As the title infers, a witch is accused of a heinous crime but said witch, Alyssa, didn't do it. So she's just as shocked when a bounty hunter comes after her. Here's the thing, firstly, Alyssa was friends with the deceased, secondly she was home, alone, watching TV. Yeah, not a great alibi at all! What a cool idea of a mystery/murder, besides the awesome plot, it's very much like the TV series "24", each chapter a count down in the race to find the perpetrator, discover their motive and WHY they targeted Alyssa.
What a cool mystery unfolds in these pages! What impactful action! What amazing turns that had my head spinning! Alyssa is a healer, or was, until she threw in the towel after a traumatic experience, to take over the family pub, Mooney's. Oh and the references to Cheers? Freaking brilliant! But I digress... easy to do when the author herself is so brilliant. Back to Alyssa, she runs her pub with her bestie partner Simon, who happens to be a chaos demon, who also happens to be the sweetest, nicest bestie to have, and then everything goes belly up, fast! Belly up strike one comes in the form of Trace Wyatt, belly up strike 2, she's accused of murder and siphoning off magic, belly up strike 3, a very determined Fae who wants her dead, belly up strike 4, her past catching up to her, belly up strike 5, an earthshattering revelation and the belly ups keep compounding....
Golly are the characters engaging! I loved the beautiful friendship Alyssa and Simon have, as well as Jet and Maddie, two "government" officials who are Alyssa's friends are a breathe of fresh air. I love the emotional support they offer, the unquestioning loyalty and belief in her. Not like Trace, nooooo, HE'S been contracted to find her, end her, for an allegation that's paper thin. Ok, maybe not quite paper thin but geez, anyone who knows Alyssa, knows she's a mensch, not a wench! But she's no walkover, she has such spunk and a feistiness that's hard to contain. She hasn't got a nasty bone in her body, which causes Trace to second guess himself and his assignment.Trace pinpoints Alyssa magnificently with this "Alyssa is a woman who combines strength with grace, wit with caution, sass with compassion" I couldn't describe her better. But this helps none because before long, they're both trying to find the killer and keep out of Dara's clutches, together. Which leads to a majestic story of hidden truths, greed, and a whole lot of heart in throat action.
I do love how Ms Walsh always has me riveted, not just her amazing characters, her skill and prowess, her vivid word picture and rendition, guaranteed to entertain me to the max. Which she did... she takes a character I think is shandy, unreliable and I just adore how she twists it around. Like Rivierie, big, hulking demon Rivierie....I love how wrong I was about Reverie, she turned out to be coolness personified! Then there's Trace, who is supposed to be neutral, doing what he's contracted to do but this is when Ms Walsh is at her best. She shows all sides to her her characters, she shows up their flaws, their fears, she makes them so real. I wanted to both smack Trace and smooch him simultaneously. Well, you'll get it once you see WHAT he did, both good and bad! But heck, he sure redeemed himself! I loved the undertone of a romance brewing, he and Alyssa are a match made in heaven and...aha... I'm dying to see where and if anything transpires between Simon and Reverie.
Awesome read, chock a block with so many drama, magic on another level, even a touch of necromancy. This book just whet me palette, I sure need more!
If you've read this author's Ghostmaker series, you're already a little familiar with Alyssa Mooney, owner of Mooney's Pub, a home away from home for supernatural folk in Ottawa. If you haven't read Ghostmaker yet, you can jump right in to Alyssa's story, but I do recommend you read Ghostmaker - it's a great series!
This is a quick read full of magic, family, mystery, and more family. I love that Alyssa's very large family is so supportive of her in so many ways. When a new coven moves into Ottawa and one of its members gives Alyssa a few not-so-thinly-veiled threats, she calls the troops in. Can they figure out what's going on before the magical landscape of Ottawa is irrevocably changed? Read to find out!
This is the first introductory book in a new series The Hour of Witches. We are introduced to Alyssa Mooney and her family and her friend Simon. We learn about her families magical power and how they protect their magical community from evil doers who want to take over.
I can't wait to see what happens in the next books that will come in this series. Witch Remade was fun and exciting to read and I loved the storyline and all the characters.
So, if you love Magic. Defending you Home and Magical Battles then this book is for you
This was a quick and charming read. I really liked that it takes place in Ottawa and I enjoyed reading about places around the city but in a magical setting. I really want to know more about Simon and his relationship with Alyssa. I thought this was a great introduction to all the characters and the pub and I’m looking forward to seeing where the story goes!
Just finished Wich Remade Arc, really easy reading, smooth as silk. I enjoyed the “forbidden” sexual tension between Alyssa and Simon. It’s inconvenient but keeps the erotic tension high. Gramps, Mom, Dad along with the siblings and cousins are fun to read also, I can see more adventures from this clan, with Mooney’s Pub at the center of the celebrations.