This was a fun and quick read that settles nicely into the “cozy” mystery category.
The characters and dialog feel a little more YA than adult fiction, despite the romance aspect being 18+ at times. As someone who loves YA, this isn't a bad thing, nor is it uncommon in cozy series, but if you are expecting a “grown-up” mystery or paranormal novel this may not be for you.
The mystery itself isn't particularly involved, and depends on quite a bit of magical hang waiving to resolve. However, as a first in a series, it sets the scene for further books and gets the longer narrative going. (Again, a common trait of first books in cozy mystery series, setting up an entire world AND creating a solid mystery is a lot to accomplish in a single book!)
Otherwise the characters are likable and well-developed, the plot keeps you interested and the overall reading experience is very enjoyable. The premise that a witch and a former supernatural skeptic explore mysteries has a lot of potential. I would love to read more in the series.
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