Friendly Neighborhood Wizard: A Cozy Fantasy

Friendly Neighborhood Wizard, Book 1

De: SmilingSatyr

Narrado por: Eric Burgher

A rural village is fertile ground for a wizard sowing the seeds of magic, warding off bad vibes—and beasts—and ultimately bringing a community together.

After six years at Saint Balthazar's Academy of Magic, Wil McKenzie has returned to his hometown a bewitching but humble Mr. Fix-It. The farming community of Harper Valley has its fair share of problems, and it's counting on Wil's sigils—and dazzling flicks of the wrist—to solve them. After all, the whole of Harper Valley funded his education.

Now, Wil's back in the family fold and working hard to fill the needs of his neighbors, who all seem to want a fast return on their investment. But whether it's mending fences, ridding a house of vermin, boosting crops, or finding lost children, Wil is ready. What the magical civil servant isn't prepared for is everyone's crotchety attitudes and exasperating skepticism—not to mention a noxious, self-serving mayor who's itching for control.

But Wil remains optimistic, especially as he reconnects with his childhood crush, Darlene Johnson, and a former high school bully with a remorseful change of heart. And a good thing, too. Because there's a mystical storm a-brewing and, with it, a centuries-old conflict. Bringing peace, safety, and hope to Harper Valley isn't only the biggest challenge of Wil's young wizarding career; it just might make him the local hero he was destined to become.

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Fun and cozy

Nice group of characters and situations that felt real (even with magic)
Very easy listening and engaging.

Very wholesome

I don’t really do too many reviews but this book was very relaxing and I thought it deserved one. It’s a nice blend of slice of life fantasy with a touch of conflict. Would recommend with a cup of earl gray

Good start

This was a good start, I look forward to the next book in the series.

Friendly Wizard Meets Sudden End

The wizard is friendly and resides in a rural community. There are no rules of magic in this universe and there is very little action in this book; it is safe for any audience. I was looking forward to the wizard meeting the Fae when the book suddenly ended on a cliffhanger, as if it had been cut in half. I will buy the second half of the book but it is unlikely that I will buy any more books by this author as I do not like the use of cliffhangers to force the reader to buy a further books. I enjoyed how Eric Burgher brought the characters to life.

Leaves the reader hanging

cozy stories should have a conclusion at the end of each book. Leaving a few loose ends is fine, but no plot hangers.