About The Book
For four hundred years, the Warren witches have used their magic to quietly help the citizens of the sleepy New England town of Evenfall thrive. There’s never been a problem they couldn’t handle. But then Constance Graves—a local known for being argumentative and demanding—dies while staying at the bed and breakfast Brynn Warren maintains with her aunts. At first, it seems like an accident…but it soon becomes clear that there’s something more sinister at work, and Aunt Nora is shaping up to be the prime suspect.
There’s nothing Brynn wants more than to prove Nora’s innocence, and it hurts her to know that even two years ago that might have been easier. Brynn, after all, is a witch of the dead—a witch who can commune with ghosts. Ghosts never remember much about their deaths, but Constance might remember something about her life that would help crack the case. But Brynn hasn’t used her powers since her husband died, and isn’t even sure she still can. Brynn will just have to hope that her aunts’ magic and her own investigative skills will lead her to answers—and maybe back to the gift she once thought herself ready to give up forever.
Review At A Glance
⭐ Rating: 5/5
🔥 Spice: 0/5 (No Spice)
📚 Genre: Cozy Fantasy/Mystery
🎧 Format: Audiobook
📄 Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
📙 Read It: Buy The Book
“I have tasted fall, it is a warm cup of tea, too quickly it cools.”
My Thoughts
I picked up this book because it was advertised as Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a die-hard Gilmore Girls fan. But I am also a lover of all things witchy, so I had to give this book a read. This is the first book in a cozy mystery series that follows a family of witches. The main character, Brynn, has struggled with her magic ever since her husband passed away. But when someone dies at her family’s inn, she decides to help solve the murder.
This was such a fun, witchy read and gave me all the fall vibes! I loved that each family member could perform magic spells while also having a special gift of their own. Brynn’s gift allows her to see the dead. I also enjoyed the family dynamic and how close they all were, especially since their relationships played such a vital role in the story. The ending was great, even though I solved the mystery pretty early on. However, the book wasn’t as fast-paced as I would have liked, and it took me a while to get through.
Overall, this was a good read with likable characters and an interesting plot! I even cried at the end. But a lot of books make me cry, so that’s nothing new. Still, the question remains whether this is really a combination of Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic. For me, no. It definitely has Practical Magic vibes, but I didn’t get Gilmore Girls from it. Nevertheless, I will most likely continue with this cozy fantasy series.
📚 Where to Read or Buy
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Until The Next Chapter.
Bunny
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