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terabyt3's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aprilwright86's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mdlaclair's review against another edition
3.0
This was an OK read. Feels like Haines is getting ready to wrap up the series.
jen_baroness_mom's review against another edition
5.0
Witches…good or bad? Real or Fake?
Charmed Bones by Carolyn Haines is fabulous. I truly love the mystery, intrigue, Sarah Booth, and her friends.
We start off with at a school board meeting were the Harrington sisters are speaking to the board about their boarding school that will open in fall. The citizens of Zinnia, Mississippi are outraged that witches are moving into the Christian county.
I loved the Harrington sister witches. Hope the brunette, Faith the redhead, and Charity the blonde. All three seemed fair and were willing to help Sarah Booth and Tinkie with the investigation into the murder of Trevor Musgrove. There was definitely a defiance to them, they were going to be whom they are and wanted to be. I have to say that I admire that.
The Delaney Detective Agency is hired by numerous people for different reasons but all revolve around the Harrington sisters. This case puts a temporary wedge between Tinkie and Sarah Booth. Coleman and Sarah Booth are having trouble finding quality alone time ;) if you know what I mean. But don't worry Sarah Booth will find a way.
Jitty’s Witches
Then we have Jitty (the family ghost) and she is rocking some witches in Charmed Bones. She showed us the Wicked Witch of the West, Endora, Melisandre, Morgan le Fay, Eglantine Price, Angelique, Winnie Sanderson, and Gillian Holroyd. Jitty tries to help Sarah Booth figure out what is going on but there are always rules that must be obeyed. Since she can’t tell her directly she uses characters to give Sarah Booth a clue to what is going on.
I won’t spoil anything for you but the ending has quite a twist. One that Sarah Booth won’t likely forget in the future.
There are underlying questions to this story. Such as: How far does freedom of religion go? Who has the right to choose what is best for our children? What basics should be taught in school? and how do we get the subjects and values that we would like our children to learn back in the schools?
5 Stars for Charmed Bones by Carolyn Haines
My rating for Charmed Bones by Carolyn Haines is 5 stars. I love this series. I enjoy the mysteries and of course Sarah Booth Delaney. She and Tinkie can surely get themselves in trouble. I highly recommend this series. If you haven’t already you should check it out.
This is a Guest Review for Baroness' Book Trove. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book on your site. ~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out BaronessBookTrove.com.
Charmed Bones by Carolyn Haines is fabulous. I truly love the mystery, intrigue, Sarah Booth, and her friends.
We start off with at a school board meeting were the Harrington sisters are speaking to the board about their boarding school that will open in fall. The citizens of Zinnia, Mississippi are outraged that witches are moving into the Christian county.
I loved the Harrington sister witches. Hope the brunette, Faith the redhead, and Charity the blonde. All three seemed fair and were willing to help Sarah Booth and Tinkie with the investigation into the murder of Trevor Musgrove. There was definitely a defiance to them, they were going to be whom they are and wanted to be. I have to say that I admire that.
The Delaney Detective Agency is hired by numerous people for different reasons but all revolve around the Harrington sisters. This case puts a temporary wedge between Tinkie and Sarah Booth. Coleman and Sarah Booth are having trouble finding quality alone time ;) if you know what I mean. But don't worry Sarah Booth will find a way.
Jitty’s Witches
Then we have Jitty (the family ghost) and she is rocking some witches in Charmed Bones. She showed us the Wicked Witch of the West, Endora, Melisandre, Morgan le Fay, Eglantine Price, Angelique, Winnie Sanderson, and Gillian Holroyd. Jitty tries to help Sarah Booth figure out what is going on but there are always rules that must be obeyed. Since she can’t tell her directly she uses characters to give Sarah Booth a clue to what is going on.
I won’t spoil anything for you but the ending has quite a twist. One that Sarah Booth won’t likely forget in the future.
There are underlying questions to this story. Such as: How far does freedom of religion go? Who has the right to choose what is best for our children? What basics should be taught in school? and how do we get the subjects and values that we would like our children to learn back in the schools?
5 Stars for Charmed Bones by Carolyn Haines
My rating for Charmed Bones by Carolyn Haines is 5 stars. I love this series. I enjoy the mysteries and of course Sarah Booth Delaney. She and Tinkie can surely get themselves in trouble. I highly recommend this series. If you haven’t already you should check it out.
This is a Guest Review for Baroness' Book Trove. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book on your site. ~Jen
If you would like to see other reviews like this one, check out BaronessBookTrove.com.
fatoodles's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lindca's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Things never are dull in the small town of Zinnia, Mississippi, especially when PIs Sarah Booth and Tinkie have a case to solve. This time, the conservative town is aflutter when a trio of witch sisters wants to open a Wiccan school for children, and various parties want to hire the Delaney Detective Agency either to shut down the effort or dig up dirt on the major players. When the owner of the property on which the school is to be established mysteriously dies, Sarah Booth and Tinkie’s case becomes more dangerous and puzzling.
The usual cast of characters, from Sarah Booth and Tinkie to journalist friend Cici to pet “investigators” Sweetie Pie and Pluto, all contribute to the action. Personal stories, like Tinkie wanting a baby and Sarah Booth’s love life, complicate the investigation. It seems a bit odd that Sarah Booth, who communicates regularly with a ghost and who believes in her friend Madame Tomeeka’s gift of prophecy, has a hard time accepting even the possibility of witch magic being real when the witch sisters promise to help Tinkie with her infertility. But she is determined that her friend should not again be hurt. After some frustration, there is a bit of progress in Sarah Booth’s relationship with Coleman.
All in all, a fun and satisfying addition to the series. The story also introduces some intriguing new characters to Zinnia from whom I hope to see more appearances. So is the witch magic real or not...
Things never are dull in the small town of Zinnia, Mississippi, especially when PIs Sarah Booth and Tinkie have a case to solve. This time, the conservative town is aflutter when a trio of witch sisters wants to open a Wiccan school for children, and various parties want to hire the Delaney Detective Agency either to shut down the effort or dig up dirt on the major players. When the owner of the property on which the school is to be established mysteriously dies, Sarah Booth and Tinkie’s case becomes more dangerous and puzzling.
The usual cast of characters, from Sarah Booth and Tinkie to journalist friend Cici to pet “investigators” Sweetie Pie and Pluto, all contribute to the action. Personal stories, like Tinkie wanting a baby and Sarah Booth’s love life, complicate the investigation. It seems a bit odd that Sarah Booth, who communicates regularly with a ghost and who believes in her friend Madame Tomeeka’s gift of prophecy, has a hard time accepting even the possibility of witch magic being real when the witch sisters promise to help Tinkie with her infertility. But she is determined that her friend should not again be hurt. After some frustration, there is a bit of progress in Sarah Booth’s relationship with Coleman.
Spoiler
Once again, though, I suspect Haines is giving us hints this won’t last. Coleman hides important information from Sarah Booth, and she sees this as his not trusting or believing in her. She turns to Harold, who consistently is there for her and trusts her, when matters are most crucial. Then there’s that thumb tingle...All in all, a fun and satisfying addition to the series. The story also introduces some intriguing new characters to Zinnia from whom I hope to see more appearances. So is the witch magic real or not...
trprice1989's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.0