In what appears to be a minority opinion, this book was a non-starter for me. Having read the first in the series, I “forgave” some of the plot holes and issues because it is hard to world-build and mystery-solve all in one novel. However, this second swing at a mystery for Josie the Magical Librarian fell short. The plot was only so-so, the mystery was solvable within a few chapters and there wasn't any major character growth or resolution to the great will-they-won't-they “attraction” between Josie and Sam. Add in multiple instances of passive fatphobia and culturally insensitive references to tribal curses including referring to Indigenous American as “Indians” (a subplot that fizzles anyway) means that this series is pretty much done for me. I will admit that maybe cozy mysteries just aren’t a good match for me anymore, but I wouldn’t recommend this one.

When Sam moves back to town, Josie assumes he got his divorce and is moving home for good. She is surprised to see him with a baby in his arms and a wife in tow. It is sad that the whole town acknowledges her unrequited love. Soon, tragedy occurs when Fiona, Sam's wife, goes missing. Accusations are abundant and keep growing. Using letters her grandmother left behind, Josie is learning witchcraft and is eager to determine if a curse is affecting the mill site. I love the character of Josie and her love for books. She seems genuine and eager to help others, even if it puts herself in danger.

I enjoyed this book. I liked the main character and her abilities to hear books. There's lots of tension and the murderer came as a surprise. #SevenYearWitch #NetGalley

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I didn't realize this was the second book in a series, so was a bit lost for some of the references to a previous interaction/case with the main character, Josie, and the leading male, Sam. Definitely recommend reading that one first to avoid any confusion!

I enjoyed the mystery aspect with magic thrown in for fun and fancy. Really liked that it gave a different twist on the magic piece - books (bibliomancy) speak to Josie, and she's able to pull different items and clues from the tomes around her; she works in a library so it's a hot-bed of information to lead her onto the next investigative step to solve the missing person / whoddunit of the book. I do wish the ending felt more "tied-up" as it seemed to just stop suddenly. You receive answers, but doesn't feel like they're quite done with some of the other threads - hopefully that gets picked up in the next book!

Overall, I would recommend, and look forward to seeing what comes next in the series.

Loved this book. I came across it by accident and had to read the first one before I could read this one. Both are fantastic. I'm so thrilled to find another mystery series to read. Can't wait for the next one.

If you’re a fan of twists and turns in your cozy mysteries, you’ll enjoy the wonderful Witch Way Librarian Mystery series. This series is fun with hints of paranormal sprinkled throughout. Curses and crimes collide with whimsy in this book, making it a clever cozy mystery you don’t want to put down. Seven-Year Witch is stacked with secrets that only Josie can slice through to uncover the truth. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Surprise after surprise await the readers of Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders. This is the second book in her Witch Way Librarian Mystery series. There are missing dead bodies or maybe not. There are strange vibes at a building site. So many mysteries to be solved in this story. I really enjoyed all the twists and turns as witch librarian Josie Way tries to solve the case. I am really looking forward to the next book in this series.

I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

This was a really fun mystery. I enjoyed the paranormal/magic elements to the story, as that makes it different from the majority of cozy mysteries I have read. I found the setting to be interesting, and I really enjoyed the mystery in this story. It definitely took a different direction than I was expecting (taking something assumed as the truth and really flipping it on it's head - which sounds vague, but I don't want to spoil anything), which added a whole new dimension to the plot.

Lovely writing, a great sleuth in Josie, an interesting group of characters and a fun dash of magic make this an enjoyable read.

Seven-Year Witch’s premise is what drew me to the story. There are a few cozy mystery series that I can think of off the top of my head that also involve witches and magic. I’m a total sucker for stories that have a contemporary setting with a supernatural edge, so I had high hopes for this book.

Overall, I liked the story. The setting was a small town, and there seemed to be secrets around every corner. The mystery portion of the story was good. It had a strong presence in the story. And while the characters went about their daily routines, I mostly liked the way they approached investigating the incident. There were a few stumbles with the main character putting too much focus on one possible scenario/cause, which didn’t really lead anywhere. But besides that, the mystery was good.

Josie Way is a witch that’s technically in training. She’s also a librarian with an unrequited crush who also happens to live in the apartment above the library, which comes in handy since her magic is mostly book based. That alone, was quite an enjoyable aspect about the story. The books really stood out as a highlight, because of the way the quotes and their presence were used in Seven-Year Witch. At times, the library felt like a character in its own right.

There were a lot of good and interesting ideas here, which wrapped up with a nice but open-ended conclusion for some aspects of the story. Seven-Year Witch was a fun read.

Disclaimer: this copy of the book was provided by the publisher (Kensington) via Netgalley for this review, thank you!

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of SEVEN-YEAR WITCH (Book 2 of the Witch Way Mysteries) by Angela M. Sanders in exchange for an honest review. The residents of Wilfred, Oregon are all a-flutter. Groundbreaking is soon happening at the new retreat center and Sam Wilfred, descendent of the town’s founder, has just moved home. However, delays in development, mysterious sightings of armed men, and disappearances of newcomers have the residents shaking their heads and muttering about curses. Serendipitously, Josie’s current selection from her grandmother’s letters teaching her about her witchcraft is on the topic of curses. When Sam becomes the prime suspect in one of the disappearances, he approaches Josie and asks for her help in identifying the true culprit. Josie soon finds herself treading in deep water!

I liked both this book and the first in the series. I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, small towns, revitalization efforts, quirky residents, books, witchcraft, and cats.

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I've been wanting to read this book for so long and once I finally read it I couldn't put it down and I was so happy it lived up to the hype. Mexican mayhem and some dairy quirky characters made for an All-Star cast of a book.

Second one in this series didn’t disappoint. A cozy mystery with a witchy twist. Hold your toes and grab a drink. Settle in for the night and enjoy this one.

Seven-Year Witch is a fantastic new story in the Witch Way Librarian Mysteries series. The first one was great and this one is just as good. The story is about a witch named Josie and the small town she lives in called Wilfred. Not only is she the librarian, but she is also a witch who has a special relationship with books., they can speak to her in a way. After some crimes are committed she finds herself searching for the killer and trying to figure out who may have cursed a plot of land. Once again, the characters are very well written and the setting is perfect. I really love this author's writing style, they have quickly become one of my favorite cozy mystery writers.

I've never read anything by this author, but this sounded like a fun cozy mystery, and it was! Apparently it's part of a series, and I'd suggest reading them in order to gain a better appreciation for the characters. It can still be enjoyed as a standalone. I love how Josie is able to "listen" to books in the library where she works. (I wish I had that skill!) The ending was a bit ambiguous, but I wasn't overly bothered by that, as I now know it's part of a series. It just adds to the anticipation of the next installment.

Josie is all settled into her new life and finds that Sam is back in town, but he’s not alone. Unsure of her feelings for him, Josie will have to figure that out. Before she knows it, there’s another murder in town and Josie finds herself sleuthing. Listening to the books and embracing her witchiness is the way to go, but she has to trust the process and figure out her feelings for same on her own.

The second book in the series, I love it as much as I loved the first! So glad this is a series and not just a stand alone as I thought the first might have been. I’m looking forward to reading many more in this series!

The second book in the series is as cute and funny as the first. With great characters that are easily likeable. An easy read and quite enjoyable! Keep this series going! Thanks #netgalley and #Keningston for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders is a great cozy mystery that has suspense, paranormal elements, wonderful characters, and a book I thoroughly enjoyed.

This is the second book in the wonderful series: Witch Way Librarian Mysteries. I loved the first book, Bait and Witch, so I had to see where things progressed.

I enjoyed following up with Josie, Rodney, Roz, Darla, Lyndon, and the rest of the eclectic group of inhabitants of Wilfred, Oregon. A small, quaint town with its fair share of mysteries, drama, murder, and paranormal activities.

Josie is still learning her craft from the notes that her Grandmother has left her, she is still trying to figure out her place in this new town, her job as Librarian/book reader, and her conflicted feelings in regard to Sam. Toss in a murder/mystery plot involving Sam’s estranged wife, cursed locations, and mischief abound and one has got themselves a great cozy mystery.

I loved the sass, wit, one-liners, and the plot. I look forward to seeing what is next in store for Josie and the gang.

5/5 stars

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Seven-Year Witch brings us back to visit Josie Way, and her eagerness to learn about her background, which includes the powers she inherited from her ancestors.
As the book begins, Josie is just finding out that Sam is back in town, and this time he’s not alone. Josie isn’t quite sure how she feels about Sam, but things get out of control and Josie is once again wrapped in a murder investigation.
Josie’s unique talents allow her to “listen” to the books in the library where she works, which is something she’s still getting used to.

I always read the reviews others leave and it seems that the book not having a clear cut ending is disturbing to some. I kind of like not having a clear cut ending, it leaves us to wonder what happens next, and I think it adds more excitement to the next book.
I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next in this entertaining series.

A cozy paranormal mystery that starts out pretty good but just didn't really click for me. It didn't have a clear cut ending and sort of leaves you hanging. Overall an okay book but not a series I feel I will follow. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

Loved reading this book and series. Can't wait for the next book in the series. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend doing so.