Josie is just beginning to settle into her role as the community librarian in the sleepy town of Wilfred, Oregon. The most exciting thing that usually happens there is when the local kids finally get their magic tricks right. A few months ago, though, the biggest stir came from the hitman who arrived to kill her. Fortunately for Josie, her handsome neighbor also happens to be an FBI agent. When a new disappearance raises alarm, Josie finds herself back in the unwanted spotlight, trying to help without revealing the magic that surrounds both her and the library.
Seven-Year Witch is the second installment in the Witch Way Librarian mystery series, featuring Josie Way and a diverse cast of small-town characters. Angela M. Sanders debuted with this series, drawing on her own experience as a congressional investigator to shape Josie’s background. Blending cozy mystery, small-town charm, and a touch of the supernatural, this story explores intuition, inheritance, and the dangerous power of what refuses to stay buried.
I give Seven-Year Witch 4 out of 5 stars. While I enjoyed this lighter mystery, it sometimes felt more like a Hallmark-style story with a murder mystery woven in. The baby subplot felt forced at times and never quite became as essential to the plot as it seemed meant to be. I did appreciate how Sanders continued to develop Josie’s magic rather than allowing her to suddenly gain full use and control of her power once the bind was broken. I also still enjoy the small-town charm and the way these characters interact with one another.
As with any book featuring murder, I would recommend this one for mature readers ages 13 and up. I would also caution readers who have recently experienced flash flooding: a natural disaster occurs in the final few chapters and may be triggering. However, if you enjoy the Good Witch TV show or books by Lynn Cahoon or Bailey Cates, you will likely love this book.
I chose Seven-Year Witch for the Read With Lindsey reading challenge prompt “With a Cat on the Cover.” This cover features Josie’s magical library cat, Rodney. Does a cat on the cover make you more likely to pick up a novel—or more likely to move on to something else?
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