jackirenee's review
4.0
Once again, Ophelia finds herself drug into another mystery. The difference this time is that Abby is also on the case. Traveling to Minnesota, the two are out to find a missing girl linked to a group investigating psychics. Who better to take on the case?
I believe that this third book is my favorite in the series so far. The characters are developing nicely, as well as the storylines. New characters are being introduced and you look forward to getting to know them even better. Ophelia is coming out of her shell and the reader gets a closer look at what makes her and Abby so special.
This was a quick and enjoyable read. I purchased the first three of the series just to try the series out, but I will be running out tomorrow for the 4th book. Can't wait to see what trouble Ophelia gets into next.
I believe that this third book is my favorite in the series so far. The characters are developing nicely, as well as the storylines. New characters are being introduced and you look forward to getting to know them even better. Ophelia is coming out of her shell and the reader gets a closer look at what makes her and Abby so special.
This was a quick and enjoyable read. I purchased the first three of the series just to try the series out, but I will be running out tomorrow for the 4th book. Can't wait to see what trouble Ophelia gets into next.
asholee14's review
The writing wasn't that great and no attachment to the characters
paperbackstash's review
4.0
They say three time's a charm. As I've said before, this really seems to be the case with most series. This paranormal series follows the same - it's when I fully wanted to continue. In this one Rick, the man missing from the second book, calls Ophelia and her grandmother in to do some investigating out of town, waving goodbye to Henry introduced in book two. The author seems to introduce men only to take them away in the next novel. Strange.
While we leave the familiar town behind, it's interesting in the new mountain and lake setting as the author introduces some changes. Thankfully Darcie tags along; I like her humor and she brings a bubbling enthusiasm the series is missing when she's not around. While Ophelia doesn't humorously stumble over a dead body for once, the author changes it to an investigation of a disappearance instead of a murder. The mystery isn't incredibly strong on who the culprit is, but it works on finding out what the mystery actually IS.
Ophelia is still an average character - nothing special, and she gets annoying with being too paranoid of the local Indian. She also buts her nose into situations and gets rude with some of that intrusiveness. Abby is her usual chin-stroking, knowing self. I never got the appeal of her that other fans of the series have. The biggest mystery of all may be why the two are so attached to the girl-child introduced. I never got instant love and connection with a child just because they are a child.
Damsgaard's writing has improved since the first book but she still falls prey to overdoing mannerisms and spelled out character movements. It's almost like picturing teens trying to act out a high school play where they make it incredibly obvious when they're thinking deeply, wondering something, pausing for a moment, or being imitations of characters.
The Trouble with Witches digs into the darkest subject of magic compared to the others. The subject isn't overly detailed but it shows a hidden element of demons that is dark considering this is a cozy mystery.
Overall this is the best of the three, but I missed Henry. This sequel changes it up some by altering the formula, but in doing so shakes away some of it's working humor. By this point I'm more forgiving of flaws since I've fallen further for the series.
lisanhall's review
5.0
I really like this series, and this one was action packed. I never had a clue who the murderer was, or how it would all turn out. I also like how the author always seems to leave some loose ends. I’ll be looking for next one at the library next time I go!
jennyonthebook's review
4.0
I am really loving this series. But if you know me, you know I love all things witches and ghosts.
angrygreycatreads's review
3.0
The Trouble With Witches is book 3 in a series that I have been reading. The protagonist, Ophelia, is becoming more and more comfortable with her gifts and in this book the magic takes more of center stage. Ophelia and Abby leave home in this book to explore a “cult” that is implicated in a young woman’s disappearance. The disappearance of Brandi, a murder, and some older crimes are all bound together and resolve neatly in the end. The “cult” has connections to magic and psychic research. Out of the three that I have read in the series so far, I still find the first one my favorite. I will continue to read the series to see what happens in Ophelia and Abby’s lives.
jcdfrog's review
4.0
This was a fun, entertaining, quick read. The story held my attention from begining to end, with its likeable main characters, a pair of witches.
Another reader suggested starting this series with #3. I chose to do just that, and did so without missing anything. I will read the next books in the series.
Another reader suggested starting this series with #3. I chose to do just that, and did so without missing anything. I will read the next books in the series.
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