Witchin' USA

A Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery, Book 1

By: Amanda M. Lee

Narrated by: Angel Clark

Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Hadley Hunter has lived a normal life, in a normal suburb, with a normal job and a normal father. All that changes when a grandmother she didn’t even know existed dies and leaves her a fabulous lighthouse on Moonstone Bay Island.

Hadley, ready for an adventure, decides to check things out and finds herself plunged into a world she never envisioned.

From the naked woman swimming in the ocean outside her back door to the hot sheriff who seems to be hiding a secret, Hadley is intrigued from the start. That’s before magical things start happening - including to Hadley - and a body washes up on the beach.

It seems Moonstone Bay has a killer on the loose...and he may be stalking Hadley, although no one can figure out why.

Things are about to spiral for Moonstone Bay’s newest reluctant - and baffled - witch. She has to learn about the past, investigate the present, and hold on to her future for dear life. Along the way, she will meet a bevy of new friends who have a few particular abilities...and a lot of really odd quirks.

Set sail for adventure, because once you visit Moonstone Bay, you’ll never be the same again.

©2018 Amanda M. Lee (P)2018 Amanda M. Lee

Absolutely fun!

Hadley Hunter had no idea that Moonstone Bay existed until she inherited a lighthouse! For Hadley, that's just the beginning of a VERY long list of surprises. Don't forget about the zombies, the werewolves, the witches and the dreaded Downtown Development Association! Did I mention the shark shifters? Prepare to hold your sides with laughter.

Another Good Series

I really enjoyed this book. I gave it a chance because it is written by Amanda Lee and I enjoy her Aisling Grimlock series. Hadley made a lot of mistakes and she is clearly the weakest link in regards to intelligence. However , although I rolled my eyes several times at her actions, I really wanted to know how things developed. The concept of the book is really good and well written. The characters are engaging and multidimensional. This seems like the beginning of a really good series.

I enjoyed this new series.

It's a cosy book. It's funny, kind of predictable but still entertaining. It a new place with many more supernaturals to get to know. I have to admit many of her characters seems familiar, but the recipe still work for me, I'm still listening nonstop and can't wait for the next book.

But it will not get 5 stars from me...
The romance part is quite similar to Bay and Landons relationship. I don't particularly find it so charming that the attractive, hunky, cocky guy bosses the "little lady" around and try take over her life. But he's sweet and sensitive. And he just care so much, so everyone is swooning instead of being annoyed. Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, but he kind of drives me crazy with the way he talk to her like she's his kid when he's protective. And i don't like how he steamrolles her sometimes. Hadley is smart, grown women so it's a bit too much when she allow this kind of treatment. I get she's dropped into a new world, so I get why she's kind of insecure in this book, I hope she will be even stronger, more confident and kickass the next time we meet her. Now she seems like part Clove and Bey. I would rather see more Aunt Tilly and Bey = Capable, strong, smart and snarky.

I would have loved another narrator too. She's not bad. But she makes Hadley seems like a young teenager instead of a woman.

a magic island.

loved all the twists and turns. the vocalization was good.The characters were just a little. crazy and left questions inanswered. for the next book.

light on mystery but great character setup

even for a cozy mystery the mystery is light, but the author has begun the setup of a very rich environment and characters so that you look forward to future books.

Fun story

It’s a very fun and cute story. I will definitely listen to the next book when it comes out. My only problems were 1) the narrators voice can sometimes be annoying all the women sounded a bit air headed with the voice she used. 2) the killer was very very obvious from the beginning so much so that I couldn’t help but go “ duh “ when the person was revealed.

Great Book but This Was Not the Right Narrator

Would you listen to Witchin' USA again? Why?

Yes, it has a great story line and some very interesting characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Witchin' USA?

When Hadley found out that the cemetary held zombies. She just can't quite come to grips with everything she has seen or been told.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I am really sorry to say that the narrator sounded like a petulant child and she was whiny and kind of stupid acting as the main charactor. She always seemed to be on the edge of becoming angry or losing her cool. Most other charactors she did okay with. If all of this was toned down a bit and she did not sound like a spoiled child then the story would have be a great audio read. Otherwise I Loved the Book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really a particular moment. Just the idea of living on a magical island with all the different paranormal individuals. I woud have loved to live in that light house.

A New Community of Characters To Enjoy

I love series like this that get you involved in the whole community of unusual fun and sometimes annoying characters. The narrator took getting used to how she presented the various characters some with very annoying voices and personalities. But it all worked together great with the story. I have come to really enjoy stories that take place in cities populated by a huge variety of paranormals and their interactions. The characters, their city, and the events are kind of addictive and leave us with looking forward to the next 'messy scenario' they get involved in.

Hard to like

I found it hard to like any of the characters in this book, frankly. And the whiny voice of the protagonist actually spoiled any bit of enjoyment I may have had for the book.

witchin USA

Cute story with fun characters. Narrator is o.k. I almost couldn't finish the book with the reader.