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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
April 13, 2024
Great witchie read!
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 .....
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.
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..❤💫
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.
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.
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.
January 21, 2024
Book #11 of 2024 complete and it was so good! 4.5 stars (so I rounded up)! Misplaced Magic had 2 POVs from two strong female characters whose lives eventually intersect, mystery, plot twists, magic, time travel, demons, Welsh countryside, found family and love. At the end of chapter 29, I shouted, “what just happened?” and my family thought I was going crazy. Lol This was the first book of Jessica Dodge’s that I have read, and I really enjoyed it. She kept me on my toes guessing and trying to figure it out (without spoiling it for you). The book is 564 pages, but it is a quick read!
February 17, 2024
Cozy, supernatural mystery, with a twist
My profession wears me out. So when I finally make it home I want coffee and comfort.
Jessica Dodge's books provides for the comfort. Supernatural stories of women unlocking and using their power to help themselves and others
Always well paced, with interesting plot twists and likeable characters.
In this particular novel characters from the first book appear. I love that sense of continuity and connectedness. Off to read the next in this series.
My profession wears me out. So when I finally make it home I want coffee and comfort.
Jessica Dodge's books provides for the comfort. Supernatural stories of women unlocking and using their power to help themselves and others
Always well paced, with interesting plot twists and likeable characters.
In this particular novel characters from the first book appear. I love that sense of continuity and connectedness. Off to read the next in this series.
January 28, 2025
Misplaced Magic was quite the enchanting tale.
five stars for very interesting story of two women somewhat at odds with their circumstnances meet and learn of a shared history. Fate comes together to have the offspiring of the Lady of the Lake work together to banish evil and at same time bonding relationships.
I read this book into the night and throughout the day. I suppose I have excuse of illness to use.
Interesting use of magic, Welsh lore, and genealogy to create a book I thoroughly enjoyed.
five stars for very interesting story of two women somewhat at odds with their circumstnances meet and learn of a shared history. Fate comes together to have the offspiring of the Lady of the Lake work together to banish evil and at same time bonding relationships.
I read this book into the night and throughout the day. I suppose I have excuse of illness to use.
Interesting use of magic, Welsh lore, and genealogy to create a book I thoroughly enjoyed.
May 8, 2025
This book is amazing!
I loved the entire series of 3 books! I hope the author writes more books…because I have finished all three!
They have charming characters (dogs, cats, and wolves included), Magick (the real kind…not stage magic), evildoers doing evil deeds, legendary characters (gods, demons, goddesses, etc), there is minimal violence (none of it graphic), romance (no sex), no editing issues, and best of all….no cliffhanger endings.
So, curl up in a comfy chair with cups of tea and become engrossed in the stories.
I loved the entire series of 3 books! I hope the author writes more books…because I have finished all three!
They have charming characters (dogs, cats, and wolves included), Magick (the real kind…not stage magic), evildoers doing evil deeds, legendary characters (gods, demons, goddesses, etc), there is minimal violence (none of it graphic), romance (no sex), no editing issues, and best of all….no cliffhanger endings.
So, curl up in a comfy chair with cups of tea and become engrossed in the stories.
October 14, 2023
ARC Review 👻🍄👹💀🧙🏼🌿🍁
Jessica Dodge is officially an auto-buy author for me! Heavy influences of Arthurian legend and Celtic folklore, heart-warming romance without the spice, valiant themes of good vs evil, time travel, there is literally nothing not to love in this spellbinding tale. I read this in no time flat, sucked into the mystery and magic. Not to mention this book is gorgeous! If you collect pretty books, you need this one!
Jessica Dodge is officially an auto-buy author for me! Heavy influences of Arthurian legend and Celtic folklore, heart-warming romance without the spice, valiant themes of good vs evil, time travel, there is literally nothing not to love in this spellbinding tale. I read this in no time flat, sucked into the mystery and magic. Not to mention this book is gorgeous! If you collect pretty books, you need this one!
November 26, 2023
Excellent!
Jessica Dodge has weaved a magic spell with her words! I became a fan with The Forgotten Witch and was not disappointed in Misplaced Magic. I love stories set in Wales and this one draws you in and makes you a part of the story. The magic in the story mixed with a little of the folk tales and history keeps you turning the pages. I am.looking forward to reading more from Jessica Dodge.
Jessica Dodge has weaved a magic spell with her words! I became a fan with The Forgotten Witch and was not disappointed in Misplaced Magic. I love stories set in Wales and this one draws you in and makes you a part of the story. The magic in the story mixed with a little of the folk tales and history keeps you turning the pages. I am.looking forward to reading more from Jessica Dodge.
February 13, 2024
Misplace magic
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 it
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 it
July 30, 2024
Brilliant read
A story that was magical from the very start. Loved meeting old friends and saying hello to new ones. The story was paced well leaving you wanting to read just one more chapter, some of the twists were obvious the further into the book you got but this didn't diminish the story. The folklore intertwined added an extra layer throughout the book. A joy to read, was sorry when I got to the end
A story that was magical from the very start. Loved meeting old friends and saying hello to new ones. The story was paced well leaving you wanting to read just one more chapter, some of the twists were obvious the further into the book you got but this didn't diminish the story. The folklore intertwined added an extra layer throughout the book. A joy to read, was sorry when I got to the end
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.
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