You don’t need to have read the previous books in this series but I am now going to go and do exactly that as I really enjoyed this. The characters are what make it so engaging and the author makes the fantasy elements so perfectly aligned with their personalities that it is very credible. Yes, I would agree it can be classified as cozy but for me it was more aligned with those books which focus on character development and interaction. Charlaine Harris comes to mind as a useful comparison.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!

This is the fourth book of the series, and I need book five already!
Every book has an even more ominous feel to it, and I love it.

A perfect paranormal cozy. Book #4 in the series finds the community of Hollowbeck planning their annual solstice masked party. But since it's Hollowbeck, we know nothing is going to go the way it's planned. This community is full of old friends that Amelia Ash and Kim M Watt have developed into true characters who just happen to have a little magic. Cozy is the perfect description for this series. Not only do you read each book with enjoyment, you look forward to the next book when we visit again.

I enjoyed this latest visit to Hollowbeck. Trouble just seems to follow Morgan and Ruiner and the citizens of this magical little village. As a relatively new citizen, this is Morgan’s first Solstice celebration and it’s a bit….odd. Almost everyone is very caught up in the festivities. As trouble brews, Morgan doesn’t know who she can trust. This is a fun series and I liked this book.

Thankyou to Net galley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This has been my first foray into this authors work and unfortunately I wasn't able to jive with the story at all. The plot whilst humorous and intriguing in parts throughout the story also dragged a fair bit for me and as a result took me out of the story and failed to retain my full attention as a reader.

"Witchfest (The Hollowbeck Paranormal Cozy Mysteries #4)" by Amelia Ash and Kim M. Watt is set at the Winter Solstice. Hollowbeck is celebrating the end of the long nights of darkness and returning of the light with a Midwinter Festival and a couple of parties. One being the annual Masquerade Ball that everyone gets a special mask for.

Unfortunately, things seem to go extra odd with the masks and everyone is taking their mask personas too seriously. Morgan gets forced into solving this one pretty much on her own and starts to work out a little bit of her magic in the process. In the end they're still no closer to figuring out how to reverse the cat curse on her bother but Morgan may be more confident in her own abilities.

I started this one having only read the one before, but since that one was just great without the books before it, it seemed fine. While it seems like this one has more information, it was still fine to read without the ones before. Morgan finds herself in a pickle when solstice masks seem to change everyone with some kind of magic, and she needs the help of everyone who can resist them. Too bad it seems no one can resist for long. This one could have been pared down a little, but other than that, it was a wild and interesting ride to the end…oh, and that ending. LOL! Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

I have enjoyed this series for quite a while, but lately I find that it’s hard to read the stories as I had in the beginning. They seem to drag on more. I love the characters, especially Ruiner, but gosh, it takes too much effort these days.

I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This was my first time reading from the author. I didn't like the characters in the book or enjoy the pacing of it. But the world the author built was very imaginative. Which is why I gave its rating. There was nothing wrong with the writing either.

Morgan, her friends and snarky Ruiner are back to solve a crime. I love this paranormal town Hollowbeck and it's magical inhabitants. To be honest I enjoyed this book a little less than the previous ones but it still is a good story. I recommend this series. If you like magical/paranormal things then you'll enjoy it.
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I enjoyed this book. It was different from what I normally read. Lighthearted and amusing story. Gave it 2 starswould read more by author

Morgan, Ruiner, and the entire magical crew return for yet another adventure! Yep, he is still a cat, snarky as ever as the town begins their solstice festival and things aren't quite as expected! Are they ever? Mystery and fun,and will she get together with Ben? A fun series that doesn't disappoint.