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A review by tessa_talks_books
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
4.5
One-word review: Inventive
Emojis: 🧐🫢😂
Rating: 5 🌟s
My Top-Five-style Review:
5. The loving orange-tabby cat - Lord Thomas Cromwell - who may or may not be possessed by the ghost of the actual Thomas Cromwell. Cats have my heart, especially orange tabbies, so this little cat with a big name stole the show for me at times. Also, the name 'Thomas Cromwell' is a nod to history and adds an intriguing layer to the story.
4. The setting is perfect for the story: a sleepy town in Upstate NY with a diner and a sassy librarian. A place where tea and coffee breaks are frequent, and they are quick to make a newcomer feel welcome.
3. The nod to fictional cozy detectives is a treat. It lends itself to immediate buy-in from the reader, as do the other instances where the story shows self-awareness.
2. The story is a delightful blend of humor and intelligence that I thoroughly enjoyed. The witty banter between the characters had me laughing out loud more than once, adding a light-hearted touch to the narrative.
1. What I loved most about this story was how it surprised me by being fun and chilling simultaneously. I got goosebumps more than once when the demons came to play. Usually, cozies can be too… well, cozy for me. I want a little more action. And the paranormal aspects of this story, including the unique abilities of the characters and the eerie encounters with demons, kept me on my toes and engaged throughout.
Emojis: 🧐🫢😂
Rating: 5 🌟s
My Top-Five-style Review:
5. The loving orange-tabby cat - Lord Thomas Cromwell - who may or may not be possessed by the ghost of the actual Thomas Cromwell. Cats have my heart, especially orange tabbies, so this little cat with a big name stole the show for me at times. Also, the name 'Thomas Cromwell' is a nod to history and adds an intriguing layer to the story.
4. The setting is perfect for the story: a sleepy town in Upstate NY with a diner and a sassy librarian. A place where tea and coffee breaks are frequent, and they are quick to make a newcomer feel welcome.
3. The nod to fictional cozy detectives is a treat. It lends itself to immediate buy-in from the reader, as do the other instances where the story shows self-awareness.
2. The story is a delightful blend of humor and intelligence that I thoroughly enjoyed. The witty banter between the characters had me laughing out loud more than once, adding a light-hearted touch to the narrative.
1. What I loved most about this story was how it surprised me by being fun and chilling simultaneously. I got goosebumps more than once when the demons came to play. Usually, cozies can be too… well, cozy for me. I want a little more action. And the paranormal aspects of this story, including the unique abilities of the characters and the eerie encounters with demons, kept me on my toes and engaged throughout.