4.5 stars rounded up.

Erin Johnson has done it again! She's brought us an absolutely amazing new story in the Spells & Caramels series! This one did not garner 5 stars from me though like the last two have. The sole reason it's a 4.5 instead of a 5 is that I feel as though the book was a little too suspenseful. Cozy mysteries don't usually have the suspense that Ms. Johnson put in this book. It even ended on a cliff-hanger. I felt as though that kind of detracted from the story line. In fact, I'm going to have to read it a second time because I feel like there are nuances I missed because I was so into the action happening.

Outside of that fact, it's a fantastic book. I adore the characters in this series and this book didn't disappoint. The characters were as quirky and loveable as they usually are. Hank even goes above and beyond to prove his love to Imogen. Horace even becomes more loveable in this installment.

I'm excitedly awaiting the seventh installment which I hope will be out soon since this one ended on a cliff-hanger! I do recommend that if you want to read the series, that you start with the first book in the series, Seashells, Spells, & Caramels. You'll understand the interpersonal relationships a lot more if you start with the first book.

Read them and enjoy them - it's a great series! ( )

4.5 stars rounded up.

Erin Johnson has done it again! She's brought us an absolutely amazing new story in the Spells & Caramels series! This one did not garner 5 stars from me though like the last two have. The sole reason it's a 4.5 instead of a 5 is that I feel as though the book was a little too suspenseful. Cozy mysteries don't usually have the suspense that Ms. Johnson put in this book. It even ended on a cliff-hanger. I felt as though that kind of detracted from the story line. In fact, I'm going to have to read it a second time because I feel like there are nuances I missed because I was so into the action happening.

Outside of that fact, it's a fantastic book. I adore the characters in this series and this book didn't disappoint. The characters were as quirky and loveable as they usually are. Hank even goes above and beyond to prove his love to Imogen. Horace even becomes more loveable in this installment.

I'm excitedly awaiting the seventh installment which I hope will be out soon since this one ended on a cliff-hanger! I do recommend that if you want to read the series, that you start with the first book in the series, Seashells, Spells, & Caramels. You'll understand the interpersonal relationships a lot more if you start with the first book.

Read them and enjoy them - it's a great series! ( )

AMAZING! This books answers so so so so many questions I've been waiting for! I love how each character discovers themselves, and their own way a little more in each installment. The tight nit bakers are inspiring and hilarious. This book really brings to light why it's so important not to learn everything about every character in book one. Erin has created a wonderful magical world and I can't wait to see how Imogen and the gang try and tackle their next adventure. ( )

Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips by Erin Johnson is the sixth installment in the Spells & Caramels series. Imogen and her fellow bakers are enjoying being back home on Bijou Mer. Now that her relationship with Prince Hank is out in the open, Imogen is invited to attend the various soirees hosted at the palace which means spending time with Hank’s family (Imogen cannot figure out how Hank turned out so well). Things are going swimmingly until Imogen’s brother, Horace shows up in the bakery. He knows that they are heading to the Air Kingdom for the Spring Solstice Festival. The Air Kingdom is where Carclaustra Prison is located. Horace demands that Imogen and her friends break out Pritney and Nate (who they helped put into prison). He threatens the lives of their families if they do not cooperate and Imogen is not allowed to tell Hank. How can they get two people out of the one place no one can visit?

Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips is an action-packed book. In addition to what I mentioned above, Hank and Imogen stumble across a body in a black box in a small storage room. It turns out to be Hank’s old mentor who disappeared one day. Hank wants to find out what happened to him and how he ended up the black box. I recommend reading the Spells & Caramels series in order. Each book in the series builds upon the previous book. There is a delightful group of characters in this series. Imogen has a unique perspective since she grew up human and did not know she was magical until entering a baking contest. Iggy, Imogen’s flame, is my favorite character with his witty and sarcastic quips. Hank’s family, though, leaves something to be desired. It is amazing how kind and thoughtful Hank considering King Roch is his father. It was fun to visit the Air Kingdom. The author created a unique environment and provides beautiful descriptions of it. Can you imagine sailing around on airships? Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips contains good writing and steady pacing. While Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips is a good story, it was missing the light heartedness and humor that was present in the previous books in the series. I miss Iggy’s entertaining and witty retorts. There is a Dobby reference that I loved. My rating for Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips is 4 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait to see how Imogen, Hank, Iggy and the gang get out of their present situation in the next Spells & Caramels novel. ( )