Awesome Narration, Great Series! (Love David!!)

I want to start this review by complimenting the narrator Heather Tracy. The narration was exceptionally well done and I enjoyed it so much. I especially loved the parts when the Main Character, Stella Familiar, get angry/ heated.. it's so well done it really felt like Heather felt the emotions too while performing. And there is a Character in the series that uses a different voice for every word in the same sentence. As you can imagine that's a huge challenge to narrate, but this was also done perfectly. Bravo! Stella is a likable and interesting Main Character and I loved the 'team up' with David. David is personally responsible for 90% of the fun, laughs and lightheartedness the series, and you can't help but love him instantly. It wouldn't been the same without him. Despite this series containing so many elements I enjoy (excellent narration, urban-fantasy, first person narrative, surprising twists, fun and laughs, good stories, likable main and side characters, good writing) I wasn't as invested in the story as I would have liked/ expected. I can't put a finger on why. (and maybe it's just because of my own mood?) I did enjoy and finish the trilogy, and I think it deserves my 4/5 stars. This trilogy is suitable for Adult (me) and Young Adult alike. (it didn't have the typical YA drama though, and for me that's a major plus!) I thought it was more of a Mystery/ Urban-Fantasy than a Thriller. I got this Audio Book for free (thanks!). I'm voluntarily leaving this review. Opinions and ratings are my own and not influenced by how I got the Audio Book.

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Light and amusing

It's the characters that kept me coming back for more. They're quirky and charming with amusing dialog throughout the stories. I enjoyed listening to Stella Familiar's adventures with the Uncanny inhabitants of London, but I'd say these books are a bit like potato chips. You can't have just one and when you get to the bottom of the bag you're still hungry. I'm also glad this is a three book collection, because the second story ends on an annoying cliffhanger. I was happy to not have to wait for or search out the third book as the audio segued right into it and addressed the cliffhanger immediately. The stories themselves are not very deep and the plot lines are a bit loose on the resolution end, and Stella does bang on a bit about the loss of her coven, but what made it all worthwhile was the superb narration. Heather Tracy has phenomenal voice skills and brings every character to life. She does an exceptional job with Mr Trick's unhinged, multi-voiced dialog. Not an easy feat and she makes it an effortless listening experience. Her comedic timing is perfect too. The many amusing exchanges in the books had me grinning or laughing out loud. So, vivid and engaging, but not too deep. On the whole the London Coven omnibus is an enjoyable, easy listen.

Three books in 1 Audible book

This is a interesting concept dealing with the Familiar to a Coven of Witchs that killed. The MC is the Familiar and this is about how she tries to continue to protect London after her Coven is gone. The other MC is a Detective that she meets and they eventually become a team trying to protect London.

You're not even real, are you?

I have had so much fun with this series! I'm not really a serious fantasy fan, but this certainly it's the right spot for me. The story just suck me in. I love the humor they use in the series but they're equally good in building up to an emotional High Point just to drop you off a cliff.

Excellent Book. Excellent Narration!

I really enjoyed this book. Heather is pretty amazing bringing all the characters to life. Can't wait for the sequel.

London Coven

This is a fascinating listen you got magic you have mystery and is funny in a sort of way I love the way the author brings the story and characters to fruition. The Narrator does a fantastic job as well. I highly recommend this listen Shauna Joesten

Very enjoyable

I found this audiobook to be a very enjoyable listen. It has a great combination of action, adventure, drama and suspense. The narrator does a great job of bringing each character to life.

Magical badassery breaking cliches

This 3 story omnibus is strung together as one in the Audible audiobook edition, so it's an awesome value. The stories are action-packed, full of surprises and cliche-breakers, and with interesting, layered characters. The narration is nearly perfect. The writing is mostly smooth, and highly original. No sex scenes or pouty damsels in distress in these books! Book One: FAMILIAR MAGIC Stella Familiar is not what I was expecting from a witch's familiar. She's not a pet - she is a kickass assassin, messenger, and magical dogsbody for the trio of witches that protect London. When she is orphaned by the death of her coven, she is determined to find their killer and exact revenge. Other deaths point to a major badguy on the scene, and the stakes are escalated. She has to make her own decisions for the first time, and decide what her life will be from this point forward. Luckily, she saves the life of a police detective who seems to want to partner up with her to discover and nullify the threat. Book Two: NIGHTMARE REALM Creepy but clever story in which Stella and David try to protect the children of London from a supernatural threat that captures kids using a scary playground rhyme to enchant them into a coma-like sleep. Unique storyline and lots of tension. Book Three: DEADLY PORTENT This was my favorite, probably for the addition of Eva Familiar. Eva is the foil for Stella's dedication to continue her mission to protect the city. Eva's coven are also gone, but she is rejecting all the old rules and living a lone wolf life of fistfights and alcohol. David's miracle resurrection comes back for its price, and a rogue succubus is on the loose, killing citizens. Who can Stella really rely on?

a excellent series

This is a fast paced action packed series.There's alot of dark humor too.I really like the crossover story in the second book.If you like urban fantasy you will love these books.

You'll Get Familiar With a Fabulous New Familiar!

WOW! What a series! Let's get right into it. Book One: FAMILIAR MAGIC I don't know about you but usually when I think of a Witch's familiar, I think of something like a cat, raven or toad. Well hold onto your seat and prepare to meet Stella Familiar, the London Cohen's familiar, brought to life. She is one clever, determined and kicks$$ female. When major trouble starts at the very beginning of the book, Stella teams up with good guy David. From there, the adventure takes off as they work in tandem to protect the Commons (read = humans) of greater London! Book Two: NIGHTMARE REALM In Book Two, Stella and David are in a race against time to protect the children of London from all falling into a rhyme-induced unending sleep including David's neice! Book Three: DEADLY PORTENT Enter Eva Familiar and all of her crackles, wit and sarcasm. She joins with the group to help protect Commons from death, including one of their very own. It took me a few chapters to settle into the series at the beginning but once I did, it was hold on to the seat of your pants excitement. If you love witches, this is one NOT TO BE MISSED!! The narration was some of the best, most entertaining I have heard to date! Ms. Tracy's British accent was spot on for characters based in London and she managed to make each and every voice completely unique. She made Stella, David and company come absolutely TO LIFE for me and I cannot thank her enough! If I could give her MORE than 5 Stars,,, I totally would!!!! 5 HEARTY STARS I received a free copy of this audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.