Book 1 in the Wonky Inn series
Narrated by Kim Bretton
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
About The Wonkiest Witch:
Alfhild Daemonne has inherited an inn. And a dead body.Source: Info in the "About The Wonkiest Witch" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41550673-the-wonkiest-witch on 09/06/2021.
Estranged from her witch mother, and having committed to little in her thirty years, Alf surprises herself when she decides to start a new life.
She heads deep into the English countryside intent on making a success of the once popular inn. However, discovering the murder throws her a curve ball. Especially when she suspects dark magick.
Additionally, a less than warm welcome from several locals, persuades her that a variety of folk — of both the mortal and magickal persuasions — have it in for her.
The dilapidated inn presents a huge challenge for Alf. Uncertain who to trust, she considers calling time on the venture.
Should she pack her bags and head back to London?
Don’t be daft.
Alf’s magickal powers may be as wonky as the inn, but she’s dead set on finding the murderer.
Once a witch always a witch, and this one is fighting back.
Buy Link(s):
A fun romp in the witchy world! Clean read. Plot not twisty, but this is urban fantasy, not crime fiction. Not expecting twisty. The author's voice is compelling enough that I really enjoyed reading this book. But I am not sure if I want to buy the next book...
One quaint English countryside is like any other quaint English countryside. Jeannie Wycherley weaves it into the tapestry of The Wonkiest Witch world that it made connecting to the book easy because it is real.
I like Kim Bretton's reading. Very British indeed! This is the first time that I've ever listened to her and she is gaining a new fan in me!
Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 3.5
Writing Style = 4.5
Ending = 4
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 5
Pace = 4
Plot = 3.5
Narration = 5
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 cherries
Books In Wonky Inn Series:
Meet The Author
I’m a genre-hopping introvert and word witch living somewhere between the forest and the sea in East Devon, UK.
An ex-lecturer with a PhD in History, I now run a seaside gift shop with my husband and split my time between selling teddy bears (I’m fanatical about teddy bears) and writing stories about magic and witchcraft.
People ask where my ideas come from. The truth is, I find inspiration absolutely everywhere: in myths, stories and songs; a bit of people watching; a word here, a look there. But it is the beautiful landscape of Devon that holds me most in its thrall: the tangled forests, the rolling hills, the troubled skies, the everchanging seascape. Devon has it all – rocky coastline, cliffs, pebble and sandy beaches, winding lanes and picture-perfect villages.
A good day for me means a blustery wind, racing waves and salty rain. I live with my husband and two dogs whom I adore; I make a lot of soup, play too many computer games and love watching movies, but most of all I love losing myself in the worlds I create.
I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I enjoy writing them.
The Narrator
Prior to moving from London to NYC in 2005 Kim worked predominantly on the London stage both originating roles in West End productions and playing in long running shows both in London and on National and International tours. She has played in numerous Shakespeare and classical works as well as musical theatre and modern plays. Her TV and film credits include Call Red for ITV, Don’t Look Back for New Forest Films, the lead role in the TV series Mentors and an obscene amount of radio, video games, commercials and voice overs.
She moved to Nashville, TN 10 years ago and continues to do theatre roles in between writing, directing and voice over work. Kim is an Audie Award nominee, a Broadway World Award winner and was Voted Best Actress in Nashville by The Nashville Scene.
FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.
