Reviewed: December 30th, 2023
Released: August 20th, 2023
Genre: Paranormal Women’s fiction
One Woman’s Struggle with Midlife and Magic
Lilly is facing the fact that her husband is a philandering bastard, and she needs to move on now her children have flown the nest. Losing her job has not helped her dire financial straits, and her almost ex-husband wants to sell her ancient family home against her wishes. As she grapples with rude estate agents, stray dogs and hot flushes, a new problem emerges – she’s becoming a witch.
This paranormal women’s fiction is a funny and poignant take on midlife with a pinch of spice, a touch of magic and a relatable older heroine you can root for.
Helen’s thoughts: 4/5
The Mid Witch is a gentle tale of a woman grappling with mid life changes as well as coming to terms with being a witch. Bowman-Smith creates a likeable heroine that we can all relate to. Her gradual realisation of what she wants in life, instead of what her over-bearing bully of a husband wants, is all supported by the growing understanding that she descends from a line of witches.
The story is well written, the characters well-rounded. Lily’s familiars are adorable, especailly Ink, and North Star Cottage is just as much a character of the novel. Beautifully described, and I want to live there!
The plot was a little predictable, and there were a few loose ends for me. Without trying to give spoilers; I think Grant’s behaviour could have been developed more, it was never fully explained. If Lily was to beware certain people, I don’t understand why she tamely submitted to the coven, whom I think were the same people, nor how the coven didn’t punish the right person once the truth sayer had spoken. I was surprised at the ending, I was expecting a more clear cut resolution.
That being said, it was easy to read, and Lily is a worthy heroine. It’s nice to have an older heroine, with typical midlife issues to face.
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