Witch Myth

A Yew Hollow Christmas #1

by Alexandria Clarke

When one of her first grade students goes missing the day after Christmas, Noelle Summers becomes an honorary detective for the Yew Hollow Police Department to find him. With help of her two best friends and her cousin Morgan, Noelle discovers that an evil witch has plans to abduct all of the kids in town. Can she find her student in time to save him and the rest of Yew Hollow’s children?

Genres: Magic, Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Paranormal, Mystery

103 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 4, 2018

About the author

Alexandria Clarke is a writer, cat lover, and all-around optimist. She loves to immerse her readers in mystery and intrigue, meaningful friendships, and the worlds of characters who learn by doing. When she's not writing, Alex enjoys playing guitar, watching Wynonna Earp, and spending time with her family. She currently lives in Orlando, Florida with her partner and their four pets.

Reviews

[Meegy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another re-read, will be reading all of this series again. Cute witchy cosy mysteries. All the things I love. <3

[Vintagebooklvr · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's a lot drama and action packed into this story. It felt longer than 100 pages in a good way. A little darker but a kidnapping always pushes things to the edge.

[Julie Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't normally like novellas or short stories, which is probably why it took me so long to listen to this book but I actually enjoyed it. I have read a couple of books by this author which is why I gave it a go in the first place, I did find it a little bit hard to work out if this is the first book in the series of which book is next because she has several series on the same theme but with a slightly different series title. Although it did work as a standalone because the author goes into just enough background detail to make the story easy to follow and entertaining. The case does get solved but although not left on a cliff hanger as such it would have been nice to know which book came next, to find out what happened next. I liked the characters and the idea that a witch has to work for the police department in order to investigate and solve the local paranormal cases, although the witch taking the lead in this book is a teacher. It's not a normal solve the case kind of book instead you just have to sit back, let it unfold and enjoy the magic.
Noelle is celebrating just having taken care of the black witch and the Christmas time loop, when a fanatic mother comes in crying over a missing boy. The police just think he has wondered off but When Noelle noticed the size of the footprints she knows it is no ordinary case and one humans can solve. Noelle can't help but get involved, especially as his teacher, she knows the young boy. Can she and her friends find him before it's to late and what does his disappearance mean for the town of Yew Hollow.
I liked the narrator. She gave each character there own voice and brought the story to live with her own magic.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noelle Summers (a nature witch) loves Christmas time and cannot wait for the Winter Carnival (for which she is committee chair). When she wakes up Christmas morning, she feels the day isn’t right without a bit of snow and uses nature magic to add some snowfall in Yew Hollow. The carnival goes off without a hitch (much to Noelle’s delight) and she wishes every day could be Christmas.

The next morning she wakes up to a bit of déjà vu when the day seems to repeat itself, but not in the same way as the first time. The next day she wakes up and it is Christmas again. What is going on? She soon discovers the town is in a temporal time loop for which she (and soon her friend Chiara) are the only ones to realize. When a spell to put everything back to normal goes wrong, Noelle finds herself in a parallel universe and this Yew Hollow is not the same.

This is a cozy mystery with a touch of magic, tons of paranormal elements, a bit of romance, mystery, suspense, and a creative storyline keeps you mesmerized.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ceejay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This second book in the Yew Hollow Christmas series was a very enjoyable read. We met Noelle Summers and her friends and family in the first book, and now we watch them put their talents together to solve the disappearance of a mortal child. Mortal child? Ms. Summers is a witch, as is about half of the town Yew Hollow. I don't believe in spoilers, so I can't give much away much of the plot in this short book. Noelle has found herself against a horribly formidable foe. To whet your appetite, there may be a giant wolf involved, and the possiblity of the death of young witches. This is an exciting read with an amazing cliffhanger!

[Mjuneb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minor Witch

Noelle Summers is a minor witch of the Yew
Hallow coven. She feels inferior to who cousin Morgan, however, she has proven her abilities to Morgan. Now, she has to find a lost child from her first grade class with her only clues a giant set of wolf prints and a red crayon turned to black ice.
All three of the Yew Hallow series I have been reading are absorbing. I can’t quit until I read from the introduction of the main character until the final book in the series. I start other authors, but get pulled back to the latest characters by Alexandria Clarke.

[Jodi Sweet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yew Hollow is repeating Christmas Day over and over again. It’s up to Noelle to figure out why since she seems to be the only one aware of it happening.
I love these Yew Hollow stories. The magic, the family ties, I just love it! The story was so original and what Noelle had to go through to finally defeat the evil kept me turning the page even into the early morning hours when I should have been asleep.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow Christmas- Book 1 was a great read by Alexandria Clarke. Noelle Summers becomes an honorary detective for the Yew Hollow Police Department when one of her first grade students goes missing. She enlists the help of her two best friends and her cousin Morgan. They discover that an evil with plans to abduct all the children in town. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by the author.

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story although a bit dark. Noelle's character has slipped a bit in my opinion. She's willing to put children in dangerous situations. Definitely not a "happily ever after" story. But still good reading.

Based on "Witch Myth Super Boxset: A Collection of Cozy Witch Mysteries" borrowed via Kindle Unlimited on 5 January 2019. This is my honest review.

[Sandra Holladay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as part of the Super Boxset.
Ms. Clarke has written a series of connected stories that are well developed, has great characters, and keeps your interest. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each one.
The books in this Super Boxset are:
Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow Christmas- Book 0-3
Witch Myth: A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery, Book 0-3
Witch Myth Wildfire: A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery, Book 0-3

[Yvonne Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good witch adventure.

This story is a fast paced story about a coven of witches and mortals that coexist in the same town. Add a missing child to the story mix a and you have a good story line.

[Diana Blick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving it

This is a great spinoff series; the original characters appear occasionally but the focus is on a new character who works in an entirely different way to solve a different sort of mystery. It's well written and edited, and the main character is compelling.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lady in Black...

Gabriel and Noelle are so cute! Chiara is an awesome bff, that would go anywhere you asked...until the pecking begins!
Love how this is a series, but different characters take the lead in telling their story.

[TheresaK · Rating 5 out of 5]

New job

Noelle’s responsibilities just doubled, but she has the respect of her coven leader, Morgan. Expecting some new adventures for Noelle, Chiapas and Gabriel!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun story. This is a light read, but a really good one. I'm enjoying this series and am on to the next installment.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely

[Trudy Gleason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book. Quick fun read

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute! Love this story! Easy read!

[Ruth Caves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family

In any great town the community is family, which comes in handy when you need to d e all with monsters..
Default a cozy read, leaves you wanting more.

[Tina Layner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read several of these books in this series, but this one was my favorite. It kept me wondering what was going to happen next. As soon as I thought I had it figured out, the story turned another way. I would recommend this series to anyone who wants a great book to read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.