And then-as if things aren’t complicated enough-a nasty business owner is found dead, and Uncle Ben is accused of the murder. Soon after arriving in Savannah, Katie’s Aunt Lucy starts to broach the delicate subject of why Katie has always felt “different” all her life: she comes from a long line of witches and possesses mystical powers herself!Īs Katie is processing that, she finds herself attracting the romantic attention of two men who just happen to hate each other. Today, I’m going to start reading and cooking my way from the beginning of this delightful series to see if there’s more magic to be had from where that 6th book came.įor those unfamiliar with this particular series, Brownies and Broomsticks tells the story of how our heroine, professional baker Katie Lightfoot, moves from Ohio-after her fiancé calls off their wedding-to Savannah, Georgia to help her newly retired aunt and uncle run the bakery they’ve always wanted to own. That said, I enjoyed these people enough to listen a second time while I was doing other things around the house, and I will be happy to buy the second book in the series when it comes out in audiobook.Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the latest in Bailey Cates’s Magical Bakery Mystery series, Spells and Scones. I guessed whodunnit within minutes of the murder. Also, since it's the first book in a series, and there are a so many characters, more time is spent introducing people than developing the mystery. As far as negatives go, while the female characters are alive and textured, the male characters are flat and fall into stereotypes - good guy fireman, slimy reporter, cranky detective, thug, nearly invisible husband. I always wonder about that in a fiction book, so that was a nice discovery. If you enjoy things magical, the basic practices, symbols and herbs discussed are true to tradition as far as my experience.
I haven't downloaded them yet, but there are a lot of yummy-sounding items at the bakery. If you enjoy baking, the recipes included in the book are available on a pdf at the publisher's website with a code given at the beginning of the recording. Actually, I think the fun might crumble in the face of too much over-thinking. As a cozy mystery, this story doesn't require deep thinking or puzzling. Johanna Parker is an excellent narrator as always, and Bailey Cates has created a quirky coven of colorful characters that are worth spending some relaxing hours with.
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