bookwormbunny's review
5.0
What’s a witch to do when the local pain ends up dead in a barrel and you’re the only who can see and speak to her ghost? Well, for Harper Grant, her mission is to help Elizabeth Naggington discover who murdered her, why and help Elizabeth move on. It won’t be an easy task especially in a town full of people who aren’t exactly sad that the local nag is dead. Harper will have to tread carefully so that she doesn’t draw the negative eye of the local police force…and a certain handsome new recruit due to her unique gift of being able to talk to ghosts. Because let’s be honest…being the only one who can see and speak to ghosts can make you look a little crazy in a town full of “normals.”
A Witchy Business by Danica Britton is the first book in her Harper Grant Mystery series. This book is told in the first person. Harper Grant is an interesting character. I like that the author gives the reader some background on Harper from the beginning and a bit of a surprise with a side character as well. This story has some fun twists and a couple of surprises. I enjoy a good “who done it” and this book definitely gives the reader that as Harper goes around trying to figure out who killed Elizabeth. Honestly, the list could be as long as the number of residents in the town, but the author does a good job keeping the reader guessing.
There isn’t anything that I don’t like about this book. The author does a good job weaving an engaging story from start to finish. We get a nice little hint of romance in the story as well. There is humor, a hint of romance, and mystery.
I am rating this book this book 5 out of 5 stars. This is a good mystery novel. This is the first book that I have read by this author and one that I enjoyed reading. If you are a fan of cozy mystery novels with witches with less than perfect powers/skills then I recommend this book. I’m sure that you’ll enjoy.
A Witchy Business by Danica Britton is the first book in her Harper Grant Mystery series. This book is told in the first person. Harper Grant is an interesting character. I like that the author gives the reader some background on Harper from the beginning and a bit of a surprise with a side character as well. This story has some fun twists and a couple of surprises. I enjoy a good “who done it” and this book definitely gives the reader that as Harper goes around trying to figure out who killed Elizabeth. Honestly, the list could be as long as the number of residents in the town, but the author does a good job keeping the reader guessing.
There isn’t anything that I don’t like about this book. The author does a good job weaving an engaging story from start to finish. We get a nice little hint of romance in the story as well. There is humor, a hint of romance, and mystery.
I am rating this book this book 5 out of 5 stars. This is a good mystery novel. This is the first book that I have read by this author and one that I enjoyed reading. If you are a fan of cozy mystery novels with witches with less than perfect powers/skills then I recommend this book. I’m sure that you’ll enjoy.
charlisbookbox's review
4.0
I chose to read A Witchy Business because I like books about witches and because, well, it said it was a cozy mystery and I've been trying to figure out exactly what a cozy mystery actually is. Well, I finally figured out that cozy mysteries are basically mysteries with a little bit of romance sprinkled in and that they're not very detailed or bloody. They just have a murder that isn't too gory and some amateur detective who has one reason or another to help the police along.
I was a bit startled to see that for the most part, there isn't a whole lot of magic involved in this book. Yes, there are a couple of spells cast and a potion or two, but for the most part, the only magic you'll really see is Harper talking to ghosts. Which is interesting and funny in its own right, but doesn't make for a particularly magical book. Honestly, Harper could have been a medium and not connected to a long line of witches and the book would still have made sense from her perspective. Being that A Witchy Business is the first in a series, I'm hoping that further books explore the magical possibilities because what fun is a series about witches that doesn't really have magic in it?
As far as the characters are concerned, even though I know that the new deputy, Joe McGrady, is supposed to be something of a love interest for Harper, I wasn't impressed with him. He irked me and I just can't see those two together. Harper is sweet and lovable, talking to ghosts and only wanting to be of some help to them, even if it gets her into some sticky situations. I'm still not sure what to think of Grandma Grant or Jess.
I gave this book 4 stars because it's a quick read, it's funny, and it's cute. I would suggest this one to fans of cozy mysteries as you'll definitely enjoy it. It would also make a great introduction to the world of cozy mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was a bit startled to see that for the most part, there isn't a whole lot of magic involved in this book. Yes, there are a couple of spells cast and a potion or two, but for the most part, the only magic you'll really see is Harper talking to ghosts. Which is interesting and funny in its own right, but doesn't make for a particularly magical book. Honestly, Harper could have been a medium and not connected to a long line of witches and the book would still have made sense from her perspective. Being that A Witchy Business is the first in a series, I'm hoping that further books explore the magical possibilities because what fun is a series about witches that doesn't really have magic in it?
As far as the characters are concerned, even though I know that the new deputy, Joe McGrady, is supposed to be something of a love interest for Harper, I wasn't impressed with him. He irked me and I just can't see those two together. Harper is sweet and lovable, talking to ghosts and only wanting to be of some help to them, even if it gets her into some sticky situations. I'm still not sure what to think of Grandma Grant or Jess.
I gave this book 4 stars because it's a quick read, it's funny, and it's cute. I would suggest this one to fans of cozy mysteries as you'll definitely enjoy it. It would also make a great introduction to the world of cozy mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
alwaysreminiscent's review
4.0
A Witchy Business was a cute, cozy mystery that was a blast to read on the side. Harper Grant is an easy main character to connect with and the cast of characters she meets make this story entertaining. The mystery was tied up neatly and there was even a splash of romance. I enjoy reading cozy mysteries, romances, and other short, easy reads on my kindle before bed and this really fit the bill. I found myself actually thinking about the book outside of my reading times and was excited to see how the mystery would be solved and what shenanigans Harper would find herself in.
I will most likely be picking up the other books in this series, I liked Harper and I liked the little bit of magic that was in the book.
I will most likely be picking up the other books in this series, I liked Harper and I liked the little bit of magic that was in the book.
island_reader's review
3.0
I liked this one, but did consider giving a lower rating because I wasn't blown away that much. The end was good and hooked me enough to raise my rating and desire to continue the series though.
adrianoreads's review
4.0
I got this ebook for free and started reading it after starting 4 other books I just couldn't get into. I thought I was about to hit a reading slump, but A Witchy Business by D.S. Butler saved me. It was a light and fun read. I finished it in one day and will definitely be reading the next one. It seems like a blend of the TV show Ghost Whisper and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum.
Harper Grant is a witch, but not a very good one. Her only magical ability is that she can see and communicate with ghosts. A body bobs up and the town fair and Harper does her best to help the ghost move on by solving the murder, but running around talking to someone who isn't there puts her on the radar of the new handsome police officer.
A Witch Business is a good mystery with some supernatural elements thrown in and a good amount of hilarious bungling from the protagonist. Definitely check it out on Amazon if you want a quick read to get the juices flowing.
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Harper Grant is a witch, but not a very good one. Her only magical ability is that she can see and communicate with ghosts. A body bobs up and the town fair and Harper does her best to help the ghost move on by solving the murder, but running around talking to someone who isn't there puts her on the radar of the new handsome police officer.
A Witch Business is a good mystery with some supernatural elements thrown in and a good amount of hilarious bungling from the protagonist. Definitely check it out on Amazon if you want a quick read to get the juices flowing.
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