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eris_australis's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookish_phoenix's review
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Really loved the main characters
mousegoddess's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Cute quick read, looks like the first of a paranormal cozy series. I actually wasn't sure whether or not to tag it as romance rather than romantic so I tagged as both. The instalove was tempered with the common sense of "We should get to know each other before committing", so I liked that.
lolasreviews's review against another edition
3.0
Having enjoyed some of Jamie Sands books under another of their pen names I was excited to pick this one up. Overdues and Occultism is a sweet paranormal romance story. It is told from the point of view of Basil who is a witch and head librarian and one day he encounters Sebastian who wants to film in the library looking to see if it's haunted. What follows is a bit of a mystery with a poltergeist they encounter and they have to figure out how to deal with it and try not to fall in love along the way.
This was a quick read and enjoyable read. I liked reading about Basil and how he grew to like Sebastian. I liked their romance, although it's still very much in the beginning stages at the end of the book. I would've liked to see a bit more of the characters and their romance, but luckily there will be more books about these characters as the author just released book 2.
I didn't really care for the story about the ghost at first, but I thought the reveal was very interesting and the way it got resolved was satisfying. I guess I just would've liked a bit more build up to what was actually going on with the ghost instead of some random ghost activity that didn't really go anywhere and when it does they immediately solve it.
There isn't really a lot of world building or details about the paranormal, so it was hard to get a feel for what is possible and what not. Basil is a witch, but he doesn't really use his witchy powers at first, so I wasn't quite sure what being a witch entails and even when he does use his powers I didn't really know what the extend of his powers were.
To summarize: This was a cute and quick read with some romance and some paranormal elements. I liked reading about Basil and seeing them grow closer. The setting in new Zealand was a nice touch. I would've liked to see a bit more of the characters and their romance, but luckily there will be more books about them. The story plot about the ghost didn't really pull me in at first and it didn't really go anywhere till the reveal later on when they resolve it right away too. I did end up liking the reveal and the story of why the ghosts was there was touching and a bit sad. All in all I had fun reading this one and look forward to the next book!
This was a quick read and enjoyable read. I liked reading about Basil and how he grew to like Sebastian. I liked their romance, although it's still very much in the beginning stages at the end of the book. I would've liked to see a bit more of the characters and their romance, but luckily there will be more books about these characters as the author just released book 2.
I didn't really care for the story about the ghost at first, but I thought the reveal was very interesting and the way it got resolved was satisfying. I guess I just would've liked a bit more build up to what was actually going on with the ghost instead of some random ghost activity that didn't really go anywhere and when it does they immediately solve it.
There isn't really a lot of world building or details about the paranormal, so it was hard to get a feel for what is possible and what not. Basil is a witch, but he doesn't really use his witchy powers at first, so I wasn't quite sure what being a witch entails and even when he does use his powers I didn't really know what the extend of his powers were.
To summarize: This was a cute and quick read with some romance and some paranormal elements. I liked reading about Basil and seeing them grow closer. The setting in new Zealand was a nice touch. I would've liked to see a bit more of the characters and their romance, but luckily there will be more books about them. The story plot about the ghost didn't really pull me in at first and it didn't really go anywhere till the reveal later on when they resolve it right away too. I did end up liking the reveal and the story of why the ghosts was there was touching and a bit sad. All in all I had fun reading this one and look forward to the next book!
katietheman's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute & short! Some felt aspects felt rushed & the witch aspect felt like an afterthought. But cozy read & a cute idea with the ghost hunter!
rosaelise's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ceridwyn's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This is very slight and sweet, quick to read and rather adorably. Definitely cosy fantasy!
monkeyreader's review against another edition
5.0
Cute, warm and fuzzy. Fun, easy read with wonderful characters and visuals.
beeziereadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, sweet novella
I thought this was a lovely novella.
You will enjoy this if you like light, sweet, short, low heat romances with ghosts, witches and quick love.
I thought this was a lovely novella.
You will enjoy this if you like light, sweet, short, low heat romances with ghosts, witches and quick love.