Cheryl R. (Spuddie) - , reviewed on 10/11/2007 + 412 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Third in the "Circle" books featuring Cassandra Shipton, an herbalist and creator of herbal potions and notions. I almost hesitate to call these mysteries, in much the way the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books aren't true mysteries. They're more stories with a mystery element to them. These stories feature five women with very different personalities and lives who are best friends and Wiccan coven members. When I need a dose of good-feeling and hominess, this series does the trick for me. The author is able to evoke sights, smells, and sounds that put you right in the moment, and most of her moments are pleasant and cozy and idyllic. I would probably eventually gag left to read only this type of book, but I do love this series for the warm fuzzy feeling as much as for the accurate portrayal of Pagan belief and practice--or at least, a plausible portrayal, given that there are no hard and fast rules and Pagan worship and lifestyle can be quite varied. Anyway, this was a lovely way to open October and I heartily enjoyed it!

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