What follows is going to seem like a list of reasons not to read this book, but trust me, the news is all good!
The novella was mostly exposition. The mystery was barely even a plot point and wasn't solved as a result of any actions on behalf of our protagonist. It provided a broad backstory for each character, and the central theme of magic (and the rules of it in this world) were shallowly introduced. Nonetheless, it was a BRILLIANT way to set up a cozy mystery series.
Often the first book in a series gets lost in this type of, very much needed, set up. The author is left trying to squeeze in all the backstory, all the characters, all the local flavor and a compelling mystery in one book of reasonable length. This novella is basically an enjoyable primer of all the world building the reader will need to dive into the series. This particular mystery was inconsequential, but it set the stage for much magical mayhem. Now that we know who everyone is, where they all live and how our protagonist got dropped into the middle of it all, as a reader, you are ready for the next book!
This little taste of Cahoon’s “Kitchen Witch” world will have you excited for this series and ready to find out all about Magic Springs.
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