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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Book #17 read in 2017
This was a great read!
This was a great read!
This book had all the fun, cozy vibes I like in a light mystery. It's big on family life and small towns, which I really enjoyed. Parts of it were a bit stereotypical, but it hit a reading spot for me right now.
DNF. Do not care. The hallmark movie of books. Somehow the author managed to make finding a burnt up corpse boring.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Dollycas’s Thoughts
There’s a witch or two or maybe more in Tinker’s Cove. Diana Ravenscroft has opened a unique shop, Solstice, and it is not getting rave reviews from many in town. The most vocal is Ike Stoughton. He thinks Diana has cursed his family and his home. When Lucy finds a dead body she finds herself both leery of Diana but willing to accept a little protection from her. Things start to escalate the closer we get to Halloween and Lucy finds herself in a deadly situation.
Leslie Stone mixes murder and magic in a bewitching mystery. The book does span several months so we can learn about Diana and her coven and the way the town reacts to the new element in the midst. Ike Stoughton also moves to town and becomes Lucy’s neighbor. Something eerie is going on at that house and with his family and Lucy treads lightly at first but grows more concerned as the story continues.
The new characters in this installment are intriguing, different, and some just plain scary. Partnered with the series regulars an entertaining story emerges. Lucy has more courage than I will ever have. Using her part time job at the Pennysaver she interviews all the people connected to the case. Diana Ravenscroft also tries to teach her about Wicca, although she is skeptical her daughters are interested so she needs to know as much as she can.
A lot happens within these pages including a huge storm. There are several twists that turn the story in so many directions. At times is felt just a little disjointed. I think that was because the story took place over so many months.
Be sure to check out the recipes in the back of the book perfect for this Halloween.
There’s a witch or two or maybe more in Tinker’s Cove. Diana Ravenscroft has opened a unique shop, Solstice, and it is not getting rave reviews from many in town. The most vocal is Ike Stoughton. He thinks Diana has cursed his family and his home. When Lucy finds a dead body she finds herself both leery of Diana but willing to accept a little protection from her. Things start to escalate the closer we get to Halloween and Lucy finds herself in a deadly situation.
Leslie Stone mixes murder and magic in a bewitching mystery. The book does span several months so we can learn about Diana and her coven and the way the town reacts to the new element in the midst. Ike Stoughton also moves to town and becomes Lucy’s neighbor. Something eerie is going on at that house and with his family and Lucy treads lightly at first but grows more concerned as the story continues.
The new characters in this installment are intriguing, different, and some just plain scary. Partnered with the series regulars an entertaining story emerges. Lucy has more courage than I will ever have. Using her part time job at the Pennysaver she interviews all the people connected to the case. Diana Ravenscroft also tries to teach her about Wicca, although she is skeptical her daughters are interested so she needs to know as much as she can.
A lot happens within these pages including a huge storm. There are several twists that turn the story in so many directions. At times is felt just a little disjointed. I think that was because the story took place over so many months.
Be sure to check out the recipes in the back of the book perfect for this Halloween.
Never read this series before, the main character is quite narrow minded and there’s quite a few witchy tropes that should be put to bed to stop the stereotypes, the writing got a bit better towards the end, enough that I might try another book by this author
One of the better mysteries that I've read, loved the Wiccan religion accounts in the story.
3.5 - I definitely enjoyed this one more than the previous one I read. Since this one is much further in the series, I may need to stick with reading later books, or at least go in knowing that I'm not going to love Lucy in the earlier books.
Very fun read for October! I can't wait to read more for this author!❤
Decent installment. Answers more obvious but Lucy never noticed them which is a disappointment.