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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.
Cover art by Ever After Cover Design
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- By: Eliot Grayson
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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His birth magic leaves Prince Nikola with nothing but bad choices: live as another man's possession, subject to his whims and his desires, or remain dependent on a potion that stunts his powers and prevents him from knowing love. Andreas vows to protect the prince with his life—whether Nikola wants him to or not. After all, the queen pays his soldier's wage. Nikola's nothing but a job to do. But when they find themselves stranded, with Nikola's potion running out, Andreas has to… improvise. Because what Prince Nikola needs to survive is the opposite of a lowly guard's respectful protection.
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One Spicy Story
- By R Edwards on 02-21-25
By: Eliot Grayson
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Smash & Grab
- Relic, Book 1
- By: Maz Maddox
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
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My standard issued lab badge reads "Simon", but it really should say "unexciting nerd with no social life". Don't get me wrong - I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for much else. Especially romance. While chipping away at my work, I'm suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career. Which isn't the most insane part of the story. My savior is a chaotic, bat-wielding punk with a bubble-gum pink mohawk and a killer smile.
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Fun Dinosaur Adventure
- By MagicalAM on 01-13-21
By: Maz Maddox
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The Witch’s Grumpy Dragon
- Brinnswick: Tales from Gauhala, Book 1
- By: Michele Notaro
- Narrated by: Michael Lesley
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Garrick Von Stein is the most frustrating person I’ve ever met, and yet, as soon as he calls me for help, I jump right in. Every single time. Why? I have no idea. I mean, I really do like to look at the dragon shifter king, but that doesn’t explain this strange pull, this need, I feel to be near him.
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Found Family
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By: Michele Notaro
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Prisoner
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- By: GiGi DeGraham
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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Most prisoners believe their punishment is unfair, but for Ryan Tarkett, it’s true. While serving his sentence, an attack sets off a chain of events and forces Ryan to speed up the timeline on an insane escape plan. Spurring him on are memories of his past, his one love, who he met in juvie, and the driving desire for freedom. When Ryan believes he has nothing left to lose, escape from prison becomes the only option.
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- By Jonathan Wells on 12-09-24
By: GiGi DeGraham
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Of Secrets and Wolves
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- By: Alice Winters
- Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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My whole life, I’ve been taught to despise shifters. So when I’m hired to track two escaped convicts, I’m suddenly thrust into the world I hate - or thought I did. Yet I’m inexplicably drawn to the alpha of the pack, whose land the convicts may be hiding on. He’s different than any shifter I've ever met - laidback and quick to laugh, caring, and protective. As secrets are revealed, I start to wonder if everything I’ve been raised to believe was a lie, though it may not matter, because it seems like someone wants us dead.
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Not Charming
- By Amazon Customer on 05-03-21
By: Alice Winters
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The Enchanter's Flame
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- By: Michele Notaro
- Narrated by: Kenneth Obi
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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Strange things are happening all around Brinnswick. Things that remind me of a piece of my past I’d rather forget. Girls are being killed, drained of blood, and left with strange markings on their bodies. When I finally connect the cases together, a specialist is called in - though, what he’s a specialist of is beyond me. When the chief assigns him as my new partner for the case, I can’t help but groan on the inside. Why of all people would I be assigned to Ailin Ellwood?
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More Magic
- By F. Moon on 12-26-18
By: Michele Notaro
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The Royal Curse
- Twilight Mages, Book 1
- By: Eliot Grayson
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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His birth magic leaves Prince Nikola with nothing but bad choices: live as another man's possession, subject to his whims and his desires, or remain dependent on a potion that stunts his powers and prevents him from knowing love. Andreas vows to protect the prince with his life—whether Nikola wants him to or not. After all, the queen pays his soldier's wage. Nikola's nothing but a job to do. But when they find themselves stranded, with Nikola's potion running out, Andreas has to… improvise. Because what Prince Nikola needs to survive is the opposite of a lowly guard's respectful protection.
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One Spicy Story
- By R Edwards on 02-21-25
By: Eliot Grayson
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Smash & Grab
- Relic, Book 1
- By: Maz Maddox
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
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My standard issued lab badge reads "Simon", but it really should say "unexciting nerd with no social life". Don't get me wrong - I love what I do with a passion, but it doesn't leave a lot of time for much else. Especially romance. While chipping away at my work, I'm suddenly the person between hired cartel muscle and the fossil that will define my career. Which isn't the most insane part of the story. My savior is a chaotic, bat-wielding punk with a bubble-gum pink mohawk and a killer smile.
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Fun Dinosaur Adventure
- By MagicalAM on 01-13-21
By: Maz Maddox
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The Witch’s Grumpy Dragon
- Brinnswick: Tales from Gauhala, Book 1
- By: Michele Notaro
- Narrated by: Michael Lesley
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Garrick Von Stein is the most frustrating person I’ve ever met, and yet, as soon as he calls me for help, I jump right in. Every single time. Why? I have no idea. I mean, I really do like to look at the dragon shifter king, but that doesn’t explain this strange pull, this need, I feel to be near him.
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Found Family
- By Sharon L on 01-06-25
By: Michele Notaro
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Prisoner
- Steele Pack, Book 1
- By: GiGi DeGraham
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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Most prisoners believe their punishment is unfair, but for Ryan Tarkett, it’s true. While serving his sentence, an attack sets off a chain of events and forces Ryan to speed up the timeline on an insane escape plan. Spurring him on are memories of his past, his one love, who he met in juvie, and the driving desire for freedom. When Ryan believes he has nothing left to lose, escape from prison becomes the only option.
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Fun listen
- By Jonathan Wells on 12-09-24
By: GiGi DeGraham
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Of Secrets and Wolves
- Winsford Shifters, Book 1
- By: Alice Winters
- Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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My whole life, I’ve been taught to despise shifters. So when I’m hired to track two escaped convicts, I’m suddenly thrust into the world I hate - or thought I did. Yet I’m inexplicably drawn to the alpha of the pack, whose land the convicts may be hiding on. He’s different than any shifter I've ever met - laidback and quick to laugh, caring, and protective. As secrets are revealed, I start to wonder if everything I’ve been raised to believe was a lie, though it may not matter, because it seems like someone wants us dead.
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Not Charming
- By Amazon Customer on 05-03-21
By: Alice Winters
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The Enchanter's Flame
- The Ellwood Chronicles, Book I
- By: Michele Notaro
- Narrated by: Kenneth Obi
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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Strange things are happening all around Brinnswick. Things that remind me of a piece of my past I’d rather forget. Girls are being killed, drained of blood, and left with strange markings on their bodies. When I finally connect the cases together, a specialist is called in - though, what he’s a specialist of is beyond me. When the chief assigns him as my new partner for the case, I can’t help but groan on the inside. Why of all people would I be assigned to Ailin Ellwood?
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More Magic
- By F. Moon on 12-26-18
By: Michele Notaro
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Frost Bite
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- Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo
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Nick has no direction in his life, as his mother often reminds him. He works paycheck to paycheck, which becomes a problem when the paychecks stop coming in. When he's offered an opportunity to work off his rent, Nick decides there are worse things in life than being a super, especially when the job includes free rent. There is, however, a catch. His landlord is a vampire, and he needs more from Nick than maintenance and renter-wrangling. He needs Nick's blood.
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- By ClinD2002 on 02-17-25
By: Virginia Kelly, and others
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Tempest
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- By: Kiki Clark
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Cash's loyalty to his pack is unwavering. He'd sacrifice anything to protect his packmates. Do anything to keep them safe. Put their needs above his own...always. It is the life he was born for, and the one he's worked years to achieve. As an Enforcer, he swore an oath to his alpha: pack before self. Not once has he regretted his choices. Until an injured eagle shifter lands in his lap, and his protective instincts get torn in two. He knows he can't risk the safety of his pack...no matter what his panther demands.
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Wonder shifter story read by a great narrator
- By Lisa A. Hill on 09-15-24
By: Kiki Clark
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Release the Wolves
- By: Stefan Bachmann
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One thousand years ago, the Elduari conquered the country of Varen in a brutal war. Now, every few generations they subject their one-time enemies to a terrible tradition: bloodthirsty monsters are unleashed across the land, attacking indiscriminately, keeping the population in a perpetual dark age.
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Ennek Trilogy
- By: Kim Fielding
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Length: 22 hrs and 28 mins
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Prosperity comes at a price. In Praesidium, that price is freedom. Strict laws and a harsh penal code ensure ordinary criminals become bond-slaves. But the most serious traitors are turned over to the wizard to be suspended in a dreamless frozen state known as Stasis. Miner is one such criminal, suspended forever—until Ennek, the youngest son of Praesidium’s Chief, stirred by the horror of Miner’s fate, sets him free. Ennek has always skirted the edge of the law.
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Sanctuary
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- By: Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
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Paris's path is clear, his future settled. He's trained his whole life in politics and the running of a kingdom. He's going to be an adviser to the future king, his beloved prince. But when his father dies unexpectedly, the current king takes the opportunity to get rid of him, sending him to the barbaric southern tribe lands of Nemeda as a diplomat. No one has ever returned from the tribes alive.
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- By ClinD2002 on 02-13-25
By: Sam Burns, and others
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A Beginner's Guide to Death, Demons, and Other Afterlife Disasters
- Demonic Disasters and Afterlife Adventures, Book 1
- By: Shannon Mae
- Narrated by: Kirt Graves, Cooper North
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Adam is not having a good day. First, he finds out his very long-time boyfriend has been having an affair. Then, his dramatic exit becomes a little too dramatic when he ends up dead. To top it off, he finds out that the afterlife isn't at all what he expected (he has no desire to learn to play the harp, thank you very much). Fortunately for him, some afterlife bureaucratic screw-up ends him up with the most smoking-hot demon he's ever seen, and he decides he's keeping him. Maybe the afterlife won't be so bad after all.
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epic
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By: Shannon Mae
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Misfit Mage
- Fledgling God, Book 1
- By: Michael Taggart
- Narrated by: Ron McKenzie-Lefurgey
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He went searching for a fresh start. He didn’t expect to find unusual friends, fierce enemies, and primal powers. Jason thought that it was the end of his life after being hunted and attacked by a band of ruthless thugs. Instead, he tapped into the source of creation and emerged from his death experience with magical powers. As a new mage, Jason finds himself part of a wonderful - and dangerous - new supernatural world.
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- By Zell Oakley on 02-24-20
By: Michael Taggart
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Marine Biology
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- By: Gail Carriger
- Narrated by: J. Daniel Sawyer
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Alex, marine biologist and werewolf, has seen better days. Unexpectedly alive, secretly gay, and haunted by a meddlesome, matchmaking ghost, he must now team up with very flirty mermen to save the city from sushi smugglers.
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What happens when you fall and hit the webtoons trope tree? You get killed by Truck-kun, get transported to a fantasy world by a sentient Fae coin, and become the first gay holy maiden. Jake Alexander is Not Happy to be sure. Fortunately in Jake's case, part of the trope tree includes the gorgeous Duke of the North, Theon. And starting a business from scratch, which he's always wanted to do. And revitalizing his new country which is on the verge of collapse.
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Tor Narrates Like Reading a Bullet List
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When my grandmother, the leader of the Rathmore Coven, summons me, I have no choice but to answer her call. To reach her, I must cross the Wood, the realm of Wotan, lord of the hunt. Rumors of his cruelty and brutality precede him, but nothing prepares me to meet the monster face to face. Because Wotan is more than a monster. He's a predator, a bully, and now he's claimed me as his pawn in his war against my grandmother. A master of torture, he's determined to master me, stripping me bare of all my secrets.
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It’s day one of Darren Corliss’s career as a detective, and not only has he been assigned a notoriously difficult partner, but the guy might also be a pill-popping dirty cop. Internal Affairs needs proof, and Darren gets to be their eyes and ears whether he wants to or not. Detective Andreas Ruffner doesn’t play by the rules, and he doesn’t play well with others. With bodies piling up and a list of suspects who are way above his pay grade, the last thing he needs is a wet-behind-the-ears kid for a partner. Or babysitter. Not even if that partner is easy on the eyes.
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Trapped in nightmares from my past, the only comfort I find is in gifts from the man who killed my mother's killer—presents wrapped in a body bag and delivered to the morgue for me to examine. From the first time I saw his mark, I knew I had to keep my killer safe, had to keep his work a secret for me and me alone. Every body is a love letter, and I'm the only one who can read them.
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- Aiden Maddox
- 10-30-24
Be Still My Non-Binary Heart
Gleeful Goblin Review: The author's description of qüeer joy, found family, and SASS is absolutely spot on. I'm non-binary and it's still pretty uncommon to have representation that's more nuanced be present in media so this story was magical for me in multiple ways. Spoopy/cozy/sweet all wrapped up in an excellent package. I'll definitely be back for more from this author. 5/5 Stars.
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- Trarv211
- 08-09-24
Good
My first by this author.
Overall this tale was fun. Very different from what I've heard/read. Which, in my opinion is hard todo this day and age.
I very much enjoyed how all three young men embraced the supernatural world without any fuss or drama.
The one big thing that drop it from a 5 to a 4 for me was the back and forth between all three MC and the insta love interests. Instead of making the book about one main.
I get they had to form the coven and start the journey, but all the stories is annoying.
Kirk really does an amazing job with everything. Not just the human voices but the animals as well
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- Amanda
- 08-29-24
Magic and whimsy
I LOVED every bit of this audiobook. The performance was fantastic. The storyline held me hostage. It was funny, romantic, and nerve-wracking. I was an anxious mess a time or two but it was so so good. I can't wait until season 2 comes to Audible.
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- Nina Diab
- 08-28-24
Loved It
I loved this book. Great world building and wonderful characters. I just love setting of this story and I was very quickly sucked in. I loved the mystery, magic, and supernatural. I loved the characters and the supporting characters. I even loved the little descriptions at the beginning of each chapter.
Kirt Graves was the perfect narrator to bring this story and these characters to life. I've listened to a number of his narrations, but this one is my favorite.
This is my first book from this author and I look forward to more.
Overall: 5 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 5 stars
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- Monika Kisakova
- 10-11-24
fun and light spicy
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-05-25
Magical
This fun and cozy fantasy was the perfect story for me to listen to following a hectic week. Both inventive and familiar, it was like I was stepping into a new home where I knew I belonged.
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- Carter Maldonado-Suarez
- 08-04-24
Read it. Had it Read to Me.
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
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- fae
- 11-14-24
Audiobook Good
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.
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- Madi
- 02-02-25
Ready for the next installment
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.
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- jpb
- 02-06-25
Whimsical Fantasy
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.
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