🛁 Book Review: The Banning of Bath Bombs by AJ Sherwood & Devon Vesper (Kindle Edition, The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA)
A delightfully chaotic crossover packed with magical mishaps, bathtub portals, and supernatural shenanigans—AJ Sherwood and Devon Vesper deliver a short story that’s pure fan-service fluff in the best way possible.
🧠 Overview
Published on August 7, 2025, The Banning of Bath Bombs is a 42-page Kindle novella that brings together characters from three interconnected series:
- The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA
- Unholy Trifecta
- Spellbound
The story kicks off when Master Mage Declan accidentally turns a bath bomb into a magical portal—which, naturally, opens into Ross Young’s bathtub. Ross, being the long-suffering supernatural personal assistant that he is, refuses to deal with the fallout alone. Cue the arrival of the Unholy Trifecta and other familiar faces, as they scramble to contain the chaos and figure out why bath bombs are suddenly interdimensional gateways.
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 4.47/5 from over 450 ratings
- 📖 Readers adore the crossover energy, lighthearted tone, and character banter
- 💬 “Short, adorable, and a gift to fans. You’ll be lost without knowing the characters, but if you do—it’s a riot.”
- 🧾 Best appreciated by readers familiar with the series lore; newcomers may find the character dynamics confusing but still entertaining
🔍 Key Themes & Highlights
- 🧼 Portal magic gone wrong: Bath bombs become gateways to chaos
- 🧛 Supernatural ensemble cast: Vampires, mages, and misfits collide in one bathroom
- 😂 Canon-typical poor decision-making: The characters are hilariously bad at crisis management
- 🧠 Meta humor: The authors lean into fan-service and genre tropes with tongue firmly in cheek
- 🛀 Bathtub hopping: Yes, it’s exactly as ridiculous as it sounds
“I treat canon like a buffet but in a gentle way.” — Tagline from the authors
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 42 pages, it’s a quick read—best enjoyed as a bonus episode
- 📚 Crossover-heavy: Works best if you’ve read the Supernat PA, Unholy Trifecta, and Spellbound series
- 🧠 Mindless fun: Not plot-heavy—this is pure crackfic energy with heart
🏁 Final Verdict
The Banning of Bath Bombs is a hilarious, fan-driven romp that celebrates the absurdity and charm of its supernatural universe. Sherwood and Vesper know exactly what their readers want—chaos, camaraderie, and a bathtub full of magical nonsense—and they deliver it with flair. If you’re already invested in Ross Young and his chaotic crew, this Kindle edition is a must-read treat.
