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Rating: 4/5 Stars

I was recommended this book by a fellow book club member and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was my very first cozy mystery and such a fun read. I will definitely be coming back for more from this series and checking out the Vampire Knitting Club!

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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4.0

This is the second book I have read by this author. The first book I recently read by this author was The Vampire Knitting Club. That book had me laughing with pure enjoyment. Thus I could not wait to pick up another book by this author.

When I got the chance to read this book in a new series from this author, I jumped at the chance. While, I might not have laughed as hard; I did enjoy reading this book. Poppy is a great lead character. Although, she might be a bit "too nice". Don't get me wrong as being too nice is not a bad thing but if you are going to be an investigator, you have to be a bit tough. I am sure that as Poppy learns more about her witch skills she will grow strong. She reminds me of Nancy Drew, if Nancy was a witch. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

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2.5

2.5"s. The mystery plot is was ok, but the magic theme is very poorly thought through and the overarching parentage secret is too boring to be the reason to read on. The baking show premise is especially annoying, I hope it's going to be over soon — I'd rather read about the magic than the stupid baking one-upmanship and shenanigans.

I might give this series another chance in case it needed more than one book to find its footing, but I am not hoping for much say this point.

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5.0

THE GREAT WITCHES BAKING SHOW by Nancy Warren
The First Great Witches Baking Show Mystery

Although thrilled to be a contestant on The Great British Baking Contest Poppy Wilkinson has more on her mind than meringue. Broomewode Hall holds a clue to Poppy's past and she's determined to learn more. Poppy will have to navigate not only the culinary challenges involved in the show, but more nefarious ones as well. For there are bad bakes and then there's sabotage. Could someone really be working against Poppy's fellow contestant and new friend? Poppy will be tested on more than her ability to recreate a challenging recipe as she encounters murder and magick in the Cotswolds.

Who would have thought watching people bake could be so exciting? Anyone whose watched The Great British Bake-Off, known as The Great British Baking Show in the United States, that's who! It turns out that reading about people baking is just as compelling...especially when there's not only a mystery, but more magick than whipping up a perfect Genoise sponge! My love for the show led me to to hold high expectations for the first Great Witches Baking Show Mystery and Nancy Warren fulfilled them with aplomb.

Poppy Wilkinson is a charming protagonist. She's smart and friendly with hidden depths...and a determination to discover the truth about her past. Poppy also has a unique ability, she's a medium, able to see and speak with the dead. She's also about to discover she's a witch! As with the television show, we're just starting to learn about the other contestants, but the camaraderie is already starting to build.

I'm fascinated by the paranormal aspect to the story as well. Elspeth and Jonathan are supportive judges, as well as wary witches. I can't wait to see the magic evolve as Poppy gets more in tune with her true self, and her powers.

THE GREAT WITCHES BAKING SHOW has it all, interesting characters, delicious food, and a touch of magick all wrapped in a delectable mystery. I can't wait to witness the challenges to come in the next episode. Ready, Set, Read!

FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.

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