The Alchemist and an Amaretto by Annette Marie

The Alchemist and an Amaretto (Guild Codex: Spellbound, #5) (Guild Codex Universe, #6)

by Annette Marie

Something dangerous is brewing in The Alchemist and an Amaretto, and Tori is all geared up to save lives and crush bad guys.

As a guild bartender, I can handle pretty much anything—mages, sorcerers, witches, the occasional demon. But show me anything family-related and I'd rather run for the hills. It doesn't even have to be my family.

So I have no idea why I thought spending the holidays with Aaron's mom and pop was a good idea.

Meeting his famous parents is already terrifying enough, but I've got a bigger problem. Students of his family's renowned mage academy are being attacked on the grounds—and somehow no one has seen a single assailant? Unexplained tracks litter the nearby woods, rumors of forbidden alchemy are circulating the campus. . . and Ezra has been acting strangely since we arrived.

Something deadly is brewing in the shadow of Sinclair Academy, and the longer we take to uncover it, the more dangerous it becomes. But no matter the risk, we'll protect the students.

And Aaron's parents too, I suppose. If we have to.

Reviewed by kimbacaffeinate on

5 of 5 stars

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This series has fast become a favorite and I drop everything the minute a new audiobook hits. This is actually a holiday book, complete with Christmas trees as our feisty bartender travels with her friends to Sinclair Academy and the home of Aaron’s parents. Trouble, mischievous mistletoe and earth shattering revelations await you!

I freakin’ love this series. It was interesting being away with the gang (Tori, Ezra, Aaron and Kai. Sin accompanied them) and we gained some perspective into each of them. Trouble follows and in this case something is attacking students in the woods.

The banter was fantastic. I smiled and laughed and joined in the teasing until Marie amped up the suspense with the monster in woods and thread involving Ezra. Something isn’t right with Ezra, he is not sleeping and Tori is struggling with her feelings about him. My lips are sealed because…spoilers!! It was intense and gosh darn it; I cried. Seriously. *shakes a fist at Marie* We learned a lot which left me flailing my hands and needing even more answers and possibly some assurances. Hold me.

Because this is urban fantasy, I recommend listening to the series in the order of its release. The friendships, Tori’s growth and position in the Crow and Hammer are all things you’ll want to know. Plus, it’s fantastic, fun, intense and addictive.

While the books are available, I recommend listening. Cris Dukehart does a standup job bringing these characters and the camaraderie they share to life. Each character from human to supernatural has a unique voice and through her tone & vocals she enhances the suspense, emotions, and my overall enjoyment of the stories. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

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  • 10 January, 2020: Reviewed