I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
For all its merriment, Christmas can also bring melancholy—and in Magic Springs, Idaho, Mia finds that the season has brought her an unhappy ghost who’s pulling poltergeist-style pranks to get her attention. When she demands an explanation, the ghost just sends a message: Ask Mary Alice—that is, Mia’s beloved Grans, who’s been training her to develop her witchy talents. If anyone can figure this out, it’s Grans . . . even if she still hasn’t managed to free Mia’s cat from a previous spell that she cast.
The restless spirit turns out to be Magic Spring’s most well-known ghost, Dorothy, who supposedly died peacefully in her sleep. Now Dorothy claims she was murdered, and she wants her killer brought to justice. And she doesn’t have much patience about it, so the pressure is on Mia—with some help from her boyfriend, Trent, and a strangely secretive Grans. There aren’t many dicing-and-chopping days till Christmas—but this year, the most important gift Mia can give is to cheer up this troubled spirit. (Goodreads synopsis)
This was a super adorable, very quick novella. I enjoyed everything about this one. The haunting along with the Christmas vibes. But what I enjoyed the most was that it wasn't a typical Christmas haunting. There was no one re-evaluating their life, or making abrupt changes. Instead, it was a cozy mystery of whodunnit and why. I found that very unique. It also gave off "Good Witch" vibes with Catherine Bell.
I have not read anything by Lynn Cahoon before but I will certainly be backtracking to start this series from the beginning, and will add her to my list of auto-authors.
Overall rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
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