Paranormal cozies aren't usually my thing, but this series is really catching my attention. Book two advances both Josie and other members of the community in terms of character development, and it's nice to see how well she's acclimated and become a real part of the town. The author pieced together a few unrelated seeming storylines and made for a well-rounded plot.

Seven-Year Witch is the second book in the Witch Way Librarian Mystery series. Josie Way is a librarian and a witch. One she chose as a profession, the other she has been all her life without knowing. Josie cares for an unusual library in the small town of Wilfred, Oregon.
The whole idea for the series is intriguing. I will be a librarian in my next life. Learning you’re a witch as an adult and being able to use books as part of your magic is really cool.
The mystery is a good one. The town think one person has been murdered when it’s really another. Then plot twist another person dies. The most obvious suspects aren’t the right ones. I didn’t figure out the culprit until the end.
I enjoyed reading Seven-Year Witch and look forward to following Josie on another adventure.

First time reading this author. I found this to be a fun read. I didn't feel lost even though it is the 2nd book in the series. I liked the town and the characters. The mystery kept me guessing.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Josie and her cat Rodney are happy living about the library in Wilfred, Oregon. She's learning more about her history and her powers- she's a witch who "hears" books, among other things. Her friend FBI SA Sam and his soon to be ex wife Fiona have just moved back from DC as well but Fiona goes missing almost immediately, This being a cozy, you know there's going to be a murder- in this case involving a real estate deal- a few red herrings and another murder. No spoilers from me. The paranormal aspects of this are kept under control (a good thing), the characters are good, and it's fun. Like others, I found the ending a tad abrupt. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is the second in a series and perfectly fine as a standalone.

Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders (Witch Way Librarian #2) 4 stars

A sequel to last years book, Bait and Witch, finds Josie Way settling into her job as head librarian in Wilfred, Oregon. Running the library and studying witchcraft from lessons left to her by her grandmother takes up most of her time. However, there are some exciting events in an around the town. A retreat is being built on the site of an abandoned mill and Sam Wilfred, FBI agent and town native is moving back to town. When Sam's soon to be ex-wife, Fiona is reported missing near the mill site, suspicion falls on Sam. It doesn't help that a blooded object is found on site. Did he have means, motive and opportunity to do the deed? When the body of the architect for the retreat is found, the mystery becomes more entangled. Josie will have her work cut out for her to find the real culprit and clear Sam's name.

I enjoyed this book. The various supporting characters contribute to the small town atmosphere of the book and the growth of the main characters is something to look forward to. The paranormal aspect of the book helped Josie to ferret out the clues by more conventional methods. I look forward to the next book in this series.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC.

Simply wonderful! I enjoyed the books and all the little witchy things that happened. I can't wait to read another book by this fabulous author.

The second of a really fun series set in my county in Oregon! I love this series, the setting, and the characters. It was the perfect summer read.

Seven Year Witch is the second in this series. I enjoyed the book very much. The story takes place in the town of Willard. Josie Way is the librarian and also a witch who lives on the top floor of the library along with her cat Rodney. The main characters of the story are unique. The new characters to this story add a lot of interest to this story. Josie's friend, Sam Wilfred is returning home along with his wife and child. They live in The Big House behind the library on the hill. The town is excited about the building of a retreat that Ruff and Sita Waters are planning after buying the land from Sam. Strange things are happening on this land. Things start to happen with the disappearance of Sam's wife Fiona. Sam becomes a suspect. He turns to Josie for help. When looking for her they discover a body in the mill pond. Lewis Cruikshank, the architect that works for Ruff and Sita has been murdered. Fiona suddenly returns not telling anyone where she has been that adds to the suspense. At the Sing-A-Long in the basement of Patty's store This and That Fiona is murdered on the stage when the lights go out while she is singing. This is now two murders that Meg Beattie, the interim sheriff has to try to solve. The story takes the reader through murder, suspects and witchcraft. The book comes to the conclusion when the town has to go to the library as the levy is about to break. Josie goes back to the land just before the levy breaks. She has to solve the mystery of why the land is angry as well as deal with the murderer. and the levy breaking.

I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I plan to read the first book as I feel it will give the reader a better insight into Josie who comes from a long line of witches in her family. It will be interesting to see how her lessons from the letters her grandmother wrote continue in the story. Will romance bloom between Sam and Josie?

Josie is just learning how to be a witch and developing the powers she's learned so far from instruction cards her grandmother left. Because she is the librarian of small town Wilfred, Oregon, her skills in Bibliomancy are helpful to assist FBI agent Sam Wilfred after his wife goes missing and a bloody tire iron is discovered.

This book is loaded with small-town charm. From the tarot card reader who wanders the town in her bathrobe, to the babysitting grounds keeper the people of Wilfred are loyal and quirky. I think readers are going to enjoy this book (and series if that comes to be). For myself I look forward to reading about Josie as her powers.become stronger and finding out if her crush on Sam turns into more.

I enjoyed this book I received from NetGalley and Kensington Press and look forward to reading the next one in the series.

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I really enjoy this series! The theme is fantastic, and the author does a great job of fleshing out the characters and the setting. The story was well-paced, and I had so much fun trying to solve the mystery. I love that Josie is a librarian, and she is a very relatable character.

The perfect cozy read right in time for fall! I love stories of inter-generational witches. This story reminded me of a combination of Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono and A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro. It was absolutely delightful! I'd definitely recommend giving this one a go.

Overall this is a nice cozy. This is the second in this series. I'm not sure it has quite found it's footing just yet. There are a few holes in it. I would like to see it expanded a bit on the size of the cast and town. It seems quite small and limiting for a series to have a future. I enjoyed parts of it and would really like to see where it goes from here.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for allowing me to read an digital ARC of this book for an honest review
I requested Seven Year Witch not knowing it was the second book in a series...now I have to read the first one....
A cozy mystery which takes you for a ride. Josie Way, is from a family of witches each with their own specialty, hears books talking to her...since she is a librarian that is a good thing. She knows how to find a book for a person....even if that person didn't know what they were looking for.
This story Josie finds herself in a murder investigation, bad weather, and the town almost being wiped out.
As I read the other reviews some talk about the book just ending and how they don't like it...well in my reading of cozy mysteries they do that most of the time especially if they are going to be a series and it looks like the author is going to have more books in the series...which means I have to read the first book so I am caught up....coming into a series in the middle is always hard when they are a continuation of the first book...
I found the authors writing to be easy to read and it kept my interest. The characters are likable and I really enjoyed the book.

Josey Way is a librarian in the small town of Wilfred, Oregon. She hasn't been in town long, but with the help of a mysterious and magical cat and her ability to talk to books, she helped solve a crime. Josey also recently found out she is one in a line of witches in her family. There is talk that an old mill site is cursed and plans for a new spa retreat there are delayed when people disappear and people are murdered. Josie is drawn into investigating when her friend Sam becomes the main suspect. I like the characters in this series and the fantasy element is fun. I would recommend reading the first book, "Bait and Witch" before reading this enjoyable second title in the series. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was even better than I expected!
It grabbed me from the first page and did not let me go.
Great characters and an interesting paranormal cozy whodunit.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Cozy mystery fans will enjoy this second in a series from Angela Sanders. There are the usual cozy elements here - hip, quirky female protagonist recently settled in a new town, hunky neighbor, funky townspeople, and mysteries galore tucked away in a neat little town. Added interest here - the protagonist Josie is a witch AND a librarian!

Angela Sanders writes a compelling novel, combining magic and mystery in this well conceived story. Please see my complete review at www.reviewingtheevidence.com.

This was a fun and interesting read. I really enjoyed all the characters and all of their quirks. I really liked the fact the library is in an old house and the main character lives there too. The main character really fits but I wish her familiar would talk. I am really looking forward to more in this series.

Thank you Kensington Books and NetGalley for the advanced reading

Book two of the series. However, as an introduction to Josie Way, I had no problem “catching up.” Josie is still getting established in Wilfred OR. It’s a little town excited over getting a new retreat center. Coincidentally, Sam Wilfred, a descendent of the town’s founder just moved back home. Josie is interested but he’s married working on a divorce and they have a little one.


Josie is a serious librarian, not just a bibliophile, she has a paranormal connection to the books and a deep love for the old mansion-converted library. Her paranormal ability is something she recently discovered and is exploring.

Sam’s erstwhile wife suddenly disappears, making him the first person of interest. Of course she’ll look into it. She uses her abilities to gain clues.

It’s a cozy where no one cooks as they all congregate at Darla’s, the local café and rumor mill. There are a number of engaging characters, including her kitty, Rodney. There is high drama, perceived curses, twists, turns, and torment over the situation with Sam.

I found it entertaining, certainly holding my interest. Sassy, smart, fun. It will be a series I’ll continue to read.
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley and these are my honest thoughts.

This series about a witchy librarian hooked me from the start. Love the characters and has a great story line. Sharing a last name with the author was a bonus!