The Association

De: A.K. Caggiano

Narrado por: Ellen Quay

Things around Avalon Estates aren’t natural - in fact, they’re supernatural - but getting in is worth it. Some would even say the place is to die for.

Ivy Sylvan thought after losing her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend, that having no other option but to move in with her flunkee brother would be the cherry on top of her bad luck sundae, but after finding a dead body, she realized things can always get worse.

New to the long-established community of Avalon Estates, Ivy soon finds herself wrapped up in the petty squabbles of the homeowners’ association whose president just gave up the ghost, and it doesn’t look like his death is an accident. Unsurprisingly, the odd neighborhood isn’t as virtuous as it appears, full of hardened grudges and secret affairs, but Ivy is shocked when she learns her new neighbors aren’t just lying about their exploits - they’re lying about being human. Teaming up with the interim president, a witch who can conjure fire, Ivy attempts to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding the association president’s demise. Things only become more complicated when the suspect list includes a vampire, a werewolf, and perhaps the most dangerous creature of all: a really cute guy.

Can Ivy successfully divine the murderer while hiding her humanity from the beings that call Avalon Estates their sanctuary from those that are just like her? Or will the murderer out her first, turning her back into a failure with nowhere to live, or worse, into another victim?

©2020 Ashley Caggiano (P)2021 Ashley Caggiano

Read Your Contract!

Ivy Sylvan thought moving in with her younger brother temporarily would be a good idea after losing her apartment, job and boyfriend… but she should have taken the time to read the association’s contract. Ivy soon learns that Avalon Estates is a paranormal community of witches, werewolves, vampires and sirens just to name a few. This is not the place to live if you are human, but Ivy is human, and living with her clueless brother. Ivy decides to make the best of a bad situation and team up with a witch (who knows her secret) to help solve a murder? I really enjoyed this audiobook and Ellen Quay does an excellent job with the narration. I hope that A.K. Caggiano continues this storyline because I’m looking forward to what comes next at Avalon Estates. I received this audiobook from the author at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Fast paced and enjoyable

While I often wished Ivy were quicker on the uptake, I really enjoyed this supernatural cozy mystery. It was fast paced, the world was interesting, and there were enough things just touched upon to leave me hoping for more books set in this community.

Light-hearted

This story was a nice break to some heavier dark romance I’ve been reading. It was light-hearted and fun, with easy world-building that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The narrator is also very good.

A laugh out loud listen

AK Caggiano has done it again. How this author isn't topping charts is beyond me. Her storytelling is clever, funny, and cozy. Anyone that can take something as boring as a gated community and turn it into a fascinating world is well deserving of praise. And her combination with Ellen Quay is always a fantastic marriage. Ellen's soothing voice lends a magical quality which transports listeners into a very magical world. Even my teenage daughter couldn't stop listening. Keep putting them out ladies. I'm here for all the girl power!

The Association

Ivy didn’t know moving in with her younger brother would be quite the adventure... starting with the discovery of a dead body. She’s drawn into a whole new supernatural world, only, she’s not supernatural. Will she be able to help discover the true circumstances surrounding the death, or will she be discovered before it’s too late?

This was the first book by A.K. Caggiano that I’ve had the pleasure to experience, and I loved it. Great characters and a clever storyline... I really enjoyed how it all unfolded.

Ellen Quay’s performance was quite enjoyable. She brought the characters to life and portrayed the situations perfectly.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.