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Damsel Under Stress
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Eva Wilhelm
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year's Eve.
At last, Owen Palmer, the dreamboat wizard at Magic, Spells, and Illusions, Inc., has conjured up the courage to get Katie Chandler under the mistletoe at the office holiday party. But just when it looks like Katie has found her prince, in pops her inept fairy godmother, Ethelinda, to throw a wand into the works. Ethelinda's timing couldn’t be worse. A plot hatched by MSI's rogue ex-employees, Idris and his evil fairy gal pal Ari, threatens to expose the company's secrets - and the very existence of magic itself. Even worse, it could also mean the end of Katie's happily-ever-after. Now Katie and Owen must work side by side (but alas, not cheek to cheek) to thwart the villains' plans. Braving black-magic-wielding sorceresses, subway-dwelling dragons, lovelorn frog princes, and even the dreaded trip to meet Owen's parents at Christmas, Katie and her beau are in a battle to beat Idris at his own sinister game. All mischief and matters of the heart will come to a head at a big New Year's Eve gala, when the crystal ball will drop, champagne will pour, and Katie will find herself truly spellbound.
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- Catherine
- 01-17-14
Fun easy listen.
Audible has given us the first three books in this series and I have listened to them all. I find them light and quirky. If you like Molly Harpers books, you may like these. I hope Audible will give us the rest of this series.
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- ABB
- 04-13-15
Magic is for real again
Growing up in New York City I'd always known about the rumor of alligators in the sewer system, but now finding out that they are really dragons that live in the depths of the rail systems makes the possibilities of riding the Amtrak or subway even more exciting.
Once again Shanna Swendson has written a delightful tail about the magical craziness of NYC. As a New Yorker, now living in very rural USA, I can relate to both sides of her story. It is enchanting, light hearted and a great deal of fun, without all the darkness of today's most popular mystery fantasies. Ms. Swendson's writing style is engaging and Ms. Eva Wilhem's performance as first person narrator, heroine is spot-on. I recommend you start with book 1, Enchanted Inc., so as to become familiar with all the characters. Once you have finished book 1, you'll be hooked and on to book 2, Once Upon Stilettos, which will send you directly to book 3. Damsel in Distress; all three are equal fun and the plot remains the same but very, very different scenarios. You honestly Don't know where the stories are going until they get there.
So if what you are looking for is light reading, magic mixed with a touch reality and a touch of romance (glad to say no shades of gray here), I'd say at least the first 3 (I'm just now starting #4) of the Swendson Enchanted series are a delightful set of brain candy. It is written as "chick" stuff.
I'd recommend teens through adult for relaxation-fun, subway, lunch break, beach, Sunday reading.
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- madam2u
- 01-26-15
Great Story
Although, somewhat predictable in parts it was quite imaginative. I'm personally not too thrilled with the ending, but I do see the point.
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- Ore O
- 04-25-14
Dissapointing
What would have made Damsel Under Stress better?
If the author had kept track of events, instead of trying to be humorous. The story had so much potential and I have kept listening hoping that it would get better, but there is more sarcastic wit than actual believable storyline. Here you have a powerful wizard, and a witty female character, and they fall into one death defying situation after another, only to come out of it and start making silly jokes, and completely forget the fact that they are in danger.
What was most disappointing about Shanna Swendson’s story?
The most disappointing thing about the story was the need to make the lead character's only focus be dating, falling in love, and clothes. Here you have a story of supposed good v evil, but It reads more like a cheerleaders battle of the sexes. The lead characters are constantly facing danger, but are oblivious to strange when it is in front of them. They walk into situation that would make anyone suspicious, let alone people that are supposed to be in a battle against a magician. It just became too junior high for me, this is a grown woman, she should sound like a grown woman.
Which scene was your favorite?
I am not sure, most of it would start with so much potential and end up sounding ridiculous. I can't say I have a favorite scene.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment, and frustration.
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- Zero Calvin
- 12-22-20
Major Bummer
There wasn't a lot of actual plot in this one, and what was there was rather depressing. I was particularly dismayed that once again the MC was stripped of her "power" and taken advantage of, but this time only for the convenience of the story and not for any actual good reason. I also was not keen on how it ended, which sets up the uncomfortable mood for the next book. sadly, I think I'm bailing out on this series at this point. What a waste of a good idea.
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- JEAN
- 04-13-15
ready for the next one.... need me some more Sam
fun fast funny..... easy listen. great series, cant say enough. I'm a Sam fan would love to see more of him.
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- Tracey
- 03-07-14
Not my favorite series
To put it simply, I'm not really crazy about the main character. She comes off very naïve, a little bit simple and blames herself for things clearly not her fault. If it was done once or twice, okay but it was through out the book
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- Bonnie
- 04-07-14
Alice in Wonderland meets Harry Potter
Enchanted Inc. is the third in the series from author Shanna Swendson. This is a fun chick series that is a mystery, an adventure, and a romantic comedy which is lighthearted, magical, and fun.
There are characters you'll love and remember. The heroin, Katie, is “completely ordinary” in a universe of magic. This is a good thing.
For adults the series is “Alice in Wonderland” and “Harry Potter” all rolled into one. It is a mystical romp and a fun escape. Read and enjoy.
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- Charlie
- 01-02-22
love this series
great series. very funny. love the premise of the story line. excited to read more.
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- Claudia
- 12-01-21
mixed feelings
how can i be so hooked on a series that isn't even that good? yeah because this book has flaws, so many flaws, and yet I can't stop listening to it! now excuse me as i start book 4.
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- Fiona Thurn
- 06-16-15
All downhill
I actively enjoyed the first book in this series. I was prepared to enjoy the 2nd, but the charm had worn off. This third one actively annoyed me. Casablanca it ain't, and trying to emulate a classic ... All I can say is "Fail!" The manipulative ending that tries to suck people into reading the next book was enough to make me swear off getting it. This is still fluff, but it's caught in the back of my throat making me gag!