Hex on the Beach: The Magic & Mixology Mystery Series, Book 1
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01LZ5V04S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 473 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With it comes the promise of a land she's never known existed. Not to mention she's next in line for a huge promotion. Otherwise, she'll never survive the trials of the magical island tucked far, far away in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.. When a body turns up dead and the next target is Lily, she must trust her powers and accept the help of her newfound friends. But first, Lily must admit she's a witch. A land where Lily not only discovers her biological family for the first time, but a place where she can make a difference, change lives, and step into the role she's destined to fulfill. A rising star at a hotshot marketing agency in Minneapolis, Minnesota, all Lily knows is that she's a PowerPoint guru, an Excel ninja, and a coffee-maker extraordinaire. Lily Locke has never believed in witches and wizards, ghosts and magic, shifters
An Amazon Customer said Slow and Derivative. This is marketed as a combination of Harry Potter and Stephanie Plum. I can tell the author read both series, because she straight up "borrowed" elements from both. The one that bothered me the most was the grandmother, whose sassy attitude, colorful track suits, and blue hair were lifted straight from Stephanie Plum with no originality or creativity whatsoever.The dialogue is tedious throughout the book. Characters spend entire chapters discussing whether they are going to talk about something.. "Pour me another one Miss LaManna!" according to Tia Davis. I downed this quirky fun story like a smooth cup of hot buttered rum! I could not put it down. I won't give away spoilers. I will say that Miss LaManna's ability to craft witty charming characters (whom I've already become attached to) is on par with crafting the perfect glass of vino. Her heroine, Lily Locke, is delightful, rich and complex. I can't wait to see where the Island's adventures take her. This first story in the series was a nice blend of history, mystery and sass. I've already plac. fast read, funny story, however you will have to read all of this series to get the full story. The book itself is funny and lighthearted. The only issue I have with it is the story ends in the middle of the plot. I am guessing the story will pick up in the next book and you will have to read the entire series to get the full story. None of the questions were answered and mystery as to who did it was not solved in this book. I have am good with series books but I do like to have more of an ending at the end of the book. It is a fast read and is very funny. I am not sure at this point if I