Magical story with amazing inclusion

This was so much better than I could of hoped it would be. I listened to it within 2 days as I just could not stop. Amazing narration and awesome storyline. Cannot wait for the next one to be published and turned into an audiobook. Fully and highly recommend!

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Immersive story and great characters

It took me a while to get into (there is a lot of world building) but this book totally won me over by the end. The parallels with real world politics are neat and weave cleverly into the story. It's exciting, like and action-fantasy movie at times, but what stands out are the complex friendships between the main characters. I'm looking forward to book 2 but also felt that this book tells a satisfying and self-contained story with a thrilling conclusion.

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Perfectly narrated

This is such a fun women-centred storyline. I loved the characters and the plot. But the choice of narrator was just perfection. A lovely listening experience. What an ending too - can't wait to dive into the next book in the series!

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Brilliant!

Nicola was a fantastic narrator and the story was so compelling and relatable. Juno is an incredible writer who really got everything right with this. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will be recommending it to everyone!

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Incredible book!!!

This was one of the best audiobooks I’ve ever listened to. The narration brought alive this fantastic writing. I wasn’t sure if it was my kind of thing but I was hooked and couldn’t stop listening!!!

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A perfect partnership

Oh god, I devoured this book. Trademark Juno Dawson memorable characters and bitchy dialogue mixed with urban magic, a great foundation world-build... and the Spice Girls.

What really makes this soar is Nicola Coughlan's phenomenal narration. She deftly handles a plethora of characters and accents making each distinct and still giving real emotion. I've listened to three books since and still haven't found myself as impressed as I think she's spoilt me, so I was reminded to come back and give a review.

The themes within the book are arguably overladen at times, however they are important and add a fresh perspective on a familiar set up. Dawson spins the plates of various protagonists with a momentum that sees meaningful growth across the main and secondary characters with plenty of room for her upcoming sequel.

A triumph all round.

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I can’t with the deliciousness of this book

Just spectacular. Bravo Juno, and congrats on Nicola being able to deliver each of the characters with all their different accents. A triumph.

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brilliant

couldn't put it down and Nicola Coughlan must be ranked as one of the best narrators ever. Ends in a massive cliff hanger though! can't wait for the next one!

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A delight!

I love this! Such a great mix of fantastical, relatable and exciting. Nicola Coughlan is predictably brilliant as narrator. Can't wait for the next one.

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Harry potter for adults

modern ministry of magic; with notes of coming of age, excellently read & performed.

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