Really liked this book
Narration: πππππππ πΌππΌππππ
Published 2023 by Avon and Harper Audio
Soundtrack: Georgia by Vance Joy
Fun, flirty, and based in a factitious magical Georgia town, ππ©π¦ ππͺπ΄π΄ ππΆπ³π΄π¦ follows Llewellyn βWellsβ Penhallow and Gwynnevere Jones first as rivals, then partners as they explore a mysterious force dampening Gwenβs magic.
Much in the same vein as ππ©π¦ ππΉ ππ¦πΉ, the writing here is light and easy to follow. I enjoyed the banter, the humor, and the witchy elements, including mentorship, dark magic, and the ethics of using magic to entertain us regular humans.
This was why she needed to go on more dates. Too much time on her own, and she started admiring
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waistcoats
This is not an in-depth romance and feels a bit insta-lovey, but I think that works fine for the genre. It’s definitely a seasonal read that screams fallβbetween the college town setting and fall festival vibes.
The narration by McManus was solid. I did struggle with the female impersonation of male voices, especially given the Welsh accent; however, I give the narrator credit for providing each of the four males with a relatively unique sound.
Wells felt right here. In her space.
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With her and her cat,
slipping right into things
like there had always
been a Wells-shaped hole
in her life
I read ππ©π¦ ππΉ ππ¦πΉ last year, and honestly, I canβt even remember if it was open-door (it must be!). The spice here was a bit cringe-worthy, and I laughed rather than blushed through it. To his credit, Wells was very descriptive of what he desired.
While I read these in order, I donβt think itβs necessary, but it does help give you some context clues you may miss if you skip the first book.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a seasonal, lighthearted read. Like pumpkin chai, it has a little bit of spice and a lot of autumn vibes.