Review
MYSTERIOUS MERCHANDISE by Astoria Wright
The First Witches Thrift Shop Mystery
Alice Adelcraft was expecting to go on a job interview. She was not expecting a cat to lead her to a heretofore unknown world...and a dead body. Now aware that witches do exist, she begins to straddle the two worlds, cognizant that the murder was just the beginning and that something dangerous is afoot. When an orphaned teen gets blamed for the murder, Alice knows she has to stand up for him and prove his innocence. Despite being "Untalented" Alice does have the knowledge imparted from her late father and Mrs. Kinjo, but will it be enough?
I particularly enjoy books in which the main character is introduced to a whole new world, especially when it's magickal and MYSTERIOUS MERCHANDISE is just such a one. I appreciated Alice's knowledge of the jinn and her relationship with Mrs. Kinjo as well as her determination to fit in with Magic Row and its inhabitants. I absolutely love Naveed and am properly intrigued by both Sebastian Delvaux and Rhys Merlin.
There's a societal message here too, about orphaned and latch key kids. Long compartmentalized as juvenile delinquent troublemakers, they don't always have someone on their side. Alice, orphaned herself, sees the goodness within and decides to be their champion, albeit, not their pushover.
MYSTERIOUS MERCHANDISE is a smart entry into a new magickal series. This quick read is filled with interesting characters, a good combination of humor and jeopardy, and just enough foreshadowing to make me eager for the next installment!
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I particularly enjoy books in which the main character is introduced to a whole new world, especially when it's magickal and MYSTERIOUS MERCHANDISE is just such a one. I appreciated Alice's knowledge of the jinn and her relationship with Mrs. Kinjo as well as her determination to fit in with Magic Row and its inhabitants. I absolutely love Naveed and am properly intrigued by both Sebastian Delvaux and Rhys Merlin.
There's a societal message here too, about orphaned and latch key kids. Long compartmentalized as juvenile delinquent troublemakers, they don't always have someone on their side. Alice, orphaned herself, sees the goodness within and decides to be their champion, albeit, not their pushover.
MYSTERIOUS MERCHANDISE is a smart entry into a new magickal series. This quick read is filled with interesting characters, a good combination of humor and jeopardy, and just enough foreshadowing to make me eager for the next installment!
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Mysterious Merchandise (A Witch's Thrift Shop Mystery)
by Astoria Wright
About Mysterious Merchandise
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Novelwright Press, LLC (March 21, 2020)
Paperback: 142 pages
When a black cat crosses Alice Adelcraft’s path, her luck changes, as does her worldview, especially when she stumbles into A Witch’s Thrift Shop. The merchandise is mysterious, the customers are curious, and the sign on the door reads: Shoplifters will be hexed. It might all be a joke, but the body of a witch outside proves someone was dead serious. Can Alice discover who killed the witch before the magical community discovers she isn’t one of them?
About Astoria Wright
Astoria Wright is a cozy fantasy author and a poet who is inspired by rainy days, good books, and positive people. She is often found sitting by a window or in her backyard sipping tea or coffee and writing or reading cozy mysteries, fantasy novels, or poetry. Join her mailing list at www.astoriawright.com to see stories, poems, and thoughts that she only shares there.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book and one that I would enjoy having the opportunity to read.
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