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I returned to this short novella series once again. I loved it, once again. I will say that the impetus for the story, or the hook for this third installment, was beginning to get a little cliche. But, the writing is good, the pacing is great. and the plot itself is great. I didn't expect to like a story about witches dealing with the Brexit vote as much as I did. I'll finish this series soon, and then I will be sad.

The long-standing Brexit metaphors come out of the Lychford shadows and claim plot status in this third instalment. The novella nods at difficult questions of xenophobia and microaggressions and successfully delivers a bruising look at (mystical) border control and personal responsibility. Not as successful as the first two books, for me, but a brave effort that sets the stage for the final act.

Autumn, one of Lychford's the witches and few persons of color, is having trouble reconciling the people of her village, whom she known ask her life, with the Brexit vote. Most of the time she let's the micro-aggressions slide, but one night she mixes her anger with her magic and manages to rip apart the borders that protect Lychford from other worlds. It'll take Autumn, Lizzie, and Judith to see if they can put things right again.

As I felt at such a disadvantage last night, decided to start the third book right away.

I‘m enjoying these quick witchy reads by Paul Cornell, but the first — Witches of Lychford — is definitely my favorite! #witchyreads #bookreview #ebook #review