Set in a small town, North Hampton, Joanna and her two daughters Freya and Ingrid, are witches but are forbidden by the council to practice their magic. They have abstained for centuries, but recent developments in their lives have them itching for their wands. A slip here and there and before long the three are practicing their magic on the townsfolk. It's all in good fun, until someone gets hurt. But when a young girl goes missing, the witches know they did not do it and set out to prove who did.
The characters are all adult, with adult situations, so those looking for similiarities to Cruz's young adult novels will be disappointed. Sure, there are said to be some crossover characters, but as I didn't read the Blue Blood series, I really couldn't tell you much. This is a fun and witty novel with a splash of magic, romance and suspense. The world-building is top-notch and the characters very likable. Simply magical! I look forward to the next one, Serpent's Kiss, due out next year.
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