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Mandrake Manor

By: JP Rindfleisch IX
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
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Inherited magic. A secret neighborhood. And... a formidable Homeowner's Association?

Recent graduate Mathias Mandrake's life takes a turn when an unexpected inheritance of a distant relative's manor falls right into his lap. However, this home across the country comes with a condition: Mat cannot live there alone. Good thing his best friend Frankie is ready to leave behind his lackluster trail of midnight trysts for a more suburban life.

Eager to hone in his dilf-hunting skills, his bags are packed and ready to go before Mat can finish signing the paperwork. Completing this trio is August, for whom the idea of living with newfound friends away from the hustle and bustle of city life is, honestly, a dream come true. Not only that, but it's a perfect setting to finally finish that novel they've been working on.

Mandrake Manor is a whimsical tale full of mystery and mayhem as well as an abundance of queer joy through found family, budding romance, lots of sass, and light spice.

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©2023 JP Rindfleisch IX (P)2024 JP Rindfleisch IX Fantasy Literature & Fiction Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Science Fiction & Fantasy Feel-Good Queer
Cozy Fantasy • Found Family • Perfect Narration • Magical Mystery • Whimsical Setting • Pitch-perfect Performance
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This was well narrated and such a fun story! Highly recommend this book in any format!

Fun!

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What do you get when 3 bestie roommates move into a mysterious manor in a secret town inhabited by supernatural beings that is full of magical mayhem with an evil HOA??? An absolutely enchanting cozy fantasy!! This was such a charming read packed with cozy vibes, all the sass & otherworldly magic! 100% recommend!!

✨ Cozy Fantasy
✨ Found Family
✨ Mysterious Inheritance
✨ Adorable Rescue Pup
✨ Paranormal Activity
✨ Supernatural Haven
✨ Queer Joy
✨ Evil HOA
✨ Series Debut
✨ Magic & Mayhem


Mandrake Manor is the first installment of the Henbane Hollow series and I’m so excited to see what will happen next when the story continues in book 2!!

PS reading Mandrake Manor totally felt like watching a cute & cozy version of Being Human + The Gates! 🖤

✨ Hocus Pocus this was fantastically adorable! ✨

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loved the wrighting style and I fell in love with the characters, the bad guy was not who I expected it to be, loved the plot twits

love the story

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I really liked this book. The story is a modern fantasy, found family, light romance. The characters are well written, each fleshed out with unique personalities. My only critique is that the main character gets over shadowed by all the other more interesting characters. Matt is a little bland thus making it hard to focus on him as a main character. The plot is quite good and unique I. it approach. I definitely recommend this to any modern fantasy/ cozy romance readers!

Well written, cozy, unique

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loved this book. need prt2 now! I was hoping there would be more books! the author did an amazing job reading the book. loved all of it.

amazing

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Kirt Graves’ voice was perfect especially for this story. I could feel myself being transported back into Mandrake Manor just as I had when I first read it my self. Each character was distinct and while still being read by the same person, each one had their own sound and voice. 10/10 would listen to again. And I hope that future books of this world are read by Kirt, as it would feel strange if the voice were to change.

J.P. wrote an excellent story, and Kirt really did bring Mandrake Manor even more alive the second time around for me.

-D.Archer

Read it. Had it Read to Me.

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Mandrake Manor by JP Rindfleisch IX.

This review also reviews the audiobook for Mandrake Manor, narrated by Kirt Graves.

Mandrake Manor is a 2023 novel about three recent college graduates, Mat, August, and Frankie. Mat inherits an old family manor. Unsure of their post-college plans, Mat convinces August and Frankie to move with him to this mysterious manor with him. They know nothing of the estate, Mat didn't even know about this aunt who willed her entire estate to him upon her death.

The estate, it turns out, is magic, the neighborhood is a shelter for magical beings, and everything is not as it seems. The trio quickly discover this as they acclimate to the neighborhood. Frankie works at a veterinary office run by a werewolf, Mat is a dentist who has clients who freeze time to reveal their magical side so he can deal with their magical toothaches, and August is a novelist who finds a quiet but magical café where they can settle in and write their book.


Henbane Hollow

The Henbane Hollow neighborhood seems to be an entity itself. The trio of friends can't even find the neighborhood at first, which is hilarious. But, it is being taken over by a crazy HOA suburbanization project that sounds awful with how dull it will make everything. . Who in their right mind would take historic Victorian mansions and make them McMansions straight out of the 90s? This plot is so sinister in its drive to take all the character out of a perfectly paranormal neighborhood that it is outwardly the big bad in the novel from the start. The HOA president takes being the nefarious neighborhood Karen to the magical next level.


World-Building

The audiobook narration is spot on for building the mystery and sense that there's something not quite right with the neighborhood. The character POVs are interwoven well and the narrator's voices for the various characters is entertaining. I loved how Graves narrates Frankie most of all, the character with the most sass.


Characters

I enjoyed the main characters and their POVs were clearly written as different, such a hard thing to do when writing from so many POVs. Narration also differentiated between the characters well so it was easy to tell who's chapter it was from the narration style.


Audiobook Gripes

The narrator said the word "vague" as "vahg" when it's pronounced "vayg" and that rubbed me wrong. And then let's talk about the French. Oh the French. I KNOW I can be super picky about French dialogue. Full disclosure, I am a French teacher IRL. But Oh My God y'all. If you know there is French dialogue make sure you have the phonetic pronunciation to guide you.

I can tell the narrator tried and they probably took French at one point in their life because it wasn't all wrong. But there were times when he was reading spells that I couldn't even tell what he was saying. And I am well versed in understanding butchered French pronunciation. I hear all sorts of wildly mispronounced French on the daily, as a MIDDLE SCHOOL teacher of French. I teach children who were not taught to read using phonics. I would be so happy to help with pronunciation. Or there are so many websites where you can ask native speakers how to pronounce things.

Overall I enjoyed the narration, the narrator did a good job with building the tension, speaking clearly, acting out characters differently, and keeping the pace steady. I also enjoyed the narrator's reading of the poems at the start of each chapter. On the flip side, the narrator's voice lulled me into not paying as close enough attention as I could have been, at times. This is likely a user error, as I don't often listen to audiobooks and find my adhd self's attention wandering quite easily.


I enjoyed this book and want more from the series. I hope we continue to see character growth and development as they continue their adventures as the Mandrake coven.

Audiobook Good

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Delightful cast of characters draw you into a sweet, whimsical and wholesome fantasy that is absolutely worth every second. The romantic subplots are enjoyable and engaging. The main plot is solid, if mildly predictable. I absolutely loved that there was no “miscommunication conflict” involved in it. Solid story. Cannot wait for the next part.

Narration was perfect.

Whimsical Fantasy

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I loved this story, its cute and captivating. Definitely a new favorite, and excited to see what comes next.
Does contain "strong language", does not contain explicit sexual scenes. Contains one, suggestive, sexual scene.
Love the pronoun placement, the fact that the "villain" despite being the antagonist was not homophobic or transphobic. I stepped into a world where no one questioned, everyone was respected and accepted.

Ready for the next installment

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Mandrake Manor: A Cozy Suburban Fantasy Romance by JP Rindfleisch IX is a delightful blend of magic, mystery, and found family, all wrapped in a quirky, queer suburban setting. The story revolves around Mat, Frankie, and August—three very different characters who inherit a mysterious manor with some unexpected supernatural surprises, including a secretive neighborhood and a tough Homeowner’s Association. The characters are rich, diverse, and full of personality, including a nonbinary character who brings depth to the story. The trio's easy acceptance of the supernatural world keeps things light and fun, avoiding unnecessary drama. The world-building is immersive, and the quirky, magical setting is a joy to get lost in. The humor and sass, mixed with just the right amount of romance, make this audiobook a truly enjoyable escape. Kirt Graves' narration is pitch-perfect, bringing the characters and the whimsy of Mandrake Manor to life beautifully. If you're looking for something fun, heartfelt, and unique, this cozy fantasy will leave you smiling.

fun and light spicy

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