Helpful Score: 5
Excellent! This installment seemed to have a little more depth and an overall better flow for me. This is probably my favorite in the series thus far. The romantic component wasn't as strong as I was expecting, but the paranormal aspects were outstanding. And, personally, I'm more into the paranormal and mystery aspects than anything else so that really worked for me. I can't wait to read more! I need to meet Felicity in real life so that I can find out if there is a spell that will help the author finish her next manuscript faster!
Helpful Score: 5
Once again Maggie is up to her eyes in a murder mystery. He sister needs her help along with her friends because of the paranormal activities at her home. Madelyn Alt gave another great book in the Bewitching series. Easy to read and great story line and characters. Oh, then there is the new black cat Minnie.
Elaine B. (embchicken) -
Helpful Score: 2
# 4 in Madelyn Alt's bewitching mystery series. I really enjoyed this book. It was a very quick read. Alt's characters seem almostalive. Light hearted and fun with a twist. I can't wait to get my hands on her next book!
Helpful Score: 1
Another interesting blend of witchcraft and skepticism as well as mystery.
Christine H. (solarawynn) reviewed No Rest for the Wiccan (Bewitching, Bk 4) on + 724 more book reviews
Went really fast,took only a few hours to read. Was good
A great story ! Loved it ! Makes me keep rooting for Maggie !! I can't wait to read book 5.
A continuation of the first 3 books in this series. I think one is the most suspenseful so far. I couldn't wait to pick it up and see 'Who Did it'. I enjoyed it very much.
Maggie gets roped into helping at her snobby sisters house. Mel is bedridden due to a troubled pregnancy and maggie is caring for the two litle girls. The two introduce her to coco a "imaginary" friend and Maggie suspects there is more.
When Mel has a girls get together they break out the oujia board and summon they thought Coco. But it turns out to be something entirely differant and very pissed.
Maggie finds mel and her friends huddled in the bedroom, and mom locked in the basement.
Across town at the feed mill, a straw man is strung up near one of the silo's is it more than a threat of a unhappy farmer about prices?
How will Maggie get rid of Mel's unwanted guest, and who is threatening the feed mill's owners.
Maggie gets her nose in it again, and a love is brewing between maggie and Marcus.
Oh and Maggie finally get a cat! A cute kitten adopts her!
When Mel has a girls get together they break out the oujia board and summon they thought Coco. But it turns out to be something entirely differant and very pissed.
Maggie finds mel and her friends huddled in the bedroom, and mom locked in the basement.
Across town at the feed mill, a straw man is strung up near one of the silo's is it more than a threat of a unhappy farmer about prices?
How will Maggie get rid of Mel's unwanted guest, and who is threatening the feed mill's owners.
Maggie gets her nose in it again, and a love is brewing between maggie and Marcus.
Oh and Maggie finally get a cat! A cute kitten adopts her!
Irene L H. (NonExistence) -
In No Rest for the Wiccan, the fourth installation of the Bewitching Mystery series, we peek once again into the life of book store employee and witch, Maggie O'Neill. Things in quiet Stony Mill, Indiana are heating up and, of course, draw Maggie in.
I don't know if it is because this is the fourth book of the series and I know the characters better than I did back in the first book but No Rest for the Wiccan is my favorite so far. Maggie really seems to have come into her own in this book and I like that she is taking control over her life.
Maggie's love life is still complicated and she feels torn between Tom and Marcus, and although there is no resolution to this story angle, we are provided a hint at the end of the book. One very cute addition to the series is Maggie's new kitten....adorable! Along with being entertaining, having some fantastic characters and a plot to die for (no pun intended). I look forward to the next installments in the series.
The only down side I can see is, like the Southern Vampire series, being overpowered by some townfolk who have discovered the wiccan, see Enchantments and vampires as spawns of the devil. While it looks like that conflict will be part of the plots, one hopes that the main thrust will be on the Enchantment crew and their goodness.
I don't know if it is because this is the fourth book of the series and I know the characters better than I did back in the first book but No Rest for the Wiccan is my favorite so far. Maggie really seems to have come into her own in this book and I like that she is taking control over her life.
Maggie's love life is still complicated and she feels torn between Tom and Marcus, and although there is no resolution to this story angle, we are provided a hint at the end of the book. One very cute addition to the series is Maggie's new kitten....adorable! Along with being entertaining, having some fantastic characters and a plot to die for (no pun intended). I look forward to the next installments in the series.
The only down side I can see is, like the Southern Vampire series, being overpowered by some townfolk who have discovered the wiccan, see Enchantments and vampires as spawns of the devil. While it looks like that conflict will be part of the plots, one hopes that the main thrust will be on the Enchantment crew and their goodness.
I really like this series. Although it deals with witchcraft-murder-mean spirits.... it still manages to be lighthearted and fun. No dark deep brooding story lines here! LOL I really came to dislike Maggie's snobby gossipy sister in this book. I also want to slap Tom upside the head for trying to change Maggie and not liking her for who she is, I want more hot steamy scenes with Marcus!!
Great series. My friends and I are ready this. Fun and easy to read.
Barbara S. (barbsis) -
This is my least favorite book in the series. Maggie spent the last 3 books keeping away from her aggravating sister for a reason. Unfortunately, this book revolves around her pregnant bed-ridden sister. It is now very clear why Maggie ignores Mel. The first half of the book is Mel ordering Maggie around. Very tedious and annoying.
Luckily, the second half of the book is better or I would have rated it 1 star instead of 2. In the last two books, Maggie is pulled between two guys -- Tom (the cop) and Marcus (the witch). Personally I don't see the problem. Tom doesn't embrace the witchy side of Maggie and is actively scared of all things mystical. All Maggie does with Tom is beat her head against the wall. I particularly like Marcus and hope at some point that Maggie chooses him. Her boss, Liss, seems like a rather interesting person and it would be nice if she finds a man as well. It is a romance after all.
Luckily, the second half of the book is better or I would have rated it 1 star instead of 2. In the last two books, Maggie is pulled between two guys -- Tom (the cop) and Marcus (the witch). Personally I don't see the problem. Tom doesn't embrace the witchy side of Maggie and is actively scared of all things mystical. All Maggie does with Tom is beat her head against the wall. I particularly like Marcus and hope at some point that Maggie chooses him. Her boss, Liss, seems like a rather interesting person and it would be nice if she finds a man as well. It is a romance after all.
Very funny characters!
I really liked the book and story. It drew me in quickly and it is a really fast read. I plan on reading the rest of the series!
Just the thing for a dark dreary day!
Andy T. (MayberryFlyBaby) -
Although I love this series, I didn't think this book was quite as good as those in the past. I will definitely continue to read the series and am anxiously awaiting book #5.
