condygurl's review
5.0
What a fun read! I love Aegis and the history we found out about him. I love the ghost Franny, and I adore Maudlin.
Yet another series that I am sure will keep my interest and keep me entertained. Yasmine Galenorn is a FABULOUS world builder! I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
Yet another series that I am sure will keep my interest and keep me entertained. Yasmine Galenorn is a FABULOUS world builder! I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
abeautytoyourbeast's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
spookshow's review
4.0
3.5 stars.
I did enjoy this story, but I wasn't super excited about it, I can't see why either.
The characters are enjoyable, and there was a bit of mystery which is nice.
I do believe I will continue with the series.
I did enjoy this story, but I wasn't super excited about it, I can't see why either.
The characters are enjoyable, and there was a bit of mystery which is nice.
I do believe I will continue with the series.
bookwormbunny's review against another edition
5.0
Bewitching Bedlam by Yasmine Galenorn is book 2 in her Bewitching Bedlam series. In this book we are reunited with Maudlin and Aegis as Maddy works to open her Bewitching Bedlam B&B. What Maddy doesn’t expect is all the trouble that quickly begins to crop up in various places for her. First there is Ralph Greyhoof who is not too keen on having some competition when it comes to business. Then a fellow coven member is found dead on Maddy’s property and the poor girl looks a lot like Maddy in the dark and it becomes believed that it was a case of mistaken identity in the dark that led to her untimely death. While suspicion falls on Ralph Maudlin does not think that he would be the type to do something this terrible. But there is also the added trouble of that a former lover of Aegis who has come back around with the intent of not only trying to get him back but stirring up some more trouble as well.
Bewitching Bedlam is an engaging story of where we learn quite a bit of the history concerning our various characters. We learn how Maddy earned the name Mad Maudlin and how she is feared by not only the vampires but many others as well all because of her history. She is truly a force to be reckoned with. We read how Maddy struggles with so many aspects of her life. She’s working to open her bed and breakfast but she never foresees the troubles that come in the form of Ralph and his brothers. There is so much mystery going on as Maddy tries to figure out what is going on with Ralph and why he is doing the things that he is doing from sneaking into her house trying to steal some of her hair to trying to bash her business into the ground before she can even open. Then there is the mystery of who murdered her coven mate and why because it really troubles Maddy especially when the semblance between the two women is seen.
I totally like how we see Maddy really grow in this story. When she initially sets out and moves to Bedlam her only intent really is to just get away from her ex, open a bed and breakfast and retake her life and finally begin to live again. There are really quite a few twists that you don’t see coming but it just adds to the story because as you begin to piece together that more trouble is afoot than you know another layer is added and it just goes deeper. We get to see Maddy really work to let go of her past but embrace it at the same time. She’s a really strong character and we really get to see that as she steps up in so many ways to do what must be done to survive.
Now for me there are a few points in the storytelling, of learning about the history of the town and other aspects, that I drifted off a bit but once I got past that and really got into the story it became a major page turner that was hard for me to put down. Maddy, Aegis, Sandy and Bubba are all such engaging characters that draw you in and they blend and work together so well that makes this book so enjoyable to read.
I am a huge fan of Yasmine Galenorn’s work and I truly loved this book. If I could have sat down and read the book front to back in one sitting I totally would. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of this author’s work or anyone who is looking for a good paranormal romance to dive into. This book gives you romance, mystery, danger, magic and so much more. This is a book worth picking up as the author once again delivers a dynamic book. This is a book that I will be adding to my collection in the very new future. Two thumbs up and five out of five stars. Well done.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a voluntary review. I
Bewitching Bedlam is an engaging story of where we learn quite a bit of the history concerning our various characters. We learn how Maddy earned the name Mad Maudlin and how she is feared by not only the vampires but many others as well all because of her history. She is truly a force to be reckoned with. We read how Maddy struggles with so many aspects of her life. She’s working to open her bed and breakfast but she never foresees the troubles that come in the form of Ralph and his brothers. There is so much mystery going on as Maddy tries to figure out what is going on with Ralph and why he is doing the things that he is doing from sneaking into her house trying to steal some of her hair to trying to bash her business into the ground before she can even open. Then there is the mystery of who murdered her coven mate and why because it really troubles Maddy especially when the semblance between the two women is seen.
I totally like how we see Maddy really grow in this story. When she initially sets out and moves to Bedlam her only intent really is to just get away from her ex, open a bed and breakfast and retake her life and finally begin to live again. There are really quite a few twists that you don’t see coming but it just adds to the story because as you begin to piece together that more trouble is afoot than you know another layer is added and it just goes deeper. We get to see Maddy really work to let go of her past but embrace it at the same time. She’s a really strong character and we really get to see that as she steps up in so many ways to do what must be done to survive.
Now for me there are a few points in the storytelling, of learning about the history of the town and other aspects, that I drifted off a bit but once I got past that and really got into the story it became a major page turner that was hard for me to put down. Maddy, Aegis, Sandy and Bubba are all such engaging characters that draw you in and they blend and work together so well that makes this book so enjoyable to read.
I am a huge fan of Yasmine Galenorn’s work and I truly loved this book. If I could have sat down and read the book front to back in one sitting I totally would. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of this author’s work or anyone who is looking for a good paranormal romance to dive into. This book gives you romance, mystery, danger, magic and so much more. This is a book worth picking up as the author once again delivers a dynamic book. This is a book that I will be adding to my collection in the very new future. Two thumbs up and five out of five stars. Well done.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a voluntary review. I
jojothepittboss's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book. It's one of those novels that are similar to YA novels with adult content. Its what I always go looking for in a book!
willowb's review against another edition
5.0
Maddy, Bubba, and Aegis - what fun!
I loved this story. It was a fabulous introduction to a new cast of characters and I can't wait to get back to Bedlam. It feels like a place I would love to live in!
I loved this story. It was a fabulous introduction to a new cast of characters and I can't wait to get back to Bedlam. It feels like a place I would love to live in!
syrenity954's review against another edition
5.0
A strong start
This series starts strong, with a tie in to the old tale if Tom of Bedlam and Mad Maudlin. As usual. Galenorn has created a vibrant world with interesting characters. Her heroes have relatable flaws, that make them "human" and therefore more likely to capture the reader's interest. Galenorn is adept at closing one story while leading into a new chapter. Bedlam is intriguing, Maddy and crew are fascinating. I look forward to more stories set on the island.
This series starts strong, with a tie in to the old tale if Tom of Bedlam and Mad Maudlin. As usual. Galenorn has created a vibrant world with interesting characters. Her heroes have relatable flaws, that make them "human" and therefore more likely to capture the reader's interest. Galenorn is adept at closing one story while leading into a new chapter. Bedlam is intriguing, Maddy and crew are fascinating. I look forward to more stories set on the island.
condygurl's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun read! I love Aegis and the history we found out about him. I love the ghost Franny, and I adore Maudlin.
Yet another series that I am sure will keep my interest and keep me entertained. Yasmine Galenorn is a FABULOUS world builder! I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
Yet another series that I am sure will keep my interest and keep me entertained. Yasmine Galenorn is a FABULOUS world builder! I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
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