Witch Slapped

Witchless in Seattle, Book 1

By: Dakota Cassidy

Narrated by: Hollie Jackson

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Hello. My name is Stevie Cartwright, and I've been witchless for 30 days. If only there was a support group for down-on-their-luck ex-witches who've had their powers slapped right out of them (literally). Just as I was licking my wounds after returning to my hometown of Ebenezer Falls, Washington, and navigating my suddenly nonmagical existence with the help of my familiar, Belfry, things got sticky. Enter an ex-spy and newly departed spirit named Winterbottom, who's infiltrated my life with his sexy British accent and a couple of requests....

Thanks to Belfry's successful attempt to use me as a human antenna to the afterlife, I can somehow hear Win. I should be ecstatic; helping departed souls used to be my witch specialty. It's like I got the teensiest piece of my old life back. Except Win's dropped me right at a dead woman's feet....

©2016 Dakota Cassidy (P)2016 Tantor

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NUMBER OF HEARTS: 3 1/2
A fun start to a new series for Ms. Cassidy. I really enjoyed listening to this story. Ms. Cassidy writes a fun, sarcastic and mystery filled story. I loved Stevie. Not only does she have to find her place in the this new world she has been through into, but she does it so well. Okay maybe there is a little kicking, screaming, crying and murder allegations. But you know just another day in the life, right? But Stevie is a fighter and she will not let a little thing like murder keep her down.
Belfry. Oh my goodness I want a cotton ball bat familiar!!! He is just awesome.
And Win.. Let’s talk about Stevie’s yummy sounding (he is british) ghostly spy!! I have really high hopes for Win. I can’t wait to see what and how Ms. Cassidy handles him in the future.
Hollie Jackson does a good job narrating this story. There were a few small things that bugged me in the audio version. There were a few really strangely long pauses. I am not sure if this was an editing issue or not. But at one point the pause was so long I looked at my phone to make sure the book was still playing. There was one time that the same line was repeated, again I am not sure if this was an editing issue or how Ms. Cassidy wrote the story.
All in all this was a great start to a great series and I can’t wait to see what to Stevie, Win and Belfry.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tantor Audio in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Fun story

The narrator was good. The story was fun. I listened while cleaning the house & had no trouble following along.

Deliciously digestible

Always quality reads, excellent for commuting with clear imagery. Lemon Layne remains my favorite, but this is a very good read.

A cute YA book

This was darling and I enjoyed the narrator even though she did pause between sentences. I enjoy YA books and one reason is the clean language and lack of steamy scenarios. Belfry is a cute addition. This is a lite read with a mystery to be solved.

this is awesome

loved this book and the narrative is great too a must for all .Hollie is the best

very entertaining

I actually enjoy the book I can't wait to listen the next book to this series

Interesting plot, average narration.

Writing is good with only a few cliche bits; the narrator has a limited tool box with respect to creating differences in the characters voices. That is unfortunate and detracts from the story.

Cute, and different.

The characters are really immature. The story is different and actually quite original. The narration was really very well done.

Ok story, terrible narration!

I felt like I was sitting in an elementary school class being read to by a student helper. Many long and unnecessary pauses, annoyingly high pitched voice for Belfry, and the sometimes monotone quality of her voice made for a very difficult time sticking with this book to the end. I found myself drifting off on my own thoughts and even put me to sleep a time or two. The storyline was just ok. There isn't much motivation to keep me going with this series especially if the same narrator is used.

fun

definitely Dakota Cassidy Style comedy laugh out loud moments and crazy friendships enjoyed it very much