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smitchy's review
3.0
This is a decent story but it takes a while to really get moving. Most of the action is in the last quarter. It is a solid story and a world I want to know more about. Main character comes across a bit smug occasionally and toward the end if the book the author uses my pet peeve plot device of Maggie knowing what is going on with the house but not telling because, you know, reasons... And so leaving the main character ( and us) devoid of vital information that if she'd bothered to mention at any point earlier a how lot of stress could have been saved. :/ Seriously people, its really fucking annoying when authors do that.
especbooks's review
5.0
Wonderful!
I picked this up by chance and hit upon a book that is fresh and unique, with characters--for the most part--delightfully different from the norm. Already looking for the next book...
I picked this up by chance and hit upon a book that is fresh and unique, with characters--for the most part--delightfully different from the norm. Already looking for the next book...
katly3877's review against another edition
4.0
(audio book) I found this story while waiting for all my other authors to crank out their next projects. Somewhere it was compared to Harry Dresden. Although I dont think they are all that similar I see where others may see a likeness (is that a word?🤔). I see lots of potential with these characters. This was a good start to what I hope is a long series.
jennyninnymuggins's review against another edition
4.0
Heck, yes!
It can be difficult to find new series in the urban fantasy genre that don't feel overly familiar. Too often authors appear to be borrowing from the greats, even when its pure coincidence. An intentional nod to their favorite authors, building off existing ideas, neither of these are bad things, unless they aren't accompanied by original story ideas and good writing. I found none of these problems when reading Wizard In A Witchy World. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that McFarlane shares many of the same favorite authors as myself, but the great story telling and writing? That was all their own. Excellent read and a very promising introduction to a new series
It can be difficult to find new series in the urban fantasy genre that don't feel overly familiar. Too often authors appear to be borrowing from the greats, even when its pure coincidence. An intentional nod to their favorite authors, building off existing ideas, neither of these are bad things, unless they aren't accompanied by original story ideas and good writing. I found none of these problems when reading Wizard In A Witchy World. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that McFarlane shares many of the same favorite authors as myself, but the great story telling and writing? That was all their own. Excellent read and a very promising introduction to a new series
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