Bailey Carr narrates this fifth installment of sexy, witchy stories about the residents of Thistle Grove. Necromantic devil eater Dasha Avramov has an addiction to traversing the veil between life and death. Doing so numbs her grief but prevents a healthy relationship with her on-and-off girlfriend, Ivy Thorn. The ominous presence of a harbinger of death, the mysterious appearance of a woman with amnesia, and her involvement in the town's festival will change Dasha's life forever. Carr depicts sultry witches, intimidating matriarchs, an innocent preschooler, and other distinct characters for this mostly female cast. While the harbinger of death's portrayal is lacking, and the goddess's "ethereal" voice is anything but, these flaws don't diminish the enjoyment of listening.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907580
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Listeners will be fully immersed in the small, quirky town of Cape Carnage.
Samantha Brentmoor and Robert Hatchet mesmerize and delight in a duet-style narration of this steamy, dark rom-com with the perfect touch of suspense. In this sequel to Tourist Season (2025), Nolan Rhodes continues to dig up more secrets in Cape Carnage and discovers that Harper Starling isn’t who he thought she was. As these two serial killers fall in love, their loyalties are tested, and they question whom they can truly trust. Brentmoor’s light, alluring voice perfectly captures Harper’s quick wit and feisty sass in an expressive, nuanced performance, while Hatchet’s rich timbre poignantly complements Nolan’s conflicted, dominant, and protective demeanor. Together, Brentmoor and Hatchet fashion vibrant and evocative character voices.
Listeners will be fully immersed in the small, quirky town of Cape Carnage.Pub Date: June 9, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217344703
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: June 23, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 2026
A smooth start for a dark new series.
Ava Lucas narrates this dark academia romantasy about the daughter of Death. Jo wants to be a normal college student, so she keeps her lineage secret from her friends and her crush. To survive, she must consume lives, but she manages to subsist on her friends’ negative feelings instead. Then she is suddenly named Death’s heir. Lucas’ narration enhances Jo’s cynicism as she navigates political intrigue, deadly spawn, and new allies, including a descendant of Lust. As violence escalates, Lucas intensifies her pace accordingly. And as romance from two suitors pulls Jo in opposite directions, Lucas takes her time letting listeners linger in their passions. She easily differentiates characters, and her male voices are delightfully sensual.
A smooth start for a dark new series.Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250446985
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: June 30, 2026
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