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madisonwfairbanks 's review for:
A Tale of Mirth and Magic
by Kristen Vale
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A Tale of Mirth & Magic by Kristen Vale
Paranormal romance.
Elikki is a wandering elf, selling her jewelry at local markets to earn a living. When a rude customer tries to cheat Elikki, she used her magic to send her hair pins and broaches and more to threaten and harm. She ends up breaking the man’s wrist and the authorities are asking questions.
Barra witnesses Elikki protecting herself and is impressed. He doesn’t expect her to offer him a night of passion at the inn that night but before he can do anything the authorities are in the bar trying to track her down. Barra helps her get out of town and they are soon traveling together with passion growing as they travel. He has to go home eventually but doesn’t know how to leave Elikki. He’s fallen for her.
🎧 I alternated between an ebook and an audiobook. The audiobook is performed with alternating POV chapters by Evan Elliot and Sarah McEwan. Both did a wonderful job of bringing their characters and personalities to life. I immediately understood Elikki with her live for today attitude and well as Barra’s careful demeanor walking through the market with the words from the page, but more for the performance I heard. Emotions were clear and timing was easy. I did listen at 1.5 and slightly higher so I could easily read along with the print copy.
This is adorable, steamy and delightful. Or for the wandering soul who also wants love.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and publisher Hachette Audio.
Elikki is a wandering elf, selling her jewelry at local markets to earn a living. When a rude customer tries to cheat Elikki, she used her magic to send her hair pins and broaches and more to threaten and harm. She ends up breaking the man’s wrist and the authorities are asking questions.
Barra witnesses Elikki protecting herself and is impressed. He doesn’t expect her to offer him a night of passion at the inn that night but before he can do anything the authorities are in the bar trying to track her down. Barra helps her get out of town and they are soon traveling together with passion growing as they travel. He has to go home eventually but doesn’t know how to leave Elikki. He’s fallen for her.
🎧 I alternated between an ebook and an audiobook. The audiobook is performed with alternating POV chapters by Evan Elliot and Sarah McEwan. Both did a wonderful job of bringing their characters and personalities to life. I immediately understood Elikki with her live for today attitude and well as Barra’s careful demeanor walking through the market with the words from the page, but more for the performance I heard. Emotions were clear and timing was easy. I did listen at 1.5 and slightly higher so I could easily read along with the print copy.
This is adorable, steamy and delightful. Or for the wandering soul who also wants love.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and publisher Hachette Audio.