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Someone Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead
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Published October 1, 2010
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June 2, 2020
I loved this book. It is the first book by this author I have read or listened to and the first in the series but it won't be my last as I really enjoyed it. It is so different from the normal witch cozy mysteries that I listen to that I found myself hooked
I was expecting a light hearted cozy judging from the cover and the blurb but that was so not what I got. There was a few swear words and a randy ghost but it all worked really well. I loved all the spell casting which is good because it was definitely a book about a witch and Gus was just a fun flamboyant character that every girl needs in her life and one I hope continues to play a big part in Mara life, especially liked the banter between the two characters. Mara seemed capable in parts but venerable in others and I think with Aunt Tillie and Gus by her side she is going to grow into a very interesting character. Definitely an author I will be keeping an out of if all her books are as entertaining as this one.
What do you do when you lose your job and get evicted all on the same day? You turn to the Tarot cards and when that gives you an answer you don't like? You cast a spell and then things really go to hell. Well that's what Mara did but playing with magic, even if you are a witch, has consequences and Mara's spell has a big one because hers caused the death of her Aunt Tillie. At least she got a house out of it, right? Wrong the house and more importantly the ghost of Aunt Tillie don't want her there and they will stop at nothing to get her out. What choice does Mara have but to turn to magic and spell casting again because that turned out so well last time. Can Mara survive the haunted house and the real reason her Aunt Tillie doesn't want her there?
I liked the narrator and thought she did a good job with all the voices needed to make this book such an enjoyable listen, I had no problems with knowing who was talking at any given moment
I was expecting a light hearted cozy judging from the cover and the blurb but that was so not what I got. There was a few swear words and a randy ghost but it all worked really well. I loved all the spell casting which is good because it was definitely a book about a witch and Gus was just a fun flamboyant character that every girl needs in her life and one I hope continues to play a big part in Mara life, especially liked the banter between the two characters. Mara seemed capable in parts but venerable in others and I think with Aunt Tillie and Gus by her side she is going to grow into a very interesting character. Definitely an author I will be keeping an out of if all her books are as entertaining as this one.
What do you do when you lose your job and get evicted all on the same day? You turn to the Tarot cards and when that gives you an answer you don't like? You cast a spell and then things really go to hell. Well that's what Mara did but playing with magic, even if you are a witch, has consequences and Mara's spell has a big one because hers caused the death of her Aunt Tillie. At least she got a house out of it, right? Wrong the house and more importantly the ghost of Aunt Tillie don't want her there and they will stop at nothing to get her out. What choice does Mara have but to turn to magic and spell casting again because that turned out so well last time. Can Mara survive the haunted house and the real reason her Aunt Tillie doesn't want her there?
I liked the narrator and thought she did a good job with all the voices needed to make this book such an enjoyable listen, I had no problems with knowing who was talking at any given moment
May 15, 2022
Someone Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead by Christiane Miller is the first book in the Toad Witch series. After losing her job and being evicted, witch Mara finds her Aunt Tillie has died leaving Mara her heir. A fun bok where we learn about Mara and her ancestors. She has a terrific friend in Gus who is knowledgable about witchcraft and able to help her with her magic. Not being a fan of witchcraft books usually, I enjoyed the book much more than I thought I would, although it did seem to take a while for anything to happen. The narrator of the audiobook was awesome with all the voices which added to my enjoyment.
October 18, 2020
I just loved this Story, I had a friend much like Gus but Not Wiccian. The main characters are great and the storyline Great. I must have laughed more with this book than any I have listened to or read in quite a while. Narrator did a lovely job on the voices of the people and the Storyline. If your looking for a good listen/read with a quirky sense of humor this one will do it!!
October 23, 2019
While it took a while to get to the 'action', it was fun and quirky. I found myself laughing and just waiting to see what trouble Mara would get herself into. It was fast-paced and something I would recommend to my friends and family for a nice, light read.
April 8, 2021
Totally different from others of this genre, but very entertaining. A good read. I hope to read the others in this series.
June 5, 2021
Funny, sarcastic and downright brilliant.
September 15, 2023
this book was light and fun!
January 5, 2021
Oof...the characters in this were...not good. Flat, one sided, stereotypical, and obnoxious.
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