New to this story? Read Part 1 This part of my story may be triggering to those sensitive to sexual assault scenes. M Mal stepped into the shop and found himself impressed by the array of ingredients on display. Dodging the hanging herbs, he made his way to the back counter. A black cat was lounging lazily on the counter and Mal smiled. This was not a standard herbalist shop, he suspected, but a skilled witch’s. He nodded respectfully to the familiar.
Well done! I really enjoyed this and, though it's not necessary for a good story, I rooted for the characters from start to finish. The alternating POV was interesting and the characters and dialogue are well-written. Everything progressed logically, which for a fantasy-type story (I'm not good at genre either) can be a challenge, and there was enough action/intrigue to keep me reading. I'd be interested in more stories in this series :-)
Well done! I really enjoyed this and, though it's not necessary for a good story, I rooted for the characters from start to finish. The alternating POV was interesting and the characters and dialogue are well-written. Everything progressed logically, which for a fantasy-type story (I'm not good at genre either) can be a challenge, and there was enough action/intrigue to keep me reading. I'd be interested in more stories in this series :-)