Well crafted, and strong characters.

Loved every part of this book, from the way the Eliza reacts to her discovering her new found family and life to the murder mystery case dynamics. Eliza has genuine doubts, and concerns about all that is happening in her life, it's realistic and has growth throughout the book.

Her family is quirky but all unique and I look forward to reading more about all of them. The sheriff has a legitimate reason for being out of touch, not just a hot idiot. It also looks like the series will have series long plot lines that we will get to discover more about, from the families exile to the familiar. I also am excited to learn more about how magic works in this world and how the family uses it in their lives. (especially Lucy and her Floozies!)

If you are looking for a well written cozy, start here, you'll fall in love with it! ( )