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Fangs & Fairy Dust
A vampire baker —before she opened shop — sinks her teeth into a local mystery.
If you love paranormal witch cozy mysteries, you'll love this book!
The Priscilla Pratt Mystery Series
Book #1 – Fangs and Fondant
Book #2 – A Bite of Blueberry
Book #3 – Blood in the Batter
Book #4 – Holy Crepes
Book #5 – Crumbs in the Casket
Book #6 – A Ghost of Glaze
If you love paranormal witch cozy mysteries, you'll love this book!
The Priscilla Pratt Mystery Series
Book #1 – Fangs and Fondant
Book #2 – A Bite of Blueberry
Book #3 – Blood in the Batter
Book #4 – Holy Crepes
Book #5 – Crumbs in the Casket
Book #6 – A Ghost of Glaze
100 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2020
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January 9, 2022
Fangs & Fairy Dust
by Melissa Monroe and Kyla Colby is a paranormal cozy mystery novella and the first book in the Priscilla Pratt Mystery series. Priscilla and Anna are talking as they wait on a savory bread to finish baking. Anna asks how Priscilla met her fairy godmother Avalon and the story goes back to Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600’s.
While a lot of vampire fiction leans towards the horror genre, this one is a cozy mystery with a vampire working to do what is right against injustices. There isn’t much time for character development in the story, but there are glimmers of depth.
The friendly and inviting writing style pulls readers into the story. I enjoyed the tale, laughed a couple of times, and smiled a lot. It’s too short to get the character or plot development that I would have liked.
Overall, this was an entertaining tale that sets the stage for future books in the series.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
While a lot of vampire fiction leans towards the horror genre, this one is a cozy mystery with a vampire working to do what is right against injustices. There isn’t much time for character development in the story, but there are glimmers of depth.
The friendly and inviting writing style pulls readers into the story. I enjoyed the tale, laughed a couple of times, and smiled a lot. It’s too short to get the character or plot development that I would have liked.
Overall, this was an entertaining tale that sets the stage for future books in the series.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
August 30, 2021
A short little prequel about an unusual duo! Really enjoyed the introduction to this series, definitely keen to read more books in this series.
October 31, 2024
Nice quick short story
February 11, 2021
Not every vampire is a villain.
Most of the vampire fiction I read is firmly rooted in the horror genre, so it was refreshing to read about a vampire who had a strict code of ethics and stuck to it. I didn’t always agree with the decisions Priscilla, the main character, made, but I knew she’d stick to her deeply-held beliefs about what was right and wrong. She was principled like that, and I admired her for it.
There wasn’t much character development in this tale at all. I understand that this was the beginning of a new series, but I still would have liked to see Priscilla change in some way as a result of her earliest experiences with her fairy godmother. She had plenty of opportunities to do so. Seeing her end up the same person as she was in the beginning dampened my enthusiasm to keep going with her adventures.
It was nice to see a mystery wrapped up so quickly. Priscilla wasted no time in trying to figure out what was really happening with it. No, I can’t go into details about what was going on there without giving away spoilers due to the short length of this story and what a small role it played in the plot, but I can say that I appreciated her determination to get to the truth no matter what.
I also would have liked to see more attention paid to the plot development. Once again, I wouldn’t expect a novella to be as well-developed as something full length, but there was so much more the author could have done with a vampire who remembered life in the 1600s and could tell people about it in the present day.
The punchy dialogue kept making me smile. There were some clever one liners thrown about, and they were pretty evenly distributed among the main characters. It’s nice when the spotlight can be shared among multiple characters like that. No, the dialogue didn’t match the way people actually spoke in 1665, but I assumed Priscilla translated all of the thees and thous into modern, conversational English for the sake of her twenty-first companion who was hearing about the beginning of her relationship with her fairy godmother for the first time.
Fangs & Fairy Dust was a quick, lighthearted read that I’d recommend to anyone who is in the mood for such a thing.
Most of the vampire fiction I read is firmly rooted in the horror genre, so it was refreshing to read about a vampire who had a strict code of ethics and stuck to it. I didn’t always agree with the decisions Priscilla, the main character, made, but I knew she’d stick to her deeply-held beliefs about what was right and wrong. She was principled like that, and I admired her for it.
There wasn’t much character development in this tale at all. I understand that this was the beginning of a new series, but I still would have liked to see Priscilla change in some way as a result of her earliest experiences with her fairy godmother. She had plenty of opportunities to do so. Seeing her end up the same person as she was in the beginning dampened my enthusiasm to keep going with her adventures.
It was nice to see a mystery wrapped up so quickly. Priscilla wasted no time in trying to figure out what was really happening with it. No, I can’t go into details about what was going on there without giving away spoilers due to the short length of this story and what a small role it played in the plot, but I can say that I appreciated her determination to get to the truth no matter what.
I also would have liked to see more attention paid to the plot development. Once again, I wouldn’t expect a novella to be as well-developed as something full length, but there was so much more the author could have done with a vampire who remembered life in the 1600s and could tell people about it in the present day.
The punchy dialogue kept making me smile. There were some clever one liners thrown about, and they were pretty evenly distributed among the main characters. It’s nice when the spotlight can be shared among multiple characters like that. No, the dialogue didn’t match the way people actually spoke in 1665, but I assumed Priscilla translated all of the thees and thous into modern, conversational English for the sake of her twenty-first companion who was hearing about the beginning of her relationship with her fairy godmother for the first time.
Fangs & Fairy Dust was a quick, lighthearted read that I’d recommend to anyone who is in the mood for such a thing.
October 22, 2020
Fangs and Fairy Dust by Melissa Monroe and Kyla Colby is a prequel to the popular Vampire and Baking Cozy Mystery series. It is an origin story of sorts, mostly taking place just three years after Priscilla was made immortal by her sire Jacques Amaury and when she first met her fairy godmother, Avalon, who was not much more than a perpetual nuisance who had been by her side, off and on, since 1665. Avalon is an amusing character and never more so than when she is causing mischief, never on purpose, but she is not very good at what she does. It was in early Salem and her actions nearly got a man executed for witchcraft.
This is a very entertaining series and this short novella is as entertaining as the rest. Priscilla is a complicated but loveable vampire who has adjusted to life in the modern world. I never thought to like paranormal mysteries, but this is so endearing and Priscilla is such a terrific character, I was mesmerized. This prequel sets the stage for much that happens in later books and is a quick, simple must-read. I recommend it.
I was invited to read a free ARC of Fangs and Fairy Dust by the author. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
This is a very entertaining series and this short novella is as entertaining as the rest. Priscilla is a complicated but loveable vampire who has adjusted to life in the modern world. I never thought to like paranormal mysteries, but this is so endearing and Priscilla is such a terrific character, I was mesmerized. This prequel sets the stage for much that happens in later books and is a quick, simple must-read. I recommend it.
I was invited to read a free ARC of Fangs and Fairy Dust by the author. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
October 26, 2020
In this fun short we learn how Priscilla came to know her fairy godmother Ava. Ava wants to not be indentured to the Pratt family any longer and with Priscilla being the last one she hopes that her servitude will soon be over. Ava quickly learns that Priscilla is a Vampire and she won't be dying anytime soon. Frustrated with how things are looking Ava decides to cause a bit of mischief, the problem with that we soon learn is that she isn't very good at magic. We also get a look into the relationship that Priscilla shares with her maker Jacques and that he isn't the greatest guy. This was a fun read that filled in some answers about Priscilla's life and what lead her to where she is now.
October 21, 2020
Fangs and Fairy Dust is a novella prequel to the Priscilla Pratt Mystery Series.
I have read and LOVED every book in the series and it was really fun to get
the backstory.
Priscilla Pratt owns a bakery and doesn't have to hide her true identity. But things were not always that way. This prequel is set when Priscilla had just become a vampire . WE get to read the backstory of how she met Ava, her fairy godmother.
Ava has some hilarious scenes in this novella. I loved reading more about how Priscilla became a vampire and what it was like back then for her.
A great story. I LOVE this series and highly recommend checking out all of the books!
I have read and LOVED every book in the series and it was really fun to get
the backstory.
Priscilla Pratt owns a bakery and doesn't have to hide her true identity. But things were not always that way. This prequel is set when Priscilla had just become a vampire . WE get to read the backstory of how she met Ava, her fairy godmother.
Ava has some hilarious scenes in this novella. I loved reading more about how Priscilla became a vampire and what it was like back then for her.
A great story. I LOVE this series and highly recommend checking out all of the books!
October 24, 2020
The prequel to this series about a vampire bakery owner. Throughout the series the author gives glimpses into Priscillas past lives and how she came to be an immortal. In this book we are taken back to the time when Priscilla is married to the man who gave her the gift or curse of immortality. The story is interesting and the small mystery set out for Priscillas initial foray into crime solving is well plotted.
There are goblins and fairies and the fae but none so mischievous or inept as Priscillas godmother who wants to be released from beings bound to the Pratt clan.
There are goblins and fairies and the fae but none so mischievous or inept as Priscillas godmother who wants to be released from beings bound to the Pratt clan.
October 24, 2020
A nice quick look back into Priscilla's past giving readers a little taste of what her early days as a vampire and wife were like. I've read all the other books in the series too and thought this was a good little reference to when she'd talk about her sire. From the dawn of time, it looks like no matter what life threw at Priscilla, she was always basically a good person as she proved in this prequel.
October 22, 2020
Good prequel to the series, you learn who, how and what, happen to get,
Priscilla where she is today. Vampires have came out, she has a Bakery.
Her helper is a sweet girl who, helps with things that Priscilla...Sorry no spoilers
lets just say sometimes your fairy godmother is more of a.....
You need to read this fun light hearted mystery.. I cant wait for the next book!
Priscilla where she is today. Vampires have came out, she has a Bakery.
Her helper is a sweet girl who, helps with things that Priscilla...Sorry no spoilers
lets just say sometimes your fairy godmother is more of a.....
You need to read this fun light hearted mystery.. I cant wait for the next book!
November 11, 2020
Be Careful What You Wish For
This prequel to the paranormal mystery series starring a vampire is fairly standard. The characters aren't particularly well developed, but that could be remedied in future volumes. There is also no particular sense of place or time, even though part of the story takes place in the Seventeenth Century and part in the Twenty-First.
This prequel to the paranormal mystery series starring a vampire is fairly standard. The characters aren't particularly well developed, but that could be remedied in future volumes. There is also no particular sense of place or time, even though part of the story takes place in the Seventeenth Century and part in the Twenty-First.
November 18, 2023
I didn’t realise it was just an exert from her book which was totally my fault but considering it was only the beginning few chapters I thought it was good. It’s definitely peaked my interest for sure. I do think there needs to be more/better proof reading or editing as there is some dodgy spelling going on, particularly in the beginning.
November 9, 2020
Want to read more
Interesting take on vampire lore. A fairy godmother, vampires and humans. I like Priscilla and how she comes to terms with being a vampire. I really want to read more
Interesting take on vampire lore. A fairy godmother, vampires and humans. I like Priscilla and how she comes to terms with being a vampire. I really want to read more
March 13, 2021
Priscilla and the murder!
A book that covers 3 centuries with one young female vampire. Now a bakery shop owner that does catering and specializes in cakes frosted with fondant. Hence the name Fangs and Fondant. What to do when your catering job turns up a dead body.
A book that covers 3 centuries with one young female vampire. Now a bakery shop owner that does catering and specializes in cakes frosted with fondant. Hence the name Fangs and Fondant. What to do when your catering job turns up a dead body.
December 13, 2022
Fangs & Fairy Dust
Don't dust off the witch to read this Paranormal Cozy Mystery Novella Prequel. It is the only time to find the right table setting. Maybe you are in for a treat if you pass.
Don't dust off the witch to read this Paranormal Cozy Mystery Novella Prequel. It is the only time to find the right table setting. Maybe you are in for a treat if you pass.
October 22, 2020
Okay
This book was not something I would read but I did enjoy your book although it was not a mystery.
This book was not something I would read but I did enjoy your book although it was not a mystery.
October 23, 2020
Good read
Good read.I recommend this book for light reading. It was a page turner for a short story. The characters were interesting.The only grip I have ot
Good read.I recommend this book for light reading. It was a page turner for a short story. The characters were interesting.The only grip I have ot
November 26, 2020
Excellent reading
It's amazing how the author had entwined the centuries through the mystery of the characters that lived through the centries
It's amazing how the author had entwined the centuries through the mystery of the characters that lived through the centries
December 4, 2020
I loved this fast paced paranormal book. It was a great read.
December 21, 2020
Good start
I enjoyed reading this book great for supernatural lovers can't wait to read more about Priscilla and her vampire ways
I enjoyed reading this book great for supernatural lovers can't wait to read more about Priscilla and her vampire ways
July 22, 2021
Boring
I didn't care for this story. It did show what a bleak place the 1600's and Salem were. How stupid people could be when someone claimed witchcraft with no real proof.
I didn't care for this story. It did show what a bleak place the 1600's and Salem were. How stupid people could be when someone claimed witchcraft with no real proof.
June 15, 2023
Fangs & fairy dust
Couldn't put it down loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
Couldn't put it down loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone
October 23, 2020
Fangs and Fairy Dust is a prequel to the Priscilla Pratt Mystery series. It helps fill in the spaces of how Priscilla got to where she is and how she met her fairy godmother Avalon.
A fun easy read.
A fun easy read.
December 23, 2020
Hmmm
Just a prequel, but interesting. I do wonder what happened to Jacque or Jack? Nice wind up. Not going to run right out and get the whole series, but going on my TBR list.
Just a prequel, but interesting. I do wonder what happened to Jacque or Jack? Nice wind up. Not going to run right out and get the whole series, but going on my TBR list.
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