Witches Get Stuff Done

I grabbed this Audible Original title that came free with my membership. I wanted a light romance to listen to while I was at the gym - but sadly, I learned that sometimes you get what you pay for.

This was a light read but even though it's only been a week since I listened to it, the details are vague and clearly this book didn't make a big impact on me. It had all the right ingredients for a supernatural romance - a cool mysterious island/haunted house setting, a hot librarian dude and an interesting familial supernatural backstory, but it didn't live up to its potential. It was hard to find a plot in this book (but the InstaLove is strong) and I was left with a blah Hallmark movie feel that had a dash of supernatural, a lackluster romance and a grudge about a boat bathroom that went on for too long.

Narrator Note: One thing I found distracting is this audiobook's repeated use of one of my biggest pet peeves - the pronunciation of the word 'foyer' as 'foy-er'. The American pronunciation (foy-er) is like nails on a chalkboard to me. Don't ask me why but it grates on me down to my very marrow. You see, Canadians (me)/Brits pronounce it with foyer's French origin - 'foy-ay'. This short audiobook used the American pronunciation and 'foyer' was used a ridiculous 20+ times and I gritted my teeth every .. single .. freakin' time it was uttered.

This story had great elements but didn't work for me and I'm glad I didn't pay for it. I can't help but feel it would have been better as a 3-hour novella with a lot more focus on the supernatural element. 

My Rating: 2 stars

Author: Molly Harper

Narrators: Amanda Ronconi, Teddy Hamilton

Genre: Supernatural, Romance

Series: 1st in Starfall supernatural romance series

Type and Source: eAudio Audible Original

Run Time: 8 hours, 23 min

Publisher: Audible Originals

First Published: October 27, 2022

Book Description from GoodReads: Riley Denton-Everett always felt like something was missing in her life—and her numerous odd jobs and short-lived relationships haven’t brought her any closer to finding it. Everything changes when receives a mysterious message: You’re a Denton. You belong on Starfall Point. Once you’re here, I’ll tell you everything you need to know.

When Riley arrives on the Island, she learns her aunt has left her a historic mansion brimming with haunted antiques. Turns out, that’s not the only thing she’s inherited. Riley also hails from a long line of witches whose magic is critical to protecting the living.

Edison Held, the town’s frustratingly hot librarian, is completely unaware of the ghosts in Riley’s ancestral home and is determined to convince her to open it up to the public. Riley starts to wonder if Edison’s knowledge of the Island’s history can help her get a handle on her new powers—but can she trust him with her secrets? And can she trust herself with the simmering attraction brewing between them?