This little novella is a fun read.
It’s in dire need of a proofread and a thorough continuity edit. I ground my teeth at first, finding a litany of errors and awkward language in the first few pages, but then I became more forgiving as I found myself really enjoying the dynamic between the characters.
There’s a real germ of something in this author’s universe, a sympathetic bunch of personalities that the reader can root for.
Being a paranormal bounty hunter story with all the usual tropes, this avoids being light and fluffy whilst being pleasantly lighthearted. It stands out in a usually grim, cynical, tough talking genre.
As the novella is very short, there’s only a glimpse of the homely, family conscious, catty neighbourly set up, but it’s a pleasure to have a story that shows some heart. Banter rather than battle speeches. That gives a contrast for the grimmer bits and gives those a greater effectiveness.
The execution is a bit off, but the concept is unexpectedly good. Three stars.