millennialmomreading 's review for:

How to Summon a Fairy Godmother by Laura J. Mayo

4.0

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How to Summon a Fairy Godmother by Laura J Mayo is a fun listen (or read) that takes a classic tale and spins it on its head. A bit of romance and a smidge of fantasy kept this engaging, although I would have appreciated more of both. The difference between four and five stars for me was pacing-I felt that so much of the beginning was spent with a deeply unlikeable protagonist that casual readers might give up before the ultimate pay off. It took until about 30-40% to feel attachment to Theo, the main character and while I think the ending was worth it, I wish there had been a bit more nuance at the beginning to invest me in her character. To those readers I say-keep going! It really is a charming and ultimately emotionally satisfying read and you will be glad you did. The audiobook narrator is so so good and I hope to listen to more with her. Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Audio for this listen!