Hello Book Lovers!

I hope you’re feeling festive for the holidays. Anybody got any great plans worth mentioning? I’m just spending some time with family and friends. Nothing too extraordinary, but I’ve really been enjoying having the time to continue writing (more on that in future posts).

With all this glorious time, it was time for me to start addressing my TBR backlog.

This time I chose The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin (The Cassie Black Trilogy Book 5) by Tammie Painter. 

If you’ve been following this blog, then you’ll need no introduction, but for those who don’t know, I’m a huge fan of Painter’s work. She writes quirky and whimsical fantasy novels with heart, and I’ve loved this series so far so I had to get back to it ASAP.

Let’s see how this one went!

Series Review Links

Book Review: The Undead Mr. Tenpenny

Book Review: The Uncanny Raven Winston

Book Review: The Untangled Cassie Black

Book Review: The Unusual Mayor Marheart

Blurb

Book burning.

Jewel stealing.

Vampire hunting.

Not exactly what I expected from a day’s work as a detective, but at least things are no longer dull at the agency.

Although I’m not sure how much longer the doors to that agency will be open, since the due date for getting my detective license just went whizzing by faster than a fairy on pixie dust.

But, after making good use of my groveling skills, HQ has given me an extension to solve a case and complete my application. Which would be great if the only clients I have weren’t dead clients, missing clients, and persnickety clients.

I’m also contending with a boyfriend who’s refusing to speak to me, there’s a vampire uprising close on the horizon, and more Magics going missing by the day, including my own parents (yes, again).

But the worst problem in my life right now?

A bubbly new assistant, who not only believes we’re besties, but also thinks hugging is permitted.

Seriously, I’ll take a vampire uprising over that, any day.

If you like wryly humorous comic fantasy with a touch of paranormal mystery, magic gone awry, and problematic trips to the British Library, you’ll love this fifth installment of the Cassie Black Trilogy.

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The Review

Like the other books in this series, this was a lighthearted and whimsical adventure.

Cassie Black has faced big odds. She defeated the Mauvais, found her parents, and now she has to get her detective license before a deadline or her dreams of a nice future will disappear before her eyes. But when her sleuthing ties to mysterious jewels and a potential vampire revolution, Cassie has to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.

As always, the wordplay in this book really sold me. There’s so many great puns in here that gave me a chuckle that it’s worth mentioning. I accuse the author of stashing away clever puns to unleash upon her adoring readers! Seriously though, the writing was great and light in nature, especially with all the great food references.

Cassie’s come a long way in her journey, but problems seem to love her company. This time things took on a more personal touch and centered more squarely on her, which I appreciated. Pablo, Mayor Marheart, and Inspector Oberlin all had something to figure out about them, and although I’d like to see more kindness from Oberlin at some point, his sour attitude towards Cassie did well to up the stakes.

The plot was a mystery lover’s dream. There were plenty of clues, red herrings, and shocking developments to keep me interested, though I would’ve liked to see just a bit more resolution of some of the puzzle pieces. I need to know who’s the big bad!

If you love a good mystery with a hefty dallop of magical hijinks, you can’t go wrong with this series!

That’s A Wrap!

Well that’s it for this book review. I hope you enjoyed it!

Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!

Have a great day!

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