Reviews

In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace

mcc634's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

4.5

Exactly what I'm looking for when I pick up a cozy, magical mystery - lovable characters, whimsical magic, and a cozy atmosphere that makes me want to climb into the book so I can also wrap up in a warm scarf and ride my bike through the crisp Autumn air of this small town. 

While all of the witches can cast fun spells to help with their day to day tasks, each character has their own magical specialty and a distinct personality. I especially enjoyed Aunt Izzy and her ability to influence emotions by baking "intention" into delicious treats. 

The mystery is fun and Brynn's character arc adds some emotional depth (I teared up at the end in the best way). I have also read the 2nd book in the series and I highly recommend it for more of the same feels.

marinasn's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

mushroom_fairy_in_the_woods's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

torasaurus's review

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

al_r3ad5's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

thorlock's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

batman_disguised's review

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

theavidreaderandbibliophile's review

4.0

In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace is the debut of An Evenfall Witches B&B Mysteries. Brynn Warren is a likeable and relatable protagonist. She is still dealing with the loss of her husband which makes her sympathetic. Brynn lives in the carriage house behind the bed-and-breakfast and helps her aunts take care of their guests. When their demanding guest, Constance Graves is murdered, Brynn’s fiery Aunt Nora becomes the prime suspect. Brynn works to clear her aunt whose actions are making things worse. I thought the story contained good writing with some interesting characters. Each Warren woman has a unique personality. The animals are fun & quirky especially Dog. I like the magical elements. They enhance the story. The mystery was thought out. There are several good suspects in Constance’s death. It does not help Brynn’s investigation that Constance was a pain-in-the-you-know-what. Her own siblings are on the suspect list. There are clues to help readers solve the crime. I had fun cracking this whodunit. I like that all the details were wrapped up so there were no loose ends. The story had whimsy and humor that made it enjoyable to read. I look forward to reading When the Crow’s Away next spring. In the Company of Witches is a spirited tale with a challenging guest, an angry aunt, an odd death, an irritating itch, a modicum of magical mayhem, and a killer confrontation.

emiliemarigold's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense slow-paced

3.0

martasnow87's review

5.0

Just the coziest book this fall! It’s like a warm hug! Loved it ! Just the perfect fall, chill evening or early morning companion. If you like cozy mystery this is a must. Not everyone’s cup of tea but if you like cozy , cute, autumn vibes …. This is IT! I loved it !