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The Cassie Black Trilogy #5
The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin
Book burning.
Jewel stealing.
Vampire hunting.
Not exactly what I expected from a day’s work as a detective, but at least things are no longer dull at the agency.
Although I'm not sure how much longer the doors to that agency will be open, since the due date for getting my detective license just went whizzing by faster than a fairy on pixie dust.
But, after making good use of my groveling skills, HQ has given me an extension to solve a case and complete my application. Which would be great if the only clients I have weren’t dead clients, missing clients, and persnickety clients.
I’m also contending with a boyfriend who’s refusing to speak to me, there's a vampire uprising close on the horizon, and more Magics going missing by the day, including my own parents (yes, again).
But the worst problem in my life right now?
A bubbly new assistant, who not only believes we’re besties, but also thinks hugging is permitted.
Seriously, I’ll take a vampire uprising over that, any day.
If you like wryly humorous comic fantasy with a touch of paranormal mystery, magic gone awry, and problematic trips to the British Library, you’ll love this fifth installment of the Cassie Black Trilogy.
Note – The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin is the second book in the new Cassie Black Trilogy. Now, while you might enjoy a few of Cassie's hijinks in this tale, if you want to understand everything that's going on, reading the previous book -- The Unusual Mayor Marheart -- prior to diving into this laugh-filled pool is highly recommended.
Jewel stealing.
Vampire hunting.
Not exactly what I expected from a day’s work as a detective, but at least things are no longer dull at the agency.
Although I'm not sure how much longer the doors to that agency will be open, since the due date for getting my detective license just went whizzing by faster than a fairy on pixie dust.
But, after making good use of my groveling skills, HQ has given me an extension to solve a case and complete my application. Which would be great if the only clients I have weren’t dead clients, missing clients, and persnickety clients.
I’m also contending with a boyfriend who’s refusing to speak to me, there's a vampire uprising close on the horizon, and more Magics going missing by the day, including my own parents (yes, again).
But the worst problem in my life right now?
A bubbly new assistant, who not only believes we’re besties, but also thinks hugging is permitted.
Seriously, I’ll take a vampire uprising over that, any day.
If you like wryly humorous comic fantasy with a touch of paranormal mystery, magic gone awry, and problematic trips to the British Library, you’ll love this fifth installment of the Cassie Black Trilogy.
Note – The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin is the second book in the new Cassie Black Trilogy. Now, while you might enjoy a few of Cassie's hijinks in this tale, if you want to understand everything that's going on, reading the previous book -- The Unusual Mayor Marheart -- prior to diving into this laugh-filled pool is highly recommended.
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Published October 29, 2024
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Many moons ago I was a scientist in a neuroscience lab where I got to play with brains and illegal drugs. Now, I take wickedly strong tea and turn it into comic fantasy whodunits full of mythical misfits and magical mishaps that I hope give you a giggle.
My tales run the gamut from the ever-expanding Cassie Black Trilogy with its wryly humorous paranormal mysteries to the comical fantasy whodunits in The Circus of Unusual Creatures , and from light-hearted novellas celebrating my love of books to short fiction in which I really flex my myth-loving and humor-craving muscles!
When I’m not creating worlds or killing off characters, I can be found gardening, planning my next travel adventure, concocting some sort of mess in the kitchen, or working as an unpaid servant to three cats and a guinea pig.
Want to learn more and get free stuff? Then be sure to pop by TammiePainter.com to see everything I'm up to and to grab your free copy of "Mrs. Morris Meets Death," a humorous tale of mortality, time management, cruise ships, and romance novels.
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My fascination for myths, history, and how they interweave inspired my two historical fantasy series, The Osteria Chronicles and my second series, Domna (you can grab your free series starters for those HERE and HERE).
But all those ancient myths and angst-ridden heroes got a bit too serious for someone with a strange sense of humor and odd way of looking at the world.
So, while sitting at my grandmother’s funeral, my brain came up with an idea for a contemporary fantasy trilogy that’s filled with magic, mystery, snarky humor, and the dead who just won’t stay dead. That idea turned into The Cassie Black Trilogy, which has turned into a fan favorite.
Then, because writer brains are weird, a simple elephant story I had in mind somehow morphed into a "hilarious" cozy fantasy series featuring a detecting dragon. So, if you like comic fantasy whodunits that mix in laughs with murderous mayhem, mythical beasts, and a staggering variety of omelets, you’ll want to check out my Circus of Unusual Creatures mysteries!
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Many moons ago I was a scientist in a neuroscience lab where I got to play with brains and illegal drugs. Now, I take wickedly strong tea and turn it into comic fantasy whodunits full of mythical misfits and magical mishaps that I hope give you a giggle.
My tales run the gamut from the ever-expanding Cassie Black Trilogy with its wryly humorous paranormal mysteries to the comical fantasy whodunits in The Circus of Unusual Creatures , and from light-hearted novellas celebrating my love of books to short fiction in which I really flex my myth-loving and humor-craving muscles!
When I’m not creating worlds or killing off characters, I can be found gardening, planning my next travel adventure, concocting some sort of mess in the kitchen, or working as an unpaid servant to three cats and a guinea pig.
Want to learn more and get free stuff? Then be sure to pop by TammiePainter.com to see everything I'm up to and to grab your free copy of "Mrs. Morris Meets Death," a humorous tale of mortality, time management, cruise ships, and romance novels.
THE QUICK AS YOU CAN STORY BEHIND MY BOOKS...
My fascination for myths, history, and how they interweave inspired my two historical fantasy series, The Osteria Chronicles and my second series, Domna (you can grab your free series starters for those HERE and HERE).
But all those ancient myths and angst-ridden heroes got a bit too serious for someone with a strange sense of humor and odd way of looking at the world.
So, while sitting at my grandmother’s funeral, my brain came up with an idea for a contemporary fantasy trilogy that’s filled with magic, mystery, snarky humor, and the dead who just won’t stay dead. That idea turned into The Cassie Black Trilogy, which has turned into a fan favorite.
Then, because writer brains are weird, a simple elephant story I had in mind somehow morphed into a "hilarious" cozy fantasy series featuring a detecting dragon. So, if you like comic fantasy whodunits that mix in laughs with murderous mayhem, mythical beasts, and a staggering variety of omelets, you’ll want to check out my Circus of Unusual Creatures mysteries!
IF ALL THAT WASN"T ENOUGH, YOU CAN...
* Sign up for my monthly newsletter to get free stuff, exclusive bargains, and insights into my writing world,
* Head over to my Payhip Bookstore to shop directly through me and truly support an indie author.
* Browse this BookFunnel page to check out all my currently available books.
* Follow me on Bookbub to see my top book recommendations and get notified about most of my new releases.
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October 31, 2024
She does it again! Both Tammie Painter and Cassie Black.
The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin is a more uneven book than its predecessor, The Unusual Mayor Marheart. It takes a while to start. Once it does, though, the pacing evens out on HIGH. There is the fun, the magic and Magicland, the Evil Chair, and a potential villain (am I right? or am I?) that might blow their own mind with a hairdryer… except for needle-sharp intellect and photographic memory. But most of all, there is Cassie, one of my favourite fantasy heroines ever.
The book has the same problem as the previous instalments – I shouldn’t be able to guess what will happen before Cassie does. That doesn’t mean it’s predictable, because by book five of this trilogy you should know that nothing here is predictable – only that the number of my ‘ooooooh’s could have been as large as my outbursts of laughter. Perhaps it’s not the best mystery, but it’s comedy at its finest, if you share my sense of humour, which everyone with perfect taste does. Obviously.
I was leaning towards 7/10, but the ending DID surprise me VERY MUCH. If you dislike cliffhangers, wait for book six. Painter is a quick writer, it’s only been three months between books four and five, and in this case that’s a good thing. Because goddammit, the unbearable Inspector Oberlin, who – I felt for a long time – didn’t really deserve to be the titular character, finds a new peak of unbearableness here. Right at the end. Holy crap lions.
Yes, The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin has its weaknesses, but ultimately they don’t matter. It’s a rollercoaster of a read. You don’t expect rollercoasters to be very good at solving math equations. (If you do, you need to introduce me to that rollercoaster.) It’s great fun. I’ve been over-fantasy-ed for a long time, but Oberlin is an exceptional book. The magic system and, actually, most of it is so effortless I don’t feel like I’m reading fantasy at all, just a hilarious, exciting book with a wonderful protagonist.
Bring on book six. *looks at watch* What do you mean it’s not written yet? (I said the same about book four…)
7.5/10 rounded up to 4/5 for Goodreads
My ratings:
5* = this book changed my life
4* = very good
3* = good
2* = I should have DNFed
1* = actively hostile towards the reader*
The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin is a more uneven book than its predecessor, The Unusual Mayor Marheart. It takes a while to start. Once it does, though, the pacing evens out on HIGH. There is the fun, the magic and Magicland, the Evil Chair, and a potential villain (am I right? or am I?) that might blow their own mind with a hairdryer… except for needle-sharp intellect and photographic memory. But most of all, there is Cassie, one of my favourite fantasy heroines ever.
The book has the same problem as the previous instalments – I shouldn’t be able to guess what will happen before Cassie does. That doesn’t mean it’s predictable, because by book five of this trilogy you should know that nothing here is predictable – only that the number of my ‘ooooooh’s could have been as large as my outbursts of laughter. Perhaps it’s not the best mystery, but it’s comedy at its finest, if you share my sense of humour, which everyone with perfect taste does. Obviously.
I was leaning towards 7/10, but the ending DID surprise me VERY MUCH. If you dislike cliffhangers, wait for book six. Painter is a quick writer, it’s only been three months between books four and five, and in this case that’s a good thing. Because goddammit, the unbearable Inspector Oberlin, who – I felt for a long time – didn’t really deserve to be the titular character, finds a new peak of unbearableness here. Right at the end. Holy crap lions.
Yes, The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin has its weaknesses, but ultimately they don’t matter. It’s a rollercoaster of a read. You don’t expect rollercoasters to be very good at solving math equations. (If you do, you need to introduce me to that rollercoaster.) It’s great fun. I’ve been over-fantasy-ed for a long time, but Oberlin is an exceptional book. The magic system and, actually, most of it is so effortless I don’t feel like I’m reading fantasy at all, just a hilarious, exciting book with a wonderful protagonist.
Bring on book six. *looks at watch* What do you mean it’s not written yet? (I said the same about book four…)
7.5/10 rounded up to 4/5 for Goodreads
My ratings:
5* = this book changed my life
4* = very good
3* = good
2* = I should have DNFed
1* = actively hostile towards the reader*
December 17, 2024
4.5/5
Like the other books in this series, this was a lighthearted and whimsical adventure.
Cassie Black has faced big odds. She defeated the Mauvais, found her parents, and now she has to get her detective license before a deadline or her dreams of a nice future will disappear before her eyes. But when her sleuthing ties to mysterious jewels and a potential vampire revolution, Cassie has to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
As always, the wordplay in this book really sold me. There's so many great puns in here that gave me a chuckle that it's worth mentioning. I accuse the author of stashing away clever puns to unleash upon her adoring readers! Seriously though, the writing was great and light in nature, especially with all the great food references.
Cassie's come a long way in her journey, but problems seem to love her company. This time things took on a more personal touch and centered more squarely on her, which I appreciated. Pablo, Mayor Marheart, and Inspector Oberlin all had something to figure out about them, and although I'd like to see more kindness from Oberlin at some point, his sour attitude towards Cassie did well to up the stakes.
The plot was a mystery lover's dream. There were plenty of clues, red herrings, and shocking developments to keep me interested, though I would've liked to see just a bit more resolution of some of the puzzle pieces. I need to know who's the big bad!
If you love a good mystery with a hefty dallop of magical hijinks, you can't go wrong with this series!
Like the other books in this series, this was a lighthearted and whimsical adventure.
Cassie Black has faced big odds. She defeated the Mauvais, found her parents, and now she has to get her detective license before a deadline or her dreams of a nice future will disappear before her eyes. But when her sleuthing ties to mysterious jewels and a potential vampire revolution, Cassie has to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
As always, the wordplay in this book really sold me. There's so many great puns in here that gave me a chuckle that it's worth mentioning. I accuse the author of stashing away clever puns to unleash upon her adoring readers! Seriously though, the writing was great and light in nature, especially with all the great food references.
Cassie's come a long way in her journey, but problems seem to love her company. This time things took on a more personal touch and centered more squarely on her, which I appreciated. Pablo, Mayor Marheart, and Inspector Oberlin all had something to figure out about them, and although I'd like to see more kindness from Oberlin at some point, his sour attitude towards Cassie did well to up the stakes.
The plot was a mystery lover's dream. There were plenty of clues, red herrings, and shocking developments to keep me interested, though I would've liked to see just a bit more resolution of some of the puzzle pieces. I need to know who's the big bad!
If you love a good mystery with a hefty dallop of magical hijinks, you can't go wrong with this series!
September 1, 2025
I know what you are thinking. Three books make up a trilogy, so how can this be book five in the Cassie Black trilogy? All I can tell you is that the books follow several story arcs and that some continue and others conclude at the end of book three. The first three audiobooks have a white background, and the last three have a black background.
Cassie is still trying to get her detective license application signed despite closing a case for the Mayor's wife in the previous book. Sadly, the mayor won't sign, and his wife is unable. Hence the extension given to her.
We've got missing magics, dead clients, and boyfriend trouble in this installment. While Cassie is still impulsive, she is also determined, and I had fun watching her deal with everything, including accusations and smear campaigns.
The story is filled with plenty of laughter, and while this took a while to take off, once it did, Painter provided a fast-paced and entertaining listen. While most listeners will figure things out before our wannabe detective, the characters and twists keep me listening. In the meantime, Cassie is dealing with a vampire rebellion, stolen jewels and trying to solve a missing book case, which leads to unusual problems.
Secondary characters enhanced my enjoyment, as did the narration provided by Samantha Desz. She has become the voice of Cassie and captures her personality and humor. Both her male and female voices added to the overall story. I highly recommend listening. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Cassie is still trying to get her detective license application signed despite closing a case for the Mayor's wife in the previous book. Sadly, the mayor won't sign, and his wife is unable. Hence the extension given to her.
We've got missing magics, dead clients, and boyfriend trouble in this installment. While Cassie is still impulsive, she is also determined, and I had fun watching her deal with everything, including accusations and smear campaigns.
The story is filled with plenty of laughter, and while this took a while to take off, once it did, Painter provided a fast-paced and entertaining listen. While most listeners will figure things out before our wannabe detective, the characters and twists keep me listening. In the meantime, Cassie is dealing with a vampire rebellion, stolen jewels and trying to solve a missing book case, which leads to unusual problems.
Secondary characters enhanced my enjoyment, as did the narration provided by Samantha Desz. She has become the voice of Cassie and captures her personality and humor. Both her male and female voices added to the overall story. I highly recommend listening. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
December 3, 2024
Cassie Black has been given an extension on her detective license application. All she needs to do now is get a satisfied client to sign off on one of her cases - easier said than done when they are all either dead, injured or missing. The pressure from HQ is building though, with the threat of a vampire uprising on the horizon, and magics going missing every day. Cassie is determined to get her license and get on the case for HQ, but as usual nothing is straightforward.
I am totally loving this series!! I've already pre-ordered the final book, due to be released early next year. I can't wait to see how things end, and am expecting a big climax with the build up the first 2 books have given.
Cassie is one of my favourite characters. She's snarky, sassy and more than a little awkward. I love that she is determined to do things her own way, and refuses to be intimidated by the members of Rosaria that have a grudge against her. I also love that she is quite accident prone and manages to get herself into all sorts of trouble, but yet isn't portrayed as being a ditz.
In terms of the plot this one picks up where the previous book ended. We find out more about the potential threat to Rosaria and the wider magic world, and Cassie makes some progress in her cases (which are sure to be linked to the disappearances). I came into this one thinking that I could see where things were going, but the more I read the more I feel like this could be a red herring. I'll have to wait for the final installment to find out!
I'll be diving in to the final book as soon as I can once it's released, and given how much I've enjoyed the Cassie Black series there is a very strong chance I'll be moving on to read more of her comic fantasy books.
I am totally loving this series!! I've already pre-ordered the final book, due to be released early next year. I can't wait to see how things end, and am expecting a big climax with the build up the first 2 books have given.
Cassie is one of my favourite characters. She's snarky, sassy and more than a little awkward. I love that she is determined to do things her own way, and refuses to be intimidated by the members of Rosaria that have a grudge against her. I also love that she is quite accident prone and manages to get herself into all sorts of trouble, but yet isn't portrayed as being a ditz.
In terms of the plot this one picks up where the previous book ended. We find out more about the potential threat to Rosaria and the wider magic world, and Cassie makes some progress in her cases (which are sure to be linked to the disappearances). I came into this one thinking that I could see where things were going, but the more I read the more I feel like this could be a red herring. I'll have to wait for the final installment to find out!
I'll be diving in to the final book as soon as I can once it's released, and given how much I've enjoyed the Cassie Black series there is a very strong chance I'll be moving on to read more of her comic fantasy books.
October 3, 2024
Cassie continues her various investigations in her usual awkward, anti-social yet determined style fuelled by plenty of cake, biscuits and other sugary delights. She continues to face setbacks in her quest to get her detective license signed off on, but steadily plods forward in trying to solve her various cases and slowly comes to realise the cases may not be as separate as they first seemed. Along the way she is forced to deal with an unwanted and extremely perky assistant in the form of Daisy, a grumpy boyfriend who seems to have developed a vendetta against her cat, continual newspaper articles assassinating her character, and a police inspector who is growing increasingly convinced Cassie is the cause of all 'Magicland's' problems. Cassie's adventures are both wonderfully humorous and utterly delightful in a cosy, the-world-may-be-about-to-end style.
I received an ARC and leave an honest review.
I received an ARC and leave an honest review.
November 8, 2024
3.75 stars
While I suspect Ms Painter might have got her titles for Books 4 & 5 of the Cassie Black trilogy the wrong way round, this is definitely a more solid entry in the series than its predecessor - there is far more conviction to the writing this time and the story benefits greatly from this.
Cassie remains on the trail (sort of) of several different cases, taking her from real-world Portland to MagicLand and London on her travels. She is cursed with a new assistant and her (sort of) cousin still hasn't passed his exams to become a detective. Various goings-on in the background offer a suggestion of where the action will take us in the final part of the trilogy this time. And we know that far too many pastries and chocolate, and any other sweets you can imagine, will be consumed along the way.
Stick with it, the denouement promises to be well worth your time.
While I suspect Ms Painter might have got her titles for Books 4 & 5 of the Cassie Black trilogy the wrong way round, this is definitely a more solid entry in the series than its predecessor - there is far more conviction to the writing this time and the story benefits greatly from this.
Cassie remains on the trail (sort of) of several different cases, taking her from real-world Portland to MagicLand and London on her travels. She is cursed with a new assistant and her (sort of) cousin still hasn't passed his exams to become a detective. Various goings-on in the background offer a suggestion of where the action will take us in the final part of the trilogy this time. And we know that far too many pastries and chocolate, and any other sweets you can imagine, will be consumed along the way.
Stick with it, the denouement promises to be well worth your time.
October 27, 2024
The fun continues! I look forward to these books so much. I love losing myself in the fun, fantasy world of Cassie Black. There’s a good bit of recap in this one which helped me remember everything that happened in prior books, but it picks up right where book four left off. Like the previous, it doesn’t resolve the story yet (it’s a trilogy, after all). Painter does a great job of creating a magical world with fun characters, and she keeps me laughing while trying to figure out the mystery. Laughter, mystery, mixed with a bit of romance, visits to London and magical cat crates…what more could you ask for in a book? Now the wait for book six…
October 29, 2024
The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin is the fifth book in the Cassie Black trilogy. A fast paced, laugh out loud, whodunnit set in the magical world of today. As private detective Cassie tries to wrap up only one of her many cases, she stumbles through the mystery of disappearing people in the magical community, a vampire uprising and her magic going astray. Get ready to be on the very edge of your reading chair, because the clues are piling up. Tammie Painter is a master storyteller that has you laughing with vicarious shame as the story enfolds. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 31, 2024
Yay, more Cassie Black! It's fun to go back into Cassie's world, with familiar characters and some new ones. This book has more plot development, setting things up for the action at the end of the second trilogy while still having plenty of humor and hijinks. The characters continue to be engaging (except Oberlin really is unbearable), the story is about the people as much as the magic, and all together it's a lot of fun to read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I'd pre-ordered the published version anyway, because I've loved all the Cassie Black books. And I'll pre-order the finale because I CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I'd pre-ordered the published version anyway, because I've loved all the Cassie Black books. And I'll pre-order the finale because I CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!
February 20, 2025
Such a disappointing Cassie Black story. The story simply didn't move. The book was basically the same scenario with no resolution or moving forward. Cassie came across, to me, as petulant, mopey, and overly critical of her friend, Daisy. Daisy is the one who actually did the detecting. I can see her outshining Cassie by going to the magics police academy or bringing in all the cases. Cassie was even dismissive of Mr. Wood's disappearance. The side story about an absent Alistair was just dumb. The most interesting part was Mr. Tenpenny's spell to enlarge Pablo's carrier interior. Would pay serious money to have that done to my house! Sorry, Ms. Painter, this story was a big miss for me.
January 17, 2025
All I can say is that if I was going to only manage one book on my holidays, I am so glad it was this one. Tammie writes unfailingly entertaining stories, full of magic and adventure and a heroine who refuses to give up despite all the odds stacked against her. I snickered my way through an entire flight, and I may have given a little wail at the end when things ended with Cassie in a very unpleasant situation. Book 6 is pre-ordered and I can't wait to see how everything gets tied up in the end.
Also, I want Pablo's cat carrier. For me.
Also, I want Pablo's cat carrier. For me.
October 6, 2024
Cassie is trying to get her PI license but things keeping going wrong. Her clients are missing or ill or just refuse to accept her findings. Magics are disappearing and Tobey is still trying to pass his exam. Her boyfriend is angry with her and the cat, and Mr Tenpenney is hinting that her missing parents are on an assignment. What's going on with the Mayor's jewel? Can she put the pieces together to solve the puzzle? I need more! Loved the book and can't wait for the next one.
February 7, 2025
A bit of a slog.
This was a hard one to get through. I felt like we were being strung along with no real end in sight. Cassie is so slow to put things together that are right in front of her. Too many unanswered questions, allusions to things that never crop up again, etc etc. I’m ready to put this one to bed.
This was a hard one to get through. I felt like we were being strung along with no real end in sight. Cassie is so slow to put things together that are right in front of her. Too many unanswered questions, allusions to things that never crop up again, etc etc. I’m ready to put this one to bed.
September 30, 2024
This book is fun and fast paced, full of delightful descriptions of desserts and silly shenanigans. My only complaint is that the people who hate Cassie are ridiculously focused in their vitriol and their motives seem thin.
October 19, 2024
Cassie Black is back again, working hard to get her detective license! If you’re looking for a light hearted and witty read that will keep you laughing and guessing, this is the book for you!
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 29, 2024
I read this a lot slower than i typically read a Painter novel. (Life…🙄) The mysteries are more mysterious, the jokes are great and I enjoy the relationship between Cassie and her new assistant. Everything seems to be ramping up for the next novel, which I’m anxiously awaiting!!
October 29, 2024
The mystery deepens in this latest installment of the Cassie Black series. Intriguing characters, plenty of setbacks, and a chair with a personality of its own — fans of the series won't be disappointed!
November 1, 2024
Always a fun urban magical ride but it always ends too soon. Everything seems stacked against Cassie and piling up faster than she can scarf up her sugary treats. Cassie keeps plowing forward, though, which makes it interesting for us.
December 27, 2024
Honestly one of my favourite series finds. It is so charming and entertaining. I love how well thought out the mystery is, and the little hints dropped here and there. Cannot wait for the last one! (Also hoping this turns into another series, cannot get enough of the cast of characters!)
October 12, 2024
The second installment of Cassie Black 2.0 is as filled with magic, humor, snark, and sweet treats as the first. I forgive the author the cliffhanger but please please hurry up with the next.
October 15, 2024
Another romp in Rosaria with Cassie Black! Sweet and silly with enough mystery to keep you invested, I love the Cassie Black books!
December 14, 2024
So Cassie gets herself into more trouble. Again this book ends in a cliffhanger.
May 5, 2025
Clever, funny and a great escape
This is a great read, revive a rainy day with Cassie Black and her crazy adventures.
Enjoy the hilarious ride!
This is a great read, revive a rainy day with Cassie Black and her crazy adventures.
Enjoy the hilarious ride!
September 30, 2025
Cassie is getting there.
October 29, 2024
In The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin (Book 5 of the Cassie Black Trilogy) Cassie is having a very bad week. Her cat Pablo is banned from Alistair's workshop after repeatedly damaging things and scratching Alistair. That anger and ban extends to Cassie as well. As she has found the items her clients had her detective agency look for, she has lost those clients to either death, serious injury, or disappearance. She tracked down the book Wordsworth wants but there are some serious protective spells on it. Morelli is still Morelli and perpetually-bubbly Daisy has started working for her against her wishes and better judgment.
If you haven't figured it out by my description, this is Book 2 of Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0. You need to read, at least, The Unusual Mayor Marheart before this to understand what is going on here. It would be even better if you read the original trilogy as well, it is well worth the effort. (I think I rated all the other books with 4 or 5 stars.)
I think this just might be the best book in the series so far. The author has done a great job piling on problem after problem onto the pessimistic but always funny Cassie. There are clues and red herrings galore in the book. Of course, there are more pastries and baked goods consumed than you can count (a detective has to keep her energy up doesn't she?) I think my only complaint about this book is that it is the middle book of a trilogy. It builds of the earlier book(s) but leaves you wondering when the next book will arrive. Not much is accomplished in full here, although you can see this building towards a wild and whacky conclusion. Enjoy. (I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.)
If you haven't figured it out by my description, this is Book 2 of Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0. You need to read, at least, The Unusual Mayor Marheart before this to understand what is going on here. It would be even better if you read the original trilogy as well, it is well worth the effort. (I think I rated all the other books with 4 or 5 stars.)
I think this just might be the best book in the series so far. The author has done a great job piling on problem after problem onto the pessimistic but always funny Cassie. There are clues and red herrings galore in the book. Of course, there are more pastries and baked goods consumed than you can count (a detective has to keep her energy up doesn't she?) I think my only complaint about this book is that it is the middle book of a trilogy. It builds of the earlier book(s) but leaves you wondering when the next book will arrive. Not much is accomplished in full here, although you can see this building towards a wild and whacky conclusion. Enjoy. (I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.)
October 29, 2024
Unbearable indeed! Inspector Oberlin is determined to bring Cassie down, thwarting her investigations at every turn. How is she going to find out the whereabouts of her parents (yes, they’ve disappeared again!), solve the mystery of a fabled jewel, and cope with a persnickety bookworm when the Walrus keeps getting underfoot?
I was so happy to get a copy of this book after the cliffhanger ending of the previous book - The Unusual Mayor Marheart. This book continues to develop the plot threads and further develops the characters. There are so many unanswered questions at the end that I’m now impatiently waiting for the third instalment of this trilogy.
A very fun series and well worth the read!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was so happy to get a copy of this book after the cliffhanger ending of the previous book - The Unusual Mayor Marheart. This book continues to develop the plot threads and further develops the characters. There are so many unanswered questions at the end that I’m now impatiently waiting for the third instalment of this trilogy.
A very fun series and well worth the read!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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