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The Weal and Woe Bookshop Witch #1
The Teashop Terror
No one knows more about every branch of magic than Tabitha Greene. She devoted years to studying the most esoteric texts, hunting down the most obscure source materials, and deciphering the most cryptic ancient scrolls. But her career in academia hits a dead end when no wizard will take her on as an apprentice.
Just because, despite being descended from two long and prestigious lines of witches, her attempts to actually perform any magic always fail. Often spectacularly.
But no more college means no more dorm life. And no magical skills means no real job skills, at least, not in the witchy world. And a life spent moving from school to school every few months was a life without real friendships. She finds herself alone with nowhere to go.
Then an uncle she barely remembers offers her a summer job, running his bookstore over the summer. The Weal and Woe Bookstore, located in a magical pocket world within a block of buildings just north of the old Mill District of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Not exactly the pinnacle of all her hopes and dreams. But it's just for one summer, right?
Or so Tabitha tells herself. But unbeknownst to her, the Weal and Woe Bookstore is about to change her life.
Just because, despite being descended from two long and prestigious lines of witches, her attempts to actually perform any magic always fail. Often spectacularly.
But no more college means no more dorm life. And no magical skills means no real job skills, at least, not in the witchy world. And a life spent moving from school to school every few months was a life without real friendships. She finds herself alone with nowhere to go.
Then an uncle she barely remembers offers her a summer job, running his bookstore over the summer. The Weal and Woe Bookstore, located in a magical pocket world within a block of buildings just north of the old Mill District of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Not exactly the pinnacle of all her hopes and dreams. But it's just for one summer, right?
Or so Tabitha tells herself. But unbeknownst to her, the Weal and Woe Bookstore is about to change her life.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2023
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June 18, 2026
First in a series, a young witch who has failed miserably in all her studies has finally left school and gone to her uncles’ to watch their bookshop whilst they go on holiday for the summer. The book shop is fairly slow so she is able to get morning tea at the tea shop across the way. She and the owner become great friends despite their age difference. The teas shop owner also has a little dog that also seems to like her. U like a. Purple of others on the square whom he barks at with obvious dislike when e er the pass the tea shop. One night the tea shop owner apparently falls from her balcony on the third floor and dies. Something doesn’t seem right, her balcony was so covered with plants that she shouldn’t have been able to get close enough the edge to fall over. When the woman’s grandniece arrives she also feels that her aunt’s death wasn’t an accident. The two young women begin to investigate. An interesting read with life like characters and a plot filled with mystery, intriqué and even a little romance. I look forward to the next in series.
April 12, 2026
Tabitha Greene has finished school and is adrift. Luckily, her uncle owns a magical bookshop and offers her a temporary job while he and his husband travel. Unluckily, the one friend Tabitha makes is found dead in the street after a fall from her balcony. Deemed an accident by the police, Tabitha feels there's more to it. But who would want to kill the old witch?
4.75 Stars
This story flowed! I don't usually get invested in paranormal cosies, but the author had me rooting for the heroine from the first page. I loved the easy friendship that immediately bound the awkward main character with her awkward sidekick. And I fell in love with Houdini the dog from the get-go.
I was completely charmed by this story and recommend it for readers who enjoy paranormal cosies and those who just love a good mystery in general.
4.75 Stars
This story flowed! I don't usually get invested in paranormal cosies, but the author had me rooting for the heroine from the first page. I loved the easy friendship that immediately bound the awkward main character with her awkward sidekick. And I fell in love with Houdini the dog from the get-go.
I was completely charmed by this story and recommend it for readers who enjoy paranormal cosies and those who just love a good mystery in general.
August 3, 2026
This was a very different paranormal read. As it was clean, I still question that every couple in the book was same gender. I get the author is LGBTQ, but as simple as this book is. I still am confused as to why?
July 8, 2024
This is a paranormal cost mystery. An easy read with a fun premise that’s not at all easy to guess. Characters are real and accessible and so the reader can join them emotionally.
It’s a series and I’m heading to book two. I’m caught in wanting good things for Tabitha👍.
It’s a series and I’m heading to book two. I’m caught in wanting good things for Tabitha👍.
April 13, 2026
Wizards, Witches, and Murder
What a fun story! The world building is excellent and I loved the characters. Tabitha has been kicked out of almost every magic school she ever attended. The only thing she’s really good at is research - and burning things down. When her uncles offer her the opportunity to watch their bookstore while they go on vacation, she jumps at the chance. She makes friends with an older woman at a tea shop and the woman’s dog.
Then things really start to go wrong.
Agatha (the old woman) is killed and her grandniece arrives to see to things. Like Tabitha, the young woman is a bit inept in her magic but the two together take on the task of finding out who killed Agatha. They also meet two interesting guys - the wizard’s apprentice Steph and Liam, a prosaic (non-magical).
I loved this story. It’s light, but well-written with good characters and a satisfying ending.
Definitely recommended.
What a fun story! The world building is excellent and I loved the characters. Tabitha has been kicked out of almost every magic school she ever attended. The only thing she’s really good at is research - and burning things down. When her uncles offer her the opportunity to watch their bookstore while they go on vacation, she jumps at the chance. She makes friends with an older woman at a tea shop and the woman’s dog.
Then things really start to go wrong.
Agatha (the old woman) is killed and her grandniece arrives to see to things. Like Tabitha, the young woman is a bit inept in her magic but the two together take on the task of finding out who killed Agatha. They also meet two interesting guys - the wizard’s apprentice Steph and Liam, a prosaic (non-magical).
I loved this story. It’s light, but well-written with good characters and a satisfying ending.
Definitely recommended.
April 23, 2026
Witches & Woes
"The Tea Shop Terror" is a great cozy mystery! Tabitha is a young witch who has no magic that she can control and has bounced around from one magic school to another. She has no friends and no idea of what to do with her life. When her uncle invites her to work at his magic bookstore while he goes on a long vacation, she finds herself suddenly involved in a mysterious death. Her life changes in ways she never expected. These changes include a new friend who is a witch with limited magical skilks, another who is apprenticed to a wizard, a human who knows nothing about Magic and a tiny puppy Named Houdini who can talk but not everyone can here him. A good basis for a good cozy mystery.
"The Tea Shop Terror" is a great cozy mystery! Tabitha is a young witch who has no magic that she can control and has bounced around from one magic school to another. She has no friends and no idea of what to do with her life. When her uncle invites her to work at his magic bookstore while he goes on a long vacation, she finds herself suddenly involved in a mysterious death. Her life changes in ways she never expected. These changes include a new friend who is a witch with limited magical skilks, another who is apprenticed to a wizard, a human who knows nothing about Magic and a tiny puppy Named Houdini who can talk but not everyone can here him. A good basis for a good cozy mystery.
September 17, 2026
I’m unsure how much I liked this book. It was a little disjointed and left a lot of questions unresolved. I get that it’s the first in a series, but with tangents for solving mysteries and murder, I wonder if the real questions will be answered. The characters could be like able, but they were never fully fleshed out in my opinion. And everything took place in the bookshop or the tea shop, so the Square remained rather blurry. I enjoyed the story but think everything could have been better developed.
April 9, 2026
a really really good entertaining story!
The character build up was excellent, this is a very well plotted book, with excellent editing etc, no errors whatsoever.
The characters and places in the square are so well detailed, but not over the top, that for me reading this book was like watching a movie.
It’s colourful, bright, happy and also mysterious, so many things to uncover and evolve, I loved it!
The character build up was excellent, this is a very well plotted book, with excellent editing etc, no errors whatsoever.
The characters and places in the square are so well detailed, but not over the top, that for me reading this book was like watching a movie.
It’s colourful, bright, happy and also mysterious, so many things to uncover and evolve, I loved it!
May 14, 2026
Totally gripping and enjoyable
Captivating from the beginning. The characters are extremely well described and thoughtfully put in place for the next adventures throughout the storylines.Wonderfully warm and witty dialog keep me immersed in their world and the happenings are bought to life exceptionally well. Will get me the others in the series as I quite like the quirky and captivating story.
Captivating from the beginning. The characters are extremely well described and thoughtfully put in place for the next adventures throughout the storylines.Wonderfully warm and witty dialog keep me immersed in their world and the happenings are bought to life exceptionally well. Will get me the others in the series as I quite like the quirky and captivating story.
April 24, 2026
Map!
It was a bit slow... Mostly because I had to keep stopping to charge my Kindle. There were some typos and some name swaps, one character being called by another character's name. I would have preferred the map to be at the beginning instead of at the end, but I appreciate there being a map at all. I was completely unaware of the killer. They just weren't on my radar.
It was a bit slow... Mostly because I had to keep stopping to charge my Kindle. There were some typos and some name swaps, one character being called by another character's name. I would have preferred the map to be at the beginning instead of at the end, but I appreciate there being a map at all. I was completely unaware of the killer. They just weren't on my radar.
May 3, 2026
The Teashop Terror
Tabitha has taken over the book shop for her Uncles who are on vacation. A new friend has just been murdered and the Grandneice has just arrived to take care of things. But was Agatha murdered or did she just fall out of the window? Houdini, What he's dog, begins to talk to Tabitha and she becomes freaked out. What is going on?
Tabitha has taken over the book shop for her Uncles who are on vacation. A new friend has just been murdered and the Grandneice has just arrived to take care of things. But was Agatha murdered or did she just fall out of the window? Houdini, What he's dog, begins to talk to Tabitha and she becomes freaked out. What is going on?
April 11, 2026
So imaginative
As soon as I saw the authors name I knew I was in for a treat of a read, and I wasn't wrong. A perfect mix of wonderful and intriguing characters each with his/ her/ (woof) backstory, a great location and a fascinating mystery. Just what I needed. Thank you
As soon as I saw the authors name I knew I was in for a treat of a read, and I wasn't wrong. A perfect mix of wonderful and intriguing characters each with his/ her/ (woof) backstory, a great location and a fascinating mystery. Just what I needed. Thank you
May 24, 2026
Delightful magical cozy mystery
I don't usually read cozy mysteries but I'm glad I bought this one. The characters are interesting and the plot develops slowly but surely draws you in.
I don't usually read cozy mysteries but I'm glad I bought this one. The characters are interesting and the plot develops slowly but surely draws you in.
May 31, 2026
Witches and Magic and a Square that is not There
I enjoyed reading this story from the first page to the last and I cannot wait to read the next episode.Full of fun ,action danger,and a huge monster, what more could you ask for?Recommended
I enjoyed reading this story from the first page to the last and I cannot wait to read the next episode.Full of fun ,action danger,and a huge monster, what more could you ask for?Recommended
September 13, 2026
Truly great
I love reading about magic cuz I do believe in witches I've been called a white witch before seeing I know certain things that people think I shouldn't know so I kind of relate to a lot of this and I love the Houdini thing & Dragon
I love reading about magic cuz I do believe in witches I've been called a white witch before seeing I know certain things that people think I shouldn't know so I kind of relate to a lot of this and I love the Houdini thing & Dragon
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February 5, 2026Chirp Audiobooks:
Narrator: Tia Rider
Published Date: January 26, 2026
Publisher: Ratatoskr Press
Narrator: Tia Rider
Published Date: January 26, 2026
Publisher: Ratatoskr Press
March 14, 2026
Fun read
The quirky characters and an interesting story line kept my attention. The clues to Houdini and the description of characters brought life to the story.
The quirky characters and an interesting story line kept my attention. The clues to Houdini and the description of characters brought life to the story.
April 26, 2026
Entertaining
June 7, 2026
Loved this book. Read it in one sitting. Can't wait to read another in the series.
August 13, 2026
I really loved this book! It had twist and turns that I was expecting. Can't wait to continue to read the characters.
August 15, 2026
Really good read
Took me to a totally magical world,I loved every minute of this book. A fun packed mystery and the most wonderful characters.
Took me to a totally magical world,I loved every minute of this book. A fun packed mystery and the most wonderful characters.
August 26, 2026
A great read
The author has created an interesting and innovative plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down
The author has created an interesting and innovative plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down
October 20, 2026
Un livre young adult captivant
April 7, 2026
This review is for the entire series. Overall, my feeling is really just "meh". There are some promising ideas, but each book feels surface level in characterization and plot. The characters never gain any depth, and there is nothing given to really show why certain people like each other. These stories have a lot of tell, not nearly enough show. Then there's the editing. This author needs to get some beta readers, because the books are in desperate need of critical feedback before publishing. Characters know something and then are shocked to learn the same information later in the same chapter. Something is established as definitively true in one book and then the opposite is true in the next. Characters' names change (Uncle Carlo briefly becomes Uncle Marco in book 5 or 6). In one book, our FMC says she has come to trust and rely on Volumnia as a valued member of the community, and in the next she's calling her weird and disturbing. Houdini's collar had the spells that Audrey and Tabitha had made together, but then later on it apparently contained all of Agatha's super magic too. As mentioned, it has promise, but needs a lot more depth and careful proofing.
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