Accidental Magic

Myrtlewood Mysteries, Book 1

By: Iris Beaglehole

Narrated by: Lorna Bennett

Welcome to Myrtlewood, a quirky town steeped in magic, tea, and mystery…

Life's a struggle for Rosemary Thorn and her teen daughter, Athena. But their regular troubles are turned upside down after Granny Thorn's mysterious death.

Despite her cousin's sinister maneuverings, Rosemary returns to Myrtlewood and the sprawling, dilapidated Thorn Manor. There's more to the old house than meets the eye, as Rosemary and Athena soon find out—in a whirlwind of magic, adventure, mystical creatures, and endless cups of tea.

Life in Myrtlewood would be bliss if Rosemary could only clear her name in a certain murder investigation, solve the mystery and stay out of mortal peril—for at least a little while!

A small town with endless secrets, strange activities, and a house with a mind of its own.

©2023 Iris Beaglehole (P)2023 Podium Audio

Terrible Narration

The narration is horrible! The concept of the book is okay. Sometimes the characters are just boring. I had higher hopes for the use of my credit, a bit disappointing in all honesty.

Didn’t love it or hate it

Just overall meh. I sped it up a bit but honestly just found my mind wandering while listening, it never really captured my attention. I wanted to love it.

Absolutely charming listen!

The narration was wonderfully done! I’m very excited for book two. It was a joy listening to the ladies growing into who they were meant to be and during that time they grew closer as a mother/daughter team. That ending though!!! OMG!! What a cliffhanger!

Fun Halloween Read

The story was a fun and easy adult version of Halloween Town! personally, I wish the performer didn't make Rosemary sounds so old and she used the same voice as the lead character in The Lost Apothecary.

Abridged version needed.

Interesting concept the book did drag on a bit, if there was an abridged version it would probably be perfect and a lot more enjoyable.
The daughter is annoying but more practical. The mother feels so guilty she lets the child get away with Taking charge. I'm hoping in the next book the mother is going to get some confidence and pull up her big girl panties.

Good but…

Overall good. Like the voice actor, but the pacing of the story at times is bad as it the obnoxiousness of the teen daughter.

Good book

Easy to follow, well written and relatable characters. I love a good magical book with mystery and this has it. Looking forward to more from the collection.

Calming

Delightful and calming to listen to. An excellent story line. I can't wait to listen to the next book.

One of my favorite series!

I loved this book, and listened to it all in one go! I got frustrated with them and celebrated with them and was startled with them. Such a wonderful ride, and I picked up the second book immediately!

Cute series

I liked the story line. The relationship between the mother and daughter is fun. I also love the house and the grandma.