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Very cozy magical book

Reviewed: 08-13-24

This is a delightful cozy book read by an incredible narrator. I really enjoyed 90% of it.

The parts that I wasn’t thrilled about was the bits and pieces that obviously were referred to from another book that the author never followed up on, so it was a complete mystery.

For instance, what happened the Margaret’s husband Herb?? I wish the author would not have referred to these things or at least given us an idea of what happened. It leaves you speculating but maybe that’s what the author wants.

Other than that, I really enjoyed this book! I just downloaded the second one in the series and I’m looking forward to listening to it as well! I love magical fantasy and this definitely wets the whistle! 🌙🌕🌙

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A tale (or tail) of light

Reviewed: 07-17-24

What a lovely little story to bring light into such a confused world. A friend suggested I get this title too lighten things up. It certainly did that! Excellent for children and adults alike.

The performance was outstanding! I love it when the narrator disappears into the story and all you experience is the story and not the narrator. This narrator was perfect.

Thank you very much !

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Couldn’t stop listening!

Reviewed: 04-14-24

I had no idea there was a genre of “cozy fantasy” till I discovered the postquel to this novel, “Legends, and Lattes” last year. It was during a challenging time in my life when I needed soothing fantasy, not stimulating. It fit the bill! when I saw that the prequel to that novel came out “ Bookshops & Bonedust” I pronounced on it!

It was not disappointing! It actually was a bit more engrossing than the first novel because of the action involved in it. But it was still cozy. I just finished it and I’m sad that I won’t be spending time with the characters for now.

The narration was almost perfect! Sometimes I had a hard time telling the difference between two of the character because their voices were so similar, but overall it was wonderful.

Bravo! Looking forward to a third novel.

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Magical, realism novel to have tea with

Reviewed: 08-02-23

This was exactly what I was looking for: a light, sweet listen. The storyline was really predictable, but enchanting. I didn’t find myself wondering what was going to happen next and drawn to listening to it at every moment, but it was entertaining nonetheless.

One of the things that threw me off at the end, (and I don’t wanna spoil it for you) was the completely unrealistic way one of the characters was going to deal with an addiction.

The narrator was very “breathy” which I found annoying at times, but most of the time I enjoyed her. I this book to be quite delightful and enjoyable.

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I love this series!

Reviewed: 07-02-23

This book is another jewel in the crown of the Tiffany Aching series. I found some parts of the book a little hard because of how people were turning on witches at one point, but it all worked out marvelously magical. I love how Tiffany thinks and how she works things out. And of course the Mac Nag Feegles are definitely shows Steelers! They completely cracked me up!

The narrator is top notch, and I adore him! I am searching out more books that he has narrated. Excellent excellent listen that I enjoyed greatly!

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Puts me to sleep every time

Reviewed: 09-24-22

When I’m having a restless night, I put this audio on and it always settles me down. I love the sound of rain.

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⭐️Highly entertaining! ⭐️

Reviewed: 07-29-22

This is the second book in the Tiffany Aching series and absolutely delightful! I laughed out loud many times and it brightened an otherwise miserable day stuck in the traffic jam from hell. The narrator is full on brilliant! I highly recommend this book! I’m offski to get the third one.

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A delightful listen!

Reviewed: 04-25-22

What a fun and delightful romp! Terry Pratchett was a imaginative master of words and this book definitely shares that mastery. The narrator Stephen Briggs made it come alive! He is a master of the spoken word for sure. I found myself smiling and sometimes laughing out loud throughout the book. Off to fetch the second book! 🧹 🧙🏻‍♀️ 🔮

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What a lovely tale with a few twists!

Reviewed: 08-24-21

This was a well written book that I simply loved! I listened as slowly as I could to it, knowing I’d miss the characters and magic once it was over. I like that the author is weaving more people of color into her books. Great narrator too!

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Excellent historical fiction

Reviewed: 07-01-21

I do love this author! It was definitely a historical novel on the summer before WW1 which sadly enough I didn’t know much about. I do now! This novel spurred me to research it and learn more.

This book was written with attention to detail and the characters were fleshed out with such care I miss them now that it’s over. It wasn’t a story that drug you along but more engaged your intellect and had brilliant issues that are current even now, woven throughout.

I was enchanted by the details and loved this novel. I thought the narrator was outstanding! I enjoyed her immensely and the only thing she struggled with was her American accent but there was only one such character. Looking forward to another novel from Helen!

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