Those who read my reviews know how much I enjoy this author's books, no matter which series it is. Unfortunately I have hit a snag with this one. Twice I tried to read this, the second time getting to about halfway, and I just didn't care for the story. I think it just felt like there was no story, well, I mean that it went along so slowly and seemed like nothing much of anything was happening. Lily's interaction with friends and colleagues was at a minimum and there were no wonderful descriptions of any of the vintage clothing she sells. Even Oscar's bemoaning about the cat became tedious. I hope this is a one-off and the next book picks up. I would hate to think that the author has run out of ideas for this wonderful series. Meet Lily Ivory. Lily is a witch with a coloured past, who has made San Francisco her home. She’s learning more about the powers that she has and even going back to school to get her GED! However, she’s not quite used to all the dead bodies piling up around her. Her contact at the Sans Francisco Police Department asks her to examine a dead body that is surrounding by bad luck charms. Lily finds the body of Malachi Zazi, whose father calls himself the Prince High and has formed a Devil religion. This is going to be a adventure of bad luck charms and devil-worshipping and Lily is going to need all her wits and friends!I don’t read a lot of paranormal mysteries. I have a couple of series that I am completely devoted to and the Witchcraft Mysteries by Juliet Blackwell is one of them. I fell in love with this series when I listened to the first two books (Secondhand Spirits and A Cast Off Coven) on audio, with Xe Sands narrating. This is the first book in the series I’ve read in paperback form, rather than audiobook form, and I can confirm whatever format you choose this series is fantastic!I like Lily because she is very real. Yes, she’s a fictional character, but Juliet Blackwell writes her so well, with flaws and talents, that I imagine she’d be someone I would encounter at my local vintage clothing store. Lily has had a very interesting childhood and alike to a onion, she has lots of layers and slowly we are starting to unravel the layers. In Hexes and Hemlines we learn more about Lily, her teacher, Aiden, the most powerful witch in Sans Francisco, Sailor, his psychic minion, and even Oscar, her familiar, who takes the form of a pot-bellied pig but is a goblin.The mystery is not just another murder for Lily to solve, but she learns more about the dynamics about Aiden and the witches and paranormals of Sans Francisco. I feel like there is still a lot more for us to discover about these characters and I can’t wait to dig into the next book in the series.If you enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries with memorable characters then I highly recommend picking up Secondhand Spirits and making your way through this series. Long after you turn the last page you will be thinking about Lily and Oscar and wanting to take a visit back to their shop, Aunt Cora’s Closet.
Do You like book Hexes And Hemlines (2011)?
Love it. Another Great book in the series can't wait to read the next one again
—Ahvie
Love this series. I'm listening to them on audio book and I can't get enough,
—siilviia_15
