I went into this book expecting it to be a mix of Sookie Stackhouse and Stephanie Plum, something magical and fun with a hint of danger and a happy ending. A paperback part of a series that I could enter at any point to go along for a mystery ride.

The only good point that I have for this book is that Abby's familiar, Cooper the cat, is a delight to read. Until he starts leering at human teenagers, which just throws off the whole vibe.

This book did not deliver. The dramatic tension was flimsy and the mystery/drama was juvenile at best. I never, not once, believed that there was any danger or real threat for Abby to face. Most of what she goes through is sticking her nose in where it doesn't belong and she causes more problems for herself than any outside source. Everything of interest happens in the last ten-ish pages of the book, which made everything before then a slog to read through.

If you like low-stakes plots and Halloweentown III, then I think you'll like Who's That Witch?

This is a fun paranormal cozy mystery full of witches, humans and familiars.. Not having read the previous two books I was a little bit lost in the beginning, but quickly became pulled into the story.
Abby is a witch who it seems has recently come into her powers, she has a best friend named Stella who is a human, a boyfriend who is a police officer.. and my favorite character of them all Abbys cat familiar who talks named Cooper.. Any one that is of the witch variety seems to be able to understand him..

Some strange things are happening around town.. like a human seeing a broom on the street just sweeping on its own with no one behind it.. When more weird things start happening Abby thinks that its something that needs to be investigated.. but not everyone is convinced thats its something sinister.. it could just be a witch that likes to play pranks..
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I loved the animal characters they were adorable and funny..Cooper was definitely my favorite character, with Prince Charming not far behind. This was a fun, fast read.. If your looking for a lighthearted paranormal cozy mystery you should check this series out.. but I would recommend reading the other books first

Who's that Witch is a binge worth story that will make reader smile. Who's that Witch is book 3 in a series. With that being said readers will be able to read this book and not be lost at all with the characters and story line.

The characters, story, are a humors laugh out loud enjoyable story anyone will be able to enjoy. This Cozy supernatural story has changed my mind when it comes to supernatural stories.

For anyone needing to change up their reading I high recommend this story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson Who's That Witch?

I received this ARC via Netgalley and Severn River Publishing, in return for an honest review. While the third book in this series, it can be read as a standalone, although reading books 1 & 2 will make things easier as there are lots of people and animal familiars to keep track of. Abby Odell is a witch, living in the small ½ magical & ½ unknowing human town of Holiday Hills. When the humans suddenly start seeing things that they shouldn’t, like weird weather in the middle of the day or self-working sweeping brooms, Abby realizes that she and her familiar, Cooper, need to get this solved before the magical cat is out of the bag and humans know there really is active magic in the world.
This is an enjoyably plotted story. The one caveat is all of the people and animals to track, particularly not having read the first two books in the series. The author writes well and Abby is a sympathetic heroine, ably abetted by her cat, Cooper.

Took me a little bit to get into this as there was quite a lot of characters right at the start so had to familiarise myself with who was who. Once I did that I started to enjoy the book. My favourite character was probably Cooper due to his sassyness . Keeps you guessing as to who was behind everything and a few unexpected plot twists , made the book really interesting. Think I would have enjoyed this more and been more attached to the characters if I had read the previous books in this series before reading this one. HOWEVER it is possible to jump right in and start with this book first.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this short story

book 3 in the series and with a host of established characters i did struggle to get my head around them all...but i did and what i found was an interesting mix of witches

someone is playing tricks on humans....bizarre weather patterns happening at night that the witches cant see apart from abby our main witch character who has just discovered she is a powerful witch but her main job is as an author...

witches live in secrecy but is someone trying to upset the balance

not a bad storyline, one to read in between the horrors and murder mysteries, it has an endearing theme

I did not realize this was part of a series. If I can read the first two books, I will come back to this one and read/rate it properly!

This is the third book in this series and I would recommend reading book one before diving into this instalment. Who's that Witch follows Abby Odell who is witch and cozy mystery writer living in a small town named Holiday Hills. She has a familiar talking cat named Cooper and lives above a cafe/bookstore where all the magical members of her town hang out. When odd things start to occuring around town and the non-magical people start seeing extraordinary things, Abby wants to understand what is happening. The mystery gets even more high stakes when her best friend is threatened. A fast, fun read, I only wish that the Salem aspect of the story was more clear and fleshed out, I got a bit confused with all the players.

Witches, warlocks, familiars, shifters … humans – Stella, Abby Odell’s (witch and cozy witch mystery writer) human friend, is seeing magic but shouldn’t, who in Holiday Hills is using magic to drive 2 friends apart. Abby investigates, and finds witches in town that date back to the Salem Trial days, and some carry resentments, looking for revenge.
An easy to read paranormal cozy, it’s OK to read on its own but having read the previous books will help bring somethings in context.
Thank you to NetGalley and Servern River Publishing for a copy in exchange for my opinion.

In Holiday Hills somthing fishy is going on, and Abby Odell is determined to get to the bottom of it. Non-magical residents are not supposed to be able to see the magic that the magical community performs, but something has gone haywire, and suddenly , they are seeing things that they can't comprehend......
I started out reading this book, but felt lost with very little backstory, so I went on Kindle Unlimited and checked out the first two books and read those before I went back to this one. I have to say that I enjoyed those a little bit more, just because this had so many names to keeo up with. I am terrible with names, so take that with grain of salt. Abby is a lot of fun, and I really love her familiar, Cooper. He is so snarky, he will keep you laughing. This is a fun, quick read, perfect for anyone who loves cozy mysteries.

Our main character, Abby, is becoming increased concerned that evidence of a magical world is starting to become noticed by 'non-magics'. Something feels amiss, and Abby is eager to find out what that feeling of something being out of the ordinary, even in the magical sense, could all mean.

I read Book 3 (Who's That Witch) first, prior to reading Book 1 and 2 in this series, but I didn't at all feel like I was clueless, or out of touch with the storyline. I picked it up, and was with Abby and the people in her life, and understanding it the course of the way through.

This book is a light read, and a good 'balancer' for a reader who may have just finished reading a novel that was perhaps 'heavy' in themes. The language is plain-English, a breeze to read, and enjoyable from start to end.

This story does offer answers about what Abby was feeling off about, and it was only at the end that I realised the books entirety is about working that out. With that said, upon reflecting, a higher rating would be given if the plot became a faster pace, or had more twists or larger scenes. However, for the steady pace, the easy-reading style writing and the likeable characters, I am comfortable with a positive 3 out of 5 star rating.

I would recommend this to a younger reader, or an adult who is interesting in reading more books that are less complicated, who can enjoy the simple, straightforward writing, the consistent pacing and the wonder of magic, and likeable witches.

*I was kindly provided an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book by the publishing company, Severn River Publishing through NetGalley. All views are entirely my own. Opinions are my own and are not reflective of either the views of the author, the publishing company or NetGalley.

Who's That Witch? is a wonderful cozy mystery that takes place in a small town that has magical beings like witches and warlocks, mixed among human folk. I loved the main character and her familiar, both were smart and funny. The mystery itself is a good one. It involves witches from the Salem days, revenge, and unfinished business. A great thing about the book is the townsfolk. There is a wide range of interesting characters that will make for some great books down the line. I really enjoyed the author's writing style, it was a fun and fast book. I can't wait to read more!

This is a fascinating mystery story. Someone is messing with the magic in Holiday Hills and it is affecting the heroine of this story, Abby Odell, cozy mystery writing witch. It was fun following along as Abby solved this mystery. I liked how much support she got from her familiar, a cat named Cooper and her mentor, the owner of the Enchanted Book Cafe, Bessie. I can't wait to see what mystery Abby gets to solve next.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This book is very cute and sweet. But I would highly recommend people read the previous books in the series. The book is very short and the author expects you to know the characters, so it is very easy to get lost. Other than that, this would be a very cute book to read around Halloween.

A quick, fun little read. It took me under five hours to read it. I think it could be read as a stand alone, but having not read the first two books, I was confused for a minute when we suddenly had talking animals, but I figured things out quickly. It also took me over half the book before I could keep all of the side characters straight. I never did fully understand why the guilty culprit messed with the town though. I did really like the characters of Abby, Stella and Bessie. And how could you not love all of the animal familiars. Prince Charming made me laugh and Cooper was fantastic. If you are a fan of cozy mysteries and you like light stories about witches, you will enjoy this book.

Who's That Witch? (Holiday Hills Witch #3) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: Severn River Publishing
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Release Date: March 9, 2021

Who's That Witch? is the third book in the Holiday Hills Witch series by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson. I hasn't read the previous books in the series, which I think made it harder for me to get into the book. It can be read as a standalone book, but I felt lost until I was about halfway through.

This was a quick read with an interesting storyline. The characters were good and the mystery was fascinating. I'll definitely be reading the previous book in the series to see if things work better for me.

By the end of the book, I really liked it. The first two books are available on Kindle Unlimited, so I would definitely recommend reading those first.

I'm so grateful to Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, Severn River Publishing, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

I wouldn't jump into this book without reading the first two in the series. I was lost at first, having no idea what was going on with all of the characters that pop in. I found some of the dialogue and descriptions to be repetitive. I think this book would be fun to read around Halloween, just for something light and fluffy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Severn River Publishing for access to this arc.

A fun paranormal surprise even with missing book 2 somehow. A great combination of friends, witches and magic. I'll be going back for book and looking forward to more.

Strange magical things are happening in Abby’s town and she wants to figure out who is causing them. Her search leads her to three old witches. Which of these is causing the problem and why? Who’s that Witch is a cozy read that is perfect for Halloween with the witch theme. It is a story that is ultimately about friendship between women. It examines this theme through several different friendships.
The theme is something that women will connect with. It examines the ups and downs that happen in many female relationships. Most mysteries I read start to drop clues and tidbits earlier in the book, but this one I couldn’t piece together the solution until I was at the end. I wish there had been a bit more intrigue in the book because it didn’t make me anxious to solve the mystery. It is still a very enjoyable cozy read.

This book was such a fun surprise! I totally binged it in one day! It is the 3rd book in the series but I did not feel lost at all being my first book. I loved it. You jump right into the story and it takes off like pushing the gas petal. Lol. The characters were cute and fun and very likeable by the end I was even loving the familiars.