| Title | : | The Witching Place: Murder by Manuscript (Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery #2) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 170 |
| Publication | : | First published December 16, 2020 |
She also soon finds something else she does not expect: a dead body.
Thrust in the middle of the crime, will Alexis be able to clear her name?
And will she discover the mystery at the heart of her very own store?
The Witching Place: Murder by Manuscript (Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery #2) Reviews
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Lex is such a bad detective, it’s frustrating. Also, I want to get to the witchy part!
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Very cute with unexpected twists. Enjoyed this more than the first.
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I was hoping this book would’ve answered the questions I had from book 1. It’s a good mystery story that kinda mirrors the same plot line as the first book. Overall it’s good, but I wish we would find out more about the main character’s (Lex) dad. He’s been a mystery since book 1 and I just gotta know what’s going on there. A character by the name of Mrs. Sanderson does know of Lex’s father, but that’s as far as we go before she shuts down the whole convo. I also need Lex and Noah (love interest) to finally have their moment. These two have been a cute side quest since book 1.
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A charming witch cozy
I enjoyed this novel as a quick and pleasant read. The setting and characters were interesting, and I always like a story revolving around books.
Recommended for those who like an easy afternoon read in the genre. -
Will post my review later, after work
It was okay
So I went into this book a) not knowing that this was book 2 of a series. But luckily you can read them basically as standalones. Yes, some events and people will be mentioned, but nothing important really. And b) i thought this would be more mysterious.
The plot itself isn’t the worst, it’s just, i was waiting and waiting and then checking the synopsis again to see if I misremembered something, because the murder she’s supposed to investigate happens after like, half of the book? At the earliest. And I thought it would be more about that. And less about a stolen book that some people are looking for.
Idk, mismatched expectations I suppose.
Lex as a Protagonist was okay, though not particularly exciting. She does some investigating, some painfully awkward, does some stupid stuff, and yeah, solves the riddle. I wasn’t even that invested in her friendship with Noah, not in any other character tbh
The setting was nice enough and kinda hilarious. I liked Hecate the Cat especially. The style was okay, though not special. Some seemed awkward, though I liked how she managed to give Montgomery a distinct way of speaking and acting. It’s lovely. Some other parts were a little bland.
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I enjoyed the book, the 2nd in the series. However, there’s not a lot of character development and there are parts of the story that don’t move ahead at all. It’s hyper focused on the mystery. Like:
One date with Noah in 2 books and it gets cut short by Lex having to chase down a killer.
Her dad - she came here hoping to look for her dad and all we get is Mrs Sanderson knew him but won’t talk about it. So no progress there.
Her bookstore dream - she found a beautiful church and loved the setting but that’s it
The 2 books at he center of each of the stories, we find nothing out about them. In this book, the white covered book that people are stealing and dying over - what is it? It would help to know (in both books) what the books are and mean so we know what is so important.
The Curious Bookstore - there’s something weird about it and Monty - but we find out nothing there either. Is it supernatural? What’s the mystery? 2 books in we know no more than we did before.
I’ll read book 3 if it becomes a free book through Book Bub but I’m not paying for it. They were both quick, light reads though, nice for a weekend read by the pool. -
A “betwitching” second book in this cozy mystery series.
In this second book in the “Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery” series, Love continues the journey of Lex as she finds her bearing in the strange and wonderful town of Incanton. When a seemingly valuable book is stolen from her place of work, and her rival for the book murdered, can Lex find the killer and the thief before they find her?
The spell of the town of Incanton continues to grow with this second installment. A bit reminiscent of Salem, MA, it is a main character in the series. The author’s use of description of scenery is mesmerizing: a particular scene describing a Midsummer maze was particularly wonderful.
I also appreciated the expanded role of the bookstore’s feline friend Hecate, as a prime catalyst for solving the mystery. And the shift to kindness of Montgomery the bookstore owner was refreshing, as he was, quite honestly, a bit unlikable in the first novel.
This book was a fun jaunt into a seaside escape into mystery and books: some of my favorite things. -
The Witching Place: Murder By Manuscript (A Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery — Book 2)— Sophie Love/Narrator: Valarie Falken (32 chapters) June 28, 2023
The continuing story of the fired book publisher and her lifelong dream of opening her own bookstore and locating her missing father. In the meantime, she is working in a small bookstore by the sea and doing odd errands for the owner, a mysterious and magical man.
In this one, she has accepted a job looking for books, and in finding a rare, one-of-a-kind book, never did she dream that a dead body would be a part of that equation. But here she is, and now she is accused of killing the person.
A very good story with a great narrator.
I am enjoying this supernatural series. The characters are charming and make me want to keep coming back.
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Not awful, but there was too much unnecessary confusion. Why give two of your misdirectional men the names Ian and Eli? There are so many other names that would have made them more distinguishable from one another. And Montgomery's penchant for repeating himself made me think the author was trying too hard to bump up her word count. Cozy mysteries are hard to write, and most of them fall short on delivery. This one is no exception.
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3.5 stars!
A cute cozy mystery with a hint of the supernatural.
I definitely flubbed up on this as this is book two and I didn’t read book one. Despite that it was easy to follow along and I didn’t feel like I missed much by not reading book one. I don’t think I will continue with the series but I enjoyed this book as a nice palate cleanser and would consider reading the next in the series if the mood hit because I would’ve liked to get more supernatural elements in this one! -
The second book drew me in as much as the first! I love that Noah and Alexis advance their relationship, while at the same time mysterious Eli is introduced for a possible love triangle? Hecate’s importance to the plot is slowly being built, and Montgomery is growing more trusting of Alexis. I HAVE to start book 3 and find out how poorly Miranda’s visit is going to go. I don’t want her to talk to Noah AT ALL.
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Wonderful
I’m glad I read this second book in the series with Lex because I enjoyed it so much more than the first book. The protagonist, Lex could be somewhat annoying at times, but she appears to have matured more in this book. Nevertheless, the plot had me guessing again and I just loved it! Of course, I will read book #3 here soon! -
Decent story and likeable characters
I enjoyed reading this book. It's complete and the story was told well. Lex is a likeable protagonist and doesn't do a lot of stupid stuff. There is no bad language or sex so it's appropriate for everyone. It's a fast read for a chilly winter day. -
These books are fun, quick reads that I am enjoying. I like the characters and the little mysteries. I do wish there was a bit more character development, especially surrounding the obvious "magic" that's going on, but I like the mystery and getting things wrapped up in a couple hundred pages or less. :) Looking forward to starting book three soon.
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Super cute. I listened to this on audiobook. Honestly I feel like my young years reading the Archie comic book series. Really fun to listen to; no real angst; only the aweful mother to deal with. Great group of friends. Quirky characters. Easy on the spirit.
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Lex is at it again, getting into trouble and finding dead bodies. Go along on her adventures while she tries to find the real culprit and prove herself innocent. Full of mishaps, suspicion, deceit, eccentricities and more.
