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Wonky Inn #17
A Wonky Apprentice
Wizard Shadowmender needs a favour …When Tintagel Castle is ruled out of hosting the South West Regional Final of the Apprentice Witch of the Year competition, the elderly wizard persuades Alfhild Daemonne that Whittle Inn would make the perfect alternative.All Alf will have to do is feed and shelter the six finalistsWhat could be simpler?Pfffffft! As if Alf’s life is ever straightforward!When the original instructor is found dead in the village, it’s Alf who replaces her at the last minute. Unfortunately, under her leadership, the competition rapidly devolves into chaos as the six finalists navigate fire, water, demons and beetles!Inevitably, it’s only a matter of time before Alf’s suspicion that she’s harbouring a murderer inside her wonky inn leads to a showdown between our wonkiest witch and a bold assassin.~The latest in the much-loved quirky Wonky Inn series is crammed full of witches, wizards, ghosts and goblins. Grab a brew and your choice of cake and drift away with Jeannie Wycherley to her magical fantasy world where the bad get their comeuppance and the good are usually quite, quite bonkers.
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229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2023
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October 31, 2023
This is a fun fantasy and mystery in the Wonky Inn series, in the small, magical town of Whittlecombe in England. The Wonky Inn’s owner and manager, Alfhild agrees to host a regional apprentice competition for the witches’ council. She soon finds herself judging the apprentice candidates, while her friends and the numerous resident ghosts help with running Wonky Inn. A murder also has to be solved. This story has good world building, engaging characters, and lots of great British banter. I received an advance copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 21, 2023
So wonderful!
I hope this series never ends! Alf ends up being the perfect teacher to the apprentices. She never wants to do it again, but she was so good at bringing out the best in the most worthwhile of them.
I was only slightly surprised at who the murderer was. The more I read, the more obvious it became. But that’s the way it’s supposed to work, right? But I did have my earlier suspicions. The reveal and overthrow of the murderer was absolutely amazing!
I can’t wait for more books in this Wonky Inn series!!
I hope this series never ends! Alf ends up being the perfect teacher to the apprentices. She never wants to do it again, but she was so good at bringing out the best in the most worthwhile of them.
I was only slightly surprised at who the murderer was. The more I read, the more obvious it became. But that’s the way it’s supposed to work, right? But I did have my earlier suspicions. The reveal and overthrow of the murderer was absolutely amazing!
I can’t wait for more books in this Wonky Inn series!!
April 23, 2025
4 1/2 Stars
Alf and the gang are back in another engaging Wonky Inn book. With the witch apprentice candidates' arrival at the Inn, and with Charity away on holiday, the last thing Alf needs is the murder of the Witch Apprentice Contest overseer, but that is exactly what Alf gets. With the unexpected task of overseeing the contest thrust upon her, Alf now has a murder to figure out. A very enjoyable cozy read.
Alf and the gang are back in another engaging Wonky Inn book. With the witch apprentice candidates' arrival at the Inn, and with Charity away on holiday, the last thing Alf needs is the murder of the Witch Apprentice Contest overseer, but that is exactly what Alf gets. With the unexpected task of overseeing the contest thrust upon her, Alf now has a murder to figure out. A very enjoyable cozy read.
June 5, 2025
Another great adventure for our Wonky Witch.
I have read alll of these so far and can only admire Jeannie Wycherly for her brilliant stories - each one giving me a great enjoyment with her clever writing and imagination wihich holds the reader enthralled till the end - when of course it all sorts instelf out!!
Thank you Jeannie
I have read alll of these so far and can only admire Jeannie Wycherly for her brilliant stories - each one giving me a great enjoyment with her clever writing and imagination wihich holds the reader enthralled till the end - when of course it all sorts instelf out!!
Thank you Jeannie
August 9, 2024
Good story
I quite like this series and this book wasn't a disappointment. Alf did not get into quite as much trouble as she has in past books and frankly it was relief. Overall this was a good addition to the series.
I quite like this series and this book wasn't a disappointment. Alf did not get into quite as much trouble as she has in past books and frankly it was relief. Overall this was a good addition to the series.
October 18, 2023
Good as ever
Always good fun to read. Lovely characters, always cheer me up. More needed soon please. Also need a trip back to Tumble Town
Always good fun to read. Lovely characters, always cheer me up. More needed soon please. Also need a trip back to Tumble Town
October 19, 2023
Wonderful!!!
It was so good catching up with all The charaters. I love this series. I hope there will be more!
It was so good catching up with all The charaters. I love this series. I hope there will be more!
October 24, 2023
Great fun
Another installation from all and the witxhy gang. A fabulously lighthearted read with added murder mystery. Fully recommend the full series
Another installation from all and the witxhy gang. A fabulously lighthearted read with added murder mystery. Fully recommend the full series
November 7, 2023
Entertaining and engaging
November 14, 2023
Who killed Holly and why??? Alfhild will figure things out though, won't she??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
November 21, 2023
wonky inn book 17
Alf hits another home run. Witty, charming, mysterious and one murdering kid. Looks like Alf and Sylvan needs a baby .
Alf hits another home run. Witty, charming, mysterious and one murdering kid. Looks like Alf and Sylvan needs a baby .
March 5, 2024
Another lovely wonky inn book.
So sorry this book as come to an end it as all the familier characters, a really good story, I shall miss the wonky inn books when they finish.
So sorry this book as come to an end it as all the familier characters, a really good story, I shall miss the wonky inn books when they finish.
October 21, 2023
Ms. Wycherley's writing style is conversational and casual. Her likeable and interesting characters develop at a good rate and gain more depth as the series continues. Her fast paced, funny and intriguing story lines do a good job setting the foundations from which all her series are build with seamless blendings of the old with the new. There's plenty of intrigue and suspense with twists you just don't see coming sometimes. The original reviews can be found under the individual books or the series.
A Wonky Apprentice, #17 - The only bad thing about this series is waiting for the next book to be written and released. Like the previous books, this one is a get the large teapot since this story is a one sitter. Hard to put down with plenty of interesting characters, good story lines and humor. It's hard to keep from doing a book report since this series is so entertaining. Source: BookSprout. 4*
Wonky Inn Series:
The Wonkiest Witch: Wonky Inn Book #1 - This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed the story. 4*
The Ghosts of Wonky Inn #2 - As much as I liked the first book, I loved this one. 5*
Weird Wedding At Wonky Inn #3 - 4*
Fearful Fortunes and Terrible Tarot #4 - 4*
The Mystery of the Marsh Malaise #5 - 5*
The Mysterious Mr Wylie #6 – 4*
The Great Witchy Cake Off #7 – 4*
Vengeful Vampire at Wonky Inn #8 - 4*
The Witch Who Killed Christmas - 4*
Magic, Murder and a Movie Star, #10 - 5*
Judge, Jury and Jailhouse Rockcakes, #11 - 5*
A Midsummer Night’s Wonky, #12 - 4*
Halloween Heebie-Geebies, #13 - 5*
Owl I Want for Witchmas is Boo - 5*
Oh Mummy!, #14 - 5*
Pieces of Hate, #15 - 5*
The Faery of Witchmas Past - 5*
Wonkytonk Witch - 4*
Wonky Inn Series End.
Wonderland Detective Agency series:
Dead as a Dodo, #1 - I enjoy reading books by this author. There are characters from The Wonky Inn series. Better than a Cozy mystery. 4*
The Rabbit Hole Murders, #2 - 4*
Tweedledumb and Tweedledie, #3 - 5*
The Curious Incident at the Pig and Pepper - 5*
A Tragic Tea Party, #5 - 5*
The Pool of Tears, #6 - 5*
Wonderland Detective Agency series end.
Midnight Garden - What an intriguing story, which I would expect to find on the original Twilight Zone of the Sixties. A dark suspense story that is difficult to put down. Do not expect the same genre as the Wonky Inn Series, they are not as dark and do contain humor. 5*
A Wonky Apprentice, #17 - The only bad thing about this series is waiting for the next book to be written and released. Like the previous books, this one is a get the large teapot since this story is a one sitter. Hard to put down with plenty of interesting characters, good story lines and humor. It's hard to keep from doing a book report since this series is so entertaining. Source: BookSprout. 4*
Wonky Inn Series:
The Wonkiest Witch: Wonky Inn Book #1 - This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed the story. 4*
The Ghosts of Wonky Inn #2 - As much as I liked the first book, I loved this one. 5*
Weird Wedding At Wonky Inn #3 - 4*
Fearful Fortunes and Terrible Tarot #4 - 4*
The Mystery of the Marsh Malaise #5 - 5*
The Mysterious Mr Wylie #6 – 4*
The Great Witchy Cake Off #7 – 4*
Vengeful Vampire at Wonky Inn #8 - 4*
The Witch Who Killed Christmas - 4*
Magic, Murder and a Movie Star, #10 - 5*
Judge, Jury and Jailhouse Rockcakes, #11 - 5*
A Midsummer Night’s Wonky, #12 - 4*
Halloween Heebie-Geebies, #13 - 5*
Owl I Want for Witchmas is Boo - 5*
Oh Mummy!, #14 - 5*
Pieces of Hate, #15 - 5*
The Faery of Witchmas Past - 5*
Wonkytonk Witch - 4*
Wonky Inn Series End.
Wonderland Detective Agency series:
Dead as a Dodo, #1 - I enjoy reading books by this author. There are characters from The Wonky Inn series. Better than a Cozy mystery. 4*
The Rabbit Hole Murders, #2 - 4*
Tweedledumb and Tweedledie, #3 - 5*
The Curious Incident at the Pig and Pepper - 5*
A Tragic Tea Party, #5 - 5*
The Pool of Tears, #6 - 5*
Wonderland Detective Agency series end.
Midnight Garden - What an intriguing story, which I would expect to find on the original Twilight Zone of the Sixties. A dark suspense story that is difficult to put down. Do not expect the same genre as the Wonky Inn Series, they are not as dark and do contain humor. 5*
October 27, 2023
A Wonky Apprentice - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
In(n!) A Wonky Apprentice, the Whittle Inn is in more than its usual state of confused, somewhat chaotic activity, after Alf ends up organising, as well as hosting the competitors in, the Apprentice Witch of the Year contest.
A murder, a fixed competition, fascinating challengers and Charity's absence, all combine to create a hotchpotch of hilarity and a cauldron of companionship, with just a soupçon of danger added to the mix for our favourite Wonky Witch and friends.
(W)ho(o) will find a new familiar, who will master the most magical skills, and who will lift the annual trophy in triumph?
Want me to spell it out for you?
Well, my lips are sealed, so hop on your broomstick and fly to the nearest spooky nook for your Halloween treat, and never miss a trick in getting your copy of A Wonky Apprentice, Wonky Inn Book 17, by the Queen of Halloween Cozy Screams and Dreams, Jeannie Wycherley, today!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
In(n!) A Wonky Apprentice, the Whittle Inn is in more than its usual state of confused, somewhat chaotic activity, after Alf ends up organising, as well as hosting the competitors in, the Apprentice Witch of the Year contest.
A murder, a fixed competition, fascinating challengers and Charity's absence, all combine to create a hotchpotch of hilarity and a cauldron of companionship, with just a soupçon of danger added to the mix for our favourite Wonky Witch and friends.
(W)ho(o) will find a new familiar, who will master the most magical skills, and who will lift the annual trophy in triumph?
Want me to spell it out for you?
Well, my lips are sealed, so hop on your broomstick and fly to the nearest spooky nook for your Halloween treat, and never miss a trick in getting your copy of A Wonky Apprentice, Wonky Inn Book 17, by the Queen of Halloween Cozy Screams and Dreams, Jeannie Wycherley, today!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2023
Wonky witch Alf Daemonne has her hands full running the Whittle Inn. Especially with her assistant Charity gone on vacation. But when the leader of your coven asks you to do a favor, you don’t say no. It’s supposed to be an easy assignment, hosting the finalists for the South West Regional Apprentice Witch of the Year Competition. She’s even told the winner has already been selected. When the examiner goes missing and is found murdered, Alf finds herself agreeing to take on the position. Can she avert catastrophes at the hands of the awkward apprentices and catch a killer before they turn on her?
A very entertaining return to the wonky inn with Alf and her ghostly staff. The apprentices are a quirky bunch and the challenges going astray will make you laugh out loud. A truly dastardly villain gets a fitting comeuppance. The final contestants gain confidence and friendships. And the ending is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A very entertaining return to the wonky inn with Alf and her ghostly staff. The apprentices are a quirky bunch and the challenges going astray will make you laugh out loud. A truly dastardly villain gets a fitting comeuppance. The final contestants gain confidence and friendships. And the ending is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 2, 2023
Our heroine is called up to help with the competition, but as per usual a simple request turns deadly and suddenly it is not such a simple task after all.
This is book seventeen in the series. Each book is written as a standalone. It will have references to events past, but all the critical stuff is spelled out pretty quickly. But be aware that the series is highly addictive and you will soon want to read the rest of them.
Seventeen books and our heroine still hasn't caught a break. Oh well, that is what keeps it interesting. I love the Wonky Inn series and am always happy to have a new book. The story is, as usual, very well written and filled with fun and interesting characters. Oh, as well as the odd murder or two and a nice bit of mystery. Overall, this was another excellent adventure and I look forward to many more.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is book seventeen in the series. Each book is written as a standalone. It will have references to events past, but all the critical stuff is spelled out pretty quickly. But be aware that the series is highly addictive and you will soon want to read the rest of them.
Seventeen books and our heroine still hasn't caught a break. Oh well, that is what keeps it interesting. I love the Wonky Inn series and am always happy to have a new book. The story is, as usual, very well written and filled with fun and interesting characters. Oh, as well as the odd murder or two and a nice bit of mystery. Overall, this was another excellent adventure and I look forward to many more.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
November 1, 2023
Who Killed Holly Hock ? . . .
This is one of the series I have been reading from the start and, each time another one comes out, it feels like I’m coming home again! I love the chaos that breaks out whether the task seems simple or enormously complex. I associate this series with laughter and I never get tired of it.
Alf ends up hosting the finalists for the South West Regional Apprentice Witch of the Year Competition at Whittle Inn. But bringing in six apprentice witches together is certain to provide catastrophes. Their examiner Holly Hock is missing and later is discovered to have been murdered in a horrible bloody way. And it could be possible that one of the apprentices had something to do with her death. But which one? Can Alf find the killer before someone else is put in danger, most notably herself?
This is one of the series I have been reading from the start and, each time another one comes out, it feels like I’m coming home again! I love the chaos that breaks out whether the task seems simple or enormously complex. I associate this series with laughter and I never get tired of it.
Alf ends up hosting the finalists for the South West Regional Apprentice Witch of the Year Competition at Whittle Inn. But bringing in six apprentice witches together is certain to provide catastrophes. Their examiner Holly Hock is missing and later is discovered to have been murdered in a horrible bloody way. And it could be possible that one of the apprentices had something to do with her death. But which one? Can Alf find the killer before someone else is put in danger, most notably herself?
October 31, 2023
Alf is lamenting her most valuable assistant going on vacation to Australian when she gets a call from Wizard Shadowmender asking her to host the Witch Apprentice tests because the original place,Tintagel Castle, has no roof. So now she has 6 apprentices plus the examiner to keep tabs on. Everyone finally makes it to the hotel a few weeks later but the examiner needs her car checked. That is the last anyone sees of her. Now Alf feels it's up to her to find her and hope she is alive. As usual, as the poet said, the best laid plans often go awry. Only Alf didn't have a plan. She just follows her instinct???
Another fantastic story in this great series!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another fantastic story in this great series!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2023
When Tintagel Castle is ruled out as a venue for hosting the south west regional final apprentice witch competition , Wizard Shadowmender persuades Alfhilde Daemonne to hold it at The Whittle Inn. All she needs to do is feed and house the six judges .There’s a showdown looming but what’s this mean. Alf has had to step in after the original instructor was found dead. Chaos ensues of course. Brilliant work, superb narrative and descriptive.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2023
This is a fun fantasy and mystery in the Wonky Inn series, in the small, magical town of Whittlecombe in England. The Wonky Inn’s owner and manager, Alfhild agrees to host a regional apprentice competition for the witches’ council. She soon finds herself judging the apprentice candidates, while her friends and the numerous resident ghosts help with running Wonky Inn. A murder also has to be solved. This story has good world building, engaging characters, and lots of great British banter. I received an advance copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 12, 2023
Wizard Shadowmender asks Alfhildto host a final of the Apprentice Witch of the Year at Whittle Inn. With pressure coming from her grandmother as well, Alf agrees - but of course nothing ever runs smoothly for her! Who killed Holly? And who will win the competition? I love the characters in this story - and the story lines - Jeannie is an amazing author - and I cannot wait to read more of her work!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2023
Just a wee bit like making stew, start with stock, add some meat, vegetables, herbs and spices; in the Whittle Inn, the ingredients are mixed up. Instead of stock, use witches, instead of meat, ghosts, for vegetables, try familiars, and so on. So things don't ALWAYS go according to plan, and bringing in six apprentice witches for a competition may be just enough to drive Alfhild (the proprietor) crazy. Then again, she might have been crazy to agree....
October 31, 2023
with Charity off to an extended holiday in Australia, Alf might just discover a bit of a talent as a mentor- if she and the wonky inn can survive the ministrations of several wannabe interns, and sny chaos related to those challenges
Alf could make little differences, one person at a time
Mr Hoo will probably have a lot to ssy about all that
fabulous familiars and crazy inn management, alongside much additional wonkiness
Alf could make little differences, one person at a time
Mr Hoo will probably have a lot to ssy about all that
fabulous familiars and crazy inn management, alongside much additional wonkiness
October 20, 2023
I love this series of books and the interesting wonky characters in this light paranormal but relatable and definitely enjoyable books. She spins a fun yarn bring it to life in words. Such fun and entertaining plots and unique people keep me coming back for every new episode.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2023
This book had me cackling and snickering with every chapter! I love how much Alf tries to be normal but fails. I see myself in her and everything that she does. I enjoyed reading about each of the apprentices and their strengths. Jeannie Wycherley writes with such a humorous tone that I eagerly await her next book. I loved reading this book!
November 1, 2023
Knowing how the Wonky Inn is and how Charity keeps things running smoothly or as smoothly as they an be lol the apprentices have a job on their hands as does Alf!
A great read with some good laughs as well as a bit of danger and ever a dull moment/.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A great read with some good laughs as well as a bit of danger and ever a dull moment/.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 6, 2023
This is a wonderful series. This book has all the familiar characters although Charity leaves on a holiday to Australia early on. There of course is a mystery murder to solve and many funny happenings. I always have a smile on my face after reading these books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2023
This was a fun book to read. I wish I had started with book 1. I think I would have understood more if I had had more of the background information. Nonetheless, the story was enjoyable and I had a good time reading it. That's what matters right! I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.
November 6, 2023
Heartwarming and laugh out loud fun adventure filled with engaging charters, intriguing story line, witty banter, heart racing twists and undeniable passion. Really enjoyed this emotional and exciting journey!
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