The Alchemist and an Amaretto

The Guild Codex: Spellbound Series, Book 5

By: Annette Marie

Narrated by: Cris Dukehart

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's Summary

As a guild bartender, I can handle pretty much anything - mages, sorcerers, witches, the occasional demon. But show me anything family-related and I'd rather run for the hills. It doesn't even have to be my family.

So I have no idea why I thought spending the holidays with Aaron's mom and pop was a good idea.

Meeting his famous parents is already terrifying enough, but I've got a bigger problem. Students of his family's renowned mage academy are being attacked on the grounds - and somehow no one has seen a single assailant? Unexplained tracks litter the nearby woods, rumors of forbidden alchemy are circulating the campus...and Ezra has been acting strangely since we arrived.

Something deadly is brewing in the shadow of Sinclair Academy, and the longer we take to uncover it, the more dangerous it becomes. But no matter the risk, we'll protect the students.

And Aaron's parents too, I suppose. If we have to.

Make sure to check out the companion series, The Guild Codex: Demonized, available now, and The Guild Codex: Warped, coauthored by Rob Jacobsen.

©2019 Annette Marie (P)2020 Tantor

Cliffhangers!!!

big fan love the story so far, tori is my current favorite heroine. but omg the ending of this book will have you cursing rhe autors name with every day she makes you for the next one in the series

Fantastic series

I stumbled across the first book in this series and was totally hooked. Since then I’ve anxiously waited for each new audible book to come out. The author is wonderful and the narrator is one of my favorites. Trust me, if you enjoy paranormal books, this is a series not to be missed!

Next one please

This book was better than the last one and quite frankly I have to know if the amulet will work or not. I know the next book is in print right now but I have to have the audio book please. This book is great I love the backstory on Aron and the incorporation of werewolves into the book with very unique take on them.

Better and Better

The standalone stories are intriguing and unfolding an interesting world, the story arc for Guild Codex: Spellbound takes an emotional turn during this one and I am already dying for the next title. I also cannot wait to see how the two series in the Guild Codex intertwine. Robin was briefly seen here, but Tori and the mages stepped away from the Guild for this exciting episode.

The friendship continues

Although I love the action in the book. I would've liked to see the romance progress more. These books tend to be too short like a series I have to wait months to see another episode of. Overall good story

Tori's back!!!

This was basically a filler book. Though I'm glad the author is pushing these out like All- You-Can-Eat pancakes at IHOP. This was the least interesting installment. If you have ever seen any type of TV, then you'll know who the villian is the minute they are introduced in the book.

The book does provide a critical setup for the remainder of the series. We now know what the focus will be for the next few books. I'm all in and cant wait to see how things turn out.

Tori, does redeem herself in this one. Where in the last few books she became a clingy, needy, pathetic, and dumb little woman... in this one she puts on her big girl pants and steps her game up. She still isnt the sharpest tool in the shed, but a far-cry from the idiot in the last couple books.

Overall it's a decent read but if you can wait until the next installment, I'd suggest reading them together.

Chris Dukehart does excellent job on narration. Her performance of the little fae, Twiggy, was so adorable!

3 Stars 🌟🌟🌟- Good Book. I like the overall concept and it was delivered well. Most common ranking for a book I enjoyed and look forward to the next.

How long until the next book.

Love this series. I sure hope we don’t have to wait to long for the next book.

Loved the extra development...

4.5 stars — This one went in a lot of interesting directions, and just added to the world I’m already in love with.

I loved getting to see more of the dynamics between the boys, and a glimpse at their past through the academy (Aaron and Kai in particular). I ended up learning a lot about Aaron, and my heart hurt for him. Sometimes I think it’s more brave to constantly fight against your nature than to just be a decent person to begin with.

The wolf stuff was crazy! I will admit I had the correct suspicions early on as to who the bad guy was…as well as piecing together the hints about the addictiveness.

Tori made me want to smack her a wee bit in this one. In so many ways she has grown SO MUCH over these books — she’s stronger, she generally goes for help instead of going it alone, she’s just knowledgeable. But dammit Tori! When it comes to her friends, she still makes some dumb decisions that are going to backfire. I mean, I guess we’ll see, but…

As with the boys, I loved seeing more of Sin as well (though now I have no idea how you spell her name). It was awesome to see more of the alchemy sides, and to get to know more about her in general (her family dynamic, her shyness, etc). I love that Tori has that girlfriend to confide in.

As per usual it was an action packed book, with lots of internal development as well as overall world development.

As an aside, Ms. Dukehart let my Canadian heart down though — she pronounced toque as “toke” instead of “two-k”. *sigh* I wish Americans knew what this was, this is the second narrator who has let me down. Either that or Canadian authors are going to have to put it in their pronunciation guides.

Always fun!

These books are always fun to listen to! Lots of new character development in this one.

Filler in a good series

I really enjoy this series but this book felt like filler. The main plot revolved around new or minor side characters that I really didn't care about at all, with a side of the boys squabbling and the romance headed for the guy I am least interested in.
It's obvious the Bigger Plot is going to be Ezra-centric for this series which I think is a pity, since I don't see his appeal, and the foreshadowing around it bugs me.
Tori, please go back to walloping bad guys with your umbrella and stealing their magical artifacts!

Excellent

It you have read the other guild cortex book this is the book you have been waiting for.. a better look into our favourite three sexy mage’s as Tori becomes even more intergraded into the family. Tori taking her training to another level and if it’s possible becoming and even stronger MC. I was laughing by the 10th page and that where there emotional rollercoasters starts, the alchemist and an amaretto has EVERYTHING humour, heart ache, you will hold you breath A LOT. As always it is rammed with action and adventure, watching out favourite characters grow as well as new characters to love and hate... truly amazing read I can’t recommend this book and this hole series enough, it is a must read.

Bloody brilliant!!

Another brilliant book from an amazing author. This certainly packed a punch. The further we get into this series, the better it becomes. The characters and their individual storylines are all coming together and it makes you want to read and read until you are finally finished then you feel bereft! Straight away I started the next one. It leaves you always wanting more! 5 stars without a doubt!

Great

Wasn't as fast paced as the previous books but it was just as good.

Someone or something is attacking students on the grounds of Aaron's parents school, where our quartet and Sin have headed for the Christmas holidays.

Great book and brilliant narration.

The Alchemists and an Amaretto

This is another really funny story with Tory proving she can keep up with the Mages. Read brilliantly by Cris Dukehart.

more of the same good stuff

this book focuses inn on the 4 main characters. I'd call it filler if it wasn't good as the plot advances very little but rather focuses on character development

Amazing next chapter

I can't wait for the next book, what's going to happen with Tori and Ezra? ❤️