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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Can never resist a fun paranormal cozy! And one involving books?! Come on. Looking forward to seeing where the series goes.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
A good quick mystery!
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
Diverse cast of characters:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Funny, smart, and a plot that moves.
Highly recommend this one! The twists are good and the magic is unique. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Five stars for Ms. Sanders!
Highly recommend this one! The twists are good and the magic is unique. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Five stars for Ms. Sanders!
Bait and Witch is a cute cozy mystery set in a town that has had some trouble. The mill shut down decades ago leaving the townspeople angry. When the new librarian comes to town to escape her trouble in DC, she runs into more trouble when she discovers that not only will the library she was hired to work at it about to be demolished, but she discovers a dead body in the bushes as well.
The story started a little slow for me at first. It took about 100 or so pages to really pick up the pace. Josie was dead set on ignoring what was going on as far as her abilities and strange things going on without questioning them. That drove me crazy. Also, it was a bit predictable but some cozies are that way.
I have set the next installment on my to-read list! Wondering if it will be a bit better and hope we learn more about Josie's gifts.
Thank you to NetGalley for the read.
The story started a little slow for me at first. It took about 100 or so pages to really pick up the pace. Josie was dead set on ignoring what was going on as far as her abilities and strange things going on without questioning them. That drove me crazy. Also, it was a bit predictable but some cozies are that way.
I have set the next installment on my to-read list! Wondering if it will be a bit better and hope we learn more about Josie's gifts.
Thank you to NetGalley for the read.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a pretty cute story. Admittedly, when i first started reading it, i was a bit bored. but i decided to keep reading, opting to go with the audiobook instead. Once the ball kinda gets rolling, it’s a pretty a decent read. i originally wanted to give it a 2.75 but my love of Rodney the cat made me round up. He’s probably the only character i felt attached to lol. i’m going to give the 2nd book a try. hopefully the other characters can be a little more fleshed out now in the following books.
BAIT AND WITCH by Angela M. Sanders
The First Witch Way Librarian Mystery
When her co-worker disappears after they blow the whistle on government corruption, librarian Josie Way decides to run, at least until after the trial. Taking a job as head librarian in the tiny out of the way town of Wilfred, Oregon, Josie feels as if she's found home. Her senses have come alive and the unique library housed in a Victorian Manor seems to welcome her. Even the books call to her. Before she can get settled, Josie learns that the library is on the chopping block as the majority of the trustees want to sell and have a retreat center built in its place. Then she finds a dead body! Certain that the body is someone sent to silence her, Josie wonders if she can save both the library and herself!
I absolutely loved this book! A complicated mystery with several subplots, BAIT AND WITCH stands apart from other cozy mysteries in that our protagonist isn't trying to solve a murder or prove someone's innocence. She just wants to survive and save the town's library. The story is filled with twists and turns and lots of surprises keeping readers on their toes.
The First Witch Way Librarian Mystery gives us lots of unique complicated characters. Their nuances, their quirks, and their backstories provide a rich landscape that the author cultivates brilliantly. Almost everyone seems to have a secret agenda and even the books and portraits in the library have character and express emotion.
I love the way the magick reveals itself and can't wait for Josie to fully accept and explore her abilities. She had me quite put out with her at one point as I shouted at her to use her magick! Of course, I adore Rodney and look forward to seeing more of him.
BAIT AND WITCH gives a powerhouse start to a new series. I was completely engrossed and enchanted and can't wait to return to Wilfred, Oregon.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.
The First Witch Way Librarian Mystery
When her co-worker disappears after they blow the whistle on government corruption, librarian Josie Way decides to run, at least until after the trial. Taking a job as head librarian in the tiny out of the way town of Wilfred, Oregon, Josie feels as if she's found home. Her senses have come alive and the unique library housed in a Victorian Manor seems to welcome her. Even the books call to her. Before she can get settled, Josie learns that the library is on the chopping block as the majority of the trustees want to sell and have a retreat center built in its place. Then she finds a dead body! Certain that the body is someone sent to silence her, Josie wonders if she can save both the library and herself!
I absolutely loved this book! A complicated mystery with several subplots, BAIT AND WITCH stands apart from other cozy mysteries in that our protagonist isn't trying to solve a murder or prove someone's innocence. She just wants to survive and save the town's library. The story is filled with twists and turns and lots of surprises keeping readers on their toes.
The First Witch Way Librarian Mystery gives us lots of unique complicated characters. Their nuances, their quirks, and their backstories provide a rich landscape that the author cultivates brilliantly. Almost everyone seems to have a secret agenda and even the books and portraits in the library have character and express emotion.
I love the way the magick reveals itself and can't wait for Josie to fully accept and explore her abilities. She had me quite put out with her at one point as I shouted at her to use her magick! Of course, I adore Rodney and look forward to seeing more of him.
BAIT AND WITCH gives a powerhouse start to a new series. I was completely engrossed and enchanted and can't wait to return to Wilfred, Oregon.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.
3.5 stars. Will read the next in the series. Easy read.