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A review by peggyemi
Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders
4.0
Seven-Year Witch is the second book in the Witch Way Librarian series. I thought the first book in the series was a solid start, but I really enjoyed this one much more. Josie Way is coming into her own as a witch and new citizen of Wilfred Oregon. This is a paranormal cozy series and that plays a large role in how Josie solves the mystery in this installment. I like that Josie is learning how to be a witch through letters written by her grandmother with instructions and lessons. The rest of the characters are developing nicely and add to the enjoyment of the book.
The mystery was well done. I like how the author set up to believe that one person was the victim and it turns out to be someone else. As Josie and Sam try to solve the first murder, Josie's abilities help shed light on the current mystery but also how Sam's aunt was treated by the town. The author throws a nice twist into that storyline that I didn't see coming. Eventually, Josie and Sam have to solve two murders, as another is committed prior to the end of the book. Josie and Sam work well together. She has her abilities which help piece clues together and Sam has his logical FBI training which helps him work through the clues. I'm not sure if the author intends them to be a couple down the road or not, but it will be interesting to see how their relationship continues to develop. The murders were wrapped up nicely and in a rather climactic fashion.
I enjoyed this second book much more than the first and will return to Wilfred Oregon for the next installment of the series. I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington Books, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
The mystery was well done. I like how the author set up to believe that one person was the victim and it turns out to be someone else. As Josie and Sam try to solve the first murder, Josie's abilities help shed light on the current mystery but also how Sam's aunt was treated by the town. The author throws a nice twist into that storyline that I didn't see coming. Eventually, Josie and Sam have to solve two murders, as another is committed prior to the end of the book. Josie and Sam work well together. She has her abilities which help piece clues together and Sam has his logical FBI training which helps him work through the clues. I'm not sure if the author intends them to be a couple down the road or not, but it will be interesting to see how their relationship continues to develop. The murders were wrapped up nicely and in a rather climactic fashion.
I enjoyed this second book much more than the first and will return to Wilfred Oregon for the next installment of the series. I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington Books, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.