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Case Files of Henri Davenforth #6
Grimoires and Where to Find Them
How do you catch an elusive thief?
There is nothing more delightful than a bookfaire with his lady love. At least, until Henri learns that a grimoire belonging to the dangerous Reaper’s Set has been stolen without its protective box. When Henri and Jamie go looking for answers, they are horrified to discover more than one volume has been stolen without its protective box.
Jamie has never seen Henri so livid or frightened. The spells in the grimoires, unchecked, are powerful enough to make a building melt. Literally. Melt. They need to find them quickly, for the war-era grimoires could tear the city apart--and have already gotten a head start.
With the thief nowhere to be found and still stealing grimoires, Jamie, Henri, and Seaton are more than ready to catch him.
Please.
And thank you.
There is nothing more delightful than a bookfaire with his lady love. At least, until Henri learns that a grimoire belonging to the dangerous Reaper’s Set has been stolen without its protective box. When Henri and Jamie go looking for answers, they are horrified to discover more than one volume has been stolen without its protective box.
Jamie has never seen Henri so livid or frightened. The spells in the grimoires, unchecked, are powerful enough to make a building melt. Literally. Melt. They need to find them quickly, for the war-era grimoires could tear the city apart--and have already gotten a head start.
With the thief nowhere to be found and still stealing grimoires, Jamie, Henri, and Seaton are more than ready to catch him.
Please.
And thank you.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2021
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About the author
Honor Raconteur
61 books834 followersEver since I was a toddler, I have been making up stories. I’d entertain anyone willing to listen to my wild fantasies about unicorns and gargoyles and amazing people. At 13, I started writing the stories down. At 23, I finished the first book that was, in my opinion, good enough to publish.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
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February 10, 2025
Strawberry fields forever is now on repeat in my brain.
Highly recommend this book, the preceding stories and everything else I've read by the author.
What a fantastic story. All of the main characters are present or make appearances. Although no time for girls night, have to save the city!
Everything proceeds at a fast pace, although the characters would have like events to have resolved faster and without the exhausting cleanup.
Definitely a case of thefts requiring the magic and investigative smarts of the magical examiners, detectives and kingsmen. Advice, don't be ignorant with magical items unless you want lectures.
We're several years into Jamie's presence in the world and it shows in everyone's comfort level with her and each other. And Henri has friends! The important relationship continues to progress at a comfortable pace.
Earth items have been sent and acted upon. Interesting reaction by earth items to magical manipulation.
Read. Enjoy. Start with book one or start here then go back and catch up. Except for Jules, he's way overdue on a Felix or two for Regina and needs to focus.
cross posted goodreads, amazon, bookbub
Highly recommend this book, the preceding stories and everything else I've read by the author.
What a fantastic story. All of the main characters are present or make appearances. Although no time for girls night, have to save the city!
Everything proceeds at a fast pace, although the characters would have like events to have resolved faster and without the exhausting cleanup.
Definitely a case of thefts requiring the magic and investigative smarts of the magical examiners, detectives and kingsmen. Advice, don't be ignorant with magical items unless you want lectures.
We're several years into Jamie's presence in the world and it shows in everyone's comfort level with her and each other. And Henri has friends! The important relationship continues to progress at a comfortable pace.
Earth items have been sent and acted upon. Interesting reaction by earth items to magical manipulation.
Read. Enjoy. Start with book one or start here then go back and catch up. Except for Jules, he's way overdue on a Felix or two for Regina and needs to focus.
cross posted goodreads, amazon, bookbub
June 30, 2021
This was another solid installment in the series. However, I guess some of the shine has worn off and I needed something more than the adorable Felixes and Earth references to make me chuckle. Overall though, I'd recommend this series to anyone who likes clean fantasy lite with some humour thrown in the mix. Jamie is really a heroine to admire and Henri is just too sweet. :)
May 23, 2021
i mean, ok, it is a book
the only reason the world didn’t explode is the bad guy conveniently started stealing an expensive book. that meant the detectives stumbled upon it just in time! i get it though. the story must go on. it is all just too perfect though. i do enjoy henri though.
the only reason the world didn’t explode is the bad guy conveniently started stealing an expensive book. that meant the detectives stumbled upon it just in time! i get it though. the story must go on. it is all just too perfect though. i do enjoy henri though.
May 1, 2021
Great story
Love, love, love this series! Jamie, Henri, and the gang are up to their eyeballs in magical mayhem in this story of stolen grimoires. Luckily this story doesn't suffer the odd discrepancies that plagued my enjoyment of the last book. All must be well in the editorial universe again, thank heavens because not being able to properly enjoy one of these stories is tragic. This story had lots to enjoy, including the developing relationship between Jamie and Henri. We also get to hear from a vast number of characters from previous books whose special skills are necessary to solve the case. I'm greatly looking forward to the next book in this series.
Love, love, love this series! Jamie, Henri, and the gang are up to their eyeballs in magical mayhem in this story of stolen grimoires. Luckily this story doesn't suffer the odd discrepancies that plagued my enjoyment of the last book. All must be well in the editorial universe again, thank heavens because not being able to properly enjoy one of these stories is tragic. This story had lots to enjoy, including the developing relationship between Jamie and Henri. We also get to hear from a vast number of characters from previous books whose special skills are necessary to solve the case. I'm greatly looking forward to the next book in this series.
April 30, 2021
More Please!
This series is one of my favorites and this latest addition is just as enjoyable as its predecessors. I love seeing Jamie in love and truly acclimating to her new life. That's part of the fun with this author, her ideas and plots always surprise and delight. The plot machinations were a bit lighter than other stories but wholly in keeping with the series. This is one series I hope lasts forever!
This series is one of my favorites and this latest addition is just as enjoyable as its predecessors. I love seeing Jamie in love and truly acclimating to her new life. That's part of the fun with this author, her ideas and plots always surprise and delight. The plot machinations were a bit lighter than other stories but wholly in keeping with the series. This is one series I hope lasts forever!
April 30, 2021
The author has delivered another hair-raising and hair-tugging mystery thriller for us impatient eager amateur armchair sleuths. I love the banal nature of the crime itself with the author's signature twist to create yet more near-apocalyptic consequences. Stupid criminals are not always a boon to the police - as the author demonstrates again. My sympathies to Jamie, Henri and Seaton and their various associates - stupidity of this type has to be seen to be believed!
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April 30, 2021A wonderful addition to the series
Jamie Henri and the 3 Felixes have a new case: stolen from pride that if improperly stored will create a serious hazmat situation. It was great fun to reconnect with the crew. And a read that I really needed in a stressful year.
If you are unfamiliar with the Shinagami detective start with the first book in the series. These books are delightful.
Jamie Henri and the 3 Felixes have a new case: stolen from pride that if improperly stored will create a serious hazmat situation. It was great fun to reconnect with the crew. And a read that I really needed in a stressful year.
If you are unfamiliar with the Shinagami detective start with the first book in the series. These books are delightful.
April 30, 2021
Mystery of books
As an avid reader, it's delightful to have a mystery featuring stolen books, portrayed as the dangerous items they are.
Like the previous books in this series, Grimoires is a serious police procedural lightened with fun friendships, magical experiments, engineering 21st century tech in a magical world, and cats. Talking, smart, magic cats.
As an avid reader, it's delightful to have a mystery featuring stolen books, portrayed as the dangerous items they are.
Like the previous books in this series, Grimoires is a serious police procedural lightened with fun friendships, magical experiments, engineering 21st century tech in a magical world, and cats. Talking, smart, magic cats.
May 4, 2021
Fun, fantastical read with mystery and magic.
I needed a light, fun crime fiction to read, and here it is, complete with delightful characters and three adorable Felixes. If you’re a newbie, this is not a stand-alone, because there’s a story arc, recurring characters, and a magical but sorta steampunk-ish world.
This book has an intriguing storyline. Valuable, one-of-a-kind books are stolen from dealers at book faires, from private homes, and even from Queen Regina’s Palace Library. Amongst the missing books are several one-of-a-kind grimoires—dangerous ones with no magical bindings. Each grimoire could wreak havoc on its own, due to powerful spells, hexes, charms, and magical inks contained within. What could possibly go wrong? Only unimaginable, terrible things that shock even the most powerful of magicians.
I had a few quibbles to do with characters and events, but I ignored all to fly through this book. I hope there will soon be an audiobook version. Overall, rollicking good fun.
Suggest a copy editor for homonyms, skipped words, and miscellaneous grammar problems.
I needed a light, fun crime fiction to read, and here it is, complete with delightful characters and three adorable Felixes. If you’re a newbie, this is not a stand-alone, because there’s a story arc, recurring characters, and a magical but sorta steampunk-ish world.
This book has an intriguing storyline. Valuable, one-of-a-kind books are stolen from dealers at book faires, from private homes, and even from Queen Regina’s Palace Library. Amongst the missing books are several one-of-a-kind grimoires—dangerous ones with no magical bindings. Each grimoire could wreak havoc on its own, due to powerful spells, hexes, charms, and magical inks contained within. What could possibly go wrong? Only unimaginable, terrible things that shock even the most powerful of magicians.
I had a few quibbles to do with characters and events, but I ignored all to fly through this book. I hope there will soon be an audiobook version. Overall, rollicking good fun.
Suggest a copy editor for homonyms, skipped words, and miscellaneous grammar problems.
April 30, 2021
Absolutely amazing
I will never get enough of this series! I adore Jamie and Henri! I can wait for the next book and hope they ask very turned into audio books so my hubby can listen to them all too!
I will never get enough of this series! I adore Jamie and Henri! I can wait for the next book and hope they ask very turned into audio books so my hubby can listen to them all too!
May 1, 2021
Series just keeps getting better and better
The humans (Were included) and Felixes grow as characters the mystery? (Police Procedural?) gets better and better. Waiting for the next!
The humans (Were included) and Felixes grow as characters the mystery? (Police Procedural?) gets better and better. Waiting for the next!
May 1, 2021
Ever better
I love this series, truly one of the best series’ out there. I just wish I didn’t devour this in a day so I wouldn’t have to wait until the next one! Lol
We get to see a different side of Henri in this book, he always seemed like such a loner I loved it.
I love this series, truly one of the best series’ out there. I just wish I didn’t devour this in a day so I wouldn’t have to wait until the next one! Lol
We get to see a different side of Henri in this book, he always seemed like such a loner I loved it.
May 1, 2021
Another great book!
I love these case files. They are well written and the characters are worth reading about. I wish I didn't read so fast.
I love these case files. They are well written and the characters are worth reading about. I wish I didn't read so fast.
July 1, 2022
Deadly, oh, so deadly...but ends with strawberries!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2021
These are cute mysteries with a Human Detective who was stolen from earth and magically altered and ends up in another world that feels sort of like our only less technologically advanced but with magic - I like the comments from the crew on the case notes for the mysteries - they add a touch of personality. And I like the magical felixes - talking "cat" familiars. It is nice that these are available from KU now.
November 1, 2021
This book had some really hilarious moments! Loved the mystery, and I can't wait for the next book which is coming out soon, yeah!
*First Read April 30th, 2021*
This was another fantastic read, loved the investigation, the developments in the world, go strawberries, even if I can't really eat them!
*First Read April 30th, 2021*
This was another fantastic read, loved the investigation, the developments in the world, go strawberries, even if I can't really eat them!
October 6, 2024
Another terrific Case File.
A thief who loves Grimoires, Jamie the Queen of Strawberries, Phil the Familiar and a kindle translated into Velars.
And Queen Regina better get a Felix soon or Jules may lose his head.
Can't wait for the next one.
A thief who loves Grimoires, Jamie the Queen of Strawberries, Phil the Familiar and a kindle translated into Velars.
And Queen Regina better get a Felix soon or Jules may lose his head.
Can't wait for the next one.
September 8, 2023
love this book and series, but…white saviourism?
I question why the ethical questions of bringing seeds and tech over to this new world is not questioned.
Is it really a good idea to bring strawberries over and grow them? Even if they’re very tasty? The genetic code is just different enough I could see it causing problems.
Planning to grow them as mono-crops in multiple farms, oh what could possibly go wrong? Exactly the things that go wrong when any crop is grown as a mono-crop here on earth - any pests or diseases find a banquets or their favourite feed.
Instead of discussing how various countries put systems into place to reduce and even eliminate much crime, Jamie is teaching them how to better respond to increasing crime.
And the bringing of tech….is this ethical? Sure they would likely have figured it out within 50-100 years. But why not talk about how public transit and bicycles can seriously decrease pollution? Why not limit vehicles to business use - and they have to be approved but only for a couple of year and have to be reapproved - and to public transit. Make public transit so good that people don’t desire personal vehicles or airplanes. Bringing in the tech for appliances - yes, they’re nice. But we use way too much electricity. We have so much pollution now. Why is this tech advancement considered always to be a good thing? The question of “should this be brought over, taught?” Is not really asked.
I feel like this smacks of white saviourism.
I noticed too in the other series, the Advent Mage series and the Familiar and the Mage series that there’s a bit of saviourism and also a bit of…hmmm sexism. It felt like internalized misogyny. I felt like sometimes the question is not asked “should we doing this”. Tbh, this is a function of our current society - all of us have been raised in and subconsciously taught white saviourism and colonialism and misogyny. And it takes work to dismantle that in ourselves.
I question why the ethical questions of bringing seeds and tech over to this new world is not questioned.
Is it really a good idea to bring strawberries over and grow them? Even if they’re very tasty? The genetic code is just different enough I could see it causing problems.
Planning to grow them as mono-crops in multiple farms, oh what could possibly go wrong? Exactly the things that go wrong when any crop is grown as a mono-crop here on earth - any pests or diseases find a banquets or their favourite feed.
Instead of discussing how various countries put systems into place to reduce and even eliminate much crime, Jamie is teaching them how to better respond to increasing crime.
And the bringing of tech….is this ethical? Sure they would likely have figured it out within 50-100 years. But why not talk about how public transit and bicycles can seriously decrease pollution? Why not limit vehicles to business use - and they have to be approved but only for a couple of year and have to be reapproved - and to public transit. Make public transit so good that people don’t desire personal vehicles or airplanes. Bringing in the tech for appliances - yes, they’re nice. But we use way too much electricity. We have so much pollution now. Why is this tech advancement considered always to be a good thing? The question of “should this be brought over, taught?” Is not really asked.
I feel like this smacks of white saviourism.
I noticed too in the other series, the Advent Mage series and the Familiar and the Mage series that there’s a bit of saviourism and also a bit of…hmmm sexism. It felt like internalized misogyny. I felt like sometimes the question is not asked “should we doing this”. Tbh, this is a function of our current society - all of us have been raised in and subconsciously taught white saviourism and colonialism and misogyny. And it takes work to dismantle that in ourselves.
August 13, 2025
A must read for me to share. I’ll be so sad whenever this series ends.
Rating: 5⭐️✨
Talk about catastrophe magic! And it starts at a book faire! I loved the mystery and layers of Grimoires and Where to Find Them.
It’s got books thefts galore, book lovers and collectors everywhere, Reaper grimoires going missing, and Henri has friends we didn’t know about!
This has moved further into the future with Jamie being here several years later her kidnapping and more than settled down in her own life and relationships. She can, through the efforts of Henri and Seaton, at least communicate with her family, and she’s happy.
So is Henri, enough that he’s ready for another step in his life and career. It’s an exciting and very wonderful element here.
The three Felix’s are very much a part of this story and the group. And new characters are introduced as their roles are integral elements of the story and mystery.
We see new “inventions” that Jamie with Ellie’s manufacturing magic and creativity has introduced to the world and the lists at the end continue to grow.
A fabulous addition to a fantastic series. It’s slow burn, no sex, all delightful G content. Creative, well written, beautifully plotted and executed.
A must read for me to share. I’ll be so sad whenever this series ends.
Highly recommended. Highly addictive.
Love the covers.
Cover by Katie Griffin
The Case Files of Henri Davenforth (11 book series to date):
Magic and the Shinigami Detective #1
Charms and Death and Explosions (oh my!) #2
Magic Outside the Box #3
Breaking and Entering 101 #4
Three Charms for Murder #5
Grimoires and Where to Find Them #6
Death Over the Garden Wall #7
This Potion is da Bomb #8
All In A Name #9
A Matter of Secrets and Spies #10
All Fun and Games #11
Rating: 5⭐️✨
Talk about catastrophe magic! And it starts at a book faire! I loved the mystery and layers of Grimoires and Where to Find Them.
It’s got books thefts galore, book lovers and collectors everywhere, Reaper grimoires going missing, and Henri has friends we didn’t know about!
This has moved further into the future with Jamie being here several years later her kidnapping and more than settled down in her own life and relationships. She can, through the efforts of Henri and Seaton, at least communicate with her family, and she’s happy.
So is Henri, enough that he’s ready for another step in his life and career. It’s an exciting and very wonderful element here.
The three Felix’s are very much a part of this story and the group. And new characters are introduced as their roles are integral elements of the story and mystery.
We see new “inventions” that Jamie with Ellie’s manufacturing magic and creativity has introduced to the world and the lists at the end continue to grow.
A fabulous addition to a fantastic series. It’s slow burn, no sex, all delightful G content. Creative, well written, beautifully plotted and executed.
A must read for me to share. I’ll be so sad whenever this series ends.
Highly recommended. Highly addictive.
Love the covers.
Cover by Katie Griffin
The Case Files of Henri Davenforth (11 book series to date):
Magic and the Shinigami Detective #1
Charms and Death and Explosions (oh my!) #2
Magic Outside the Box #3
Breaking and Entering 101 #4
Three Charms for Murder #5
Grimoires and Where to Find Them #6
Death Over the Garden Wall #7
This Potion is da Bomb #8
All In A Name #9
A Matter of Secrets and Spies #10
All Fun and Games #11
February 20, 2023
4⭐️
It has been a while since a series of books has had me in a choke-hold such as this. I think the other time in recent memory was Spy Vs. Spook by Tinnean and Criminal Intentions by Cole McCade. I am both happy and sad that there are 2 more books in the series before I am done for now. i am already looking forward to the next installment in the series while I am yet to catch up to what is already out.
One of the things I love in this series is that we get a range of criminals - clever ones, greedy ones, violent ones and stupid ones. This one had a stupid greedy one. I think that combination of someone being just competent enough to run a scam but not intelligent enough to know the intricacies of what they are stealing has lead to some of the more heinous crimes in this series. The other being the Charm storyline that caused a literal epidemic and in this reality itself started warping because of some idiots greed and ignorance.
The other thing I love is that we get to see the legwork that detectives do. It isn't all magic and it isn't always easy catching criminals. There is a component of running around chasing leads and a component of luck that goes into catching the culprits. It is also always enjoyable to see this world reacting to all of the things that Jamie introduces to them from her world, like the Kindle and Strawberries.
I think it is obvious I love the Felixes in this series and that I quite love the progression of the relationships between the characters and their individual growth. I am looking forward to see where the future takes Henri and Jamie next.
It has been a while since a series of books has had me in a choke-hold such as this. I think the other time in recent memory was Spy Vs. Spook by Tinnean and Criminal Intentions by Cole McCade. I am both happy and sad that there are 2 more books in the series before I am done for now. i am already looking forward to the next installment in the series while I am yet to catch up to what is already out.
One of the things I love in this series is that we get a range of criminals - clever ones, greedy ones, violent ones and stupid ones. This one had a stupid greedy one. I think that combination of someone being just competent enough to run a scam but not intelligent enough to know the intricacies of what they are stealing has lead to some of the more heinous crimes in this series. The other being the Charm storyline that caused a literal epidemic and in this reality itself started warping because of some idiots greed and ignorance.
The other thing I love is that we get to see the legwork that detectives do. It isn't all magic and it isn't always easy catching criminals. There is a component of running around chasing leads and a component of luck that goes into catching the culprits. It is also always enjoyable to see this world reacting to all of the things that Jamie introduces to them from her world, like the Kindle and Strawberries.
I think it is obvious I love the Felixes in this series and that I quite love the progression of the relationships between the characters and their individual growth. I am looking forward to see where the future takes Henri and Jamie next.
November 24, 2022
The Henri Davenforth books have been excellent so far. As of this writing,there are two more books which I will eventually attain and happily review. These six have made my last two weeks absolutely a delight .. and also kept me from Christmas baking. Yes, I’m blaming Henri and Jamie. Honor too.
This series has introduced me to smart characters in a unique situation who are engaging, funny, and solving serious crimes with a magic component. The universe they inhabit is interesting; the combination of Jamie’s 21st century knowledge is making for unforeseen results over there. Her knowledge is changing the entire world, and while it looks to them like she’s inventing things, she is just trying to reimagine what we take for granted, like refrigeration, strawberries, or even movie night. She needs to learn some more Beatles songs though.
The world-building and characters really are a tight triumvirate with the plot; all are excellent and hold up each other in a tightly written series.
I’m loving the spread of the Felixes and I really wish I was going to be reading about Regina getting her kitten as soon as I’m done this. But Christmas baking awaits. ::tosses sprinkles:: I’m out … for now.
This series has introduced me to smart characters in a unique situation who are engaging, funny, and solving serious crimes with a magic component. The universe they inhabit is interesting; the combination of Jamie’s 21st century knowledge is making for unforeseen results over there. Her knowledge is changing the entire world, and while it looks to them like she’s inventing things, she is just trying to reimagine what we take for granted, like refrigeration, strawberries, or even movie night. She needs to learn some more Beatles songs though.
The world-building and characters really are a tight triumvirate with the plot; all are excellent and hold up each other in a tightly written series.
I’m loving the spread of the Felixes and I really wish I was going to be reading about Regina getting her kitten as soon as I’m done this. But Christmas baking awaits. ::tosses sprinkles:: I’m out … for now.
May 8, 2023
This is just a really relaxing series to read. The people are all the sort you want to spend time with; no angst or baggage or deep dark secrets that make them drink too much or behave badly. Yeah, the have crimes to solve and miscreants to catch, but it doesn't stop them from being decent and respectful to each other and to traumatized victims. It's law enforcement working the way it really should.
Of course, it's not set on this world. :) It's a world with magic, and Henri is a magical examiner, called in to figure out what's going on when things go haywire. His partner Jamie is a transplant from our earth, an FBI agent who was 'augmented' and nearly killed by a rogue dark witch -- start with the first in the series for that story. In this one, valuable and dangerous grimoires are going missing and the thief is more than usually ignorant about he danger as he's leaving the protective containers behind! The gang are desperate to find the thief before catastrophic damage is done in the city.
The tone is light, there's lots of banter, but their work is approached with seriousness and true concern for the public. Cozy. Fantasy. Mystery. Great combination.
Of course, it's not set on this world. :) It's a world with magic, and Henri is a magical examiner, called in to figure out what's going on when things go haywire. His partner Jamie is a transplant from our earth, an FBI agent who was 'augmented' and nearly killed by a rogue dark witch -- start with the first in the series for that story. In this one, valuable and dangerous grimoires are going missing and the thief is more than usually ignorant about he danger as he's leaving the protective containers behind! The gang are desperate to find the thief before catastrophic damage is done in the city.
The tone is light, there's lots of banter, but their work is approached with seriousness and true concern for the public. Cozy. Fantasy. Mystery. Great combination.
November 13, 2021
As usual, the mystery in this one was interesting and fun to follow. I liked the thief in this one, they were an interesting change. The characters of course are wonderful. I do like that we're bringing in some newer characters as older supporting characters move on with their life. That's very realistic.
My biggest hold up is that I'm still not sure how I feel about Henri and Jamie having a romantic relationship. They still don't feel like a romantic couple to me. Best friends, absolutely, but there's just something missing for the romance aspect of it. I'm also unsure how I feel about Jamie now getting quarterly calls home and care packages. I mean, it's great for here, but it just changes the feel of things enough that it's unsettling. Neither of these things are enough to detract from my enjoyment of the book (for now at least), but they're also the biggest hang-ups that I have.
My biggest hold up is that I'm still not sure how I feel about Henri and Jamie having a romantic relationship. They still don't feel like a romantic couple to me. Best friends, absolutely, but there's just something missing for the romance aspect of it. I'm also unsure how I feel about Jamie now getting quarterly calls home and care packages. I mean, it's great for here, but it just changes the feel of things enough that it's unsettling. Neither of these things are enough to detract from my enjoyment of the book (for now at least), but they're also the biggest hang-ups that I have.
December 27, 2022
A Great Grimoire
Imagine what would happen if a thief stole volatile magical grimoires that needed exacting conditions to be safely kept in check and then totally disregarded, yea totally countermanded those very conditions. Furthermore imagine if that thief was so inconspicuous that it was almost impossible to notice him even if you are looking straight at him. Well you don’t need to imagine it because that is exactly what this book is all about. Henri and Jamie need to locate the elusive thief, capture him and recover the stolen grimoires before they warp the fabric of reality because of the thief’s sheer ignorance and stupidity.
This is not an adventure for the faint hearted. It is, however, one for fellow adrenaline addicts like myself. Hold on to your hats and prepare to be thrilled.
Imagine what would happen if a thief stole volatile magical grimoires that needed exacting conditions to be safely kept in check and then totally disregarded, yea totally countermanded those very conditions. Furthermore imagine if that thief was so inconspicuous that it was almost impossible to notice him even if you are looking straight at him. Well you don’t need to imagine it because that is exactly what this book is all about. Henri and Jamie need to locate the elusive thief, capture him and recover the stolen grimoires before they warp the fabric of reality because of the thief’s sheer ignorance and stupidity.
This is not an adventure for the faint hearted. It is, however, one for fellow adrenaline addicts like myself. Hold on to your hats and prepare to be thrilled.
May 16, 2021
Absolutely love this series about Jamie Edwards an FBI agent transported to a new world by an insane witch.
This is the sixth book in the series, and Honor always has me on the edge of the chair, fingers crossed for Jamie and Henri, while they track down missing/stolen magical artifacts.
The world and character building is amazing. I really want to visit Draiocht in person!
And now that Henri and the 2 Royal Mages have been able to reconnect Jamie to her family, and she was able to have them ship her strawberry plants (a girl after my own tastebuds, lol) I really look even more forward to what this means to her new world.
If you enjoy paranormal with a bit of romance and a lot of sleuthing, I think you would really enjoy this series too!
This is the sixth book in the series, and Honor always has me on the edge of the chair, fingers crossed for Jamie and Henri, while they track down missing/stolen magical artifacts.
The world and character building is amazing. I really want to visit Draiocht in person!
And now that Henri and the 2 Royal Mages have been able to reconnect Jamie to her family, and she was able to have them ship her strawberry plants (a girl after my own tastebuds, lol) I really look even more forward to what this means to her new world.
If you enjoy paranormal with a bit of romance and a lot of sleuthing, I think you would really enjoy this series too!
May 18, 2021
Love this series, love the Felixes and love Jamie and Henri- but this latest book was just a little bland for me. They are enjoying dating (6 months now) and keep getting distracted by super important cases that take their time away from each other.
The story and mystery was good but the villain was not very smart so it was just a lot of them telling him how stupid he was (once they found him). I liked the intro to new characters (ducklings) and maybe this was just a transition story to take Jamie and Henri to the next level?
I will keep following this series to the end as I am dying to follow the sweet courtship of Henri to Jamie. I want to see more of these gentlemanly ways he spouts about! Since he knows how to treat a woman and all that :)
The story and mystery was good but the villain was not very smart so it was just a lot of them telling him how stupid he was (once they found him). I liked the intro to new characters (ducklings) and maybe this was just a transition story to take Jamie and Henri to the next level?
I will keep following this series to the end as I am dying to follow the sweet courtship of Henri to Jamie. I want to see more of these gentlemanly ways he spouts about! Since he knows how to treat a woman and all that :)
May 30, 2021
Fresh take on magic and other worlds.
I truly loved this series. It is pretty unique in the world building. when Jamie arrives , she finds a world very similar to our own as well as very different . It is like she got to take the best parts of earth and bring them to this new world while (hopefully) leaving other things behind. Teaching others her awesome detective (she was a detective on Earth) techniques and skills,. I would recommend this to basically any age capable of reading a novel. No language, no sex no real horror. Plenty of action adventure and romance too. I am going to send to my mother. She is 80 and I know she'll love it, as well as my 13 year old granddaughter.
I truly loved this series. It is pretty unique in the world building. when Jamie arrives , she finds a world very similar to our own as well as very different . It is like she got to take the best parts of earth and bring them to this new world while (hopefully) leaving other things behind. Teaching others her awesome detective (she was a detective on Earth) techniques and skills,. I would recommend this to basically any age capable of reading a novel. No language, no sex no real horror. Plenty of action adventure and romance too. I am going to send to my mother. She is 80 and I know she'll love it, as well as my 13 year old granddaughter.
December 21, 2024
Put A Pointed Cap On That Dude
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It started as a date, then it became a case, when a light-fingered thief grabbed a target of opportunity. The thief grabbed a unique book of magic, created during a time of war, and full of spells and techniques of interrogation. But they left the protective box behind. Ruh-roh.
It gets much worse before it gets better. Because the thief is targeting these grimoires; which have been entrusted to the people holding them.
And … they don’t understand what they have, or how to care for them. And, they have been stealing. For. Years.
Jamie and Henri are a couple, and have extra Felixes. There are more and more people learning Jamie’s detecting methods.
The more,the merrier!
HenriDavenforth6
It started as a date, then it became a case, when a light-fingered thief grabbed a target of opportunity. The thief grabbed a unique book of magic, created during a time of war, and full of spells and techniques of interrogation. But they left the protective box behind. Ruh-roh.
It gets much worse before it gets better. Because the thief is targeting these grimoires; which have been entrusted to the people holding them.
And … they don’t understand what they have, or how to care for them. And, they have been stealing. For. Years.
Jamie and Henri are a couple, and have extra Felixes. There are more and more people learning Jamie’s detecting methods.
The more,the merrier!
May 8, 2021
Jamie and Henri go to the Book Fair on their day off, only to find that a thief is also there and he's stolen a powerful grimoire without it's magical containment box. This is super dangerous and they have a short deadline before things will go catastrophically wrong.
Why I started this book: Really enjoy this series and was eager to see how things would progress.
Why I finished it: Turns out, that my favorite things about the series is the fish out of water, learning to adjust to a new situation/culture. And since Jamie's been here for years, that is slowly fading from the series as it should.
Why I started this book: Really enjoy this series and was eager to see how things would progress.
Why I finished it: Turns out, that my favorite things about the series is the fish out of water, learning to adjust to a new situation/culture. And since Jamie's been here for years, that is slowly fading from the series as it should.
September 4, 2021
Good writing, entertaining improbable plot, highly recommend
I really liked reading the Henry Davenforth series. It's a bit silly, and the reader has to suspend any connection to reality (well, it IS a fantasy, after all), but these books a fun to read completely inoffensive, and leave me with a little smile at the end.
There's adventure, magic, misunderstandings, quirky cultural references, and ... ok a little romance, without the sweating and graphic descriptions. Thank you for that!
I've already downloaded the first book in another of her series, to see if it's as much fun.
I really liked reading the Henry Davenforth series. It's a bit silly, and the reader has to suspend any connection to reality (well, it IS a fantasy, after all), but these books a fun to read completely inoffensive, and leave me with a little smile at the end.
There's adventure, magic, misunderstandings, quirky cultural references, and ... ok a little romance, without the sweating and graphic descriptions. Thank you for that!
I've already downloaded the first book in another of her series, to see if it's as much fun.
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