Heir of Uncertain Magic (Whimbrel House) Paperback – April 11, 2023

Another worthy series in a line of works that I read and listen to with whispersync that just feeds my spirit. The world building is precise, and the characters realistic and very easy to imagine interacting with. Holmberg is a masterful author, and I thank God for her. Owain from this series has definitely stolen my heart.

Not quite as good as book one, but a wonderful story all the same.Uncertain magic took me a long time to read- the first go around I didn’t finish it- I felt bored.Rereading it over a year later was so much better. I was fully invested and so anxious on what was to come!Definitely worth checking out this series if you haven’t already. Very. Excited to get book 3!

In Heir of Uncertain Magic, Charlie Holmberg does what she does best: serves up swoony romance and relatable characters in an enticingly magical setting.(There may be a few spoilers ahead of you haven't already read Book 1-- Keeper of Enchanted Rooms. You have been warned. 😁)Although rather different than Keeper of Enchanted Rooms in mood and pacing, this was absolutely a five star read for me. Some of the things I loved most are:OWEIN: How could anyone resist charming Owein, the boy who used to be a house and is now a dog? Even better, he isn't treated as an adult character (despite his technical age) but as the adolescent he is -- an adolescent who's dealing with some trauma, which is only to be expected when one has died, lived again as an enchanted house, been exorcised by an evil magician, put into a dog's body, and THEN tortured by the aforementioned evil magician. This kid has seen some stuff. Still, he's sweet and happy to be alive, and he brings a refreshing lightheartedness to Book 2.MERRITT: Speaking of folks who are dealing with some stuff... Poor Merritt tops the list. Despite that, he's still one of my favorite characters in this series, a bit of a cinnamon roll character at times, and the best contrast to Hulda (Ms. Ever-together-and-efficient). We get to see a wider range of personality from Merritt in this installment, as he faces the messy emotional task of family learning more about his true paternity. He's got a lot on his plate, and this could have easily bogged down the story, since Merritt's personality lends itself to avoidance more than confrontation. But Holmberg handles it well, keeping the character growth moving even when Merritt wants to stall out. And when he finally faces his demons, it's one of the most emotionally satisfying moments in the storyline.HULDA: Oh, Hulda... Loveable, efficient, awkward Hulda. We get to see her awkwardness more often in this book, as she attempts to navigate the waters of a new relationship and be a true romantic partner to Merritt. Sometimes she gives me Temperance Brennan vibes (from the old TV show Bones), and it's delightful. She's strong without being hardened, determined without being absolutely bullheaded, and sometimes laughably clueless.HULDA AND MERRITT'S RELATIONSHIP: I'm always a little nervous once the ship finally becomes official, because it's easy to lose the romantic tension. I've also seen authors resort to idiotic misunderstanding or ever-ridiculous plot- devices in an effort to maintain that tension. Fortunately, Heir of Uncertain Magic does neither thing and still manages to maintain that electric zing between Hulda and Merritt. The progress of the relationship is realistic and uneven and satisfying.Conclusion: An entirely worthy addition to the Whimbrel House series, and a completely enjoyable read.

Charlie N Holmberg is a masterful story teller; the pace, the character development and the world building that doesn't require a science degree are the foundational bones of this plot. Romance, mysteries and magic abound. A very good read.

Kept me entertained and cheerful. Keep up the excellent works. Would like to know what happened to Baillie after he was jailed. Guess I’ll have to keep reading.

The novel is chaotic, touchy feely, surprising and boring in equal measures. Beware the voices and marry the girl if she will have you.

I am not a huge magical fantasy fan, but do enjoy C Holmberg's writing. Characters, plot, editing are all well done and the story flows smoothly allowing the reader to be totally immersed.

There was way more excitement and thrill in the first book but this one helped me establish relationships with the characters and was still a great book.

I have read every book written by Ms Holmberg. Yet again, ‘Heir of Uncertain Magic’ did not disappoint.Can’t wait for her next series.

His author brings together a fabulous cast of characters.They are all so likeable . Love this book. , escapism at its best. Highly recommend this book.

I loved this book. So different to my usual tastes, but so good to find something different, charming & enjoyable. Charlie Holmberg is such a delight to read.

Easy read. Likeable characters you want to win. Solid story. Only 4 as I liked the first one slightly more.

This has been a delightful, whimsical, magical tale. With lots of twists and turns and unexpected situations. Not heavy reading and easy to read and follow along. Great descriptive writing, I could actually picture the characters and their journey.