This book starts well and shows promise of being an interesting addition to the 'midlife magic' genre/trope.
But around mid-way in the book the author decides, metaphorically, throw the kitchen sink at the story in terms of magical/fantasy characters and story-line - it is slow to explain some story lines and I felt that having thrown i the 'sink' the author didn't quite know how to tie it into the existing story.
I think that it would have been better to split the storyline up into 2 or even 3 shorter books - or 'richer' books and introduce the extra characters much later.

This book doesn’t hold back, the action starts straight away! Miriam has lead a mundane life for the past 20 years, but she is anything but! She is hiding from her past and trying to keep her daughter safe. Her past catches up with her and other secrets are revealed which mean she needs to look into her past and acknowledge who she really is. Gabriel is the gorgeous Alpha male who has been on the outskirts of her life for a long time. Events mean that they need to come clean to each other what they’re capable of. In trying to prepare for the fight with her past Miriam finds another life she had forgotten. Enter Phyr a fae she knew in the life she was forced to forget. She now has too hot, alpha males vying for her attention. Hot! There is a lot going on in this story and you need to concentrate to keep it all in order, but it’s so interesting that you want to know if all! I think this will turn in to a great series and my one complaint is I need to wait so long for the next book.

Eastside Hedge Witch by T.J. Deschamps is one of the best Paranormal Women's Fiction books I've read, and I've read more than a few. Refreshingly, the book strays from the typical midlife crisis-brings- powers theme of most of the books in PWF, introducing us to a powerful witch instead. She still has to rediscover some of her history and power, but the journey of discovery isn't brought on by personal trauma.
Deschamps has written a complex page-turner with compelling characters that run the gamut of the supernatural world - not only witches but Nephilim, demi-gods, angels, fae, weres, and many more. Interspersed in the excellent storyline is social commentary on the situations women face in today's world, yet it is done in the context of the story without coming across as being preachy.
The book races towards a conclusion that is satisfying yet leaves the reader wanting more! I look forward to the next book and thank #NetGalley for providing the book.

This book is in a word enthralling. Written with such lucidity and skill. I highly recommend it. It's one of the best books I have read lately.

Thanking NetGalley for the advance copy. I'm Liking Miriam and her cadre a lot! I look forward to more in this series from T.J. Deschamps.

3.5

I enjoyed this, even if I wasn't totally wowed by it. I really liked Miriam, Jada, Roxy, Rhiannon, and Phry. I was OK on everyone else, including Gabriel. And since he's the most likely romantic pairing for most of the book, that left me a little cold. But the writing rolls along at a good clip, there's some humor, an interesting world, and the characters have moral codes I appreciate.

I did think Miriam was just a little too central, too powerful, too wanted by all the powerful men around her. And while I liked the ending, I did have to wonder if anyone (other than Lucifer) bothered to consider how it would effect the whole rest of the world.

All in all, I'll happily read the next book in the series, when it comes out. But I'm not gnashing my teeth that I can't have it now.

Eastside Hedge Witch by T.J. Deschamps is the first paranormal women’s fiction I have read. It took a bit to get into the story, but as soon as I cast Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” as Gabriel, I was off reading!!! Hopefully, there will be more forthcoming for these characters. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley, and the opinions expressed are my own.

This is an excellent Paranormal Women's Fiction book. The storyline is fascinating. The characters are very likable. I couldn't put this book down as I just had to find out how it ended. I am really looking forward to more books in this series.

I enjoyed this book. It’s got a surprising, interesting story. The characters are a surprise also. I liked them. #EastsideHedgeWitch #NetGalley

Eastside Hedge Witch: A Paranormal Women's Fiction (Midlife Supernaturals, Book One) by T.J. Deschamps
Publication Date: October 31, 2021
Independently Published
Genre: Sci Fi & Fantasy, Women's Fiction

Eastside Hedge Witch is the first book in the Midlife Supernaturals series by T.J. Deschamps. This book was so good that I could not put it down! Also, I refused to go to bed until I finished it because WOW!

I found the heroine of this book, Miriam, to be incredible! She is a fierce woman, who has overcome a lot and finds that it just keeps coming. Also, she is hiding from her ex, Satan, who will destroy the world if he finds out she is still alive.

I am a huge fan of paranormal cozy mysteries and I loved this one! Miriam is an actual adult with some life behind her and is very relatable! I found this story to be incredible! It's funny, fast-paced, filled with adventure and has amazing characters that I just wanted to hang out with!

I definitely recommend reading this book. I know I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out! I want to see what happens next!

I'm so grateful to T.J. Deschamps and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.