A review by lizzuplans
Muddled Magic by Kat Lapatovich Healy

5.0

A fabulous and very enjoyable read. 

If you are reading this review and think, of course an ARC reader gives 5 stars because they have been given an ARC- dearest gentle reader, I am a strict reviewer and the 4.5 stars for this book are fully deserved in my opinion.

I started this series with 3 stars for the first three books and 4 stars for the fourth book, and this one: blew me away. Backstory, action, everything coming together, still enough to be discovered, great sass, prime lumbersnack moments.. love! Did not love the EVIL (pun intended) cliffhanger but I am sure Kat is  working hard on book 6 (!) so I can continue reading very soon. 

I loved the flashback to Meadow’s/Misty’s life with the rest of the Hawthornes. The way they all live together in what looks like harmony but the cracks are for sure appearing. All the various relationships and layers of… unrest were very nicely in the background of the story. 
I was also really impressed with Meadow’s growth since moving into her farmhouse. Only a short amount of time has passed but gosh, she has become such a better stronger etc. person. 

Perhaps not in the way she has not been able to see the bigger picture, but she is not to blame. The information in the last chapters had me on the edge of my  seat and it had so many layers that I have so many questions while I already have so many answers. Very nice!

All the fuzzy feelings when Meadow and Arthur had THAT moment together (no not *that*, but still chef’s kiss for the slow burn).

4.5 stars rounded up. 

I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.