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The ABCs of Spellcraft #5
Last But Not Lease
Location, Location, Location!
Yuri knew his idyllic beachfront cabin wouldn’t last forever—but he wasn’t expecting to come home to an eviction notice. And with Uncle Fonzo back in town, Dixon’s attic apartment is getting crowded.
Unfortunately, real estate in Pinyin Bay is surprisingly scarce. Good thing there’s an up-and-coming crowdsourced experience called Hunting Party that really moves the needle on the traditional rental acquisition model.
Okay, it really is as obnoxious as it sounds. But rentals are so few and far between, Dixon and Yuri are willing to give it a shot.
Pitted against a group of apartment hunters, the guys must compete with the other hopefuls to land a new place. It’s clearly all just a cheesy sales ploy, and the apartments they view are real dumps.
And yet…they’re also oddly appealing.
Since all the rentals are in the falling-down neighborhood known as Scrivener Village, it stands to reason Spellcraft is involved. But when exposing the magic could leave Dixon and Yuri without a roof over their heads, can they really afford to be so picky?
The ABCs of Spellcraft is a series filled with bad jokes and good magic, where MM Romance meets Paranormal Cozy. A perky hero, a brooding love interest, and delightfully twisty-turny stories that never end up quite where you’d expect. The books are best read in order, so be sure to start at the beginning with Quill Me Now.
Yuri knew his idyllic beachfront cabin wouldn’t last forever—but he wasn’t expecting to come home to an eviction notice. And with Uncle Fonzo back in town, Dixon’s attic apartment is getting crowded.
Unfortunately, real estate in Pinyin Bay is surprisingly scarce. Good thing there’s an up-and-coming crowdsourced experience called Hunting Party that really moves the needle on the traditional rental acquisition model.
Okay, it really is as obnoxious as it sounds. But rentals are so few and far between, Dixon and Yuri are willing to give it a shot.
Pitted against a group of apartment hunters, the guys must compete with the other hopefuls to land a new place. It’s clearly all just a cheesy sales ploy, and the apartments they view are real dumps.
And yet…they’re also oddly appealing.
Since all the rentals are in the falling-down neighborhood known as Scrivener Village, it stands to reason Spellcraft is involved. But when exposing the magic could leave Dixon and Yuri without a roof over their heads, can they really afford to be so picky?
The ABCs of Spellcraft is a series filled with bad jokes and good magic, where MM Romance meets Paranormal Cozy. A perky hero, a brooding love interest, and delightfully twisty-turny stories that never end up quite where you’d expect. The books are best read in order, so be sure to start at the beginning with Quill Me Now.
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First published February 24, 2020
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Jordan Castillo Price
138 books2,127 followersAuthor and artist Jordan Castillo Price writes paranormal sci-fi thrillers colored by her time in the Midwest, from inner city Chicago, to various cities across southern Wisconsin. She’s settled in a 1910 Cape Cod near Lake Michigan with tons of character and a plethora of bizarre spiders. Any disembodied noises, she’s decided, will be blamed on the ice maker.
Jordan is best known as the author of the PsyCop series, an unfolding tale of paranormal mystery and suspense starring Victor Bayne, a gay medium who's plagued by ghostly visitations.
Jordan is best known as the author of the PsyCop series, an unfolding tale of paranormal mystery and suspense starring Victor Bayne, a gay medium who's plagued by ghostly visitations.
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January 19, 2022
4 Stars
Review:
It had admittedly been a little while since I listened to the previous books, but I think this was a little less silly and more moderately believable but still fun. It made me chuckle. The apartment hunting, and the horrible apartments themselves, were interesting and fun. Though the stakes were relatively low, the story kept my attention the whole way through. But I really liked the more serious parts too, like Yuri still not being able to believe Dixon actually wants to be with him. I just want to give that man a hug sometimes. His insecurities really hit me in the feels. I also just really enjoyed seeing their relationship deepen. It's sweet. Honestly, I've read a lot of books lately in which sex was the main focus of the relationship with no other parts being developed, so it's very nice to read about a couple whose relationship is actually based on who they are and spending time together, with sex being just one part of their connection, mentioned sometimes, but off screen. I felt the love between them. I will say, I didn't love the subplot about breaking up a couple just because the guy was not smart. He seemed like a nice guy who treated Sabina right, and that was what counted. But I was glad that Sabina stood up for him, and it wasn't necessarily implied that trying to break them up was ok. I enjoyed this overall, even more than the previous books.
I enjoyed the audiobook, narrated by Nick Hudson. Further thoughts on the audio can be found in my review for Book 1 or The ABCs of Spellcraft Collection Volume 1 or 2.
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of previous books in Jordan Castillo Price's The ABCs of Spellcraft series. Anyone who likes sweet m/m romance, unique magic systems, and silly, sitcom-esque stories that aren't meant to be taken too seriously.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
It had admittedly been a little while since I listened to the previous books, but I think this was a little less silly and more moderately believable but still fun. It made me chuckle. The apartment hunting, and the horrible apartments themselves, were interesting and fun. Though the stakes were relatively low, the story kept my attention the whole way through. But I really liked the more serious parts too, like Yuri still not being able to believe Dixon actually wants to be with him. I just want to give that man a hug sometimes. His insecurities really hit me in the feels. I also just really enjoyed seeing their relationship deepen. It's sweet. Honestly, I've read a lot of books lately in which sex was the main focus of the relationship with no other parts being developed, so it's very nice to read about a couple whose relationship is actually based on who they are and spending time together, with sex being just one part of their connection, mentioned sometimes, but off screen. I felt the love between them. I will say, I didn't love the subplot about breaking up a couple just because the guy was not smart. He seemed like a nice guy who treated Sabina right, and that was what counted. But I was glad that Sabina stood up for him, and it wasn't necessarily implied that trying to break them up was ok. I enjoyed this overall, even more than the previous books.
I enjoyed the audiobook, narrated by Nick Hudson. Further thoughts on the audio can be found in my review for Book 1 or The ABCs of Spellcraft Collection Volume 1 or 2.
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of previous books in Jordan Castillo Price's The ABCs of Spellcraft series. Anyone who likes sweet m/m romance, unique magic systems, and silly, sitcom-esque stories that aren't meant to be taken too seriously.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
April 6, 2024
This series is super fun, light and sweet. I almost can't believe it's the same author who created this and my most awkward and self doubting psych cop Vic 😍
I love how Dixon and Yuri evolved as a couple and the house hunting is adorable.
I just wish the stories would be a little longer🤷🏻♀️
I love how Dixon and Yuri evolved as a couple and the house hunting is adorable.
I just wish the stories would be a little longer🤷🏻♀️
February 28, 2020
Another enjoyable entry into the series. Yuri and Dixon are actually rather sweet with each other and their hunt for an apartment is an adventure into weirdness and the suspicion that something's not quite kosher with the "Hunt".
July 9, 2020
I somehow missed this one and skipped over it but I’m so glad I realized my mistake and came back to it! I can never get enough Yuri and Dixon.
February 24, 2020
Wrapped up the teaser at the end of Dead Man's Quill quite nicely.. But there's more!
This was another sweet paranormal cozy mystery that left me feeling good when I finished.
In this story we to get to know more characters in Dixon's past, including visits with his fellow townspeople and Spellscrafters in Pinyin Bay.
Yuri and Dixon are such a great couple, both clueless in their own ways, but complimentary to each others weaknesses in a way that is refreshing and not angsty.
Pranks, fun, and trouble commence as these two meet with a fairly shady (and familiar?) realtor while partaking in a 'first come, first serve' contest for the BEST lease in Pinyin Bay.
An enjoyable read, and looking forward to more to come! Side note - the writer's ideas and influences for each adventure typically included at the end of each book are always fun, too. And the humor used in this series feels well-placed and lighthearted.
Enjoy! I know i did *smiles*
This was another sweet paranormal cozy mystery that left me feeling good when I finished.
In this story we to get to know more characters in Dixon's past, including visits with his fellow townspeople and Spellscrafters in Pinyin Bay.
Yuri and Dixon are such a great couple, both clueless in their own ways, but complimentary to each others weaknesses in a way that is refreshing and not angsty.
Pranks, fun, and trouble commence as these two meet with a fairly shady (and familiar?) realtor while partaking in a 'first come, first serve' contest for the BEST lease in Pinyin Bay.
An enjoyable read, and looking forward to more to come! Side note - the writer's ideas and influences for each adventure typically included at the end of each book are always fun, too. And the humor used in this series feels well-placed and lighthearted.
Enjoy! I know i did *smiles*
January 18, 2023
3.5 stars
This was a fun read. The different ways to imagine a horrible apartment were fabulous and entertaining. And of course the ending was great.
All of these books are great but they always end in kind of a cliffhanger which makes them read more like a serial or a novel released in chapters.
I wonder if there’s a spell craft on me to keep reading because when I finish one, I want to read the next.
This was a fun read. The different ways to imagine a horrible apartment were fabulous and entertaining. And of course the ending was great.
All of these books are great but they always end in kind of a cliffhanger which makes them read more like a serial or a novel released in chapters.
I wonder if there’s a spell craft on me to keep reading because when I finish one, I want to read the next.
October 5, 2020
This follows Yuri and Dixon on the hunt for an apartment and the shenanigans and hilarity that ensues, especially when they realise Spellcraft is involved. It works out in the end though, but the entire journey to it was just so fun and funny. And it's always nice to revisit Yuri and Dixon and follow on on their journey.
And as always, short as it may be, the story packs enough inside to make it bursting at the brims.
And as always, short as it may be, the story packs enough inside to make it bursting at the brims.
February 26, 2020
I found out the mystery 71% into the book!
Not bad for me. I don't usually get the mystery right!
It was sweet and I can't wait for more!
Not bad for me. I don't usually get the mystery right!
It was sweet and I can't wait for more!
December 2, 2022
Fun apartment hunting. I am sure many of us can relate! 😆
January 17, 2022
Shenanigans. This whole series, shenanigans.
June 8, 2020
Last but not Lease (ABCs of Spellcraft #5)
Jordan Castillo Price
JCP Books, 2020
Four stars
I thought from the title that this charming book was the final one in the Spellcrafting series – but it’s not. It is an ending of sorts – the end of the “where’s Uncle Fonzo?” series. It nominally takes Dixon Penn and his boyfriend Yuri Volikov on a search for a place of their own in Pinyin Bay’s magical neighborhood, known as Scrivener’s Village. In a larger sense, it’s both a summation of Dixon and Yuri’s relationship up to this moment – and that involves some misunderstandings – and a broader introduction of sorts to the socio-economic world of scriveners within the wider community of Pinyin Bay.
With Uncle Fonzo back home – a home which has been rented out to someone else after Fonzo’s disappearance – Dixon is forced to share his uncle’s attic. When Yuri finds himself suddenly evicted from his tiny cabin in the woods, he and the Penn clan find themselves impossibly overcrowded, especially now that Dixon’s younger cousin Sabina is there, too.
Working with a realtor suggested by Cousin Sabina’s cheerful-but-dim boyfriend Biff, Yuri and Dixon head into the eccentric ghetto for the magically endowed in Pinyin Bay. There they encounter a series of characters who help shed light on the dynamics within the Scrivener community. The apartment hunt is also an opportunity for us to delve further into Yuri’s and Dixon’s minds, and to watch them begin to grapple with a shifting reality in their relationship – Dixon’s intuitive naiveté, as opposed to Yuri’s insecurity, carefully masked by his muscular brooding.
The Penn family are at a crossroads. With Dixon a fully-fledged Scrivener, partnered with a highly-skilled Seer, it looks like the family business - doing spellcraft for the citizens of their town – will finally become the center of their lives, and things will return to normal. Whatever the given definition of ‘normal’ is with Fonzo and Dixon Penn in the mix.
For all its comic goofiness, there is a subtle darkness in the magic in Pinyin Bay. Price teases us with the potency of magic and words, leaving us all too aware that we’ve only scratched the surface. The promise of more books to come in this series sends a shiver of pleasant anticipation down my spine.
Jordan Castillo Price
JCP Books, 2020
Four stars
I thought from the title that this charming book was the final one in the Spellcrafting series – but it’s not. It is an ending of sorts – the end of the “where’s Uncle Fonzo?” series. It nominally takes Dixon Penn and his boyfriend Yuri Volikov on a search for a place of their own in Pinyin Bay’s magical neighborhood, known as Scrivener’s Village. In a larger sense, it’s both a summation of Dixon and Yuri’s relationship up to this moment – and that involves some misunderstandings – and a broader introduction of sorts to the socio-economic world of scriveners within the wider community of Pinyin Bay.
With Uncle Fonzo back home – a home which has been rented out to someone else after Fonzo’s disappearance – Dixon is forced to share his uncle’s attic. When Yuri finds himself suddenly evicted from his tiny cabin in the woods, he and the Penn clan find themselves impossibly overcrowded, especially now that Dixon’s younger cousin Sabina is there, too.
Working with a realtor suggested by Cousin Sabina’s cheerful-but-dim boyfriend Biff, Yuri and Dixon head into the eccentric ghetto for the magically endowed in Pinyin Bay. There they encounter a series of characters who help shed light on the dynamics within the Scrivener community. The apartment hunt is also an opportunity for us to delve further into Yuri’s and Dixon’s minds, and to watch them begin to grapple with a shifting reality in their relationship – Dixon’s intuitive naiveté, as opposed to Yuri’s insecurity, carefully masked by his muscular brooding.
The Penn family are at a crossroads. With Dixon a fully-fledged Scrivener, partnered with a highly-skilled Seer, it looks like the family business - doing spellcraft for the citizens of their town – will finally become the center of their lives, and things will return to normal. Whatever the given definition of ‘normal’ is with Fonzo and Dixon Penn in the mix.
For all its comic goofiness, there is a subtle darkness in the magic in Pinyin Bay. Price teases us with the potency of magic and words, leaving us all too aware that we’ve only scratched the surface. The promise of more books to come in this series sends a shiver of pleasant anticipation down my spine.
April 6, 2020
Who knew home-hunting could be so . . . magical? Dixon and Yuri are back!!!! I love these two, they are such a mismatched pair on paper but the minute they're together you just know that not only are they perfectly matched, there really is no one else for either. Dixon's peppy-ness and Yuri's stoic-ness should make them run for the hills in opposite directions but they calm each other, balance each other, makes the other stronger. I guess what I'm saying is Jordan Castillo Price knows how to make them work and work they do!
So, in Last but Not Lease, Yuri has lost his home and Dixon's place is cramped, sardines-in-a-pea-pod cramped, so the logical thing is to go home-hunting. But as you can imagine, this pair always seems to find themselves in an intriguing, controlled chaos(and if you don't know what I mean then you haven't been reading the series and need to go back to the beginning-trust me you'll love it!). So I'm not going to give anything away because the magical craziness of this duo is something you need to experience yourself to fully appreciate them and their predicaments.
The best way for me to explain the meshing of humor, magic, mystery, and chemistry is Lucy & Ethel meets Samantha & Darren Stevens meets Nick & Nora Charles. Brilliant characters, great world building, and amazing storytelling make for an all around reading gem that just keeps getting better and better. This is a series that is best read in order as each entry has a little something that is part of a bigger picture as well as following along with Dixon and Yuri as their relationship grows.
The ABCs of Spellcraft was one of my favorite series last year and their new adventures seem to be well on the way to being a fave of 2020 too.
So, in Last but Not Lease, Yuri has lost his home and Dixon's place is cramped, sardines-in-a-pea-pod cramped, so the logical thing is to go home-hunting. But as you can imagine, this pair always seems to find themselves in an intriguing, controlled chaos(and if you don't know what I mean then you haven't been reading the series and need to go back to the beginning-trust me you'll love it!). So I'm not going to give anything away because the magical craziness of this duo is something you need to experience yourself to fully appreciate them and their predicaments.
The best way for me to explain the meshing of humor, magic, mystery, and chemistry is Lucy & Ethel meets Samantha & Darren Stevens meets Nick & Nora Charles. Brilliant characters, great world building, and amazing storytelling make for an all around reading gem that just keeps getting better and better. This is a series that is best read in order as each entry has a little something that is part of a bigger picture as well as following along with Dixon and Yuri as their relationship grows.
The ABCs of Spellcraft was one of my favorite series last year and their new adventures seem to be well on the way to being a fave of 2020 too.
June 30, 2023
entertaining read
Rating: 3.5🌈
With Uncle Fonzo’s return and an eviction notice on Yuri’s cabin door, things are getting cramped at the Penn house, when Dixon and Yuri move back in.
The extremely tight quarters are exacerbated by Dixon’s sudden arrival and his cousin’s new boyfriend. House hunting is a must.
But as with everything, that’s when things start getting interesting and going awry. Magically.
Price has so much fun with the awful flats and descriptions thereof that Yuri and Dixon visit in hopes of finding their own place. She’s says in her author’s notes they reflect some actual places that she saw or lived in in her life. Oh my!
The hunt for a place bit here got a bit lost in the shuffle of the story. Unusual for the author. It felt a bit muddled instead of a clear picture of magic going wrong.
But it ends well and with the usual path to the next book.
These are such enjoyable books and the couple just continues to grow in their relationship and surrounding family.
I’m recommending this and the series as far as I’ve read. It’s great ride! Binge read for your pleasure!
The ABC’s of Spellcraft series:
- [x] Quill Me Now #1
- [x] Trouble in Taco Town #2
- [x] Something Stinks at the Spa #3
- [x] Dead Man’s Quill #4
- [x] Last But Not Lease #5
- [ ] Don’t Rock The Boardwalk #6
- [ ] What The Frack? #7
- [ ] Present Tense: A Spellcraft Christmas short #8
- [ ] Brownie Points #9
- [ ] Forging Ahead #10
- [ ] Mayor May Not #11
- [ ] Bucket List #12
- [ ] Comic Sans #13
- [ ] It’s All Relative #14
Rating: 3.5🌈
With Uncle Fonzo’s return and an eviction notice on Yuri’s cabin door, things are getting cramped at the Penn house, when Dixon and Yuri move back in.
The extremely tight quarters are exacerbated by Dixon’s sudden arrival and his cousin’s new boyfriend. House hunting is a must.
But as with everything, that’s when things start getting interesting and going awry. Magically.
Price has so much fun with the awful flats and descriptions thereof that Yuri and Dixon visit in hopes of finding their own place. She’s says in her author’s notes they reflect some actual places that she saw or lived in in her life. Oh my!
The hunt for a place bit here got a bit lost in the shuffle of the story. Unusual for the author. It felt a bit muddled instead of a clear picture of magic going wrong.
But it ends well and with the usual path to the next book.
These are such enjoyable books and the couple just continues to grow in their relationship and surrounding family.
I’m recommending this and the series as far as I’ve read. It’s great ride! Binge read for your pleasure!
The ABC’s of Spellcraft series:
- [x] Quill Me Now #1
- [x] Trouble in Taco Town #2
- [x] Something Stinks at the Spa #3
- [x] Dead Man’s Quill #4
- [x] Last But Not Lease #5
- [ ] Don’t Rock The Boardwalk #6
- [ ] What The Frack? #7
- [ ] Present Tense: A Spellcraft Christmas short #8
- [ ] Brownie Points #9
- [ ] Forging Ahead #10
- [ ] Mayor May Not #11
- [ ] Bucket List #12
- [ ] Comic Sans #13
- [ ] It’s All Relative #14
April 16, 2020
5 *****Stars
Novella: Last But Not Lease
Series: Spellcraft #5
Author: Jordan Castillo Price
Publisher: JCP Books LLC
Released: Feb 4, 2020
Pages: 92
Genre: Paranormal Mystery/Romance
Rated: Mature LGBTQ
I was so surprised and delighted to see this series continue. While the first five stories were a sometimes hilarious mystery of follow the crumbs to find the missing Uncle Fonzo.
Now that Fonzo has been found, he has moved back into his own place; that place also houses Dixon in his attic apartment and his cousin and a renter downstairs. This has created a crowded family environment, and the need for Yuri and Dixon for privacy brings us to them finding it.
I found this story was kinda special. The first five stories was Yuri and Dixon finding each other and working together for a common goal. The newness of being together and the learning about each other was good…..especially when Price writes chapter in Yuri’s thoughts with the newness of their relationship and how each is still hoping the other is on board with the attraction to grow. Apartment hunting is a horrible experience for most couples, but the shortage in Pinyin Bay makes it worse, especially with SpellCraft Magic
Again our author amazes us with a fun story, it lifted my spirits and gave me hope that the newest release Don’t Rock the Boardwalk is waiting on my kindle as we speak!
I am on board and ready for the ride!
Novella: Last But Not Lease
Series: Spellcraft #5
Author: Jordan Castillo Price
Publisher: JCP Books LLC
Released: Feb 4, 2020
Pages: 92
Genre: Paranormal Mystery/Romance
Rated: Mature LGBTQ
I was so surprised and delighted to see this series continue. While the first five stories were a sometimes hilarious mystery of follow the crumbs to find the missing Uncle Fonzo.
Now that Fonzo has been found, he has moved back into his own place; that place also houses Dixon in his attic apartment and his cousin and a renter downstairs. This has created a crowded family environment, and the need for Yuri and Dixon for privacy brings us to them finding it.
I found this story was kinda special. The first five stories was Yuri and Dixon finding each other and working together for a common goal. The newness of being together and the learning about each other was good…..especially when Price writes chapter in Yuri’s thoughts with the newness of their relationship and how each is still hoping the other is on board with the attraction to grow. Apartment hunting is a horrible experience for most couples, but the shortage in Pinyin Bay makes it worse, especially with SpellCraft Magic
Again our author amazes us with a fun story, it lifted my spirits and gave me hope that the newest release Don’t Rock the Boardwalk is waiting on my kindle as we speak!
I am on board and ready for the ride!
September 2, 2020
I'm somewhat perplexed by how general society seems to treat members of the spellcraft community - almost like a shameful but necessary secret/evil, not to be talked about in polite society. There's subtle but obvious discrimination/prejudice leading to the spellcraft members keeping closed ranks and very tight reigns on the divulging of 'community information'. To be fair however, non-magical folk termed 'the handless' are sometimes viewed with some contempt for their need/patronage/lack (e.g. by Uncle Fonzo and other more senior members of the community). We see some of this in play here whereby ordinary citizens happily purchase/employ magic for all manner of real estate / home-keeping purposes - hiding property flaws/damage, avoiding regulatory penalties, fostering sale turnovers ... but yet a plummeting of neighborhood property values would result from spellcrafters take up local residence - what the?
I dare anyone to dislike the effervescent and ebullient Dixon but it's to the author's credit that I fall a little bit more in love with taciturn Yuri with each book in this series. Overall - 3.5 stars for another diversional jaunt with our MCs.
I dare anyone to dislike the effervescent and ebullient Dixon but it's to the author's credit that I fall a little bit more in love with taciturn Yuri with each book in this series. Overall - 3.5 stars for another diversional jaunt with our MCs.
March 4, 2021
Last But Not Lease was another fun read in JCP's The ABCs of Spellcraft series :) Yuri and Dixon's relationship moves to the next level when they find an eviction notice on Yuri's cabin rental on the bay. Dixon's attic is already overcrowded thanks to Uncle Fonzo, Sabina, Sabina's new Biff boyfriend, and tons of furniture so they sign up with Hunting Party Apartment Hunters. Dixon gets a blast from the past when he sees that Brad the Cad is the leader of the group. The selling guarantee is that Brad will find everyone an apartment in their price range, no credit check, and with same day move in. It's too good to be true and Yuri and Dixon quickly figure out that each apartment they visit has a Spellcraft to attract a renter. As a funny side story while they're apartment hunting, Uncle Fonzo is on a mission to split up his daughter, Sabina, and her attractively dump boyfriend, Biff, because he doesn't want stupid grandchildren. Their antics are hilarious and Biff is so clueless. This was a hilarious story with Scrivener antics and Yuri and Dixon growing closer in their relationship. So many sweet moments with dual POVs from both men :)
February 12, 2020
4.5 stars
After finding uncle Fonzo at last, a new quest awaits Dixon and Yuri, a perilous, stressing challenge….
Dixon and Yuri period of calm comes to a sudden end when they find an eviction bill pinned to Yuri’s cabin. Dixon convinces a reluctant Yuri to move in with him while finding a new lodging, but the tiny attic proves not big enough for everybody trying to live there. The addition of Biff, Sabina’s new boyfriend, does not help either. Prompted by Biff, they decide to join a Hunting Party, a group of people who search for apartments together. The hunters conform a heterogeneous group of old acquaintances, and the apartments in offer are as horrible as mysteriously enticing...
Yuri and Dixon are one of my favourite couples. Their dynamic is as crazy as entertaining, the atmosphere and secondary characters surrounding them always provide fun and plenty of surprises. I love the mixture of romance, mystery, paranormal and humour… I honestly cannot get enough of these two.
Simply hilarious
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
After finding uncle Fonzo at last, a new quest awaits Dixon and Yuri, a perilous, stressing challenge….
Dixon and Yuri period of calm comes to a sudden end when they find an eviction bill pinned to Yuri’s cabin. Dixon convinces a reluctant Yuri to move in with him while finding a new lodging, but the tiny attic proves not big enough for everybody trying to live there. The addition of Biff, Sabina’s new boyfriend, does not help either. Prompted by Biff, they decide to join a Hunting Party, a group of people who search for apartments together. The hunters conform a heterogeneous group of old acquaintances, and the apartments in offer are as horrible as mysteriously enticing...
Yuri and Dixon are one of my favourite couples. Their dynamic is as crazy as entertaining, the atmosphere and secondary characters surrounding them always provide fun and plenty of surprises. I love the mixture of romance, mystery, paranormal and humour… I honestly cannot get enough of these two.
Simply hilarious
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 26, 2020
If there’s one thing I hate more than actually moving, it’s trying to find a place to move into, so this Dixon and Yuri adventure hit all the right notes for me. The way Brad was “moving” his apartments is definitely a classic, and a very good reason why you don’t mess around with spellcraft. The image of Dixon with paper stuffed in his ears is hysterical. And people truly do get weirdly crazy about rentals, especially if there’s a group involved. Adding spellcraft to the mix helped it get weirder— my favorite apartment was the one with all the carvings.
But Dixon and Yuri are blessed to have everything end well, even if it’s a terribly bumpy ride there. Their spellcraft going missing and having its unintended effects—does anyone else wonder if Mr. Greaves was Teddy (but he didn’t like spellcraft...)
And once again, I love how, on the heels of the resolution, another problem unfolds. It’s just fun to wait for the next installment!
I was given a copy of this ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.
But Dixon and Yuri are blessed to have everything end well, even if it’s a terribly bumpy ride there. Their spellcraft going missing and having its unintended effects—does anyone else wonder if Mr. Greaves was Teddy (but he didn’t like spellcraft...)
And once again, I love how, on the heels of the resolution, another problem unfolds. It’s just fun to wait for the next installment!
I was given a copy of this ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 4, 2020
Fantastic, funny foray for anyone who has ever endured the search for a new apartment or home. Add spellcrafting, a contest, and competition to the usual trials and tribulations of finding the perfect space and it's pandemonium. Yuri and Dixon have more adventures as each available unit seems worse that the last. Will they find their perfect space or will they be shut out?
I love the inventiveness shown by the author in creating and describing these unbelievable, odd, unique spaces. As always Dixon and Yuri are entertaining, and they even suffer a small amount of angst wondering if the other wants to live together. The magic and surprising twists tie everything together in entertaining and unexpected fashion in the end. Karma - or is it spellcraft - ensures everyone gets just what they deserve.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I love the inventiveness shown by the author in creating and describing these unbelievable, odd, unique spaces. As always Dixon and Yuri are entertaining, and they even suffer a small amount of angst wondering if the other wants to live together. The magic and surprising twists tie everything together in entertaining and unexpected fashion in the end. Karma - or is it spellcraft - ensures everyone gets just what they deserve.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
March 25, 2020
I really do love this series. Something about Dixon just gets to me. Like an overeager puppy. Lol. In this one, they have to find a new place because Yuri is being evicted form his little cabin. But the places they go to are really crappy but everyone is trying to scoop them up and almost fighting for them, until Dixon and Yuri figure out Spellcraft is involved. Now they are trying to fix what the realtor did. On top of it all, someone is evicting everyone in their town and the latest is that they're favorite beach is now being destroyed. So I'm assuming the book is going to be about solving the mystery of what is going on and I can't wait to see what happens. These stories are not long but they pack a lot in it. I love the connections between Yuri and Dixon and all that is going on around them. It's a fun read with mystery and intrigue.
October 19, 2020
Rental properties are tight in Pinyin Bay and Dixon & Yuri get caught up in a overly compulsive competition for some pretty dodgy places - could some sneaky spellcrafting be causing people to sign? JCP writes these characters with heart, humour, and subtlety. On the surface Dixon appears to be a overly optimistic pushover, while Yuri is an aggressive mistrustful pessimist. In fact, they are always conscious of how the other feels and their mutual trust and respect get them through any tough situation. While these stories are light and breezy, JCP always makes social commentary: here she pokes gentle fun at the cutthroat real estate industry and synthetic fast foods. Very enjoyable! 🎧 Ah, Nick Hudson - how does he make his voice for Dixon so happy and playful and his voice for Yuri so brooding? Perfection!
February 25, 2020
“That’s not Spellcraft…it’s a Spirograph.”
The author has really hit her stride with this addition to the ABCs of Spellcraft series. As the story unfolds, we discover that Yuri has been evicted from his cabin on the bay. Sabrina has a boyfriend, Biff, who is as dumb as a box of rocks. Or, perhaps Yuri said it best: “Lead him to a revolving door—he may never find his way out.” And, Uncle Fonzo is still recovering from the injury to his scribing hand.
The story, though, focuses on Yuri and Dixon’s search for a new home. Each place they visit is worse that the last, yet...strangely appealing. Could spellcraft be at work? That’s for their realtor to know, and the lads to discover.
I highly recommend “Last But Not Lease” and know that you will enjoy this fun romp.
The author has really hit her stride with this addition to the ABCs of Spellcraft series. As the story unfolds, we discover that Yuri has been evicted from his cabin on the bay. Sabrina has a boyfriend, Biff, who is as dumb as a box of rocks. Or, perhaps Yuri said it best: “Lead him to a revolving door—he may never find his way out.” And, Uncle Fonzo is still recovering from the injury to his scribing hand.
The story, though, focuses on Yuri and Dixon’s search for a new home. Each place they visit is worse that the last, yet...strangely appealing. Could spellcraft be at work? That’s for their realtor to know, and the lads to discover.
I highly recommend “Last But Not Lease” and know that you will enjoy this fun romp.
February 8, 2020
The Spellcraft series by Jordan Castillo Price is like crack to me - it is terribly addictive and always leaves me craving more when I finish one. I have to try hard to pace myself and not read each in one sitting. What made Last but Not Lease so fun was most of us have apartment hunting horror stories. Mine occurred in NYC where I almost convinced myself living in a tenement on the lower east side was worth it to be in Manhattan. Luckily common sense prevailed and I wound up in Brooklyn instead. I also enjoy the way Dixon and Yuri complement each other, with Yuri’s dark view of life offset by Dixon’s overly optimistic view of life in Pinyon Bay and beyond.
March 5, 2020
I was more or less tickled pink by the way Ms. Price write Brad. The way he make apartment hunting spiel like a tech startup sales pitch. That was pitch perfect and another example of why Ms. Price is one of the best author in this genre.
I did guess how things were but I was completely wrong about it. However, I did had my suspicion about Molly, and I was right about one thing regard her backstory.
The apartment hunting itself was a hoot to read, not to mention all the people that showed up for the viewing.
This book also flesh out more of the community Dixon was a part of. And, by the end, seemingly setup for another arc, if Ms. Price choose to do so.
I did guess how things were but I was completely wrong about it. However, I did had my suspicion about Molly, and I was right about one thing regard her backstory.
The apartment hunting itself was a hoot to read, not to mention all the people that showed up for the viewing.
This book also flesh out more of the community Dixon was a part of. And, by the end, seemingly setup for another arc, if Ms. Price choose to do so.
February 25, 2020
Yuri's temporary living arrangement has come to an abrupt end. Yuri is in need of a place to live. The attic above Uncle Fonzo's house is too crowded. Dixon and Yuri join The Hunting Party Apartment Hunters. But something hinky is going on. Can Dixon and Yuri figure it out before they fall victim?
This is book 5 in The ABCs of Spellcraft. This is such a delightful series. The stories are fun and engaging. The characters are quirky and brave, and sometimes a little venerable. They are lighthearted reads with a lot of sweetness and a little bit of spiciness!!
This is book 5 in The ABCs of Spellcraft. This is such a delightful series. The stories are fun and engaging. The characters are quirky and brave, and sometimes a little venerable. They are lighthearted reads with a lot of sweetness and a little bit of spiciness!!
February 28, 2020
When Yuri gets evicted from his cabin on the bay, he and Dixon decided that it was the perfect time to look for a place together. The only problem is that, even as the places they are visiting are getting more horrifying by the minute, they still seem alluring to them. What's going on?
This (I'm sure it won't come as a surprise to anyone!) is a laugh-a-minute story; Yuri and Dixon are still two of my favourite characters and their personalities and their love for each other are like honey to my reader-bee :P
Another amazing read in an amazing series.
This (I'm sure it won't come as a surprise to anyone!) is a laugh-a-minute story; Yuri and Dixon are still two of my favourite characters and their personalities and their love for each other are like honey to my reader-bee :P
Another amazing read in an amazing series.
June 7, 2020
Another fun entry into this series has Yuri and Dixon out apartment hunting. It was great! This one was a bit different as the two are not out actively on a job....until it turns out they are. Watching them figure that out was fascinating . The apartment hunt brings up the next step in their relationship which was both sweet and a little angsty and one step closer to these two figuring out a life together. Lookinf forward to the next adventure!
February 20, 2020
If I didn't love this world before I am absolutely in love now. I just absolutely love Dixon and Yuri! They are on another adventure and I am so happy to be along the ride of them apartment hunting. So many time I am laughing out loud that I had my husband come in to find out what was wrong. I love seeing these characters grow together in their relationship and craft. I can't wait to read more in this world.
February 5, 2020
Dixon and Yuri are on another adventure. I love these guys. Finding a new apartment has begun a comedy of circumstances and spellcraft used to insnare potential renters. There were lots of laugh-out-loud moments. Seeing them come together to use their combined skills made me smile. The outcome was even better.
February 24, 2020
4.5 stars - Delightful! The apartments were crazy and the descriptions funny. I liked that Yuri’s fears about their relationship were not used as a big misunderstanding but as a normal concern one might have at that stage of the relationship ship and that he was quickly reassured. I am really enjoying this series and all the wacky characters.
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