GONE WITH THE WITCH is the fifth book in the Witchy Way Librarian Mysteries by Angela M. Sanders. I just love this series and as soon as each new book comes out, I can’t wait to dive in! This newest release didn’t disappoint, and I devoured every word until I’d read the last sentence. From the opening sentence, the stage is set for murder, mayhem, magic, and humor, which provided plenty of chuckles. Protagonist Josie Way is Wilfred, Oregon’s small-town librarian. Except she’s no ordinary librarian…she’s a witch with a gift for talking with the books and being able to know exactly which book each patron needs to read. While this can be read as a standalone, the buildup of each of the core characters is a delight to follow. I especially have enjoyed the budding romance between Josie and Sam, the local sheriff. It’s sweet and I’m looking forward to what happens next in their relationship. I especially loved the inclusion of Sherlock Holmes in this newest release, and his help in solving a murder. Sherlock’s banter with Josie is humorous, as is imagining his opinions on what he thought about all the adaptations of his character.

From abandoned old bones, to a decades-long missing husband, to a stranger visiting town, the intricacies of the multi-faceted mystery kept me turning pages. And while there might have been clues to help me solve the case, I was having too much fun enjoying the characters and their antics to tax my little gray cells. In the end, the murder mystery was solved quite nicely and questions are answered in a satisfactory manner. However, there are a couple of situations left open for future books to answer, which makes me quite impatient for the next book to be released!

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.