Reviewed by kimbacaffeinate on

4 of 5 stars

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When Arkady, a dead Soviet spy is the voice of reason you cannot help but chuckle. The rest of the novels are told from Stevie's POV, and I must say I enjoyed the heck out of Winterbottom's. We get to spend some time on the plane where Winterbottom and Arkady dwell. It is a place between here and heaven/hell. Stevie is still posing as Madame Zoltar and dealing with her unwitch status.

A knock on the door turns their happy little nest upside down when they discover a bundle, allegedly belonging to Winterbottom. This package requires special care, and Stevie is entirely out of her element.

Twists and danger are around every corner, but we also get time to learn details about Winterbottom from his feelings to the events of his death. The whole gang is present from townsfolk to Strike the Turkey. Um, yes, Stevie has a habit of collecting unusual pets. I loved the balance between the current mystery and character and arc development. We had some surprising moments from Stevie, ones that even surprised the heck out of her.

Cassidy continues to torment us with the romantic thread, but we do get to hear Winterbottom's thoughts on it and Arkady gives some advice. While I am hoping for a happily ever after, it is nice just knowing the feelings are there and enjoying tidbits as they develop.

Hollie Jackson continues to narrate the series and aside from the voice of Belfry, the bat, I love listening to her voices for these characters. In all fairness, I guess a bat would speak in a high-pitched over-excited voice. Thankfully, Belfry has few lines..lol Her accents for Winterbottom and Arkady enhance the tale, and her pacing makes it a great listen. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

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