Into the Mists

Into the Mists Trilogy, Book 1

By: Serene Conneeley

Narrated by: Gabrielle Baker

Enter the swirling mists of an enchanted land, and open your heart to the mystery....

Carlie has the perfect life. A wonderful family and a best friend she adores. A house by the beach so she can go surfing after school. A clever, rational mind and big dreams of becoming a lawyer. A future she's excited about and can't wait to begin.

But in a split second her perfect life shatters, and she is sent to the other side of the world to live with a stranger. In this mystical, mist-drenched new land, she is faced with a mystery that will make her question everything she's ever known about her parents, her life and her very self. A dark secret that made her mother run away from home as a teenager. An old family friend who is not what he seems. A woman in blue who she's not convinced is real. A shadowy black cat that she'd swear is reading her mind. A deserted old cottage she can't always find. And a circle of wild-haired witches who want her to join their ranks.

Will she have the courage to journey into the mists, and into her own heart, to discover the truth? And can she somehow weave together a life that she'll want to live - or will she give up and allow despair to sweep her away from the world forever?

©2016 Serene Conneeley (P)2017 Serene Conneeley

Beautifully written magical story

Where was this book when I was a teen? Perfect for those young adults who find themselves drawn into new age stores but don't really know why or what to do once there.
Beautifully written, lovable characters, set in a perfect little town.
This magical novel for all ages walks you through grief and loneliness and healing, showing you can survive and thrive with loving support.
I found the narrator a bit slow at first as I am a fast reader but after the first chapter I was used to her style.
I would recommend this book to young adult readers and anyone who loves to find magic in their life.

A tale of redemption

I think a lot of people experience their lives being ripped apart at one point in their life, and I appreciated that this story really took that to a whole next level. Our main character faces a lot of inner conflict and has to come to terms with who she is and what she should stand for. I thought the story was well done and I enjoyed the listen. The author did a beautiful job at sharing the story with enough detail to really transport the reader and build that excitement about what could happen. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Enjoyable!

Into the Mists by Serene Conneeley is the 1st in this series and also my first introduction to this author. I liked the storyline and think it has potential, but kept getting distracted with repeating information. The audio version of the book was enjoyable to listen to.

Just ok

The book was good, but just not for me. There was no real emotion I felt from the narrator, and the book just fell flat for me.

Not what I expected, but good

This book wasn't exactly what I expected, but it was still good. I hoped for a little bit more magic, but it was actually a darker story about the main character losing her parents in a car crash. It did lighten up a bit by the end, though (no spoilers). I'll definitely be finishing the series to see what happens!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.