Inheriting a B&B following her aunt Eve's death, Myrtle finds herself in Avebury. While being ridden with guilt on one hand for not having paid better heed to Eve's call for help, and on the other, convinced that her aunt's death was not an accident, Myrtle is left to herself to find the killer. I loved reading this cosy little mystery. Characterization was brilliant. While all the support characters were memorably carved out, Tiddles the cat, stands to be the favourite. My thanks to Hansen and the publishers, Literary Wanderlust, for gifting me with a copy of this book.

This is the first in a new series of cozy mystery with a healthy dose of magic thrown in. Even if the name does not give it away, the characters and the not-so-subtle conversations fill in the required information.
We have our leading lady called back to her aunt's bed-and-breakfast after an accident occurs on-site. From that point on, she is surrounded by people who know more than her, none of whom are providing her with information. This basically also means that I cannot elaborate on either the plot or the characters, without giving away anything important.
The writing was good, the plot was something I could get emotionally invested in, but it took too long to get to the point where the information was relevant. It is a testament to how well I got along with the writing that I actually read the whole thing in the time that I did.
I would recommend this as a good book to pick up if you are interested in magically oriented cozy mysteries.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

I enjoyed this story, even though it is not typically what I usually pick up! I think the characters are flushed out well, it was a fun mystery, but the star of the show is absolutely the flatulence cat!

Princess Fuzzypants here: When Myrtle gets the call that her aunt has died, she is torn by guilt and regret. She had not returned that last call from her aunt and she wonders how things might have differed. When she gets to her aunt’s B & B business, she discovers a well run operation with two competent sisters keeping things moving, a distraught and flighty cousin and a flatulent elderly cat named Tiddles.

Tiddles becomes her support and confidante as she sorts through the estate matters and tries to figure out what happened to her aunt. She is convinced it was murder. At first the police write it off as a tragic accident but continued threats finally convince them there is something going on. The problem is there are a couple of viable suspects living in her B & B including the nephew of a nefarious businessman and a young constable who is aching to get ahead. Should Myrtle trust either of them and if so which one? And what about the assorted folks who seem half a bubble of a plumb and seem to be keeping secrets from her?

And what does all this have to do with her parents who died in a fiery crash into the monolithic stones at Avebury or to the something that someone seems to be searching for in her attic? It is going to take all of her power and the able assistance of Tiddles and her human friends to answer those questions and solve the murder. As Myrtle discovers new and distressing but wonderful things about herself, the reader also learns there is a lot more there than meets the eye.

The book has a delightful cast of characters including the stinky kitty and by the end of the book, the reader is fully engaged in Myrtle’s voyage of discovery. Five purrs and two paws up.

Myrtle had wanted nothing more than to leave Avebury behind. But when her aunt turns up dead, possibly murdered, she has no choice but to return to the Witch's Retreat, a bed and breakfast owned and run by her aunt. Taking a leave of absence from her job as a teacher, she finds herself in over her head taking care of the bed and breakfast while at the same time looking into her aunt's death. Secrets, magical relics, rumors of witches and witch hunters, and strange happenings she cannot explain are among what Mrytle must take on.

The paranormal elements are subtly introduced in Lina Hansen's novel as obviously our heroine, Myrtle, is a non-believer. I loved the humor throughout the novel from the analogies, Harry Potter references, play on names to the farting cat. Myrtle is such a great narrator, and I enjoyed every minute of this mystery. The whodunit was easy to guess, but the how was a lot more difficult to figure out. There is a cast of quirky characters, who really help make this novel what it is. And while not what I would call a fast-paced novel, I did enjoy my time in Avebury at the Witch's Retreat. I found the world building to be extremely interesting as Myrtle uncovered the history of witches in the area and look forward to exploring it further with her in future books (which I hope there will be many of!).

This supernatural lite mystery was a fun read, though I hope to see Myrtle grown into herself more, the secondary characters were enjoyable.

I was given the chance to read this book by Net Galley, thank you.
Myrtle's aunt has died in a mysterious accident, and her bed and breakfast left to Myrtle. As Myrtle tries to figure out what happened, strange things occur and even stranger people show up in town. Things develope as it becomes obvious that her Aunt believes that she is a witch, and she is trying to restart a coven that used to be in the town. She also believed that Myrtle was the strongest witch of all of them, trouble is in getting Myrtle to believe in herself and accept it. This is apparently the start of a new series. What I liked the most was the farting cat...is Tiddles really a familiar? And I loved the zombie plant that was given a new chance at life and was a great help in times of need.

This was slow-paced and I almost gave up a few times. The language seems sometimes over the top for the story and I end up breaking the suspension of disbelief a few times because of it. The mystery is interesting and kept me reading. I didn't care a lot for the characters though. Overall a good book, but maybe in need of a good editing.

3.8 Stars

Myrtle’s Aunt Eve dies soon after calling her for help. Myrtle feels guilty for not listening to her aunt and helping her when she needed it. She visits the Witch’s Retreat, a B&B in Avebury, owned and run by her aunt. She knows for sure that her aunt’s death wasn’t an accident (or was it?).
All her life, she refused to believe in anything paranormal, often telling her aunt to not talk about witches. But Myrtle’s visit to the village results in a series of events that seem both manmade and mystical. Do witches exist? Why are people around her talking in circles? Who killed her aunt? Will Myrtle accept her aunt’s last wishes?
The story starts with Aunt Eve’s call and continues o take us through the next few days until the mystery is solved. Myrtle, the narrator, lost her parents when young and was adopted by Aunt Eve. She works as a teacher and definitely doesn’t believe in witches as her aunt does.
Avebury is lovely. The B&B is a tangible part of the story. The unpredictable weather also is wonderful to read about, even if Myrtle is not a fan of it. We have a good number of characters, some of whom are better developed than others, even our heroine. We have the usual suspects and two good looking men, one of whom might not be who he claims to be.
The guessed the culprit right before I reached half the book. Still, I enjoyed reading the book on the last page. The narrative style is descriptive but not overly so. I like to get a feel of the place, the atmosphere, and the author gives me that.
The pace was decent, though I wished it was better. While there isn’t much rambling, Myrtle was hell-bent on not believing in anything paranormal, dragging the story with her when she could have solved it faster. It fits the trope to the T but makes the reader want to shake some sense into her head.
Since it’s the first book in the series, I’m willing to let it go. The writer needs to set the stage, after all. The writing is light with bits of humor and sarcasm. Grief shows, but not enough to overwhelm the readers, just as it should be in a cozy mystery.
My only complaint is that I liked the side characters more than Myrtle. Still, it would be interesting to see her character development in the next books. Tiddles, the stinky cat, was a delight, despite the smell.
There isn’t much magic. We get to see it only towards the end. But it’s different and intriguing. I like the concept the author created here.
Overall, it’s an engaging book for cozy mystery lovers, especially if they also love descriptions of the settings.
Thank you, NetGalley and Literary Wanderlust, for the ARC copy.

First, let me say that I was very impressed with the writing; it's obvious that the author is very intelligent and educated. Myrtle (haven't heard that name for years) was called away from her position as a school teacher when her aunt (who was a mother to her most of her life) passed away. Myrtle was never convinced that the death was an accident, even after law enforcement deduced that it was. She was determined to get at the truth and had opportunity to do so, since Aunt Eve had left her bed and breakfast business to her. She had plenty of opportunity to do some sleuthing. But it became apparent that someone didn't want her to. Whom could she even trust? Not even her cousin (raised as a sister)!

New author and a new series to start off my day.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, Lina Hansen, for the opportunity to read “In My Attic” for my honest review.
Myrtle Coldron returns to her childhood home after being told her Aunt has been found dead in their family home, Witches Retreat.
A fast paced story with lots of mystery and intrigue going on. Interesting characters help keep the intrigue going.
If you love cozy, paranormal murder mystery, you will enjoy reading In My Attic. Be ready to delve into some magical moments. Along with some humorous moments, the book keeps you engaged.
Looking forward to the next book in the Magical Misfits Mystery series.

2.5 stars

I really wished I enjoyed this book, unfortunately it really fell flat for me.
No matter how many times I tried to get through it, I couldn’t relate to Myrtle, the main character.
For me, there has to be something that I like about the protagonist, but I just couldn’t find anything.
I’m not sure if I would read another book, but I might be willing to try.

I like getting the chance to read the first book in a new series. That being said I enjoyed the book. I'm a big fan of "witchy" cozies. I did enjoy the secondary characters more than I did Myrtle, she was kind of wishy washy, but hopefully she'll grow.on me as the series develops.

Myrtle Coldron was too busy to talk when her aunt called. Now she is dead & Myrtle feels so guilty. She had moved away in an attempt to get away from her aunt's Wiccan tendencies & the mystical 'stuff' that surround the place. Her aunt ran a B & B near the stone circle at Avebury. When Myrtle goes back to The Witches Retreat she finds things aren't as simple as they seem. Her aunt's death doesn't look to be an accident. She is concerned that someone is sneaking around searching for something. Her aunt has also left her with responsibility for the B & B as well as holding the purse strings for her cousin as well as the care of a flatulent cat! Myrtle is soon wondering what she has landed into & fearing that whoever killed her aunt has her in their sights.

This was a fun read from start to finish. The characters were fabulous, the cosy mystery with a splash of the supernatural was a great format. I'm really hoping there is more to come. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book- I loved it!

While there were some aspects of this book I enjoyed, overall it let me down. The biggest issue was the main character. I never got a sense of who she was, other than a warm body floating through the events of the book. No matter how interesting the mystery, if I don't care about the main character, I don't care about the whole book. There were some great moments of description, but when the setting has twice as much personality of the main character, there's an issue. I also didn't care for the casual homophobia and fatphobia.