MAGIC'S A HOOT

Magic's A Hoot by Leanne Leeds
Book 3 in the Owl Star Witch Mysteries
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: kindle ebook

About Magic's A Hoot:

I assumed that everyone the “goddess” wanted saved was worth saving. But then the glowing star card flashes in the direction of a sleazy alcoholic insurance salesman, and I’m left wondering what the divine logic is behind this one.

I didn't want to return to Forkbridge, Florida, but I had to. And it hasn't turned out too bad. Mom, the high priestess, is beginning to relax. My three sisters are becoming more at ease with me. My divine owl Archie is still a pain in the neck, but I didn't return for him. I've even made friends with Detective Emma Sullivan of the Forkbridge Police Department.

Things seem to be going well.

I don’t give Gloria Fisher much thought when she comes in for a reading with Ami at Mom’s New Age shop. She suspects Will, her alcoholic husband, is cheating on her. It’s basically the same reading as half of Ami’s readings. But when the star card drops and glows pointing toward her husband’s danger and the goddess’s demand he be saved, I realize the gods really might be crazy.

My investigation further devolves into chaos when a painting Will Fisher insured goes missing. What’s even worse? Detective Emma Sullivan thinks he might’ve been in on the scheme.

Can I find the painting, clear the man, and keep his whole life policy in force? Or will William Fisher’s accidental death insurance pay out?

Source: Info in the "About Magic's A Hoot" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60560072-magic-s-a-hoot on 16/05/2022.

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My Thoughts:

Another wonderful installment in the Owl Star Witch Mysteries!

I've said this before in my review of the first two books in this series, these books have plots! That always comes as a surprise to me whenever that happens in an urban fantasy book because I've read many and that almost never happens!! Another thing I like about the books in this series is that they all end with a resolution to the dilemma in the book. I guess that is one of the benefits of having a plot to begin with. And of course the main progtagonist is not too stupid to live! Kudos to the author!!

Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 5
Writing Style = 5
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = 4.5
Plot = 4

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 cherries


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Meet The Author

About Leanne Leeds:

Leanne Leeds writes witty, funny, and exciting paranormal cozy mysteries that are light-hearted explorations of offbeat small-town America. With a cast of quirky characters inhabiting her fictional world, Leanne provides a unique blend of comedy, clues, and twisty action — all with a touch of magic that keeps readers turning pages.

You can also visit her at leanneleeds.com for free stories, to join her newsletter.

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FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.

OWL'S FAIR

Owl's Fair by Leanne Leeds
Book 2 in the Owl Star Witch Mysteries
Narrated by Naomi Rose-Mock
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook

About Owl's Fair:

I get the divine talking owl bit. I understand the part about star magic. But if the “goddess” knows someone’s going to die, couldn’t she send a file with information on how to stop it instead of a sparkly card?

As a witch who was used to being told where to go and what to do for the greater good — after all, that’s how the witch military worked — being told what to do with the rest of my life by a goddess I didn’t believe in and a talking owl with a chip on his shoulder wasn’t all that far-fetched. The military prepared me to accept all sorts of things that make no sense.

But at least in the military, I had a manual.

During Alice Windrow’s card reading with my sister Ami, the glowing star card announces she is marked for death by someone and marked for rescue by the “goddess Athena.” Mom tells me the cheerful girl is known throughout Forkbridge for her philanthropy (funded by a distant relative’s substantial inheritance.) Alice claims she only wanted assurance that the marathon she sponsored will come off without a hitch. Nothing crazy going on in her life.

And yet someone wants her dead.

Can we unravel the plot in time to stop Alice’s murder? Or will the generous girl find that her marathon is officially over — for good?

Source: Info in the "About Owl's Fair" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60560022-owl-s-fair on 14/05/2022.

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Pistachio

My Thoughts:

Like the first book, this one has more than just from A to B plot. For an urban fantasy, this series sure is good in the plot department! It is also good in the character development department. None of that "too stupid to live" (TSTL) nonsense where the protagonist acts out of character to create a dilemma in the story to the point of unrecognizability. Take Pistachio for example... beautifully crafted character! I recommend this book to all urban fantasy readers!

Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 5
Writing Style = 5
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (6 hrs and 24 mins listening time)
Plot = 4
Narration = 4.5

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 cherries


Books In Owl Star Witch Mysteries:

 

Meet The Author

About Leanne Leeds:

Leanne Leeds writes witty, funny, and exciting paranormal cozy mysteries that are light-hearted explorations of offbeat small-town America. With a cast of quirky characters inhabiting her fictional world, Leanne provides a unique blend of comedy, clues, and twisty action — all with a touch of magic that keeps readers turning pages.

You can also visit her at leanneleeds.com for free stories, to join her newsletter.

leanneleeds.com | twitter | facebook | instagram | bookbub | amazon | goodreads

The Narrator

About Naomi Rose-Mock:

Hi! I have recorded 100 plus audiobooks, I specialize in fiction with large casts of distinct characters. I am also an acting/dialect coach with over a decade of professional experience.

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FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.