comedy, witches, urban-fantasy, paranormal, magic, snark-fest

Hilariously silly with an abundance of verbal humor and a gift for description! The publisher's blurb gives hints and there is no need for spoilers, but that can't begin to prepare you for all the laughs! Great book for a bad day at work!
Stephanie Reggio has the patter and snark down pat.
Bought as Whispersync on the cheap. ( )

Zelda has just served a nine month sentence in the witch’es prison for killing her cat who just happened to be her familiar; it was an accident. A strong healer, what had her sentenced for so long was that she’d been using her magic for selfish reasons, conjuring up designer clothes as well as expensive cars and vacations. On her release she’s given back a portion of her magic and is on probation for a month and needs to complete a task during that time. Her aunt had left her a house and she’ll know what to do when she gets there. She had an aunt? If after a month’s time she doesn’t complete her task, all magic will be removed and she’ll become mortal. Only she’s not quite sure what that task is.

One of the things I’ve enjoyed about this author’s writings is the crazy main character she often comes up with. This one is selfish with not quite the intense potty mouth of another popular lead character. With Zelda, it’s the names she comes up with for others that stands out.

The situations are definitely unique and funny, but I found it difficult to like Zelda for a good chunk of the book. Due to her upbringing, she’s never been emotionally close with another and to protect her heart, just doesn’t want to establish connections with the people who like and appreciate her. Hang in there; it takes a while but things do change. And thankfully, the secondary characters are likable and interesting enough to carry the story until that time. ( )