless necklace brought to her by a mother and daughter. Wracked with guilt after lying about the value of their family heirloom and filling them with false hope, Grace purchases the necklace herself and quickly discovers that it is much more than just a piece of jewelry. Suddenly imbued with a strange sense of confidence, Grace starts predicting the precise amount that objects will sell for at auction—far beyond their market value. This, in turn, catches the attention of detractors and fans alike, all clamoring to see what act of divination she’ll perform next. Riding the high of the necklace’s power and her newfound popularity, Grace is soon given a seemingly impossible task: Help uncover a long-lost masterpiece before it, and her chances at happiness, are lost to time. Despite a likable premise, heartwarming family moments, and Grace’s affable personality, a slow plot and repetitive action make the novel feel as dusty as the antiques Grace appraises. A charming premise that loses its value under a repetitive plot. Copyright © Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.