The Conjurer

The Vine Witch, Book 3

By: Luanne G. Smith

Narrated by: Susannah Jones, Vaneh Assadourian

Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's Summary

A beguiling novel of revenge, deliverance, and a powerful sisterhood of magic by the Washington Post bestselling author of The Vine Witch and The Glamourist.

Sidra didn’t murder her husband. Yet even a jinni can’t wish away a wrongful imprisonment. Determined to prove her innocence, she returns to her adopted home - a French village renowned for its perfume witches - with her friends Elena and Yvette by her side. Here is where Sidra’s true destiny awaits, but danger also lurks in the village’s narrow lanes. 

On her trail is Jamra, another jinni, who’s after more than revenge for the murder of his brother. He also seeks vengeance for the indignities inflicted on jinn by mortals over the centuries. When he learns of an ancient relic capable of unleashing chaos on the world, and that the weapon is in the hands of his murderous sister-in-law, he vows to destroy Sidra to get it. 

Relying on a sisterhood of magic, a mysteriously faithful dog, and a second-rate sorcerer, Sidra defends herself using the village’s greatest asset: its perfume. It’s as beguiling a lure as it is a formidable shield. But is it enough for Sidra to protect herself and those she loves from powers yet to be released?

©2021 Luanne G. Smith (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic Reviews

“Jones' standard American accent contrasts with Assadourian’s light Middle Eastern cadence, which hints at the story's ancient mystery, and her tones, which allude to the underlying danger the sisterhood faces. The quest engages the imagination and the narrators increase suspense through wide-ranging emotional phrasings - from seeing the mystical Grand Pere in the forest to women’s whispered thoughts amid an incense burner’s gentle scent and cries of fear and enthusiasm as they call spells.” - Booklist

“Series readers and newcomers alike will be enthralled.” - Publishers Weekly

“Readers will enjoy catching up with the characters they already know. Smith (The Glamourist) does lovely work describing the luscious smells that Sidra works with.” - Library Journal 

Others were better

I had high hopes for this book as I really liked the first two in the series. This one was difficult to get into. Halfway through the book, I realized I had no idea what was going on and I realized I didn’t care that much. I wish it was more centered around the vine witch and not about the other characters so much.

Narration was distracting from overall good story

The original narrator from the first two books was way better. The voice used for Yvette in this edition was very squeaky and whiny. Sidra's voice is inconsistent and seems to go in and out of accent. It's very distracting from an otherwise good series of books.

3rd book

book 2 my favorite. this one had too much going on, hard to follow. I used audible, maybe if I read it I will enjoy and focus more.

Wonderful ending to a great series

I've loved each book of this trilogy. The characters have depth and I became invested in each person's outcomes. I would be happy to read another story about these Golden Girlesque witches!

Spellbinding

Spellbinding, magical, hypnotic, with diverse characters bond by friendship, fighting a battle to save a village. A powerful Jinni A smart witch and a fairy trainee. I loved it and I hope for more new adventures in the future. As soon as you start listening or reading, you'll be transported to a different , magical world. I definitely recommend it and I'll miss Elena, Sidra and Yvette.

Easy listening!

This book was great for the length of it and really takes you for a long adventure in a short amount of time. The book was done really well capturing all you need to know about the world and characters in that time without feeling rushed. The narrators are excellent! In addition to seeking great books on audible, I seek out great narrators and will be looking out for books narrated by Susannah Jones and Vaneh Assadourian!

The Congurer

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It kept my interest throughout the story. I plan on listening to more of her books.

Fun Series

Fun story of magic and friendship. The narration was very good at times and very shrill at others, making it difficult to enjoy the story.

Excellent work as always, prefer to read the books

The TV shows are good but books take you there! I really enjoyed reading OUTLANDER!

Great series wrap up

A strong finish to this series.
We get Sidra's story this time. As she fights to prove her innocence with help from Elena and Yvette.

There is another jinni on her trail too. Who wants to avenge his brother's death, because he believes Sidra capable of murder.

The women must work together to protect the village Sidra is bound to and something the jinni wants from her.

Must Read

Part of a trilogy and a must read /audible. The characters are colourful exciting and the story transports you to places beyond your imagination . A story of friendship, love and honour. Good over comes evil, what a rollercoaster of a ride, a definite must read. Would love the books to be made into a film, Harry Potter eat your heart out.

enjoyed

I have really enjoyed the whole series, kept me engaged performed wonderfully I will read this author again

3rd times the charm

A lovely conclusion to the trilogy! These woman are so different but the way their stories are woven together keeps me wanting more!

Romeo and Juliet vibes, but with djinn

The Conjurer is the final book in The Vine Witch trilogy and is full of action and magic with some surprise Romeo and Juliet vibes. It tells the backstory to the third fascinating character in these books, a djinn called Sidra with an anger problem, and the reasoning why the three women keep being thrown together. Like the previous two books, I enjoyed this one. I was going to rate it 4 stars but I'm settling for 3.75 because I wasn't expecting the trilogy to conclude where it did with a big villain and a threat to the world. Not disatisfying, just so unoriginal for such a unique fantasy world.

Thoughts on the overall trilogy... I feel as though the author could have padded out these books better by including more of each of the main characters' specific magic and how they use it. I really would have enjoyed reading about Elena's witch work on the vineyard, Yvette learning about her fae glamour, and Sidra's djinn wishing magic. Mostly I just wanted more explanation of the magic system, especially regarding the wishing magic because it's so prevalent in this book and the second. It's not really explained beyond it being a powerful, persistent, yet convoluted type of avenue of magic.