Reviewed by Berls on
As always with the Danielle Garrett - Amanda Ronconi duo, I had a great time and lots of laughs with Sprinkles and Sea Serpents. I had been waiting to read it for the 2nd book to come out, but I guess it's delayed so I decided to just go for it. And of course, I wish the 2nd book was out so I could keep reading!
I love Rosella (or Ella) and her special ability only endears me further. However, that she considers it a curse and that it's made her a pariah in the magical community seems a bit much. Unless the rumors of it's potential reach are real - in which case, she'd be pretty bad ass. I don't see any signs of that thus far though and she's really one of the weakest in terms of magical ability around actually. I don't want to spoil what her "curse" is, but she's got a soft spot for animals and I love the role animals played in this book.
I also got a kick out of her family - most especially her romance novel reading grandmother. She frequently says slightly inappropriate or unexpected things and is a real hoot. And then there's the love interest(s). No actual romance has happened yet, but you've got an ex-fiance, a first love and the new guy (Orian) each having their moments (to be be fair, I don't expect the ex-fiance to show up in the future) - so there's potential as the series progresses.
The mystery is solid - I did guess it, but in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way that surprised me when it turned to out to be correct. And, perhaps more importantly, I enjoyed the getting to that moment. A small, nosy, magical town is a great setting for sleuthing.
As I mentioned, Amanda Ronconi narrated this book and she's one of my all-time favorite narrators, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed every moment of this listen. I look forward to more.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 13 June, 2021: Finished reading
- 13 June, 2021: Reviewed