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Misplaced Magic
Working as a journalist in the quiet corners of a Maine town, Ionna Bellmore receives an estate letter that unravels her reality. A mysterious grandmother, an inherited estate, and a journey to the enchanting landscapes of northern Wales await her. But what she uncovers there fractures her perception of her family, revealing a darkness lying just below the surface.
Simultaneously, Kate, a London teenager, flees to her grandmother’s house in the quaint Welsh town of Beddgelert. She's there to figure out her future away from the grasp of her controlling mother, but what she finds are forgotten memories and powerful magic lying dormant within her.
Bound by the threads of fate and the age-old Welsh myth of the Lady of the Lake, Ionna and Kate's lives intertwine. With the help of Owen, a local farm boy, and Zeke, a charismatic swordsmith, they must unravel their connection to the encroaching evil threatening to wreak chaos on humanity.
Simultaneously, Kate, a London teenager, flees to her grandmother’s house in the quaint Welsh town of Beddgelert. She's there to figure out her future away from the grasp of her controlling mother, but what she finds are forgotten memories and powerful magic lying dormant within her.
Bound by the threads of fate and the age-old Welsh myth of the Lady of the Lake, Ionna and Kate's lives intertwine. With the help of Owen, a local farm boy, and Zeke, a charismatic swordsmith, they must unravel their connection to the encroaching evil threatening to wreak chaos on humanity.
552 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2023
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October 20, 2023
I hated _The Forgotten Witch_ but decided to try _Misplaced Magic_ to see whether or not the "writer" learned anything from her first book. I was an English professor for more than two decades; people have improved with practice, rewriting, and editing. Apparently, hoping for improvement was a mistake as even the second book is riddled with grammatical errors and is as soulless as the first book.
The narrative is dull, and the writing is painfully stilted, which is most likely due to the author's reliance on AI to write. Choppy prose that borrows heavily from overblown cliche and stereotypes makes for a largely unpleasant reading experience. The prologue, which is clearly meant to set up the stakes and mystery for the remainder of the novel falls flat. Perhaps if the "writer" was less concerned about her public image as a "writer" and more concerned with the actual hard work of writing, revising, and rewriting, she would have a better product to present.
Just like her first novel, Dodge's second novel lacks the spark of human creativity. There's no emotional pull that makes the reader care for anything or anyone in the narrative, which means there's no real payoff for continuing to read. None of the characters were interesting or sympathetic enough for me to care about what happened to them. The presentation of events was made unbearable by purpled and problematic prose.
The only positive I can offer is that the cover art is pretty, but a pretty cover doesn't save this book from its inherent flaws.
The narrative is dull, and the writing is painfully stilted, which is most likely due to the author's reliance on AI to write. Choppy prose that borrows heavily from overblown cliche and stereotypes makes for a largely unpleasant reading experience. The prologue, which is clearly meant to set up the stakes and mystery for the remainder of the novel falls flat. Perhaps if the "writer" was less concerned about her public image as a "writer" and more concerned with the actual hard work of writing, revising, and rewriting, she would have a better product to present.
Just like her first novel, Dodge's second novel lacks the spark of human creativity. There's no emotional pull that makes the reader care for anything or anyone in the narrative, which means there's no real payoff for continuing to read. None of the characters were interesting or sympathetic enough for me to care about what happened to them. The presentation of events was made unbearable by purpled and problematic prose.
The only positive I can offer is that the cover art is pretty, but a pretty cover doesn't save this book from its inherent flaws.
April 27, 2024
Hmmm. This book had so much potential. It wasn't horrible but, it wasn't great which makes me sad. I think one reason is the writing had no flow. It was extremely choppy and there was a lot telling instead of actually showing. I loved the characters of Kate and Owen. They were well thought out characters and they were believable. There was something about Ionna that felt off or not fully completed. I can't explain it but, the author made her almost one dimensional. Ionna's feelings about things or internal thoughts just seemed off. There was no depth and I so desperately wanted more from her. And the insta love her character experienced was so annoying and just took me out of the story for a bit. I don't regret reading it but, this was sadly not for me.
May 29, 2025
Magic of old
This was a rather intriguing raid it was much longer than I would have cared for it to been but this is a twist of sorts on the gods of old and how things can become twisted in families over time hidden secrets surprises friends family a lot of things.
Of course everyone has family secrets they have tails that are told of things in the past which are always generally incredible stories but there are those just like to tell stories that are based on myth Legends some are truths some false.
This was a rather intriguing raid it was much longer than I would have cared for it to been but this is a twist of sorts on the gods of old and how things can become twisted in families over time hidden secrets surprises friends family a lot of things.
Of course everyone has family secrets they have tails that are told of things in the past which are always generally incredible stories but there are those just like to tell stories that are based on myth Legends some are truths some false.
January 19, 2024
Welsh wonder tale
I was excited to read this after the forgotten witch.
It did not disappoint.
Set in Wales , I enjoyed this immensely. It was atmospheric, rich in description of the surroundings and I cared about the characters.
The main bulk of the story focuses on Kate and Iiona. Kate is 19 years old and goes to stay with her Gran for the summer in Wales. Iiona is 36 years old and is called away from her life in America when she is left her Grans house, a gran she never knew existed.
Over the summer events arise , that will intertwine their lives and change them forever.
Steeped in lore, magical realism, clever story telling , this was a great read that kept me hooked.
I did figure out who 2 of the characters were though pretty early on but it didn't take anything away from the rest of the plot.
The only thing I would like to add is, it would have been helpful to have a breakdown of the Welsh words at the start and how they needed to be pronounced . I am partly Welsh so was able to hear the pronunciation as I read the words, but for those that don't it might prove tricky.
I was excited to read this after the forgotten witch.
It did not disappoint.
Set in Wales , I enjoyed this immensely. It was atmospheric, rich in description of the surroundings and I cared about the characters.
The main bulk of the story focuses on Kate and Iiona. Kate is 19 years old and goes to stay with her Gran for the summer in Wales. Iiona is 36 years old and is called away from her life in America when she is left her Grans house, a gran she never knew existed.
Over the summer events arise , that will intertwine their lives and change them forever.
Steeped in lore, magical realism, clever story telling , this was a great read that kept me hooked.
I did figure out who 2 of the characters were though pretty early on but it didn't take anything away from the rest of the plot.
The only thing I would like to add is, it would have been helpful to have a breakdown of the Welsh words at the start and how they needed to be pronounced . I am partly Welsh so was able to hear the pronunciation as I read the words, but for those that don't it might prove tricky.
October 6, 2023
⭐️: 5 of 5
📚: 564 pages
💬: ''As she let the memories of him fill her, she began to feel the shift. Every cell vibrated and pulsed in a rithym she had not experienced before. There was no tightening if her chest, no sensation of spinning. She felt in control. Without fear, without anger, without pain. She allowed her love for him to guider her to the precise moment she was meant to be''
Read it if you like:
✔️ Dark Fantasy
✔️ Family secrets
✔️ Folklore and mystery
✔️ Europe scenarios
✔️ Romance
✔️ Magic and bloodline
🖤 Ionna is a journalist that after receiving an inheritance letter by a mysterious grandmother, goes on a journey in Wales where, after arriving there, she finds herself between folklores, mystery, tales and evil darkness. All while, Kate, a teenager in London visits her grandmother, in a small town in Welsh, and she needs to figure out her future away from her controlling mother but she finds out she has actually dormant magic within her. So both Ionna's and Kate's lives are simultaneous intertwined and alongside with Owen and Zeke, they need to deal with an evil common threat coming their way.
This book is amazing! It has such an intense, dark, engaging, romantic, hopeful energy! Jessica Dodge does an amazing job by telling a story of love, power, family, magic, bloodline and people determined to fight evil with everything that they have, in order to save themselves and the others around them. I love how strong minded and powerful the female characters are, it gave me such a good sense of pride, seeing them develop individually and as friends was just the cherry on top. The romance level is also just perfect, giving us all the swoon we need. The ending is jaw dropping and amazing!
Misplaced Magic gets released on October 9th, and you can pre-order it today!!
Thank you so much to the author for sending me the ARC copy of this precious book <3
📚: 564 pages
💬: ''As she let the memories of him fill her, she began to feel the shift. Every cell vibrated and pulsed in a rithym she had not experienced before. There was no tightening if her chest, no sensation of spinning. She felt in control. Without fear, without anger, without pain. She allowed her love for him to guider her to the precise moment she was meant to be''
Read it if you like:
✔️ Dark Fantasy
✔️ Family secrets
✔️ Folklore and mystery
✔️ Europe scenarios
✔️ Romance
✔️ Magic and bloodline
🖤 Ionna is a journalist that after receiving an inheritance letter by a mysterious grandmother, goes on a journey in Wales where, after arriving there, she finds herself between folklores, mystery, tales and evil darkness. All while, Kate, a teenager in London visits her grandmother, in a small town in Welsh, and she needs to figure out her future away from her controlling mother but she finds out she has actually dormant magic within her. So both Ionna's and Kate's lives are simultaneous intertwined and alongside with Owen and Zeke, they need to deal with an evil common threat coming their way.
This book is amazing! It has such an intense, dark, engaging, romantic, hopeful energy! Jessica Dodge does an amazing job by telling a story of love, power, family, magic, bloodline and people determined to fight evil with everything that they have, in order to save themselves and the others around them. I love how strong minded and powerful the female characters are, it gave me such a good sense of pride, seeing them develop individually and as friends was just the cherry on top. The romance level is also just perfect, giving us all the swoon we need. The ending is jaw dropping and amazing!
Misplaced Magic gets released on October 9th, and you can pre-order it today!!
Thank you so much to the author for sending me the ARC copy of this precious book <3
August 14, 2024
This is a cozy read. Will it change your life? No. But it’s cute and ia a good rainy day read
July 18, 2025
My Review: What a wonderful book the story is captivating and sucked me in right to the end , the characters were great and I really cared for them all the plot was brilliant and had a great twist and I have to say the illustrations were fantastic I've never had such displays throughout for an e-book I am still seeing them in my minds eye a very well earned 5 stars I would have given this book 10 if I could I highly recommend
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 9, 2024
Narrated by Brooke Burfitt, this was such a captivating blend of mystery and magic. The narrator, Brooke used a variety of tones and inflections bringing the characters to life.
What I loved most is the delicate balance between mystery, magic, and the exploration of familial ties. The encroaching evil threatening humanity adds a suspenseful layer that kept me on the edge of my seat. Also the time jumps were also cool!! Especially during that horse scene! I was on the edge of my seat.
The delicate balance of family, suspenseful elements, and the enchanting Welsh landscape make it a gem in magical realism. A must-listen for those who crave audiobooks with secrets, magic, and a touch of the mystical elements.
A very special thank to the author for the gifted audiobook.
What I loved most is the delicate balance between mystery, magic, and the exploration of familial ties. The encroaching evil threatening humanity adds a suspenseful layer that kept me on the edge of my seat. Also the time jumps were also cool!! Especially during that horse scene! I was on the edge of my seat.
The delicate balance of family, suspenseful elements, and the enchanting Welsh landscape make it a gem in magical realism. A must-listen for those who crave audiobooks with secrets, magic, and a touch of the mystical elements.
A very special thank to the author for the gifted audiobook.
March 17, 2024
A fun read with enjoyable characters
I enjoyed this story with its mixture of relationships and magic. It got a little hard to follow all the familial connections at one point, but overall an interesting story
I enjoyed this story with its mixture of relationships and magic. It got a little hard to follow all the familial connections at one point, but overall an interesting story
September 25, 2025
It was okayyyy. The first half was hard to get through. One part that drove me nuts is Iona kept saying that Betty was her step sister. This isn’t true- she was her half sister. Her “father” (not Artemis) was her half nephew.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 4, 2024
Love
One of the best books I've read - this and her previous. Most enjoyable storylines, so easy to follow and coherent
One of the best books I've read - this and her previous. Most enjoyable storylines, so easy to follow and coherent
May 15, 2024
4.75⭐️
July 15, 2024
I read her debut book a few months ago and loved it and I love this one as well. It was very hard to put down. I see she has another one in the works, can't wait .....
October 10, 2024
Jessica Dodge is an autobuy author for me. She's such a gifted storyteller. The way she weaves a tale and then connects it all together is masterful, in my opinion.
I absolutely love the whole vibe of her books. The aesthetics of the physical book match the story perfectly. Her books are truly a wonderous reading experience.
I absolutely love the whole vibe of her books. The aesthetics of the physical book match the story perfectly. Her books are truly a wonderous reading experience.
December 12, 2023
Impressive!
I found it necessary to go back in and edit my review. For some reason, I was led to believe this was a debut novel for the author-which it turns out it isn’t.
I so wanted to rate this 5 stars, and had every intention of doing so. It was only at the end, almost to the point of being completed, that I began to question whether it would end the way I was hoping, or if suddenly the author had completely different notions as to which direction it should go, based upon the storyline she had laid out throughout the novel.
I soon found out that there would be a dramatic shift in my expectations, and the high anticipation I had, would soon leave me more than marginally disappointed.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s undoubtedly a wicked twist to the total storyline and the plot. But for myself, that twist wasn’t what I wanted it to be. Nor was it remotely close to what I imagined the future would hold for the characters involved. Seeing this is a stand-alone, it’s something I think about when reading one-the future outcome and future life events, of the characters I have so fondly grown attached to.
I think it’s because I want to have the impression of completeness, the final closure I expect with the last chapter, the last closing page.
I didn’t feel that with this one. It was left too open. I want the author to provide that finality for me.
It’s still an excellent read and I would recommend it to fans of this particular genre.
I do want to mention as well, the artwork is absolutely stunning. The detail, down to every hair of a feather, to the wrinkle on a skin of fruit, is extraordinary!
I found it necessary to go back in and edit my review. For some reason, I was led to believe this was a debut novel for the author-which it turns out it isn’t.
I so wanted to rate this 5 stars, and had every intention of doing so. It was only at the end, almost to the point of being completed, that I began to question whether it would end the way I was hoping, or if suddenly the author had completely different notions as to which direction it should go, based upon the storyline she had laid out throughout the novel.
I soon found out that there would be a dramatic shift in my expectations, and the high anticipation I had, would soon leave me more than marginally disappointed.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s undoubtedly a wicked twist to the total storyline and the plot. But for myself, that twist wasn’t what I wanted it to be. Nor was it remotely close to what I imagined the future would hold for the characters involved. Seeing this is a stand-alone, it’s something I think about when reading one-the future outcome and future life events, of the characters I have so fondly grown attached to.
I think it’s because I want to have the impression of completeness, the final closure I expect with the last chapter, the last closing page.
I didn’t feel that with this one. It was left too open. I want the author to provide that finality for me.
It’s still an excellent read and I would recommend it to fans of this particular genre.
I do want to mention as well, the artwork is absolutely stunning. The detail, down to every hair of a feather, to the wrinkle on a skin of fruit, is extraordinary!
June 8, 2024
Firstly, I love the cover. Really gorgeous. I also like the pencil drawings used at the end of each chapter.
I liked the story for the most part. It had a bad guy and a team of good guys in pitched battle. That's always exciting. It seems as if the author has a good handle on the magical parts.
Something about the writing bothers me and I'm having trouble defining it. It seems too basic, somehow. Not necessarily bland, but almost too casual. Soulless? It's written in a very casual style in which occasionally characters say "gonna" just as they would in real life. I noticed that every time any character picked up or reached for any item, they "grabbed" it. Every time it was a "grab". That verb is not always the right one, even if it is intended to sound conversational. There's just something off about it. It left me feeling disconnected.
I liked the story for the most part. It had a bad guy and a team of good guys in pitched battle. That's always exciting. It seems as if the author has a good handle on the magical parts.
Something about the writing bothers me and I'm having trouble defining it. It seems too basic, somehow. Not necessarily bland, but almost too casual. Soulless? It's written in a very casual style in which occasionally characters say "gonna" just as they would in real life. I noticed that every time any character picked up or reached for any item, they "grabbed" it. Every time it was a "grab". That verb is not always the right one, even if it is intended to sound conversational. There's just something off about it. It left me feeling disconnected.
May 15, 2024
Ugh
This needs some heavy editing. Overall an interesting story but some times it was an agonizing read. Repetitive phrasing, repetitive strife. I bet the author mentioned the main character was a journalist twenty different times. The story kept me reading and the writing made me want to throw the book away.
This needs some heavy editing. Overall an interesting story but some times it was an agonizing read. Repetitive phrasing, repetitive strife. I bet the author mentioned the main character was a journalist twenty different times. The story kept me reading and the writing made me want to throw the book away.
December 29, 2023
Another great magical book by this author! I enjoyed falling in love with characters and the great twist and turn of events. Would definitely recommend this one!
April 13, 2024
Great witchie read!
November 29, 2023
Funny how smells have the capacity to take you to a certain time and place; they could be the closest thing to time travel we have, she mused.
There are no words to describe my emotions as I read this book. It's going on my list of favorites. The writing style has a story-telling tone that transported me to a world where I was sitting and listening to a story unfold in front of me. The emotions that these words elicited in me are indescribable.
Summary: We are introduced to Kate and Ionna as the main characters of this story.
Kate is escaping from her overbearing mother to her grandmother's house. She has decided to take a break for a bit before deciding what she wants to do with her life. When she starts to remember some of her suppressed memories, her life takes a completely different path, and her priorities start to change. Suddenly, it became dangerous to live with malicious forces acting against her at every step.
Ionna is stuck in an unforgiving job. When she receives a letter from a lawyer about an inherited estate from a mysterious grandmother, she decides to travel to Wales to check it out. When she starts noticing little things around and in the house, she blames it on mind tricks and a tired body. With her own soul at risk, she needs to figure out her past and her heritage.
When old folklore starts to make more sense, life changes one-eighty degrees for both of them.
Plot and Writing: Written beautifully in third person, the story follows two main characters, Ionna and Kate.
Like the first book, this book starts with our main characters traveling to a kind of unknown place in Wales and discovering themselves, and like the first book, the story-telling tone of the book is set from its very first sentence. This is where the similarity ends.
It can be read independently, and while we have some characters from book one, not having read the previous book will not detract from the tale. I loved this book much more than the first one. Although it leans towards slow pacing, to me, it never felt dragged. I loved the underlying folkloric tale and all the little twists and turns. I was pleasantly surprised that this book contained so many horror elements and was overall spookier than I anticipated.
Characters: I adored both Kate and Ionna; they each had their own distinct voices. In fact, all of the characters were uniquely voiced. I really liked the author's choice of age range for her characters. We have Kate in her teens, thinking about her career plan, and at the same time, we have Ionna, an adult in her late thirties and well settled into her career.
"So mote it be."
Magic and Supernatural: The magic, supernatural elements, and premonitions were excellently realized. The whole setting of the book also contributed to the supernatural vibe. The spell-chanting had a rhyme, which reminded me of Shakespeare's witches in Macbeth. The potions, teas, herbs, and berries, as well as the folkloric history, were very well placed and seamlessly integrated throughout the book. I loved how the ending had a fateful feel to it.
Recommendation: If you enjoy story-telling and slow-paced atmospheric writing and are seeking for a book with witches and other supernatural elements, then I would implore you to give this book a chance.
I received an ARC of this book for my honest review
There are no words to describe my emotions as I read this book. It's going on my list of favorites. The writing style has a story-telling tone that transported me to a world where I was sitting and listening to a story unfold in front of me. The emotions that these words elicited in me are indescribable.
Summary: We are introduced to Kate and Ionna as the main characters of this story.
Kate is escaping from her overbearing mother to her grandmother's house. She has decided to take a break for a bit before deciding what she wants to do with her life. When she starts to remember some of her suppressed memories, her life takes a completely different path, and her priorities start to change. Suddenly, it became dangerous to live with malicious forces acting against her at every step.
Ionna is stuck in an unforgiving job. When she receives a letter from a lawyer about an inherited estate from a mysterious grandmother, she decides to travel to Wales to check it out. When she starts noticing little things around and in the house, she blames it on mind tricks and a tired body. With her own soul at risk, she needs to figure out her past and her heritage.
When old folklore starts to make more sense, life changes one-eighty degrees for both of them.
Plot and Writing: Written beautifully in third person, the story follows two main characters, Ionna and Kate.
Like the first book, this book starts with our main characters traveling to a kind of unknown place in Wales and discovering themselves, and like the first book, the story-telling tone of the book is set from its very first sentence. This is where the similarity ends.
It can be read independently, and while we have some characters from book one, not having read the previous book will not detract from the tale. I loved this book much more than the first one. Although it leans towards slow pacing, to me, it never felt dragged. I loved the underlying folkloric tale and all the little twists and turns. I was pleasantly surprised that this book contained so many horror elements and was overall spookier than I anticipated.
Characters: I adored both Kate and Ionna; they each had their own distinct voices. In fact, all of the characters were uniquely voiced. I really liked the author's choice of age range for her characters. We have Kate in her teens, thinking about her career plan, and at the same time, we have Ionna, an adult in her late thirties and well settled into her career.
"So mote it be."
Magic and Supernatural: The magic, supernatural elements, and premonitions were excellently realized. The whole setting of the book also contributed to the supernatural vibe. The spell-chanting had a rhyme, which reminded me of Shakespeare's witches in Macbeth. The potions, teas, herbs, and berries, as well as the folkloric history, were very well placed and seamlessly integrated throughout the book. I loved how the ending had a fateful feel to it.
Recommendation: If you enjoy story-telling and slow-paced atmospheric writing and are seeking for a book with witches and other supernatural elements, then I would implore you to give this book a chance.
I received an ARC of this book for my honest review
October 4, 2023
I finished reading Misplaced Magic by Jessica Dodge late last night, mainly because I couldn't stop. This book is incredible! It is heavily influenced by Arthurian legend, and I absolutely love it!
It takes place after the events of The Forgotten Witch with a few characters making an appearance, so please read that one first! It will make way more sense, I promise!
This book follows Ionna Bellmore, a journalist living in Maine, who receives a notice from a lawyer in Wales that her grandmother passed away and she is the sole beneficiary of her estate. Ionna didn't know she had any living relatives after her parents had died, so this came as a shock. She panics because her whole life is in Maine, and she can't just up and leave...
But then, her boss gives her an ultimatum, and on a whim, she quits her job and books a last-minute flight to Wales. She wants to visit her grandmother's house and learn more about her family, but soon realizes that it's much more than just a house and personal belongings.
In a whirlwind of lore, mysticism, magic, and bloodlines, Ionna has to figure out who to trust and what to believe before an unspeakable evil hellbent on destroying the town and creating chaos takes over. With the help of Kate, a teenage girl who is also hiding some very important secrets, and her friend Owen, they must team up in a heroic battle of good versus evil.
Misplaced Magic gets released on October 9th, and you can pre-order it today!! You can definitely binge read The Forgotten Witch before then, so you're all caught up!
A huge thank you to @jessicadodgeauthor for the eARC. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
It takes place after the events of The Forgotten Witch with a few characters making an appearance, so please read that one first! It will make way more sense, I promise!
This book follows Ionna Bellmore, a journalist living in Maine, who receives a notice from a lawyer in Wales that her grandmother passed away and she is the sole beneficiary of her estate. Ionna didn't know she had any living relatives after her parents had died, so this came as a shock. She panics because her whole life is in Maine, and she can't just up and leave...
But then, her boss gives her an ultimatum, and on a whim, she quits her job and books a last-minute flight to Wales. She wants to visit her grandmother's house and learn more about her family, but soon realizes that it's much more than just a house and personal belongings.
In a whirlwind of lore, mysticism, magic, and bloodlines, Ionna has to figure out who to trust and what to believe before an unspeakable evil hellbent on destroying the town and creating chaos takes over. With the help of Kate, a teenage girl who is also hiding some very important secrets, and her friend Owen, they must team up in a heroic battle of good versus evil.
Misplaced Magic gets released on October 9th, and you can pre-order it today!! You can definitely binge read The Forgotten Witch before then, so you're all caught up!
A huge thank you to @jessicadodgeauthor for the eARC. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
October 29, 2023
What a fascinating read it was..!!
Set in the beautiful welsh countryside, " Misplaced Magic" by Jessica Dodge is a mesmerising tale exploring a tapestry of time, moving back and forth. A literary masterpiece that captured my attention from the very beginning. If you're seeking a heart-pounding, nail-biting fantasy filled with magic and folklore, this is the perfect choice.
Ionna Bellmore, A journalist in the quiet corners of Maine, receives an estate letter from Wales informing about her grandmother's will, whom she has never known. Intrigued by the letter and the estate she inherited, she travels to the beautiful and enchanting landscape of Northern Wales, only to realise she's not who she thought she was.
Kate, a London teenager, is visiting her grandmother, who resides in Beddgelert. She has a chance encounter with Ionna, igniting something deep within them that's hidden for a long time, and is more powerful than they can ever imagine.
Entwined by the age-old welsh myth and fate, their lives gets turned upside down, when a darkness looms over the town. Kate and Ionna, together with Owen, a local farm boy and Zeke, a swordsmith, unravels secrets hidden, powers subdued and history forgotten. Together they have to race against the time to destroy the evil that'll be the doom of humanity.
An interesting plot rich in Welsh folklore, Time travel, magic and romance, " Misplaced Magic" has a steady pace, with twists and turns at the right places. Well developed and Captivating characters, The story is beautifully written with vivid description.
One of my 5 star reads this year, "Misplaced Magic" made me fall in love with magic and fantasy again..❤💫
Set in the beautiful welsh countryside, " Misplaced Magic" by Jessica Dodge is a mesmerising tale exploring a tapestry of time, moving back and forth. A literary masterpiece that captured my attention from the very beginning. If you're seeking a heart-pounding, nail-biting fantasy filled with magic and folklore, this is the perfect choice.
Ionna Bellmore, A journalist in the quiet corners of Maine, receives an estate letter from Wales informing about her grandmother's will, whom she has never known. Intrigued by the letter and the estate she inherited, she travels to the beautiful and enchanting landscape of Northern Wales, only to realise she's not who she thought she was.
Kate, a London teenager, is visiting her grandmother, who resides in Beddgelert. She has a chance encounter with Ionna, igniting something deep within them that's hidden for a long time, and is more powerful than they can ever imagine.
Entwined by the age-old welsh myth and fate, their lives gets turned upside down, when a darkness looms over the town. Kate and Ionna, together with Owen, a local farm boy and Zeke, a swordsmith, unravels secrets hidden, powers subdued and history forgotten. Together they have to race against the time to destroy the evil that'll be the doom of humanity.
An interesting plot rich in Welsh folklore, Time travel, magic and romance, " Misplaced Magic" has a steady pace, with twists and turns at the right places. Well developed and Captivating characters, The story is beautifully written with vivid description.
One of my 5 star reads this year, "Misplaced Magic" made me fall in love with magic and fantasy again..❤💫
February 24, 2024
Misplaced Magic - Jessica Dodge
I, as of now, can call myself a huge fan of Jessica Dodge and her work. This is the second book that I have immersed myself in and the complexity of her storylines and the way she writes transports me every time. Her works have so much depth and allow each character to shine in their own unique way. In Misplaced Magic, there was not one single main character, but a collection of lifelines that intersect, intertwine and emerge. The emotion that is threaded throughout the novel is deep, raw and real even though it is a supernatural fantasy.
Misplaced Magic allows you to be absorbed into Welsh myths of old and witness their importance in modern times. You follow the separation of families, loss, heartbreak, strength and resilience which is foretold in the battle against a dark evil. You get shifted across timelines and witness the origin of secrets and family ties. As with all of Jessica’s works, she has researched the historic and mythical importance accurately and as such, allows you to feel as if the words on the page are those of fact instead of the fiction workings of her mind.
There is a completeness and heavy sense of fulfilment as you turn the last page of Misplaced Magic, which leaves you longing for the Welsh countryside and the understanding of your purpose. Beautifully designed with hand drawn images throughout and a striking cover, MIsplaced Magic is, for me, the whole package. It will be joining its sister book ‘Forgotten Which’ on my Top Shelf.
Welsh Myths ∘ Time Travel ∘ Paranormal Fantasy ∘ Magic ∘ Fate ∘ Dark Evil
Happy Reading,
Alie
Rating: 💜💜💜💜💜
Aesthetic: 🌊🪴💀🪦⏳📖🪔🦚🐎👶🏻🔮🕯
Spice: N/A
I, as of now, can call myself a huge fan of Jessica Dodge and her work. This is the second book that I have immersed myself in and the complexity of her storylines and the way she writes transports me every time. Her works have so much depth and allow each character to shine in their own unique way. In Misplaced Magic, there was not one single main character, but a collection of lifelines that intersect, intertwine and emerge. The emotion that is threaded throughout the novel is deep, raw and real even though it is a supernatural fantasy.
Misplaced Magic allows you to be absorbed into Welsh myths of old and witness their importance in modern times. You follow the separation of families, loss, heartbreak, strength and resilience which is foretold in the battle against a dark evil. You get shifted across timelines and witness the origin of secrets and family ties. As with all of Jessica’s works, she has researched the historic and mythical importance accurately and as such, allows you to feel as if the words on the page are those of fact instead of the fiction workings of her mind.
There is a completeness and heavy sense of fulfilment as you turn the last page of Misplaced Magic, which leaves you longing for the Welsh countryside and the understanding of your purpose. Beautifully designed with hand drawn images throughout and a striking cover, MIsplaced Magic is, for me, the whole package. It will be joining its sister book ‘Forgotten Which’ on my Top Shelf.
Welsh Myths ∘ Time Travel ∘ Paranormal Fantasy ∘ Magic ∘ Fate ∘ Dark Evil
Happy Reading,
Alie
Rating: 💜💜💜💜💜
Aesthetic: 🌊🪴💀🪦⏳📖🪔🦚🐎👶🏻🔮🕯
Spice: N/A
May 4, 2025
Misplaced Magic is perfect for readers who are looking for an escape to the UK countryside. The story offers lots of cozy mystical vibes & supernatural mystery. The story mainly focuses on 2 FMCs. One an American who discovers she has been left an estate from a grandmother she never knew she had. The other is a young adult English girl visiting family while trying to find her path into adulthood while also reconnecting to memories & people from her childhood.
As the story goes on, the reader is introduced into an ever-growing mysterious world of intrigue. We find there are many bizarre things happening around both of these women & their families. The book is longer than I usually like to read. I'm a slow reader & normally can manage at most 400-450 pages without feeling overwhelmed. That made this one a bit of a challenge for me. I did listen to the audiobook of this that helped me handle the longer format. It was fun to experience the story with all the different characters voices brought to life.
The last quarter of the book is filled with lots of action & tense moments as it pieces together the stories of these two separate women & how their mysterious pasts are linked to the events of this story. This story includes time travel, fortunetelling, magic, multiple timelines, romance, & fun interesting characters. If you're into cozy cottage magical themes, this will be a story you'll want to read.
As the story goes on, the reader is introduced into an ever-growing mysterious world of intrigue. We find there are many bizarre things happening around both of these women & their families. The book is longer than I usually like to read. I'm a slow reader & normally can manage at most 400-450 pages without feeling overwhelmed. That made this one a bit of a challenge for me. I did listen to the audiobook of this that helped me handle the longer format. It was fun to experience the story with all the different characters voices brought to life.
The last quarter of the book is filled with lots of action & tense moments as it pieces together the stories of these two separate women & how their mysterious pasts are linked to the events of this story. This story includes time travel, fortunetelling, magic, multiple timelines, romance, & fun interesting characters. If you're into cozy cottage magical themes, this will be a story you'll want to read.
October 27, 2023
This starts out as a cozy, witchy read but gets a bit dark toward the end.
I enjoyed all the characters' interactions; the dialogue and action flows naturally and is medium-paced. I do feel like it got a bit plodding in the middle as the MCs were trying to figure out the mystery of what was going on, and as Kate desperately tried to recall her suppressed memories. But all that was forgiven as the finale peaks and stakes seem legitimately high. Loved that it was not all resolved in a single chapter; there were several layers of resolutions that took place over multiple high-action scenes. Gentle reader, never fear: there's a guaranteed HEA. ;)
My only criticism would be that the Welsh characters all sounded "American" in their dialogue; and everyone says "crap" too much. haha It reminded me of Britney Murphey in Just Married. (Not necessarily a bad thing, but it pulled me from the story every time.)
All that said, the paperback edition is a GORGEOUS, hefty doorstop of a book filled with numerous illustrations and chapter header art as beautiful as the cover!
Can I inherit a stone house in the Welsh countryside from an unknown relative, please?! <3
I enjoyed all the characters' interactions; the dialogue and action flows naturally and is medium-paced. I do feel like it got a bit plodding in the middle as the MCs were trying to figure out the mystery of what was going on, and as Kate desperately tried to recall her suppressed memories. But all that was forgiven as the finale peaks and stakes seem legitimately high. Loved that it was not all resolved in a single chapter; there were several layers of resolutions that took place over multiple high-action scenes. Gentle reader, never fear: there's a guaranteed HEA. ;)
My only criticism would be that the Welsh characters all sounded "American" in their dialogue; and everyone says "crap" too much. haha It reminded me of Britney Murphey in Just Married. (Not necessarily a bad thing, but it pulled me from the story every time.)
All that said, the paperback edition is a GORGEOUS, hefty doorstop of a book filled with numerous illustrations and chapter header art as beautiful as the cover!
Can I inherit a stone house in the Welsh countryside from an unknown relative, please?! <3
October 29, 2023
This is technically a stand alone but makes more sense if you read The Forgotten Witch first.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Forgotten Witch and was excited to get to dive further into this story that the author has created. I liked that some of the characters made appearances in this one from the previous. It was fun getting to learn more about Artemis's life!
For like the first 30% I was a bit confused. I kept mixing the characters, who was related to who, and who was alive and who was dead already. After I caught on, I started following along better.
One thing I thought was super weird is at first the book was written in each chapter specific to a characters POV, then about halfway through it went into (I'm not positive the actual terminology) kind of everyone's view? I don't mind the different POVs but thought the change was a bit weird.
Overall, I did like the whole story line and see why there was so much explanation needed to get there. Tying in the Aurthurian legend and the Lady of the Lake was very interesting too.
I'm giving this book a 3.5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
I thoroughly enjoyed The Forgotten Witch and was excited to get to dive further into this story that the author has created. I liked that some of the characters made appearances in this one from the previous. It was fun getting to learn more about Artemis's life!
For like the first 30% I was a bit confused. I kept mixing the characters, who was related to who, and who was alive and who was dead already. After I caught on, I started following along better.
One thing I thought was super weird is at first the book was written in each chapter specific to a characters POV, then about halfway through it went into (I'm not positive the actual terminology) kind of everyone's view? I don't mind the different POVs but thought the change was a bit weird.
Overall, I did like the whole story line and see why there was so much explanation needed to get there. Tying in the Aurthurian legend and the Lady of the Lake was very interesting too.
I'm giving this book a 3.5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
October 17, 2023
Set against the lush backdrop of a small Welsh town, Misplaced Magic features Kate and Ionna, two women who's fates become intertwined by magic. Along with help from a farm boy and a swordsmith, they must uncover the secrets buried within local legends to stop an ancient evil.
This book is the perfect magical fantasy. Ionna and Kate are wonderful characters that each bring a lot to the table. I loved both of them immensely. The world is beautifully described and utterly captivating. There is love, dark magic, family secrets, ugh! The pacing is quick and the story never gets stale. This is my first book by Jessica Dodge but it certainly won't be my last.
Thank you to the author for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.
This book is the perfect magical fantasy. Ionna and Kate are wonderful characters that each bring a lot to the table. I loved both of them immensely. The world is beautifully described and utterly captivating. There is love, dark magic, family secrets, ugh! The pacing is quick and the story never gets stale. This is my first book by Jessica Dodge but it certainly won't be my last.
Thank you to the author for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.
October 10, 2024
When I started this book, it sounded nearly exactly like another book I had read recently. When I added it to my list, it turns out the other book was The Forgotten Witch by the same author. This review will basically cover both books.
Woman>mysterious cottage with random glowing items>magic>bad guy>confusing time shifts>battle>resolution
It is a formula, a Mad LIbs that she filled in differently each time, but the same page.
It's not bad. It's not great. It just is.
If the woman who inherits/buys/stumbles upon a quaint cottage with magic and suddenly finds out she is a witch appeals to you, then you might really like it. These usually are things I love, but this and the other by Dodge just did not do it for me.
Woman>mysterious cottage with random glowing items>magic>bad guy>confusing time shifts>battle>resolution
It is a formula, a Mad LIbs that she filled in differently each time, but the same page.
It's not bad. It's not great. It just is.
If the woman who inherits/buys/stumbles upon a quaint cottage with magic and suddenly finds out she is a witch appeals to you, then you might really like it. These usually are things I love, but this and the other by Dodge just did not do it for me.
November 1, 2023
Misplaced Magic by Jessica Dodge
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Misplaced Magic is a great read. It has mystery, magic, and a bit of King Arthur legend. An engaging read that has great characters and great descriptions. Ionna Bellmore, who travels from Maine to Wells after being notified that her grandmother who she didn’t know existed listed her as sole beneficiary of her estate. She finds out that there is an evil that wants to destroy the town. Kate is a teenager who visits her grandmother and learns she has some magic. She,along with friends Owen and Zeke, help Ionna defeat the evil that is overtaking the town. This was a wonderful read that I highly recommend.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Misplaced Magic is a great read. It has mystery, magic, and a bit of King Arthur legend. An engaging read that has great characters and great descriptions. Ionna Bellmore, who travels from Maine to Wells after being notified that her grandmother who she didn’t know existed listed her as sole beneficiary of her estate. She finds out that there is an evil that wants to destroy the town. Kate is a teenager who visits her grandmother and learns she has some magic. She,along with friends Owen and Zeke, help Ionna defeat the evil that is overtaking the town. This was a wonderful read that I highly recommend.
January 14, 2024
Story: 4
Writing: 2.5
Average: 3.25
I really enjoyed the premise of this book and the majority of the story. I often found myself thin about the characters while not reading and I was excited to get back to it each evening - only to be reminded of the blah writing style.
The writing was really verbose and I’d say at least 100 pages were unnecessary. Lots of over explanations and random romance novel type bits that added nothing to the story.
And, for all the floweriness and unnecessary detail throughout, I felt the author almost gave up and went “I’m done now” at the end randomly and rather abruptly.
Writing: 2.5
Average: 3.25
I really enjoyed the premise of this book and the majority of the story. I often found myself thin about the characters while not reading and I was excited to get back to it each evening - only to be reminded of the blah writing style.
The writing was really verbose and I’d say at least 100 pages were unnecessary. Lots of over explanations and random romance novel type bits that added nothing to the story.
And, for all the floweriness and unnecessary detail throughout, I felt the author almost gave up and went “I’m done now” at the end randomly and rather abruptly.
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