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Champagne, Misfits, and Other Shady Magic (Dowser Book 7) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 1,279 ratings

I had everything I’d ever wanted — a successful business with a second bakery in the works, a sexy fiance who I adored, and good friends who loved to laugh almost as much as I did. So of course it couldn’t possibly last. Unfortunately, this time the trouble was homegrown in Vancouver, threatening my own backyard and those who were under my protection — whether they wanted to be or not. I was, after all, the wielder of the instruments of assassination. Apparently, cutesy cupcakes and being nice only stretched so far.

Champagne, Misfits, and Other Shady Magicis the seventh book in the Dowser series, which is set in the same universe as the Oracle, Reconstructionist, Amplifier, Archivist, and Misfits of the Adept Universe series. While it is not necessary to read all the series, in order to avoid spoilers the ideal reading order of the Adept Universe begins with Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077YDY2N5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Old Man in the CrossWalk Productions
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 311 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1927850688
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 7 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Dowser
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,279 ratings

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Meghan Ciana Doidge
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Meghan Ciana Doidge writes tales of true love conquering all, even death. Though sometimes the love is elusive, the vampires and werewolves come out to play in the daylight, and bloody mayhem ensues.

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Customers find this book to be a fantastic addition to the series, with an excellent storyline that keeps them engaged. They appreciate the characters and the author's creative storytelling, with one customer noting how it transports readers into the Adept universe. Customers describe the book as a fun read with humorous elements, and one customer particularly enjoys the cupcakes described in the book.

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59 customers mention "Value for money"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great addition to the series, with one customer noting that it improves with each installment.

"...It was still worth reading, though. You just have to focus on the detective work- the mystery- and not expect too much action until the end." Read more

"...The book does not resolve at the end, but it is fabulous. This is a definite must buy series for any urban fantasy fan." Read more

"I loved this book. all the power that Jade was controlling was so badass...." Read more

"...Still worth the read if you're invested in the characters. Lots of Kandy in this one of you're a fan like me...." Read more

30 customers mention "Enjoyment"27 positive3 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one customer specifically mentioning their love for the Jade and wolf characters.

"...This book was not an exception. Each book in the series has been full of adventure, snark, witty commentary and wonderful characters...." Read more

"...There is action, humor and fun...." Read more

"...Never does the Dowser series get old and each book is so entertaining. Book 7 begins a new adventure in Jade Godfrey' s life...." Read more

"...I was not disappointed. I hate to post spoilers however, I was happy to see characters brought together in this book...." Read more

28 customers mention "Storyline"25 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it excellent and interesting, with one customer noting it never grows old and another describing it as full of adventure.

"...This book was not an exception. Each book in the series has been full of adventure, snark, witty commentary and wonderful characters...." Read more

"Another great story with possible new baddies. Jade has her engagement party. Her Gran is trying to manipulate her and her power...." Read more

"...There is action, humor and fun...." Read more

"Another interesting read in the Dowser universe. Good story but not as engaging as the previous six installments...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...It's great that we're able to be introduced to new spin-off characters with their own story lines...." Read more

"...series has been full of adventure, snark, witty commentary and wonderful characters...." Read more

"...What is fun is that all of the important characters make an appearance. There is action, humor and fun...." Read more

"...I love the character that Jade has become, I love the enforcer that candy has...." Read more

18 customers mention "Storytelling"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in the book, praising the author's writing style and creativity, with one customer noting how it transports readers into the Adept universe.

"I love this series, and this book added perfectly to it...." Read more

"Another interesting read in the Dowser universe. Good story but not as engaging as the previous six installments...." Read more

"This world is so engaging, and it was nice to "come home" to Jade, the original of the main characters...." Read more

"...A bit of 'splainy fluff. Good book by a great writer, but I wanted more of a meal out of this much awaited arrival." Read more

12 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning the exciting engagement party and another noting the engaging banter between best friends.

"...It was also nice to have a reunion of sorts after the fallout of what happened in the Reconstructionist spin-off series that was recently concluded..." Read more

"...Nope! Jade is a kick-ass warrior now - a product of sure and steady development across each book...." Read more

"...I’ve missed Jade and Kandy, and love the banter between best friends. Kett...ah Kett. Who wouldn’t want him as a vampire BFF?!..." Read more

"...I love the continuing character development, personal not just magical." Read more

6 customers mention "Cupcakes"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the cupcakes in the book, with one mentioning they make them hungry and another noting their amazing taste.

"...I'm reading in the recommended order, and damn, it's even better than the cupcakes described!! Pardon me while I gleefully dive into the next book!" Read more

"...Cupcakes are optional but I advise having some on hand." Read more

"...Hard to wait for the next one. The cupcakes make me hungry though. Will have to try some of the recipes." Read more

"Everything is Better With Cupcakes!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning its witty commentary.

"...Each book in the series has been full of adventure, snark, witty commentary and wonderful characters...." Read more

"...There is action, humor and fun...." Read more

"...And bounds. MCD is talented , creative, funny, and brutal. I liked this latest Dowser, but I was always waiting for the story to start...." Read more

"This series is really good. It’s entertaining, funny, and magical! And don’t get me started in the cupcakes!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
    I love this series, and this book added perfectly to it. I love the way Meghan splits the series up in groupings of 3 so it's a new 'big bad' every 3 books instead of just 1 protagonist being worked up. It's like a fresh new storyline being carried over and built on every 3 books (this being book 7, so a new chronicle in Jades storyline). This universe she has created doesn't get old.
    It's great that we're able to be introduced to new spin-off characters with their own story lines. I'm exited to see what comes of some particular new characters that were introduced in this book. It was also nice to have a reunion of sorts after the fallout of what happened in the Reconstructionist spin-off series that was recently concluded by our talented author.
    And a side note: Kett, who has been a constant in this series and always had a piece of my heart, and he stole a little bit more of it by seeing how much of his heart belongs to Jade by being vulnerable enough to show how much her opinion of him matters to him. After everything that has happened to him, I'm looking forward to seeing a little bit more of his humanity shine through in the series.
    This supernatural world created it our modern world is a perfect balance. I love this series, and I will be loyal to it for life.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
    It was good, probably necessary, but this book was mostly set up for future adventure. It was still worth reading, though. You just have to focus on the detective work- the mystery- and not expect too much action until the end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018
    I never write reviews but I feel compelled to write one for this book. I have read all the books in the dowser series and love them all. This book was not an exception. Each book in the series has been full of adventure, snark, witty commentary and wonderful characters. I haven't read the oracle or reconstructionist novels, so i felt a smidge lost when it came to Kett and what he has been up to, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment. I loved this story line and the ending. I can't wait for the next book. It definitely left me wanting more!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
    Another great story with possible new baddies. Jade has her engagement party. Her Gran is trying to manipulate her and her power. Gran is not always the good guy. The book does not resolve at the end, but it is fabulous.

    This is a definite must buy series for any urban fantasy fan.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
    I can't get enough of this series. I'm reading in the recommended order, and damn, it's even better than the cupcakes described!! Pardon me while I gleefully dive into the next book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018
    Meghan usually writes her stories in three episodes, so this lays a lot of background. What is fun is that all of the important characters make an appearance. There is action, humor and fun. Warning, this is not a series that can be picked up in the middle, so start from book 1, it is well worth the investment in time.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
    I loved this book. all the power that Jade was controlling was so badass. I loved how she was able to fight for those she was protecting and had to kick a lot more ass and this one than the previous ones. I can't wait to see what happens next. I think I should go back now and read all the other books because I feel like I miss something and if I read them in sequence I can get the whole story as of now, but this one was by far my favorite. I love the character that Jade has become, I love the enforcer that candy has. I'm a little confused about Ketts role and that's why I feel I should go back and read the other books again get a little bit more understanding on what's going on with him. But I like the relationship that has developed between the Fantastic Four is what I'd called them
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019
    Another interesting read in the Dowser universe. Good story but not as engaging as the previous six installments. Still worth the read if you're invested in the characters. Lots of Kandy in this one of you're a fan like me. If you haven't read the other Jade novels then this is not the one to start the adventures.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Linda T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2018
    Jade is back! The author has the gift of creating strong, interesting characters and then embroiling them in outstandingly unique and creative adventures. Every one of the books in this series grabs you from the start and keeps you enthralled to the very end. My only regret is that I finish them too quickly because I can never put them down.
  • Stef
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2018
    Once again Meghan Ciana Doidge doesn't disappoint. Awesome read. Love this series and can't wait to find out what happens next
  • shazza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2021
    This series of books are great. Who could want more than cupcakes and elves, vampires, werewolves ... you name it they are in it. Great for taking you away from the drudge of what has been a grotty time - ultimate escapism. My only complaint is that they are not long enough & I keep having to buy the next one, and the next...you get the picture ;)
  • Sally Hiatt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2018
    Loved the next book in the series, now I can't wait to find out what happens next..
    I would definitely recommend this series to lovers of urban fantasy :)
  • Alysha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2018
    As always Meghan Ciana Doidge delivers another entertaining read. I love her books but the Dowser series is definitely a favourite. The only downside, if you can call it that, of her books are that once you start reading you don’t want to stop.

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