My Summoning Spruce Story
Summoning Spruce is a delightful read. It's the sublime majesty of a peaceful forest... with murder. This cozy mystery honors earth witchy magic. If you've ever dreamed of moving to a small forest town and losing yourself to lawn gnomes and twinkle lights, this is the book for you. If you get through the day fueled by coffee and chocolate, Josephine Swell is your protagonist. She's frustrated, awkward, compassionate, strong, and in her own head too much... so like most women I know! When illegal magics and murder invade the town of Spruce, Swell must find out what magic is threatening her town. She's also reconciling her newly single status, the stuck-up rich girl in town, and Bronson the park ranger she's investigating with. But the star of the show is Tater. Ornie's careful crafting of this lovable pup made me want my own dog by my side as I read.
Ornie has mastered what a place looks like and how Swell (& co.) feel about it. This debut novel is engrossing and a beautiful homage to the trees in our back yard. If you want to feel a little more connected to the earth, find your nearest forest clearing and bring this book with you!
*Note: I was provided with a free copy of this book from the author for an honest review. But I've already ordered my own paperback copy*
You are an amazing human! Thank you for reading and reviewing my book!
Love your review, Cora. It is SPOT ON! I submitted my review for Ann's fantastic debut novel at Amazon and Goodreads, and I feel very much like you. The book had a hypnotic effect on me, pulling me into that world of forest and organic magic. It is so beautifully written. And yes, I love, LOVE, L-O-V-E Tater, too!