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.

The cover art and jacket description of this book are perfect for building expectations of the story. Sarina Dorie writes as if she's sitting next to you telling you her story...and her stories are uniquely original. She has taken elements from several genre and mixed them to keep her readers turning pages to see what will happen next to our unlucky heroine. Murphy's Law definitely applies in this case!
This is the third in the series, but can definitely be read as a stand alone. Our cast of characters is diverse, but what would you expect in a juvenile delinquent witches' school? As the story moves from one unlucky event to the next, you'll root for the good guys and shake your head at what they have to survive to "fix" what's broken this time. A wonderful walk through a day in the life of one of the most unlucky characters you'll find!

I received a copy of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was hesitant to start this book because it's smack in the middle of a series but I thought I'd give it a shot. Wow, I'm so glad I did. Of all the books I could have started with (other than the beginning), I'm glad it was this one. It took me on an emotional roller coaster. It was incredibly easy to get into the story and become attached to the characters. Even though I hadn't read previous books, there were enough references to past books that I easily pieced it together. This book also works as a standalone however based on the ending, I'm not sure you could resist diving into the next one like I did. Actually, I've devoured the next 3 in the series. I do have full intentions of going back and reading the previous books but I'm too addicted and eager to see what happens so I feel compelled to read ahead.

A delightful surprisingly good read. Short but not nearly long enough. This book definitely leaves you hungry for more. Sarina Dorie is an excellent storyteller and I can't wait to read the full series.

Took a while to review because I was so late with catching up with the books. But really Sarina's writing just keep amazing me, and this world built by her keeps me hooked!

As of right now I did buy all the possible books on amazon because I can't wait to know what's happen next with Clarissa! Every book she just keeps getting into more and more situations that I can't believe! When will my girl have a break?

This is the seventh book in Sarina Dorie’s Womby's School for Wayward Witches series. The author has intended for the books to be read out of order but I prefer to see the story develop chronologically. I am in love with this series. I read all current books in this series back to back.

Clarissa is recovering after her magic was drained at the end of the last book. The teachers despise her even more after she, unfortunately, set the Dean of Discipline free and he destroyed part of the school. Not only are they now down a staff member but Clarissa has lost one of her only friends. Now she is trying to find her friend regain her magic and oh yeah the man she thought she loved wants her dead. She has also gained the attention of the Silver Court so now she has two evil Fae courts after her.

I really loved this book. Clarissa is still the dorky fantasy obsessed heroine trying to navigate through a world that carries so many risks. As the series progresses we learn more about the wide array of supporting characters and there is still plenty left to learn.i really miss Khaba, he was an excellent character and hopefully he isn’t gone for long. This book like all books in the series is heavily influenced by Harry Potter. While it appears to be a young adult book the series features sexual scenarios that are not age appropriate.

Each book is a continuation of Clarissa's journey and storylines flow through each one, while minor issues are resolved in each book they all end without total resolution so you need to stick with the series.

I was offered some of the books for review which is how I discovered this series but I did go back to the beginning, some are available on kindle unlimited and others I purchased.  I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This series keeps getting better and strong. It flows nicely and I really enjoyed it. #BudgetCutsForTheDarkArtsAndCrafts #NetGalley