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mariathearcane's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I love these cozy and quick reads! I love the characters very much.
This one was not as fun or magical as the first, but regardless, I’m looking forward to the next one.
This one was not as fun or magical as the first, but regardless, I’m looking forward to the next one.
theforereffect's review against another edition
3.0
I am having a lot of fun with this series! The magical systems are frustratingly unexplored and the mysteries are kind of obvious, but it moves quick and doesn't take itself seriously. I usually don't like wise cracking talking animals, they are never as clever as the author wants them to be, but I honestly enjoy Selene.
It's a fun serious. No thinking required. Just what I need
It's a fun serious. No thinking required. Just what I need
wargod's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.25
rhiviewed's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zorasorel's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
berls's review against another edition
4.0
This was another great read from Danielle Garrett. She's become an auto-buy (or request) author for me, as I can count on her cozy mysteries to have fantastic characters, fun mysteries, and great humor. This was no exception.
My favorite part of these books is Selene, Cora's familiar. She's a talking cat and has the exact personality you'd expect a cat to have. She cracks me up and Amanda Ronconi's narration delivers her snark perfectly. I love all the characters and I'm really enjoying watching Cora and Clint's blooming romance alongside her and Roger's awkward interactions 18 months post-divorce. It's not a relationship we see in books that often and I really am enjoying the way Danielle Garrett wrote it; it's a reality of life and I like having a life after divorce book that's not ugliness either.
I also love the little town and just the laid-back life. Cora rides her bike to work most days. She runs a magical candle shop and mentions more than once possibly opening late... just so relaxed. One morning she can't sleep and goes out on the lake to kayak at like 4:30am. Those little sprinkles, mixed in with mystery of her missing aunt and a local death make the story such a treat to read.
As I've already mentioned, Amanda Ronconi narrated this. I've said it many times, but I'll say it again - Amanda Ronconi is in my 5 narrators for sure. She's the perfect narrator for these kinds of books, the cozy mystery, snarky humor, and small-town characters are performed beautifully. SHe really brings the stories to life, and I look forward to more from both her and Danielle Garrett in this series!
My favorite part of these books is Selene, Cora's familiar. She's a talking cat and has the exact personality you'd expect a cat to have. She cracks me up and Amanda Ronconi's narration delivers her snark perfectly. I love all the characters and I'm really enjoying watching Cora and Clint's blooming romance alongside her and Roger's awkward interactions 18 months post-divorce. It's not a relationship we see in books that often and I really am enjoying the way Danielle Garrett wrote it; it's a reality of life and I like having a life after divorce book that's not ugliness either.
I also love the little town and just the laid-back life. Cora rides her bike to work most days. She runs a magical candle shop and mentions more than once possibly opening late... just so relaxed. One morning she can't sleep and goes out on the lake to kayak at like 4:30am. Those little sprinkles, mixed in with mystery of her missing aunt and a local death make the story such a treat to read.
As I've already mentioned, Amanda Ronconi narrated this. I've said it many times, but I'll say it again - Amanda Ronconi is in my 5 narrators for sure. She's the perfect narrator for these kinds of books, the cozy mystery, snarky humor, and small-town characters are performed beautifully. SHe really brings the stories to life, and I look forward to more from both her and Danielle Garrett in this series!