🎧 Just a Few Nine Lives Magic Series books I read

This feature is for short reviews, reviews of books in a series where it might feel repetitive, or (as Michelle suggested) books I was too lazy to write a “real” review for. Today’s books are both from the Nine Lives Magic Series and I read them back to back.

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Hexed Hiss-tory by Danielle Garrett
Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
Series: Nine Lives Magic #2
Published by Tantor Audio on October 26, 2021
Genres: Cozy Mystery, Paranormal
Length: 5 hours 54 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Publisher
Goodreads

Have you ever wished your cat could talk to you? If so, allow my story to be your cautionary tale.
Following a disturbing revelation regarding my Aunt Lavender, my reluctant familiar and I have to work together to solve another mystery—one that hits much closer to home.Unfortunately, Selene isn’t big on the whole ‘teamwork’ concept.
**Cora and Selene’s hiss-terical adventures continue in this new paranormal cozy mystery from Danielle Garrett. Perfect for anyone who wanted to adopt Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.**

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!

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Cursed Claws by Danielle Garrett
Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
Series: Nine Lives Magic #3
Published by Tantor Audio on December 14, 2021
Genres: Cozy Mystery, Paranormal
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Publisher
Goodreads

Have you ever wished your cat could talk to you? If so, allow my story to be your cautionary tale.Tracking down Aunt Lavender’s kidnapper is proving to be more difficult than running through a swimming pool filled with peanut butter. Every lead we uncover ends with more questions than answers.
We’re running out of ideas—and time, too. The mysterious Golden Lotus seems to hold the key to the investigation, but no one can tell us what it does or why Aunt Lavender might have been looking for it.
And if that wasn’t enough to keep both my cranky feline familiar and me completely occupied, we find ourselves thrust into the center of another criminal investigation—this time as the lead suspects.
We have to work together to clear our names and get the Winterspell PD off our tails so we can continue our hunt for Aunt Lavender and the mysterious Golden Lotus.
Time is burning faster than the wick on one of my enchanted candles, and I fear it’s about to sputter out.
**Cursed Claws is book three in the Nine Lives Magic series by Danielle Garrett. These magical cozy mysteries are full of hijinks and purr-fect for anyone who wanted to adopt Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.**

Each book in this series is increasingly better! I buddy read this with Sophia and she also gave it 4.5 stars. We both ending up gobbling the book up in just 2 days, thanks to a fantastic storyline and Amanda Ronconi’s 5-star narration.

I’ve grown really invested in these characters – Selene continues to crack me up, Danielle Garrett has really captured the voice of a cat (and Amanda Ronconi voices it perfect). We’re seeing more of Cora’s family, which I like, and I also enjoyed the developments in her relationship with Clint.

I think what made this book especially good, though, was the mystery and the way it put real pressure on Cora herself. She’s worked so hard to have her thriving business and just when things are looking great the bottom falls out. The mystery had me guessing (in all the wrong directions) and it ended with a really unexpected and fantastic action scene. The excitement was really up a notch!

And last – but not least – we had some surprise twists and developments in Aunt Lavender’s situation. It has left me even more excited to see where the next book will take us.

I will definitely be continuing listening to this series – Amanda Ronconi is a great narrator and particularly does well voicing these characters. I’m enjoying it immensely, at 2x speed.

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