Where There's a Witch

"Madelyn Alt's Bewitching Mysteries have had me hooked from the first book. They are a fast, fun, read, with eclectic, loveable, and not so loveable characters.<br/><br/>In this installment, Tara and Evie wrangle Maggie into coming with them to a church carnival. It is there that Maggie witnesses an argument between a woman and a man...and that woman is found dead that same evening. <br/><br/>I was intrigued by the buried room. I really wish we had found out more about it, and all the crosses inside. I really wanted more information, because I think a lot could have been done with it.<br/><br/>Elias communicating with Maggie...loved it. I'm glad Maggie continues to embrace her abilities, and the "u-n-i-c-e"/ ULC riddle was clever. I did figure it out a bit before it was officially solved, but I enjoyed it none the less.<br/><br/>Was anyone else as relieved as I was to see Maggie and Marcus officially get together? It's about damn time! The Tom/Maggie/Marcus love triangle had bogged down the series a bit, so I'm glad it has been solved...at least for now. <br/><br/>I am really not a fan of Maggie's mother or sister.Mel seems like and A #1 bitch, and I wish Maggie would get angrier with her for instigating the rumors that led to the boycott of the store and Margo's "anonymous" op ed piece in the paper. <br/><br/>One to the next!<br/><br/>*****<br/>2016 reread: Same thoughts, for the most part:<br/><br/>-Alt has really grown as an author throughout this series and it shows. <br/>- favorite book of the series, thus far. <br/>- SO much more could have been done with the underground room. <br/>-Maggie's sister and mom are still generally awful people and Maggie must have the patience of a saint. <br/>-I would have given Tom the boot 2 books ago, but that's just me. <br/>- for the love of god, Maggie and Marcus just need to get it on and stop pussyfooting. LOL. <br/><br/>On to book 6! :) <br/><br/>"