The Witches of Vegas

By: Mark Rosendorf

Narrated by: Jeffery Lynn Hutchins

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Where can witches and their vampire mentor practice their powers without being discovered or persecuted?

By using their magic, the witches of Vegas become the number one act performing on the Las Vegas Strip - a great achievement for them, but not so much for the magicians, who can't possibly keep pace.

Isis Rivera is the adopted 15-year-old daughter of the witches of Vegas. Zack Galloway is the teenage nephew and assistant to the last magician left in the city. Although they should be rivals, when Valeria, a 400-year-old witch with a long-seeded grudge against humanity arrives in Sin City, both teens act to bring their families together to stop the evil hag in her tracks.

But can the combined witches' powers and the ingenuity of the magicians be enough to stop Valeria from taking over the city...and possibly the world?

©2020 Mark Rosendorf (P)2020 Mark Rosendorf

YA Paranormal Urban Fantasy

The Witches of Vegas by Mark Rosendorf is a young adult paranormal urban fantasy that I listened to on audio narrated by Jeffery Lynn Hutchins.

This is the first book of Mark's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next.

It's been a while since I have read a young adult book and this book made me remember why I loved them. I loved the sweet romance that bloomed between Isis and Zack while they were trying to protect the city from Valeria.

I really enjoyed that we got Isis, Zack, and Luther's point of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait for the next book in the series Journey To New Salem to be released on March 29, 2021.

Jeffery did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of his work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like teen and young adult books, paranormal, or urban fantasy.

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Summary –

Rivals Isis and Zack team up their families of witches and magicians to stop an ancient witch vampire from feasting on humans in Vegas. Take one vampire and a coven of witches, create an awe-inspiring act on the Vegas Strip where they can use their magic in front of humans without penalty, and watch the money roll in. Sure, they’re putting magicians out of business but who cares? Isis cares and so does handsome Zack, her new crush turned boyfriend. Witches versus magicians, let the rivalry begin. For Isis and Zack, they’re not rivals…they fall in love. When an ancient witch vampire, disguised as a sleazy reporter, sets out to destroy the witches of Vegas, Isis and Zack convince their families to work together to save not only Vegas but all humanity.

Narrator’s overall voice –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins’ voice has personality all its own but when it employs the various character voices, it takes on each character with aplomb. I thoroughly enjoyed his voice.

Does the narrator fit the characters?

Yes, Jeffery Lynn Hutchins fits the characters, especially the witches. I’m amazed how well he evokes women and a teen young woman. Very well done.

Narrator’s reading style –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins has a reading style that is casual, nice and easy, but with plenty of twists and turns to keep the listener vested.

Narrator’s impact on reading experience –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins has an innate ability to draw a listener/reader in without any effort. He takes what is one of the most original stories I’ve ever read and makes it come alive.

Narrator’s pacing –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins’ pacing is perfect, blending action, romance, mystery, suspense, and more with ease.

Audiobook flow –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins allows the audiobook to unfold naturally with plenty of dialogue, action, romance, and everyday life.

What makes this audiobook unique –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins and Mark Rosendorf partner up to bring readers/listeners one of the best YA urban fantasy books I’ve ever heard/read. The plot is fast-moving which adds to the exhilaration while listening. Jeffery Lynn Hutchins’ narration brings The Witches of Vegas alive, like a movie. Brilliant from start to finish.

Would I recommend this audiobook –

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My Rating: 5+ stars

Creative and Magical!💜

This was a very entertaining and interesting story of magic vs witchcraft. I thought the storyline of putting a coven of witches in the middle of Las Vegas to help hide their identity was genius. While this story was cute and fun, it does have its dark side and moments of despair. Although the book is about witches there’s a lovable vampire as well as a love interest. The narration was very good. I felt he really captured each character and brought them to life. I’m looking forward to more books from both this author and narrator. This is book 1 and can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend this book.

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When can I read book two?!

When can I read book two?! No seriously, let me know when book two needs tour stops and I'll be first in line!

Isis came into her power, frightened everyone in her foster family's circle into thinking she was possessed and was fortunately rescued and adopted by a family of actual witches. What's she doing now? 15-year-old witch in training Isis is performing with her adoptive family in a Vegas stage show: The Witches of Vegas. Unfortunately, life is about to throw her another curveball, though, because a mystery woman who claims to want to expose the Witches of Vegas for what they really are has approached the strip's rival act and the target weak point is the teenager, Isis.

This book is such an emotional adventure! It has teen romance, found family warmth, life-or-death trauma, life-altering tough decisions, and a messy set of overdue consequences for a morally grey grandfatherly vampire. We end up with a fantastic coming-of-age arc for the main teens, a turn and face the trouble that caught you arc for the aforementioned vampire, and even a heroic sacrifice that may or may not take you by surprise.

Although the genuine magic in this book is fun and well written, what I really loved was all of the stage magic and street performer sleight-of-hand Zack demonstrates throughout the book. I'm a sucker for a good card trick or visual gag and Rosendorf has written them into this book flawlessly!

I'm glad to see that the story continues and I'm looking forward to finding out how new performances go for these magical kids and to see if my predictions for the sequel's antagonist are anywhere close to the target. We've definitely been teased with some loose ends, but this is also the sort of world that can host a revolving door of antagonists as a series is built up.

If you like YA fantasy, fantasy in general, paranormal romance, and/or stories about stage magic, read this book!

I was granted complimentary access to The Witches of Vegas on Audible as part of my participation in a blog tour for this title with Audiobookworm Promotions. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.