In My Attic (A Magical Misfits Mystery #1) by Lina Hansen
Release: July 1st 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Literary Wanderlust
Source: RABT Book Tours
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Myrtle’s aunt is dead—murdered—and she has inherited the Witch’s Retreat, a Bed and Breakfast in the idyllic village of Avebury. Filled with outrageous characters, the old house hides a mystery under its eaves. Everybody is a suspect. Firstly, Alan, the blue-eyed police constable. Secondly, Chris, the proverbial dark and handsome stranger. Thirdly, Myrtle’s curvy cousin Daisy, and even Tiddles, the flatulent cat. As Myrtle takes on the mantle of amateur sleuth, she bumbles along in search of answers. She digs deeper and deeper among the tangled roots of her family’s history. Soon, the secrets she uncovers are more shocking than death. A hidden magical relic, a coven of amateur witches eager to gather her into the fold, and modern witch hunters on the prowl.
About the Author:
LINA HANSEN has been a freelance travel journalist, teacher, bellydancer, postal clerk and science communication specialist stranded in the space sector. Numbed by factoid technical texts, she set out to write the stories she loves to read— cozy and romantic mysteries with a dollop of humour and a magical twist. After living and working in the UK, Lina, her husband, and their feline companion now share a home in the foothills of Castle Frankenstein. Lina is a double Watty Award Winner, Featured Author, and a Wattpad Star.
In My Attic Review:
This was a fun story to read. What starts off as a murder mystery soon becomes a witch-hunt for characters with supernatural powers. Moreover, even with its supernatural theme, the author still makes it a cozy mystery because of its idyllic bed and breakfast setting.
The characters are the highlight. Myrtle is charming as the main character. Even though strange things start happening, and danger surrounds her, she still has a sense of humor about it. Also, I loved Tiddles, the farting cat. The cat was the highlight and made me laugh out loud every time. Moreover, I loved Alma and Cecily. The Simpkins sisters were quirky and a hoot. The supporting characters like Alan, Sarah, Chris add an element of mystery.
Moreover, the author did a great job in the narration. What I really liked was how she balanced mystery with humor to make this book feel charming yet scary. The plot also gets intriguing as Myrtle discovers clue as to what her aunt was really up to. There are some scenes where you really do not expect what willh happen.
However, the only reason I didn’t give this book a 5 star rating was because of the unanswered questions. I know this is the first book in the series so some questions will be unanswered. But even after the reveal, it felt strange as to why some of the characters (who turned out to be innocent) behaved the way they did (looking back).
Apart from that, this was a very nice story and good start to the series. Overall, reading “In My Attic” has tempted me to wish for the Witch’s Retreat to be real so that I can also experience it. I look forward to how the story continues in the following books.
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