Too Much to Candle

Just finished my advance copy–I'm running behind in my reading schedule, but once I started this lovely adventure, I couldn't put it down!

The fall/Halloween vibes are strong in this story, and I am totally here for it. ;) Hazel's investigation quickly leads her to clues regarding a buried treasure on a historic estate. It's a sort of Nancy Drew meets Indiana Jones mystery, which I absolutely adored (and which is perfect given some Halloween costumes that come up at the end!). There were plenty of intriguing suspects and I was guessing until right up at the end. But everything fell into place after that!

As always with this series, my favorite part of the book was simply hanging out with Hazel and her friends in their delightful town. And her pets!! Too cute for words!! (I actually have a three-legged kitty with the same dietary restrictions as a certain pup, so reading about Hazel's new adoptees felt like a warm hug!) Plus, of course, there's all the wonderful candle scents (seasonally appropriate, naturally) that make reading about Hazel's business a real pleasure.

Overall, I loved this book, and I was thrilled to discover that the next installment in the series is already in the works. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to fans of witchy/paranormal mysteries, cozies with a modern and inclusive feel, anyone who loves Nancy Drew's hijinks or historical treasures–the list goes on and on!