After enjoying Auralee Wallace’s In the Company of Witches, I had high expectations for The Late-Night Witches. While it didn’t completely meet those expectations, it was still an enjoyable and entertaining read.

I went in hoping for a light-hearted, cozy witchy fantasy, and this book delivered, though with a bigger dose of humor than I anticipated. I laughed out loud more than once. A baby in a garlic onesie? Absolutely hilarious!

The family dynamics, especially the sisterly relationship, were charming and heartwarming, creating a delightful mix of humor and emotion. The story has just a touch of romance and mild gore, but nothing graphic. Some minor language appears, but there are no spicy scenes. The pacing is slow at first, but the second half picks up nicely.

My main disappointments were the lack of witches versus vampire battles and the fact that the main vampire leaned more toward cheesy than scary. I didn’t fully connect with any of the characters, and the story sometimes felt a bit cheesier and less deep than I would have liked. The ending also felt anticlimactic.

That said, if you’re looking for a silly, light, and fun Halloween read that will make you cackle and grin, this is a perfect choice. It has a vibe reminiscent of Charmed meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with plenty of nods to the show and movie sprinkled throughout.

Definitely recommend! I can’t wait to see what this author writes next!