Sophia Rose Reviews: Cursed Luck by Kelley Armstrong

I think this is the first time I've had Sophia Rose back to back on the blog, today she's reviewing the Tantor Audio edition of the first in a brand new Urban Fantasy Series by Kelley Armstrong, Cursed Luck.
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Cursed Luck by Kelley Armstrong, narrated by Carly Robins

#1 Cursed Luck

Urban Fantasy

Publisher:  Tantor Audio

Published: 5.4.21

Time:  12 hours 20 minutes

ASIN:  B08YPDJ7LG

Rating: 4 stars

Narrating: 5 stars

Format: MP3

Source:  Tantor Audio

Sellers:  Amazon/ Audible

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GoodReads Blurb:

Kennedy Bennett comes from a long line of curse weavers. For centuries, her family has plied their trade in Unstable, Massachusetts, a quirky small town that’s welcomed paranormal practitioners since the dawn of spiritualism. Kennedy has recently struck out on her own, opening an antiques shop in Boston, where her specialty is uncursing and reselling hexed objects.

Then Aiden Connolly walks into her life with an offer she really should refuse. The scion of a wealthy family of luck workers, Aiden has a scheme to get his hands on the most famous cursed object of all: the mythical Necklace of Harmonia. He’s not the only one after the necklace, though. And he’s not the only one looking for a curse weaver to fix it. Kennedy’s sisters are kidnapped, she finds herself plunged into the underbelly of the magical world where even Aidan soon finds himself in over his head.

 

Tantor Audio Review of Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor

I am so excited to bring you my thoughts on Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor a real eyeopener for me.
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ASIN: B08JXBQP8G
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Release Date: 9-29-2020
Length: 9 hours/30 minutes
Source: Netgalley for review
Buy It: Audible

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Overview:

The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for Black motorists.

Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "Black travel guide to America". At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African Americans to travel because Black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most White-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and Overground Railroad celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations in America.

Sophia Rose Reviews Olive Bright Pigeoneer by Stephanie Graves, narrator Rachael Beresford

Today once again Sophia Rose visits the blog with a thoughtful and wonderful review, this time she's reviewing the audio version of Olive Bright Pigeoneer, a novel that is waiting for me on my own shelf so I'm also excited to see what she has to say.
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Olive Bright, Pigeoneer by Stephanie Graves, narrator Rachael Beresford

Historical Mystery

Publisher:  Tantor Audio

Published:  12.29.20

Time: 13 hours 34 minutes

Rating: 3.5

Format: MP3

Source:  Tantor Audio

Sellers:  Amazon  / Barnes & Noble / Kobo

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GoodReads Blurb:

Set in a charming British village during World War II, Stephanie Graves' new charming historical mystery introduces Olive Bright, a spirited young pigeon fancier who finds herself at the heart of a baffling murder...

Though war rages across mainland Europe and London is strafed by German aircraft, the little village of Pipley in Hertfordshire bustles along much as it always has. Adrift since her best friend, George, joined the Royal Air Force, twenty-two-year-old Olive Bright fills her days by helping at her father's veterinary practice and tending to her beloved racing pigeons. Desperate to do her bit, Olive hopes that the National Pigeon Service will enlist Bright Lofts' expertise, and use their highly trained birds to deliver critical, coded messages for His Majesty's Forces. The strangers who arrive in Pipley are not from the NPS. Instead, Jameson Aldridge and his associate are tied to a covert British intelligence organization known as Baker Street. If Olive wants her pigeons to help the war effort, she must do so in complete secrecy. Tired of living vicariously through the characters of her beloved Agatha Christie novels, Olive readily agrees. But in the midst of her subterfuge, the village of Pipley is dealing with another mystery. Local busybody Miss Husselbee is found dead outside Olive's pigeon loft. Is the murder tied to Olive's new assignment? Or did Miss Husselbee finally succeed in ferreting out a secret shameful enough to kill for? With the gruff, handsome Jameson as an unlikely ally, Olive intends to find out--but homing in on a murderer can be a deadly business...

 

Sophia Rose Reviews A Royal Witch by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

Today Sophia Rose shares her review of Danielle Garrett's A Royal Witch. This is a series I've wanted to pick up, hmmm what am I waiting for!
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A Royal Witch by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

#7 Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries

Cozy Mystery

Publisher:  Tantor Audio

Published:  1.28.20

ASIN:  B083QPVZ3B

Rating: 4

Narrator Rating: 5

Format:  MP3

Source:  Tantor Audio

Sellers: Amazon/ Kobo

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GoodReads Blurb:

The Beechwood Manor is filling up fast and Holly’s feeling the pinch.

There are several new roommates in the Beechwood Manor, and one of them is a royal witch.

Literally and figuratively.

Unrest in a haven-ally magical kingdom leads a foreign princess into hiding and the Supernatural Protection Agency deems the Beechwood Manor as the perfect safe house—and Holly, her perfect guardian.

But with Holly's business taking off and a new apprentice under her wing, a royal babysitting detail is the last thing she needs. Besides, the spoiled princess is adamant she can take care of herself. So who could blame her if her supervision is a little lax?

When tragedy strikes, the bratty royal’s problems land at the manor’s front door and it’s going to take all hands on deck if the paranormal roomies hope to make it out alive.

Sophia Rose Reviews: Big Ghosts Don't Cry by Danielle Garrett narrated by Amanda Ronconi

Today it's my pal Sophia Rose reviewing the Tantor Audio version of Big Ghosts Don't Cry, great title right!
Enjoy!

Big Ghosts Don’t Cry by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

#4 Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mysteries

Paranormal Cozy Mystery

Publisher:  Tantor Audio

Published:  9.10.19

Time:  4 hours 39 minutes

ASIN: B07WX8GHG7

Rating: 4

Narrator Rating: 5

Format:  MP3

Source:  Tantor Audio

Sellers:  Amazon- Audible

      

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Sophia Rose Reviews When Good Ghosts Get the Blues by Danielle Garrett Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

Today I once again turn to my friend and fellow blogger Sophia Rose who is reviewing a paranormal cozy mystery called When Good Ghosts Get the Blues by Danielle Garrett narrated by Amanda Ronconi
Enjoy!

When Good Ghosts Get the Blues by Danielle Garrett
Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
#3 Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery
Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Published: 4.30.19
ASIN: B07QM2WQVW
Time: 5 hours 2 minutes
Rating: 4
Narration Rating: 5
Format: MP3
Source: Tantor Audio
Sellers: Amazon

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Full Blood by Donna Augustine Tantor Audio review

You all know I love Donna's paranormal/urban fantasy series and the Wyrd Blood series staring Bugs and Ryker are one of my favorites so today I'm reviewing the Tantor Audio review of Full Blood, book two. I've also included my print review.
Enjoy!

Full Blood
Book 2 in the Wyrd Blood series

Author Donna Augustine
Narrated by Nicole Poole
Publication date Apr 16, 2019
Running time 7 hrs

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One monster wants my soul. One man wants my magic. Me? I want to be left alone to live my life out like a dull, one of the lucky people who were born devoid of magic. But that won't happen because being born a Wyrd Blood gives me two choices in life: ruler or slave.

I'd rather die than be a slave and I'm not cut out to rule. Instead I've been hiding out in the Valley. Life is pretty good here, with food in my belly and a warm bed to sleep. If I didn't get harassed constantly by Ryker, the man who wants my magic, it might be good enough to lull me into thinking life could continue on like this forever.

Until I get a message from Bones, the monster who owns my soul . . .