Princess Fuzzypants here: Violet is getting frustrated and tired of feeling that she is always playing catch up as she comes to grips with her witchy powers. She is told she is powerful but she constantly feels she is falling behind and those who would wish her ill thwart her at every turn. She already witnessed one witch being geniied and then arrives at the site of a second one. Someone is trying to connect the two very bad events with her and she seems to be incapable of checkmating the bad guys.

First she has to figure out her own personal configurations while trying to discover who is causing the chaos that is being attributed to her. It is going to be a difficult and dangerous quest but if she ever hits her stride, the bad guys better watch out. It is an exciting romp as Violet learns more about the world she now inhabits and how she fits into it. Lots of witches and leprechauns and magical crystals. This series is always a fun read. Five purrs and two paws up.

Curds of Prey is book #3 in the Cheese Shop Mysteries series by Korina Moss.

Willa Bauer has a great opportunity to showcase her business, Curds & Whey, by serving her cheese at the wedding shower for a huge social event. But things go awry when there is a murder.

This is the first book I’ve read in the series and I really enjoyed it. When Willa mentioned squeaky cheese curds, I knew I would like her. It brought back memories of Wisconsin vacations. The members of Team Cheese are wonderful characters. Even though they are at different places in their life, the love of cheese and mystery bonds them. It was an interesting mystery. With powerful families potentially involved, it isn’t easy getting answers. There are yummy recipes at the end of the book. I recommend this book.

Thank you to the author, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Cute, fun witchy read! Described as charmed meets murder she wrote and I agree. As someone who loves both those tv series, this was right up my alley. Really enjoyed!
Loved the characters and setting of this one. Romantic and fun! Will definitely read more by this author.

thank you to net galley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Kensington for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is the 3rd in a series, and just reads okay as a stand alone. Probably would be easier if read in order. The story line is interesting. Violet gets put into stressful situations quite a bit. It is a cute, cozy mystery. There is a hint of romance as well. 3.5 stars

Violet had enough witchy world issues to worry about, so she definitely didn't need the murder of a mortal who was running the spring equinox festival. At least the police didn't seem too interested in her as a suspect. With another genieing in her witch world, Violet couldn't help worrying she might be next since the battle seemed never to end.

The showdowns for both the murder and the magical issue were good ones and finally there seemed to be peace in both worlds. Some secrets had come out and explanations were made. And finally Violet seemed to have a good man in her life as well. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be the last in the series, but if it does end here, it's all in a really good place.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Kensington Cozies via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

This is the first book that I've read in the series, but it was pretty easy to jump in and I definitely want to go back and catch up. I loved all the magical elements and how the mystery combined the magical world with the mortal one, while Violet navigated the two with such skill (especially for recently discovering she was a witch). Violet is such a fascinating and smart character and watching her care so much for others and trying to solve murders and disappearances, while trying to learn her magic and protect herself was a whirlwind and so interesting. Since she was trying to solve a crime that might have magic involved, it was an interesting cozy sleuthing situation as she had to be secretive, but also consider way more aspects than just the police could. I find this magical world and especially the feuding families fascinating and cannot wait to see what drama and danger comes next!

Witch Way Out by Cate Conte is the third in her cute Full Moon Mystery series. This is the first that I have read in this series---that was a mistake, as I felt lost and disconnected. My fault, not the author's. The characters are cute and engaging, the mystery, though slow, is a good premise. I will begin again with book one!
Thank you to #NetGalley, #KensingtonCozies #CateConte for introducing me to this cute series. I look forward to reading it from the beginning.
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I really enjoyed "Witch Way Out" by Cate Conte it grabbed me from the first page and it kept my interest. I didn't realize when I read it that it was part of a series. The third book to be precise and I'm one not to read the books out of order but this time I did. Now I will have to go and hopefully find the first 2 books at the library.

Violet owns a crystal shop, just found out she is a witch and she has been dealing with learning how to be a witch. Now she and her shop has been invited to the Spring Equinox Fair. She is excited to be part of the fair and to show/sell some of her crystals. But something isn't sitting right with her and the stuff that is going on in the town bothers her. Will Violet figure things out?

I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I can't wait to read the next one in the series, if there will be another.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for allowing me to read an advanced digital copy. My review is my words and my words only. While not an eloquent reviewer I do review from the heart

At the end of the last book, Violet Mooney was whisked away by Blake along with the man she's been dating, Todd. They end up in the office of Mac, a private investigator and leprechaun, but Mac is not there. Instead, there is a pile of goo, evidence that Mac has been genied. Todd immediately disappears. Violet is shocked but she tries to keep her involvement quiet since she also discovered the last genie victim and her mother and Blake are worried that she might actually be the one targeted.
That's fine with Fiona, she doesn't want to rush into danger and she's still trying to get a handle on being a witch. Plus, she's gotten an unexpected call to join the local (and very popular) craft fair. This is a fabulous opportunity to highlight her shop and it's a chance to meet one of her heroes, a proponent of ethical crystal mining, Horatio Hale. But there's a saying that you should never meet your idols and that seems to be true for Violet and Horatio. Not only does he seem to be sneaking around on his ex-wife with another vendor (why keep the relationship a secret?), Violet overhears a conversation that makes it seem Horatio might not be as upstanding as he seems. Plus, there's the gentleman hanging around saying that Horatio kicked him out of the fair.
If you've read a cozy before, you'll probably realize who is going to end up dead. It's up to Violet to finally step into her power and take control of the whole situation.

Three and a half stars
This book comes out March 28, 2023
Follows Witch Trial
ARC kindly provided by Kensington Books and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

Violet is a fledgling witch having only recently discovered that she is not only a witch but part of a magickal family. She runs The Full Moon crystal shop and is trying to figure out how to learn her craft. Oh, and to stay out of trouble. That would be very good. Too bad there are others who want more power and her family is in the way. Two witches have been genied, trapped in a bottle, that's on her must fix list.
While puzzling over how to accomplish that, she finds out that her shop has been invited to be a vendor at the Spring Equinox Fair and that means good things for her bottom line. Before she can celebrate a killer strikes the fair. Horatio Hale had some enemies but which one would resort to murder? Violet admired him very much and sets out to find out who did it. That means she will have to straddle two worlds - magickal and mortal. That's a big challenge.
I like Violet, she's a good witch who cares about those around her. The mystery kept me engaged start to finish and that earns any future books in the series a spot on my must be read list. Cozy - check. Magic - check. Good mystery - check. A satisfying reading escape.
My thanks to the publisher, Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Cute story with a fun premise, I read it in one night!

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

Violet Mooney is thrilled when her crystals shop, The Full Moon, is selected to be a vendor at the Spring Equinox Fair. Even more exciting, the fair is being run by Horatio Hale, someone she fervently admires. It turns out not everyone is such a fan as she is. When she goes to meet him to discuss buying some crystals, she discovers his body.... murdered, wth an ax in the chest. To uncover the motives behind the mayhem in both the mortal and magickal worlds, Violet is going to need all the powers she’s been honing—plus some she didn’t know she had—to save herself .
This is book #3 in the Full Moon Mystery Series. I am really enjoying following this series, and seeing Violet develop as character, and learn and grow as she discovers her new-found witch-y powers. It was a fun, quick read, perfect for anyone who loves cozy witch mysteries.

This is the third book in this enchanting paranormal series. I have enjoyed this series for the many authentic paranormal aspects the author incorporates. Thank you to the publisher, to Net Galley and to the author for the opportunity for review.

This next in series has Violet running her crystal shop amid many paranormal occurances , shape shifters , time travel and creatures she is not prepared for. She has her wacky Mother giving her constant trouble, her attraction to a fellow witch and the council to contend with. Violet is still learning her craft and has no end of teachers and advice. This is a fun series that takes the reader on a journey through the many aspects of the paranormal with humor and fun.

Fans of the paranormal cozy will enjoy this latest which features Violet, who has only recently learned that she's part of a witch family and is still learning her powers. She's excited that her crystal shop is going to have. a chance to sell at a fair but then the head is murdered and Violet must solve the crime. Know that this is as much about Violet and her mother Fiona as well as about conflict in the magical community as it is about the mystery. It's charming and silly at the same time. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Don't worry- it will be fine as a standalone.

Another bewitching mystery from Cate Conte in her Full Moon Mystery series. Se my complete review on www.reviewingtheevidence.com.

This is the 3rd book of A Full Moon Mystery series, it can be read as stand alone. My first in this series and this book is good. I got enchanted by the description (crystal, tarot, magick, spiritualists, kindred spirits) and really enjoy the story. Life as a witch in modern life is full of surprise, they are still around in this modern life. Violet is a new witch from strong family line, she just learn everything about witch and somehow stumble into murder cases. In this book the cases still link from previous book.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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Violet and the gang are back in Cate Conte’s newest novel in the Full Moon Mystery Series, “Witch Way Out”! In this installment Violet’s life has gotten very busy. She is dealing with drama on the heels of a investigation from the Magickal Council, trying to hone her magic, learn about her ancestry, save her friend, field off a coup from a rival family and run her crystal shop all while setting up for the Spring Equinox Fair. Just when she thinks her life can’t get any more complicated, a murder rocks the fair and lands her in the hot seat again! Tired of relying on others she opens up her own investigation to find out who is behind all of the chaos that is plaguing her mortal and magickal worlds.
This series is so much fun and has become one of my favorite magical cozy mystery series! Picture Charmed + Gilmore Girls + Sabrina the Teenage with a splash of Psych thrown in! Hilarious, magical, murderous and cozy! The world building is amazing and I’m loving how the series is evolving and adding even more magical beings! If you haven’t already, check out the first two books in this series prior to the release of “Witch Way Out”!
Witch Way Out hits shelves March 28, 2023!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Witch Way Out by Cate Conte is the third book in the Full Moon paranormal cozy mystery series and the second one that I have read. Set in the fictional town of North Harbor, Connecticut, it features Violet Mooney, owner of The Full Moon, a crystals shop. Violet has only recently learned that she’s a witch and has been struggling to learn her craft. She’s ecstatic when her coworker calls and tells her their shop has been selected as a vendor at the Spring Equinox Fair. However, there’s a power struggle within the magical world and turmoil in both the mortal and paranormal worlds.

Violet is someone readers for get behind. Her character is more rounded and has more depth in it than the first book in the series. She’s impulsive, compassionate, empathetic, righteous, and headstrong. Her character traits were more complex and developed and changed during the story. The secondary characters were not as well developed but provided the needed support or opposition to keep the story interesting. I am looking forward to their development in future novels.
This novel will help readers escape the real world for an afternoon of sleuthing with Violet. With multiple subplots, I found myself wondering what would be uncovered next. Who is telling the truth and who is deceiving others? It has the right amount of sleuthing, twists, and a potential romance. While the final chapter tied up loose ends, it seemed too rushed. Themes include murder, disappearances, friendship, family, deceptions, power, politics, and much more.

Overall, this entertaining and quirky story contained some humor as well as some somber aspects to it. It grabbed my attention with likeable characters and a mystery to be solved. This series is best read in order. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Kensington Books, Kensington Cozies and Cate Conte provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. The publication date is currently set for March 28, 2023.

Witch Way Out is book 3 in the Full Moon mystery series. I had previously read the first novel and really enjoyed all the whimsical vibes. It was fun, quirky and entertaining. In hindsight, I think it would have been a better option to NOT skip book two before delving into this one, because I felt as though I was missing out some stuff. I couldn’t manage to feel engaged enough in the latest plot. However, the magical airy atmosphere is still present, so I would very much circle back to this one, after I read book two and fill in the blanks.

Witch Way Out is book #3 in the A Full Moon Mystery series by Cate Conte. It's a witchy paranormal cozy series that follows Violet Mooney, a witch whose just discovered her powers and owns a crystal shop.
To get a handle on the world and magical system, I would read this series in order. There are also continuing stories through the three books.

This story centers around a the death of a trade show organizer that was supposed to supply Violet with crystals for her shop. Violet is pulled into trying to discover the killer after she finds the body. There's also another mystery surrounding finding the witch who are been using a genie to attack magical residents in the town. This person has their sights on Violet so time is of the essence.

There are great relationship developments through the book with Violet and her love interest and her family. I fell in love with this series in after reading the first book and this was another solid edition.