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bookreader420's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved this adventure of Anna and Alistar! Wish there was more to this series, loved all the cozy mystery vibes and the character development from the first book!
readingwithstardust's review against another edition
3.0
Oh man, these were delightful, fingers crossed for more someday?
peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third installment in the Witch's Cat Mystery and I have really enjoyed each one. Delia James has a wonderful writing style that draws me into each new book. The characters are well written and are coming together nicely. Anna is growing both personally and professionally. She is continuing to learn her craft and what it means to be a witch. The coven sisters make for a great secondary cast of characters along with Sean (Anna's potential love interest) and Frank (the local newspaperman who knows the coven's secret). The plot has a terrific pace and keeps the reader turnings pages trying to unwind the mystery of who killed the local vet and why. There is plenty of mystery, twits, turns, jealousy and greed to make several of the suspects believable and plausible. Throw in the magically elements and the quaint New England town of Portsmouth and you will find this an entertaining read.
skateanddonate's review
5.0
I accomplished absolutely none of the hundred things I needed to do today, but I finished this book. It was definitely worth it!
candacemss's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
auntblh's review against another edition
3.0
I love Alistar! This is a fun series. I hope there will be more.
mcipher's review against another edition
4.0
Fast-paced and fun, with a lot of red herrings and twists that kept it interesting. I really hope the series continues.
bookish_brooklyn's review against another edition
4.0
This book, in my opinion; was hands down, the best in the trilogy. Not only did it feature a very intriguing yet tragic murder, one in fact that would make Anna and her Coven sisters question many things; but it also included a cat-napping that was honestly perplexing to the core!
Like, as I progressed along; I had no idea why things were being done; my intrigue levels were constantly raised; and I love how much Anna has developed throughout the trilogy; it’s quite sad that there’s not a fourth book coming along; and I hope there is; because I could read all the books on Anna and Alistair; they are such an adorable partnership; I remember their first encounter in “A Familiar Tale” so fondly; Anna was wondering why Alistair kept popping up (literally) around her; and it just got better and better – in this book, I feel like their relationship develops all the more; you can tell how much both have come to need one another; and I feel like Alistair is written really well; what can I say, Delia James knows how to write cats! And I loved that Alistair got to interact with other cats in this book; it was fabulous!
I feel like there’s definitley room for more books, I mean something is hinted at the end of book one; regarding who may or may not inherit powers; witch powers I mean, and also I need more of Sean and Anna! They had such great scenes together; and it would be great to see him interact with Alistair more.
I loved the interaction between Anna and her Coven sisters; they had all come so far; and each of them had an almost emotional part they played in this book; Val and Julia, having had been connected to the suspects; yet, the one that’s life was taken is one of their own; and Kenisha’s duty as an officer subtly conflicts with her role as a coven sister; this all made for much more emotional and gripping reading.
The writing was definitley addictive; I couldn’t help but be swept up in the mystery and intrigue of everything; and I could picture all the character interactions so vividly!
Also, I must mention that Coven Leader Julia owns a book store. Enough said; just look at the cover.
Like, as I progressed along; I had no idea why things were being done; my intrigue levels were constantly raised; and I love how much Anna has developed throughout the trilogy; it’s quite sad that there’s not a fourth book coming along; and I hope there is; because I could read all the books on Anna and Alistair; they are such an adorable partnership; I remember their first encounter in “A Familiar Tale” so fondly; Anna was wondering why Alistair kept popping up (literally) around her; and it just got better and better – in this book, I feel like their relationship develops all the more; you can tell how much both have come to need one another; and I feel like Alistair is written really well; what can I say, Delia James knows how to write cats! And I loved that Alistair got to interact with other cats in this book; it was fabulous!
I feel like there’s definitley room for more books, I mean something is hinted at the end of book one; regarding who may or may not inherit powers; witch powers I mean, and also I need more of Sean and Anna! They had such great scenes together; and it would be great to see him interact with Alistair more.
I loved the interaction between Anna and her Coven sisters; they had all come so far; and each of them had an almost emotional part they played in this book; Val and Julia, having had been connected to the suspects; yet, the one that’s life was taken is one of their own; and Kenisha’s duty as an officer subtly conflicts with her role as a coven sister; this all made for much more emotional and gripping reading.
The writing was definitley addictive; I couldn’t help but be swept up in the mystery and intrigue of everything; and I could picture all the character interactions so vividly!
Also, I must mention that Coven Leader Julia owns a book store. Enough said; just look at the cover.
whatkreads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0