Sara Bourgeois is a Midwesterner through and through. She spends her time writing, reading, herding cats, and standing in her driveway during tornado warnings. (You can't see them from the basement.)
Hat Out of Spell took the main character of Blythe Fairfield, her family history as well as the paranormal nature of the community of Cauldron Hollow to new levels.
The author does this using the complicated murder of a recently returned and detestable man, using the investigation to examine darker, more intriguing areas of Blythe ‘s ancestry, that of the cemetery she’s renovating, and in-depth interviews into the community of witches and craftsmen who support them.
It’s small town dynamics but powered by a strong paranormal force, The Veil and old laws that Blythe has no understanding of.
I just love this story, all the many complex plots threaded together, some resolved, but many more intense storylines that are just getting out there for Blythe to think about and accept. Like her Aunt Moira, and what her future might look like.
Now to wait for the next book to be released.
What a fantastic series and group of characters.
Just terrific. Great storytelling.
Highly recommended. Love the author.
Wicked Witches of Cauldron Hollow (4 book series) If the Hat Fits #1 Under The Hat #2 Hat Out of Spell #3 Hat Trick #4 - June 23,2026 Bear Many Hats #5 - July 21,2026
When Blythe discovers another body, this time it is in her family cemetery and her friend Anya is a prime suspect. Things are changing in Cauldron Hollow for Blythe, and even as she learns more about what she can do and who she is, she has to face new challenges.
Blythe’s new life is now several months old. She is informally dating the handsome sheriff, she has made new friends, and she is beginning to find her witchy feet too. It’s just a shame that she keeps finding dead bodies…
This book picks up several months after the end of the last book, and Blythe has a few new issues to deal with, after all, witchy matters aren’t always simple! It’s an entertaining read, with likeable characters, and I a kind of mystical feel. It’s part of an ongoing story, so you have to read it in series order, but the series is an entertaining one. I’m looking forward to seeing what Blythe and Pippin’s next steps are, and I think any paranormal mystery lover will enjoy the book.
All cats have snark, in this story, the snarky cat talks and gives you his opinion, whether you want it or not, typical cat behavior. The characters are vivid, the plot is straightforward, and the premise is finding out who killed the charming witch who came back and why. The answers uncovered a witch selling bogus tinctures and a witch who practiced secretly and stealthily. I certainly recommend this book and look forward to the next one.
I love this series, and this book. It is a fun read but also thrilling, and a good who done it! Highly recommend for those who like magical cozy books.
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!