A Witchy Surprise: A Young Adult Paranormal Cozy Mystery

Rhonda Hopkins

Dec 2020 · Witches of Whispering Pines Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 2 · Killer Ink Press

About this ebook

A magical heritage. A threat in the forest. And an explosion of powers.

Charley Cooper is tired of being the lone non-magical person in a family of witches. At the ripe old age of sixteen, she believes the witchy gene has skipped her. But when something dark in the forest threatens her best friend and her little sister, Charley's powers appear out of nowhere.

 Now Charley's best friend is angry about the secrecy. Her crush is dating someone else. And, her out-of-control powers threaten to expose her family's secret.

 When a dangerous enemy tries to silence them forever, Charley knows she must fight back. Her mission? To learn to control her magic before they're all taking a nap in the local graveyard.

​​​​​​​If you enjoy magic, quirky characters, and small-town mysteries with a touch of romance, you're sure to enjoy A Witchy Surprise!

All the books in this series are written to stand on their own. However, the character growth and relationship dynamics between the characters grow and change throughout the books, so you may enjoy reading them in order.

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed this story of a young girl coming into her powers. Despite the dash of supernatural, the heroine is a normal teenager with all the angst of the teen years, including love troubles. The side characters are well-fleshed out and likable. The mystery adds a soupçon of “who done it?” to this lovely witch story. I received an ARC with no obligation and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I haven't read book one but this one is really good, I devoured it. I enjoyed reading the nuances of long time friends, the newness of the young adult feelings and her surprise magic, the strong family support and the comical acts. The community seems like a great place to live and the mystery was a shocking surprise but everything was very well blended. Fun, intense and steady pace kept me intrigued. I received a free copy and voluntarily chose to review.