Potions, Poison and Pumpkin Spice is an enjoyable cozy murder mystery that embraces all things witchy and Fall! This was just the fun and short spooky season read that I needed. If you are intrigued by the title and it sounds like your cup of Pumpkin Spice, then look no further because this book lives up to all that the title promises.

I truly enjoyed this cozy read and will for sure be checking out the other books in this series now. For the most part the characters were a lot of fun and the sleuthing was just what I needed from this cozy read. If you are looking for the next "What just happened?" mystery, this is not it because it is not all that shocking in the end, but the ride was still super enjoyable. The only other thing that I just did not jive with was the whole "a telepath told me I was in for a broken heart" so I tried to self-sabotage my relationship....yeah, that really bugged me.

Overall, I will be reading more by this author and plan on reading her backlog list. The audiobook was just lovely and the narrator really brought the story to life. I think it is the perfect cozy fall mystery. Supe3r enjoyable and full of magic!

This magical small town is easier to miss for a muggle eye, but with Halloween coming around and a new town inspection on the list, people really have to be on their toes.
Well... only if things were that simple, the narcissistic inspector who came to evaluate the town is now dead and it appears to us that in his increasing list of grievances about this town, someone found their name and managed to return the favour or two.

Quite a humorous writeup, with an autumnal vibe and pumpkin-spiced lattes 🎃, this one was a quick and enjoyable read. M not sure if I will remember all the details later as I couldn’t find any characters to be prominent or an impact(apart from the end), but it was good for a one-time read and you will have fun while it lasts.

Thank you @netgalley @dreamscape_media @steph_damore_author for the ARC

Genre: #mystery #thriller #fantasy
Rating: 3/5 ⭐️

I really don't enjoy negative reviews so I will mostly just say that this book was not for me. I have not read this series and I can't really tell if the info dumping was because the author was trying to catch up one-off readers (like me) or if that is generally how these books go. That being said, I felt that the first part of the book was kinda like when you watch an episode of a TV show with a friend and you don't know anything and they stop and pause and give you the cliff notes of each backstory every time a new character shows up. I think I craved more than surface level on...a lot of things. For one, I wanted a fall read and this mentions pumpkin spice a whole bunch but I really wanted more atmosphere. Also, the dialogue was so cut and dry that I think any character could have said any other character's lines and I wouldn't have really noticed. Everything is just - I did this, and they did that, and I said this, and they said that...I really needed depth. Aimee Reid was a good narrator and did a fine job with the material. I know some people follow the series and I'm sure this is another enjoyable installment for them so I may be in the minority for my review. Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Will Silverlake win the best fall getaway award forWitch Reader’s Magazine? Mayor Parish thinks they should, but a journalist, disagrees, big-time, and writes a less than stellar review of the town. When the journalist winds up dead, the question must be asked, is the killer, a local resident? Angelica and her crew must find the culprit and clear the name of their beloved town. This is a fun, seasonal, cozy

Mayor Parish is determined Silverlake should win the prestigious Best Fall Getaway award for Witch Reader's Magazine. But when the journalist covering Silverlake writes a scathing review and is found dead the next day, Angelica and her friends are determined to find the killer and clear Silverlake's name.,

This is a short but fun cozy witch mystery that is sure to put you in the mood for fall, with all of the pumpkin spice references. Although this is the seventh book in the series, I believe it can be read as a standalone. I haven't read any of the previous books in the series and had no trouble following along. If you are a fan of cozy mysteries, or books with a witchy theme to them, or even if you are just looking for something fun to put you in the fall spirit, then you should check this out.

If you're looking for a cozy fall mystery then Potions Poisons and Pumpkin Spice is exactly what you need. This is the first book I've read by Stephanie Damore and I loved it. I can't wait to read more. Potions Poisons and Pumpkin Spice is the seventh book in the Mystic Inn Mystery series but it can be read as a standalone. This cozy mystery was fun of interesting characters, fun magic, entertaining banter, and unexpected twists. I couldn't stop listening once I started this audiobook. I liked it so much I binged it in one sitting.

Thank you to dreamscape media and netgalley for this alc in exchange for an honest review.

🎧3.5⭐️

#7 Mystic Inn series

I had the audiobook read by Aimee Reid. She does a good job with the narration. It’s very short at 4hrs 20 mins.

Despite being deep into the series this is my first book by this author.

A witchy cosy mystery set in a town full of witches.
Fall has arrived Mayor Parish is keen for Silverlake to win the best fall getaway award in the witch reader’s magazine. The journalist covering Silverlake writes a scathing review and turns up dead. Also an important jewel goes missing. The main character is Angelica, she runs the Mystic Inn, she investigates the murder and missing jewel to try and save the reputation of Silverlake for the competition.

A light fluffy cosy autumnal quick listen. It has a chatty writing style so feels inclusive for the reader. I quite like a witchy book. It has a bit of an autumnal feel. This one didn’t really grab me, found it a bit waffly and lacking substance. It might be that I haven’t got to know the characters from the previous books.it’s pleasant enough making it an ok listen for me.

This is a quick cozy paranormal murder mystery that is perfect for the those looking for a light seasonal fall read. It is short which makes certain characters feel a bit one dimensional. Obsessed with the title!

The narrator was great and added to the personality of this cast of characters.

Setting the Scene: "Nothing says fall like candles, comfy socks, and pumpkin spice lattes. At least, that’s what Mayor Parish thinks. She’s determined for Silverlake to win the prestigious Best Fall Getaway award for Witch Reader's Magazine—the town is already a top contender.

But when the journalist covering Silverlake writes a scathing review and is found dead, things go from fall festive to fatal misfortune. The Mystic Inn guest had his fair share of critics, but the killer couldn't possibly be someone living in Silverlake, could it?"

Angelica and her friends are racing to find out. They love their enchanting town, and they're not about to let one bad pumpkin poison the patch. Will they be able to unmask the killer and clear Silverlake's name, or will the town's reputation be forever tarnished?

What I Thought: This is a light cozy paranormal mystery with likeable characters and a well plotted mystery. This latest outing in Silverlake brings a few surprises and the potential for some welcome changes; although I am ready for Angelica to master her magic. Her mishaps are getting old. Nonetheless, I look forward to the next visit with Angelica and her friends.

This was a quick (surprisingly quick) read with lovely, cozy autumnal vibes! It's the perfect way to get your fall spirit going.

Angelica is a witch in the charming small town of Silverlake. A very unpleasant journalist visits to cover the town's harvest festival, but on his departure day he's found dead in his hotel room! Angelica and friends have to figure out who poisoned him, but before long the town's cursed amulet disappears and more victims pop up. Can they find the killer before it's too late?

The vibes in the story are super sweet and are the main reason for my high rating. The mystery wasn't anything too new or exciting and the final whodunnit discovery felt a bit deus ex machina to me (right place, right time). The villain's justification didn't really sell me, either.

I share all of those cons to explain just how charming the fall vibes are - I would absolutely reread this for the coziness in future Septembers/Octobers, because it was as good at jumpstarting my fall spirit as Home Alone is at jumpstarting my Christmas spirit!

Thanks, NetGalley, for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an audio arc copy and this is my honest review.

The narrator was phenomenal! I love it when they are able to have different voices for each character, and I can easily follow.

This book was just such wholesome fun mystery. It gave hallmark movie vibes with a bit of a murder mystery thrown in. We also have some fantasy elements with witches and other supernatural entities.

This book is short and very suitable for all ages. If you want a quick fun fall read I highly recommend this book!

Potions, Poison, and Pumpkin Spice by Stephanie Damore is a cozy fantasy mystery that takes place in Silverlake, a town full of magical people. It’s autumn and the town is trying to win an annual autumn decor contest, but the journalist writing about the competition turns up dead. There’s also an important jewel that goes missing shortly thereafter. The book was released in 2022, but the audiobook is newly released.

We primarily follow Angelica Nightingale, owner of the inn, as she tries to find out what happened to the journalist and the jewel, and everything that happens in between. It’s the 7th of a series and I hadn’t read any of the others, though I felt like the author described who Angelica and all the community members were well enough that I didn’t need all the history. There were nods to previous books, for those who like the call backs in their series.

My negative is that the book is a little victim blamey at times. The initial victim is one dimensionally unlikeable and Angelica thinks that a subsequent victim was involved in something he shouldn’t be. I didn’t like that, because regardless of what people are involved in, they don’t deserve to be killed.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator, Aimee Reid, did well with all the voices and maintaining the flow of the story. Overall, it’s a sweet, autumnal mystery that was a cozy read as we slip into a new season.

Favorite quote: “What in the world is happening?” she asked as she clutched her pearls. The strand was no longer around her neck, but held tightly in her fist.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for allowing me to listen to this book as an ARC to review.

This is a nice, solid cozy mystery set in a magical town. I haven't listened to any of the other entries in this series, but I will definitely going back and starting from the beginning. The town of Silver Lake is holding a big celebration and putting its best foot forward. But a writer is trying to bring the town celebrations to a halt with insulting and critical remarks about the town. I bet you can guess who the victim will be in this murder mystery.

It looks like this is a new release of the audiobook of this selection since it was published in October 2022.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for an ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.