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Yard Birds #2
Dead as a Dodo
Ellie has done her best to keep the spark alive in her marriage to Wally, but she has limited options with her husband cursed into the body of a vintage novelty toy. She thought everything was going okay, aside from the fact he’s battery-operated and bursts into song whenever his motion sensor is triggered, but he’s done being a collector’s item.
When the Middles turn up with a half-dead coworker on her doorstep, Ellie jumps at the chance to help her nephews find who’s responsible to avoid the problems at home. As the attacks grow deadlier, and the rift between her and Wally grows wider, Ellie has to focus on saving herself if she ever hopes to save her marriage.
When the Middles turn up with a half-dead coworker on her doorstep, Ellie jumps at the chance to help her nephews find who’s responsible to avoid the problems at home. As the attacks grow deadlier, and the rift between her and Wally grows wider, Ellie has to focus on saving herself if she ever hopes to save her marriage.
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2023
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Hailey Edwards
104 books2,834 followersHailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy.
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March 27, 2024
*** 3.83 ***
Very short, but entertaining 😀👍
Very short, but entertaining 😀👍
December 31, 2023
This was pretty cute. I love the family aspect of this series. Really hope we'll see some crossover moments with Rue and her crew someday.
February 28, 2025
Dead as a Dodo is book two in the Yard Birds series by Hailey Edwards and narrated by Stephanie Richardson.
Ellie is a retired monster killer along with her fellow retired witches. They live in and protect Samford, Alabama. Ellie’s husband was cursed and his spirit lives in a singing fish plaque. She wants to protect him and in doing so their relationship is strained. The story starts off with Ellie hurt and her husband is off with one of the Zack one of the kids when the Middles turn up with a half dead shifter.
It’s a quick listen, but intense. Body’s pill up and a shifter turf war happens. The tale blends humor, action and magic. Ellie, Zack and his brothers, along with the Yard Birds our retired witches work together to lure out the killer.
My one issue is there are a lot of characters and so, it becomes confusing trying to keep track of them all.
Audio: Stephanie Richardson narrates and does a good job with Ellie. As well as the other characters, but a few sounded a bit too close and it was difficult to figure out who was talking sometimes. All and all it’s a nice listen and the narrator keeps the pace flowing.
Dead as a Dodo is a fun, light and cozy paranormal.
Rated: 3 Stars
Ellie is a retired monster killer along with her fellow retired witches. They live in and protect Samford, Alabama. Ellie’s husband was cursed and his spirit lives in a singing fish plaque. She wants to protect him and in doing so their relationship is strained. The story starts off with Ellie hurt and her husband is off with one of the Zack one of the kids when the Middles turn up with a half dead shifter.
It’s a quick listen, but intense. Body’s pill up and a shifter turf war happens. The tale blends humor, action and magic. Ellie, Zack and his brothers, along with the Yard Birds our retired witches work together to lure out the killer.
My one issue is there are a lot of characters and so, it becomes confusing trying to keep track of them all.
Audio: Stephanie Richardson narrates and does a good job with Ellie. As well as the other characters, but a few sounded a bit too close and it was difficult to figure out who was talking sometimes. All and all it’s a nice listen and the narrator keeps the pace flowing.
Dead as a Dodo is a fun, light and cozy paranormal.
Rated: 3 Stars
February 12, 2024
Ellie is a retired monster killer, who, along with fellow retired witches, lives in and protects Samford, Alabama. A town of humans, shifter packs, witches and more. Ellie’s husband was cursed and his spirit lives in a singing fish plaque. Ellie wants to protect him at all costs, but things have been strained between them. When he goes out with the boys, she goes hunting and ends up injured. Before she can heal, the Middles turn up with a half dead coworker. Ellie steps in despite protests.
The audiobook was just under three hours, but the story was intense. We’ve got bodies piling up, and turf wars. Ellie, Zack, his brothers, and Jo Beth will need to draw the killer out and they’ll need the Yard Birds to do it. The tale blends humor, action and magic. Despite Jo Beth’s protest, Ellie and the coven prove their worth.
Stephanie Richardson narrates and does a great job with Ellie. She provides voices for the others and while most are distinct; I had to rewind once or twice because some sound were too similar.
This is a fun, light, paranormal cozy and I enjoy the older cast of characters. I am looking forward to the next audiobook in the Yard Birds series.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
The audiobook was just under three hours, but the story was intense. We’ve got bodies piling up, and turf wars. Ellie, Zack, his brothers, and Jo Beth will need to draw the killer out and they’ll need the Yard Birds to do it. The tale blends humor, action and magic. Despite Jo Beth’s protest, Ellie and the coven prove their worth.
Stephanie Richardson narrates and does a great job with Ellie. She provides voices for the others and while most are distinct; I had to rewind once or twice because some sound were too similar.
This is a fun, light, paranormal cozy and I enjoy the older cast of characters. I am looking forward to the next audiobook in the Yard Birds series.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
November 28, 2023
These are quick short action-packed mysteries with quite the chaotic cast. :)
Romance:
Romance:
March 26, 2024
Golden girls but magical 🪄
Yes, YA is good but have you picked up a book about a retired monster hunter coven going back into business? Because if you haven't you absolutely must try The Yard Birds series because these witches are fun!
This one was short and sweet a perfect little story. As always I immensely enjoyed reading about my fave elderly magical ladies 🥺
Ellie when anything happens
I can't wait for the next one!
Yes, YA is good but have you picked up a book about a retired monster hunter coven going back into business? Because if you haven't you absolutely must try The Yard Birds series because these witches are fun!
This one was short and sweet a perfect little story. As always I immensely enjoyed reading about my fave elderly magical ladies 🥺
Ellie when anything happens
I can't wait for the next one!
March 29, 2024
I actually liked book two more than book one. Our main witchy heroine is trying to maintain her marriage with her dead husband whose spirit is trapped in a stuffed fish 👀👀🤔🤔, the fall out from her going on a date with the pastor, all while dealing with pack politics and coven issues
November 23, 2023
NO LIE: I like these sassy ladies and their penchant for diving head first into trouble. To be fair, most of the trouble they find themselves in is to help those around them, but BOY do they tend to end up in interesting places (sometimes getting gored by interesting critters).
So. This time Ellie and crew are kinda, sorta, maybe taking an investigation-adjacent look at a series of attacks on several of the local shifters. The pack alpha might say she doesn't need any help, but Ellie (and the Middles) think a second (or more) set of eyes might not be a bad idea. This turns out to be a great idea because the coven helps piece things together before too many more shifters get hurt.
Meanwhile, Ellie's relationship with her cursed husband is fraying a bit around the edges. Given the nature of Wally's curse, things are already complicated there and the new pastor in town giving Ellie hopeful eyes isn't helping. (Honestly, that entire situation is tough because, yeah, Wally doesn't want Ellie to stop living while he's in this state, but it's also hard for him to watch the woman he loves either throw away her life by waiting on him or leave him behind by pursuing this friendship with the pastor. As an added complication, the pastor is human and doesn't realize that Ellie isn't a widow, just that her honey has been cursed into a novelty fish.) (That last sentence isn't one I ever thought I'd say, but here we are!)
Jackalopes, big shifters, deadly attacks, a rainbow in human form, magic, mayhem, and a coven of aging witches who can still make things happen. GOOD STUFF!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
So. This time Ellie and crew are kinda, sorta, maybe taking an investigation-adjacent look at a series of attacks on several of the local shifters. The pack alpha might say she doesn't need any help, but Ellie (and the Middles) think a second (or more) set of eyes might not be a bad idea. This turns out to be a great idea because the coven helps piece things together before too many more shifters get hurt.
Meanwhile, Ellie's relationship with her cursed husband is fraying a bit around the edges. Given the nature of Wally's curse, things are already complicated there and the new pastor in town giving Ellie hopeful eyes isn't helping. (Honestly, that entire situation is tough because, yeah, Wally doesn't want Ellie to stop living while he's in this state, but it's also hard for him to watch the woman he loves either throw away her life by waiting on him or leave him behind by pursuing this friendship with the pastor. As an added complication, the pastor is human and doesn't realize that Ellie isn't a widow, just that her honey has been cursed into a novelty fish.) (That last sentence isn't one I ever thought I'd say, but here we are!)
Jackalopes, big shifters, deadly attacks, a rainbow in human form, magic, mayhem, and a coven of aging witches who can still make things happen. GOOD STUFF!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
December 26, 2023
not as good as the first one but I just love the adventures of these badass golden girls.
February 8, 2025
Ellie and Wally are going through a rough patch. Wally is chaffing at being stuck in a novelty item hanging on a wall. Ellie isn’t sure how to help him and keep him safe. Betty’s middle sons “The Middles” bring an injured packmate to Ellie for healing. When they find out that another woman has been attacked Ellie jumps in to investigate. When the danger has be eradicated, Ellie and Wally have to face the tension between them. Hopefully they will be able to reach a decision that makes them both happy. I am moving on the next book so I can find out. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys paranormal women’s fiction especially with feisty older heroines.
I listened to the audiobook. I enjoyed narrator Stephanie Richardson’s performance.
I listened to the audiobook. I enjoyed narrator Stephanie Richardson’s performance.
November 7, 2024
"Dead as a Dodo" is book two in "The Yard Birds" series by Hailey Edwards. Ellie has her plate full with dealing with her husband, who was turned into a talking fish, and then individuals are getting attacked. Ellie and the gang team up to figure out what is going on. This was such a great book, and I am loving this series. I am looking forward to continuing in it and reading others by Hailey.
January 12, 2025
Very entertaining audiobook and very easy to get attached to the characters. Short book that is a perfect pallet cleanser. Unfortunately my book app don't have the 3rd book. It's a series I could read a lot from.
I don't know if what I written below is to much of a spoiler so I'm warning now in case it is.
I love the slight romantic issue with her husband being cursed the be a singing fish toy but would love to see if they could lift the curse or if she finds love again somewhere else.
I don't know if what I written below is to much of a spoiler so I'm warning now in case it is.
I love the slight romantic issue with her husband being cursed the be a singing fish toy but would love to see if they could lift the curse or if she finds love again somewhere else.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2024
Someone is targeting the shifters of the Sweetwater Pack as this second entry in the Yard Birds series. Ellie and her coven may not be part of the pack, but they are allies and two of her nephews absolutely are members. It’s not a surprise that those same nephews bring the hacked up victim right to Ellie’s door because he’s sure the coven can heal the victim – if she can be healed at all.
But that drags Ellie out of the funk she’s in and straight into a case that probably isn’t any of her business. Not that THAT’S ever stopped her. She wants to investigate and not just because she’s constitutionally incapable of keeping her nose out of other people’s business. Ellie’s having a personal crisis of her very own and she’d much rather handle someone else’s troubles than deal with it. Thankyouverymuch.
At least for a while. As a distraction. Until she can get down off her high horse and work on the mess that a curse has made of her marriage. Before it’s too late. Even if it already should have been – and if Ellie wasn’t a witch, would have been.
The case that Ellie, with able assistance and enablement from her nephew Zander, is a relatively simple one. Bloody, deadly and messy, but ultimately a bit stupid and easy to resolve.
Fixing her relationship with her husband is going to be a whole lot more complicated – and potentially heartbreaking. But a witch’s gotta do what a witch’s gotta do – no matter how much it’s going to hurt them both.
Escape Rating A-: This whole series, at least so far, is all about female power in its various forms. The members of the Witchlight coven may be entering their ‘crone era’, even if Flo is holding the signs of that back through sheer force of will and gallons of botox, but it’s not just them. In this second entry in the series (after Crazy as a Loon), it’s obvious that most of the paranormal and supernatural groups in Samford are run by women, including the Sweetwater Pack of shifters. A mixed pack whose alpha may be five foot nothing in human form but shifts to a whole lotta BEAR when her pack is threatened.
As it definitely is in this story.
The males in this story serve as helpers, assistants, annoyances and even outright ornaments, as exemplified by Ellie’ s beloved husband Wally, who is literally hanging on the wall as a battery-operated singing fish novelty toy.
Poor Wally has been cursed into the body of a plastic ‘Walleye’, literally, figuratively and frustratingly for both Ellie and Wally. (I really want the story of how that happened, and more about how Witchlight hubs operate when they’re not theoretically retired AND stories about the hijinks and adventures that Ellie and her coven got up to back in the day. If those stories already exist I’d appreciate it if someone would tell me!)
But all that female empowerment means that there were bound to be some males in town, whether human or shifter, who can’t hear the word “NO!” when it’s shouted in their faces – or beaks, or muzzles – and who can’t stand being beaten by a woman. Of course they’re just dead certain they’re entitled to be in charge because they have pricks. Or are pricks. Or both.
I did figure out the pattern to the attacks on Sweetwater long before Ellie and Zander did. Then again, she’s used to her and her coven and the other females in town being in charge of things. Out here in the real world, it just isn’t so and women get attacked just for being women all the damn time.
I’m going to try to climb down off my soapbox now but it’s not easy.
So the case Ellie has to solve was relatively simple, which makes it the perfect foil for Ellie’s personal issues – which are not going to be easy to resolve at all. Although, come to think of it, those issues are also about power, specifically the imbalance of power that has swum into Ellie’s marriage.
This story, the whole series in fact, is told from Ellie’s first person perspective, so we’re inside her head as she wrestles with her NEED to keep what she has of Wally SAFE. His form is fragile and easily broken or even stolen. But his heart and mind are EXACTLY what they were before the curse, meaning that inside that fish is a grown-ass adult who needs what we all need, purpose and independence. He’s starting to see Ellie as his jailor more than his wife and their marriage won’t survive that. And Ellie knows it even if she’s having a damn hard time figuring out what to DO about it.
Which is where the heartbreak and angst come into the story by the bucketful, and which the reader experiences even more fully and practically personally if they’re listening to Stephanie Richardson’s narration because she’s channeling Ellie’s internal voice perfectly. We hear Ellie, we feel for Ellie, and DAMN it’s hard to be there with her. (It’s what the story needs, but it’s still hard.)
The investigation may be over, but it feels like Ellie’s worries and woes have just dug in a little deeper as this story ends. I can’t wait to find out how, and for that matter if, everything works out in the third book in the series, Free as a Bird, which I know I’ll be listening to SOON even though I really, really don’t want this series to be over.
Originally published at Reading Reality
But that drags Ellie out of the funk she’s in and straight into a case that probably isn’t any of her business. Not that THAT’S ever stopped her. She wants to investigate and not just because she’s constitutionally incapable of keeping her nose out of other people’s business. Ellie’s having a personal crisis of her very own and she’d much rather handle someone else’s troubles than deal with it. Thankyouverymuch.
At least for a while. As a distraction. Until she can get down off her high horse and work on the mess that a curse has made of her marriage. Before it’s too late. Even if it already should have been – and if Ellie wasn’t a witch, would have been.
The case that Ellie, with able assistance and enablement from her nephew Zander, is a relatively simple one. Bloody, deadly and messy, but ultimately a bit stupid and easy to resolve.
Fixing her relationship with her husband is going to be a whole lot more complicated – and potentially heartbreaking. But a witch’s gotta do what a witch’s gotta do – no matter how much it’s going to hurt them both.
Escape Rating A-: This whole series, at least so far, is all about female power in its various forms. The members of the Witchlight coven may be entering their ‘crone era’, even if Flo is holding the signs of that back through sheer force of will and gallons of botox, but it’s not just them. In this second entry in the series (after Crazy as a Loon), it’s obvious that most of the paranormal and supernatural groups in Samford are run by women, including the Sweetwater Pack of shifters. A mixed pack whose alpha may be five foot nothing in human form but shifts to a whole lotta BEAR when her pack is threatened.
As it definitely is in this story.
The males in this story serve as helpers, assistants, annoyances and even outright ornaments, as exemplified by Ellie’ s beloved husband Wally, who is literally hanging on the wall as a battery-operated singing fish novelty toy.
Poor Wally has been cursed into the body of a plastic ‘Walleye’, literally, figuratively and frustratingly for both Ellie and Wally. (I really want the story of how that happened, and more about how Witchlight hubs operate when they’re not theoretically retired AND stories about the hijinks and adventures that Ellie and her coven got up to back in the day. If those stories already exist I’d appreciate it if someone would tell me!)
But all that female empowerment means that there were bound to be some males in town, whether human or shifter, who can’t hear the word “NO!” when it’s shouted in their faces – or beaks, or muzzles – and who can’t stand being beaten by a woman. Of course they’re just dead certain they’re entitled to be in charge because they have pricks. Or are pricks. Or both.
I did figure out the pattern to the attacks on Sweetwater long before Ellie and Zander did. Then again, she’s used to her and her coven and the other females in town being in charge of things. Out here in the real world, it just isn’t so and women get attacked just for being women all the damn time.
I’m going to try to climb down off my soapbox now but it’s not easy.
So the case Ellie has to solve was relatively simple, which makes it the perfect foil for Ellie’s personal issues – which are not going to be easy to resolve at all. Although, come to think of it, those issues are also about power, specifically the imbalance of power that has swum into Ellie’s marriage.
This story, the whole series in fact, is told from Ellie’s first person perspective, so we’re inside her head as she wrestles with her NEED to keep what she has of Wally SAFE. His form is fragile and easily broken or even stolen. But his heart and mind are EXACTLY what they were before the curse, meaning that inside that fish is a grown-ass adult who needs what we all need, purpose and independence. He’s starting to see Ellie as his jailor more than his wife and their marriage won’t survive that. And Ellie knows it even if she’s having a damn hard time figuring out what to DO about it.
Which is where the heartbreak and angst come into the story by the bucketful, and which the reader experiences even more fully and practically personally if they’re listening to Stephanie Richardson’s narration because she’s channeling Ellie’s internal voice perfectly. We hear Ellie, we feel for Ellie, and DAMN it’s hard to be there with her. (It’s what the story needs, but it’s still hard.)
The investigation may be over, but it feels like Ellie’s worries and woes have just dug in a little deeper as this story ends. I can’t wait to find out how, and for that matter if, everything works out in the third book in the series, Free as a Bird, which I know I’ll be listening to SOON even though I really, really don’t want this series to be over.
Originally published at Reading Reality
September 25, 2024
Series Info/Source: This is the second book in the Yard Birds series. I borrowed this on ebook from Kindle Unlimited.
Thoughts: This was a fun and well-done short paranormal mystery read. Ellie is trying to make her marriage work still, even though her husband's soul is bound to a battery operated talking fish wall plaque. Her husband has encouraged her to start dating again, but then he doesn't seem to be taking the fact that Ellie has an okay time on her first date very well. In the midst of this one of her nephews turns up with an injured shapeshifter, one of his co-workers who was attacked on the job. As more shapeshifters turn up dead or injured, the pack leader finally calls Ellie in to help solve the mystery.
This is a very straightforward mystery that is solved quickly. The world-building here is loosely "general paranormal". I would love to learn more about the monster hunter group that Ellie retired from.
What makes this story work is the fun family vibes and the quirky characters. Also, this is such a quick read (took me 45 minutes to read it) that I am fine with it being just a fun, simple, paranormal mystery. I also love that Ellie totes around a shotgun named BamBam wherever she goes and that the witch who was using a walker in the last book has upgraded to a scooter so she can "outrun" people who want to keep her away from danger. There are just so many fun characters in this weird extended paranormal family that I love them all.
My Summary (4/5): Overall I really enjoy these short little paranormal mystery reads. They are full of action, magic, family, and fun quirky characters. I plan on reading the final book in this trilogy soon. These have also made me want to check out other series by Edwards; the characters in here are just so much fun and these have been so easy and engaging to read!
Thoughts: This was a fun and well-done short paranormal mystery read. Ellie is trying to make her marriage work still, even though her husband's soul is bound to a battery operated talking fish wall plaque. Her husband has encouraged her to start dating again, but then he doesn't seem to be taking the fact that Ellie has an okay time on her first date very well. In the midst of this one of her nephews turns up with an injured shapeshifter, one of his co-workers who was attacked on the job. As more shapeshifters turn up dead or injured, the pack leader finally calls Ellie in to help solve the mystery.
This is a very straightforward mystery that is solved quickly. The world-building here is loosely "general paranormal". I would love to learn more about the monster hunter group that Ellie retired from.
What makes this story work is the fun family vibes and the quirky characters. Also, this is such a quick read (took me 45 minutes to read it) that I am fine with it being just a fun, simple, paranormal mystery. I also love that Ellie totes around a shotgun named BamBam wherever she goes and that the witch who was using a walker in the last book has upgraded to a scooter so she can "outrun" people who want to keep her away from danger. There are just so many fun characters in this weird extended paranormal family that I love them all.
My Summary (4/5): Overall I really enjoy these short little paranormal mystery reads. They are full of action, magic, family, and fun quirky characters. I plan on reading the final book in this trilogy soon. These have also made me want to check out other series by Edwards; the characters in here are just so much fun and these have been so easy and engaging to read!
July 27, 2024
This series is made up of hysterical, short, Urban Fantasy Novellas that follow Ellie, a witch who retired with the rest of her coven the Yard birds, Betty, Ida, Joan, and Flo, from being monster hunters. They all now live in and protect Samford, Alabama with their families. This has Jana DeLeón's Miss Fortune series, Ida Belle and Gertie vibes, but with magic and shifters.
Ellie’s “nephew” Zack shows up with an injured co-worker, in desperate need of the Coven’s healing skills. Once she’s stabilized, Ellie and the Yard Birds and Betty’s kids, Zack, Zeb and Zander, set out to investigate who attacked her.
I love Ellie’s relationships with the Yardbirds, their families, and her cursed husband, Wally. She and Wally are having issues in this book, with him wanting more freedom, and it adds some reflection for Ellie, while they track down the shifter who is attacking the women working at Zack’s construction company.
Ellie’s “nephew” Zack shows up with an injured co-worker, in desperate need of the Coven’s healing skills. Once she’s stabilized, Ellie and the Yard Birds and Betty’s kids, Zack, Zeb and Zander, set out to investigate who attacked her.
I love Ellie’s relationships with the Yardbirds, their families, and her cursed husband, Wally. She and Wally are having issues in this book, with him wanting more freedom, and it adds some reflection for Ellie, while they track down the shifter who is attacking the women working at Zack’s construction company.
November 22, 2023
After her nephew Zack shows up with a gravely injured co-worker, Ellie, the Yard Birds and his brothers Zeb and Zander, decide to investigate. Another member is attacked and killed, and then Zeb’s new girlfriend’s mother is attacked and can give them more information as to what is going on. They’ll all have to work together, along with the pack leader, Jo Beth, to draw out the attacker and put a stop to the violence. In addition, Ellie and Wally are having marriage troubles, and Ellie has to do some soul searching to figure out how to handle their problems. I really enjoy the old lady witches that still have a lot of gumption, even through their aches and pains, as well as the rest of the fun characters in this series. I look forward to more stories in the Yard Bird series, hopefully soon.
November 20, 2023
This author is one of my favorite ones. Whatever she writes, I will read. I quite enjoy this series with the older characters; just because you are older doesn’t mean you are dead. Anyway, this is a novella/short story with Betty, Ida, Ellie, Joan, and Flo, and they have to use their powers to help Betty’s children’s pack some a murder and some attacks. This is such a fun universe, and I can’t wait to see more, especially with how this ended. Love this series. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
March 31, 2025
cute series
This series is not your typical shifter or witch tale. It’s a story of a family just living. It has the potential to have a lot of interesting surprises one doesn’t expect. I’m beginning to wonder if Pastor Joe doesn’t have some sort of special interest other than simply a romantic relationship with Ellie. Most men don’t keep coming back and bringing presents to someone who keeps turning them down especially when the woman shows very little interest. I look forward to reading the developing storyline.
This series is not your typical shifter or witch tale. It’s a story of a family just living. It has the potential to have a lot of interesting surprises one doesn’t expect. I’m beginning to wonder if Pastor Joe doesn’t have some sort of special interest other than simply a romantic relationship with Ellie. Most men don’t keep coming back and bringing presents to someone who keeps turning them down especially when the woman shows very little interest. I look forward to reading the developing storyline.
November 24, 2023
This new series is a hit
Hailey has another great series on her hands. At first when I read the blurb on both of one I wasn't sure it would be something I could get into, but I stand corrected. This Awesome group of ladies of a certain age is a kickass coven that refuses to sit down and shut up. They are surrounded by shifter's that call one of them Momma and the rest Auntie. You won't be disappointed but definitely start with book one.
Hailey has another great series on her hands. At first when I read the blurb on both of one I wasn't sure it would be something I could get into, but I stand corrected. This Awesome group of ladies of a certain age is a kickass coven that refuses to sit down and shut up. They are surrounded by shifter's that call one of them Momma and the rest Auntie. You won't be disappointed but definitely start with book one.
January 6, 2024
if you want a belly laugh, and like something a bit different, this works for you
I love this book because it’s unconventional. Put a new twist that you don’t see coming while it keeps a steady pace on the main characters storyline.
Probably not for young folks at his it’s about older that are no longer in their prime. However, that doesn’t stop them from getting involved.
I haven’t laughed out loud in a long time while reading a book. Can’t wait for the next one.
I love this book because it’s unconventional. Put a new twist that you don’t see coming while it keeps a steady pace on the main characters storyline.
Probably not for young folks at his it’s about older that are no longer in their prime. However, that doesn’t stop them from getting involved.
I haven’t laughed out loud in a long time while reading a book. Can’t wait for the next one.
January 4, 2025
Wally is struggling with being a collector’s item and wants to change things up. This is making Ellie a bit on edge. They have been working things out around his status for the last 5 years. Ellie is still very much in love with her husband and not at all ready to move on. The Yard Birds find out that someone is attacking some of the female shifters and they need to track the person down before someone else gets hurt. Another great adventure.
October 19, 2025
Excellent read!
I love this paranormal action/adventure! The characters are engaging and interesting while the storyline kept me reading straight through from beginning to end. The very talented and highly imaginative author, Hailey Edwards, has created a series that is not only exciting but often amusing. And I always enjoy a book that makes me laugh. Now I’m off to get book 3 of this series!
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I love this paranormal action/adventure! The characters are engaging and interesting while the storyline kept me reading straight through from beginning to end. The very talented and highly imaginative author, Hailey Edwards, has created a series that is not only exciting but often amusing. And I always enjoy a book that makes me laugh. Now I’m off to get book 3 of this series!
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November 21, 2023
Yard Birds for the win.
Hailey is amazing writer and being able to jump from book themes to a different tale and back is Amazing.
I love how the retired Yard Birds don't let age get in the way. They all have a position they play with in their coven. I can't wait to see the reason and how it plays out in the stories.
Read this book. Read and buybevery Hailey Edwards book!
Hailey is amazing writer and being able to jump from book themes to a different tale and back is Amazing.
I love how the retired Yard Birds don't let age get in the way. They all have a position they play with in their coven. I can't wait to see the reason and how it plays out in the stories.
Read this book. Read and buybevery Hailey Edwards book!
December 27, 2023
In which Wally goes for a stroll...
Yeah, the plastic animated fish Wally. Needless to say that goes over fabulously with El. And Zander just had to help. Meanwhile the Middles have a situation with the pack and the yard birds are called in for backup. Things are getting interesting, and oh there's a change a comin'.
Yeah, the plastic animated fish Wally. Needless to say that goes over fabulously with El. And Zander just had to help. Meanwhile the Middles have a situation with the pack and the yard birds are called in for backup. Things are getting interesting, and oh there's a change a comin'.
June 1, 2024
Ellie and Wally have a small problem in their marriage since he is cursed to a vintage toy for a body. The Yard birds have other problems in this book to deal with. Shifters are being attacked but not sure who or what is doing it. I love the humor and adventurous old ladies in this book. I think this author is a good author with some fun ideas for books. Try this series and see what you think!
June 10, 2024
For shorter story this one packed a lot in it. Ellie and Wally had a bit of a tiff, got it all squared away by the end with some changes coming for them. The girls band together to help the shifts, the boy's pack. Things there got a bit crazy, but in the end business was taken care of and changes for the pack. Through it all you could see the sense of family from the Yard Birds and the boys.
November 3, 2024
Ellie is struggling with Wally on the wall. When a near dead co-worker of the middles is brought to her house, she finds a new calling. But pack politics and the coven are not seeing eye to eye until more women are killed. I figured out who it was, I just didn't know his shifter status was. It was a nasty fight. I'm looking forward to checking out book 3.
April 7, 2025
It's nice being younger than the main characters for once
I like this series. It has hilarious moments then it has its insightful times. The cast of characters really have distinct personalities. It's enjoyable. I mean what's not to love about a coven of wacky women and the adopted shifters. Not to mention the talking wall mounted fish that used to be a man
I like this series. It has hilarious moments then it has its insightful times. The cast of characters really have distinct personalities. It's enjoyable. I mean what's not to love about a coven of wacky women and the adopted shifters. Not to mention the talking wall mounted fish that used to be a man
November 16, 2023
Love these ladies!
Oh my goodness I love these ladies that kick but and don’t let their age keep them from holding back. Definitely an adventure when they get together to solve problems. I can’t wait to see what they get into next. Loved it
Oh my goodness I love these ladies that kick but and don’t let their age keep them from holding back. Definitely an adventure when they get together to solve problems. I can’t wait to see what they get into next. Loved it
November 28, 2023
I Heart This So Hard
Many feels, action plenty and many belly laughs. As someone who has actually said, “you can ask me that with a straight face..” re: their Tupperware collection, I related.
Many feels, action plenty and many belly laughs. As someone who has actually said, “you can ask me that with a straight face..” re: their Tupperware collection, I related.
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