msrichardsreads89's Reviews (2.64k)

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious fast-paced
hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
mysterious fast-paced
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious tense fast-paced
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ellie Alexander is my favorite cozy mystery author, so I was a bit tentative about this one. However, she did not disappoint! I loved that the mystery in this book is about investigating the past. I loved our main character, Emily, and I related to her so much! The book was a lovely pace, and the writing was atmospheric. I found myself laughing and crying with the characters. The magical elements are integrated into the story very naturally. I genuinely hope this turns into a series, because I already want to read this again! 

Thank you to Ellie Alexander and Sweet Lemon Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.