Reviews

Budget Cuts for the Dark Arts and Crafts by Sarina Dorie

jandrews560's review

5.0

My goodness, this book takes some crazy turns I never saw coming. Old characters surprised the hell out of me and new characters had me angry, tickled, pissed and hopeful. All over the place. And oh, the last few pages...yes! So happy.

jwood112's review

4.0

Release Date: 06 Sep 2018 
Author: Sarina Dorie
Publisher: Createspace
Genre: Sci Fi & Fantasy
Rating: 4.0/5.0
One sentence review:  A lighthearted and fun read filled with humour and fantastical adventure.

Premise:  In a magical world, a witch drained of magic navigates several misadventures.

Review: Budget Cuts for the Dark Arts and Crafts is apparently the seventh instalment of the Womby's School for Wayward Witches series. I had never heard of this series until I saw two of them listed on NetGalley. (I was given a copy of the book by NetGalley in exchange for a review.) This series is a gem. The main character is witty and clever and manages to stumble into every misadventure possible. Even without knowledge of the previous books, this was a very enjoyable read. (Although, I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series because the allusions to earlier adventures made them seem very interesting.)

With less than three hundred pages, these are quick reads. I don't want to go into too much detail because I don't want to ruin any surprises. The overview review is this: there is great dialogue, a touch of romance, a ton of trouble, and quick pacing contribute to making this a very fun read.

This series feels like it is in the same vein as the Southern Vampire Mysteries that I just enjoyed so much, which made my book hangover after Sookie's story ended a little less awful.

nickieandremus's review

5.0

*** I received an advanced e-copy from the author in exchange for my honest review

I am a huge fan of this series. This latest novel did not disappoint. In this book, Clarissa is getting the cold shoulder from all of the teachers because of the destruction she caused when she released a demon in the dungeon. As she tries to mend friendships and recover her magic, she also has to deal with a fae prince and his father who has taken an interest in Clarissa.
If you are looking for a book that will keep you laughing, if you are a fan of Harry Potter-isms, or if you just like fantasy books in general then this is the book (and series) for you!