A Little Night Magic

By: Lucy March

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Olivia Kiskey needs a change. She’s been working at the same Nodaway Falls, New York, waffle house since she was a teenager; not a lot of upward mobility there. She’s been in love with Tobias, the cook, for the last four years; he's never made a move. Every Saturday night, she gathers with her three best friends—Peach, Millie, and Stacy—and drinks the same margaritas while listening to the same old stories. Intent on shaking things up, she puts her house on the market, buys a one-way ticket to Europe, and announces her plans to her friends... but then she meets Davina Granville, a strange and mystical Southern woman who shows Olivia that there is more to her life than she ever dreamed.

As Liv’s latent magical powers come to the surface, she discovers that having an interesting life is maybe not all it’s cracked up to be. The dark side of someone else’s magic is taking over good people in town, and changing them into vessels of malevolence. Unwilling to cede her home to darkness, she battles the demons of her familial past and her magical present, with those she loves at her side - and in the cross fire. Can the most important things in life—friendship, love, magic, and waffles—get her through the worst that the universe can throw at her?

©2012 Lucy March (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

makes you want more time with these characters

I'm new to author Lucy March at the time of this review.

This is a charming book about several friends, one of whom is ready to jet off to Europe, who share life's ups and downs in small-town America until the magic all starts and then things will never be the same again.

Interesting plot and fabulous narration by Amanda Ronconi! I'll look forward to reading the second book and am currently hoping this author publishes more frequently in the future.

The Heroine Needs Backbone!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book kept me entertained and it was a good story with an unusual plot; however, the lead character needed her A** kicked. In the beginning, okay she was naïve and clueless but throughout the story she kept making stupid decisions. This heroine seriously needed some backbone and a clue. Everyone she knew for years kept giving her advice yet she listened to and trusted the person she had known for the least amount of time. I wanted to strangle her as the book continued through to the end. I guess if the strong emotions I felt could rate this story; it was excellent.

Would you recommend A Little Night Magic to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes I would recommend this audiobook to a friend; if only to show how irritating the main character was.

Which character – as performed by Amanda Ronconi – was your favorite?

Amanda Ronconi is always a great narrator. But her characterization of Davina Granville was spot on. At first sincere and then creepy as h***.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not a particular moment; however, about halfway through the book I was yelling at the main character. OUT LOUD.

Any additional comments?

I have never had such mixed emotions about the story and the lead character. I want to think I would have enjoyed the book more if the character of Olivia had grown in strength as the book progressed but maybe the author knows better than me.

Loved it

Great story. Great narrator. Some wonderful and heart warming characters. And just a little magic. Bring on another!

Light-hearted Summer Reading

The first few pages impressed me for two reasons––she's already met prince charming and he rejected her, and who doesn't like the idea of a magical linoleum square tile next to table nine at a breakfast diner? I didn't mind the somewhat predictable plot because a dash of magic, an obstacle, a cute octogenarian mentor, and a reluctant heroine had the heroic journey folded up neater than an origami crane.

Easy Fluffy Listen

Sometimes you just need a fluff book... this would be that book.. some lighthearted, fun moments... and the narrator is awesome. Yes, it's predictable. No, you're not going to be surprised. The romance is sweet and you can listen to this one with you daughter because it's clean and just.. well.. fun. The story follows a frustrated 20-somthing who's dissatisfied with her life and makes big plans to leave until her plans are interrupted by, you guessed it, a little night magic. We follow the herione as she learns about her powers and figures out who to trust and who not to trust. In the end, she has to chose whether to sacrifice herself for her little town full of people she loves.. or is there another way she can protect them?? If this one is on sale? Buy it, but I wouldn't spend a full credit on it.

Ok, nothing more.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not really, no. Because it's really nothing to write home about.

Would you be willing to try another book from Lucy March? Why or why not?

Not sure.. It was very raw.

What aspect of Amanda Ronconi’s performance would you have changed?

Oh, that's an easy one. I would definitely change the way all guys voices sounded off. She gave them all raspy voices and that's nothing like a mans voice. It would have been better if she had just used her own voice and just gave it a lower tone.

Though i must say- the Davina voice was great.

Did A Little Night Magic inspire you to do anything?

Nope. Not even a bit.

Any additional comments?

Better skip it and move on to the next book

Lighthearted Magical Tale

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Enjoyable and upbeat twist on the world of magic. Characters are interesting and there is a little intrigue and some plot twists. An easy listen.

Cute, great for light-hearted distraction

A fun read, the narrator is pleasant and she does a good job transitioning between characters. All of the characters are fun and interesting. It was less predictable than I expected. I like that the author put crazy ideas that weren't even imaginable, come together, and come to life. I liked the book very much, I would suggest it to people who need to get away from their own drama, or need something that does not require a whole a lot of focus! This made a 7 road trip go by a lot faster!

Can wait for another book

What did you love best about A Little Night Magic?

it's a top 20 book

What did you like best about this story?

I love livs powers.
I want a little gibson of my own

Which character – as performed by Amanda Ronconi – was your favorite?

stacy - she reminds me off m own friends willing to take the normal and the weird in stride.

magical

Would you consider the audio edition of A Little Night Magic to be better than the print version?

I really enjoyed this book. It was charming and funny and scary all at the same time. It was an enjoyable listen.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Little Night Magic?

The animation of objects like the mug and the origami.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

She did a good job with all the character voices