The Wicche Glass Tavern (Sam Quinn, #3) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Oct 07, 2021 Katyana rated it really liked it

Shelves: uf, vampires

****3.5****

I like this series, but something keeps it from crossing that threshold from good to great. I was trying to put my finger on it, and I think part of it is that Sam is grievously injured - like, in danger of death - probably 3-4 times per book. I can think of 3 for sure times where if someone didn't come heal her, she'd have died in this book. But I think there may have been a 4th too...?

I think that is perhaps having an overall effect of undercutting the danger. I don't even bat an ey ...more

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Feb 26, 2022 Steph rated it it was amazing

Shelves: author-웃, series-ongoing, favorites-all-years, favorites-2022, year-read-2022, sos-games-bsb-r21

“Sometimes the only path forward is one of heartbreak.”

The Wicche Glass Tavern begins with Sam reopening her bookstore and bar, The Slaughtered Lamb. A fun reunion of friends quickly reminds Sam that her crazy Aunt must be stopped before life can return to any semblance of normalcy.

⇰ Side note: Sam's reactions to Clive's "old friend" Liang cracked me up! ... Liang finally moved to our table and sat on Clive’s other side, her hand briefly on his arm as though encouraging him to

“Sometimes the only path forward is one of heartbreak.”

The Wicche Glass Tavern begins with Sam reopening her bookstore and bar, The Slaughtered Lamb. A fun reunion of friends quickly reminds Sam that her crazy Aunt must be stopped before life can return to any semblance of normalcy.

⇰ Side note: Sam's reactions to Clive's "old friend" Liang cracked me up! ... Liang finally moved to our table and sat on Clive’s other side, her hand briefly on his arm as though encouraging him to calm. The presumption of laying hands on my mate made me want to tear off her arm and smack her across the face with it. 😆

I was suddenly struck by how much my life had changed, how full it had become when I wasn’t looking.

Previously, Sam was, as Clive said "...in a different place, just trying to survive, occasionally peeking out of [her] hobbit hole before ducking back in ...", now she has allies, she's learned more about her family history and the power that comes with and she's more prepared to battle her Aunt. Now, she's on her way to meet someone who can teach her how to use her necromancer abilities. What she learns surprises her more than she could've imagined. Sam's abilities continue to grow, allowing her to assist her mate and his vampires in new ways. Her world and circle of friends continues to grow as well. It's a good thing because this time Sam and Clive must fight their battles on two fronts, working independently, as well as together when possible.

⇰ Side note 2: Clive getting a piggyback ride from Sam ... hil-ar-ious image! 🤣

I thoroughly enjoyed this installment. The relationship between Sam and Clive is fun to watch unfurl; Sam's abilities are wicked and continue to grow as she learns more about them; the side characters are always entertaining; and now, with a major storyline resolved, I'm anxious to see how things progress for Sam. I barely avoided reading the sneak peek into The Hob and Hound Pub because I want it all to be new when I get my greedy hands on it in April. ...more

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Oct 09, 2021 Sandra rated it it was amazing

Shelves: shifters, pnr-uf, own, vampires, dragons, witch-magic-fae, kindle

Sam is all set to re-open the Bar but that one pesky family member just won't leave her alone. When several friends are targeted, she reluctantly puts the re-opening on the back burner.

Clive is having a few problems as well and Sam is just the gal to figure out what is happening, having an outsider view helps.

A lovely ending to this story and with more to come over in Europe, can't wait for the next adventure. ...more

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