Book 16, 2023

Ghost Writer by Mara Webb

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Last night I completed the ebook Ghost Writer by Mara Webb, which is the second in the author's "Hallow Haven" series of cozy witch mysteries. The main character is Sadie Alden, new witch and peacekeeper.

The islands that encompass Hallow Haven are excited for the Battle of the Bands that Sadie's friend, Kate, is hosting via the radio station where she moonlights. Kate has asked Sadie to be a judge, but Sadie already has a lot on her plate. She's torn between two suitors, trying to run the café she inherited, Kate's sister has managed to lose a book of spells, there's a ritual circle in the woods, and now Sadie has been called on to investigate both a murder and the disappearance of some of her own family members. Fortunately, she has help from Kate and Effie, her talking familiar Fritz, and her two guardians--Miller and Ryder. Will it be enough to retrieve Effie's spell book and prevent mortals from working dark magic in pursuit of selfish gains?

The story was okay for some mindless entertainment. It lacked substance, and there were too many things that seemed to resolve themselves without any drama. Fritz was probably my favorite character.

Favorite lines:
♦ "She puts her pants on one cloven hoof at a time."
♦ "As your familiar, I strongly recommend that we get back to the mainland and eat a grilled cheese."
♦ "Put yourself in a garbage bag and sit on the sidewalk with the rest of the trash."

Just okay, average score.