Mystery or Romance, You Decide

I bought this because I love supernatural/fantasy and mysteries. And this book does have both...to a certain extent. But what it does have in abundance is your basic heaving breast, panting, teasing Harlequin romance. NOT what I expected or particularly care for - especially when it overshadows EVERYTHING else. Murders on the circus grounds....oooh, he has eight-pack abs, I can't concentrate! Sneaking through the woods tracking a monster...maybe he'll kiss me! Seriously, this book could be about half as long if the author cut out the drooling and juvenile interpersonal games. Poet, the narrator, is 27 years old and was homeless for at least 2 years after the deaths of her parents. She has been with the circus for about 10 years and is the manager. AND she's a ass-kicking mind-reader/mind-controller. But she behaves as if she is 16. Please! We get it, Kade's dreaaammmmyyyyy. He has dimples! Oooohhhhh! But he's also pretty much a chauvinist who shoves his way into situations, in which he has no experience, to "protect" Poet. He questions every decision she makes or direction she gives. Dude, she told you she's a monster hunter and has been for years. You think she needs you to protect her?
Besides the basic story issues, the voice that the narrator has decided to use for Kade, who is supposed to be a 6 year Marine veteran, sounds like a whiny teenage boy, and one from SoCal at that. Bill and Ted sounded more mature. In fact, many of the characters sounded like they belonged in a YA novel.
Finally, and this is a pet peeve from an English major, at least twice, the author used the word "nonplussed" incorrectly. It means "surprised and/or confused." But apparently, someone, somewhere has started using it as "unperturbed," and this author is perpetuating that incorrect usage. That her editors did not correct this is inconceivable.
I'm on the fence about continuing the series. I like the setting, I like the idea, I don't like the Harlequin romance feel

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Tragically immature book

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

An entirely different story line. The main character is supposed to be 28 yrs old, but comes across as an immature 14 yr. old girl. The narrator's syrupy, childlike voice does nothing to help bring anything redeemable out of this listening experience.

Would you ever listen to anything by Amanda M. Lee again?

No.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Added to the pure stupidity of the book.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

none

Any additional comments?

spare yourself....

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Childish

I purchased this book as it was a recomendation based on my previous purchases.

The idea is great but the execution sucked. These are suppposed to be a dults yet all their focus is on a teeny bopper romamce that seems more like grade school than anything. I would have expected this book to be written for grade schoolers if it wasnt for the occasional swear word.

Twilight was better than this and that says alot. i forced myself to finish the whole story in hopes the story would get more interesting....I was disappointed.

Move on...there is nothing for you here.

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Awful child-like narration

Look, the story, overall wasn't bad; this is not a heavy-lifting book, just a fun light read. However, the narration just ruined an otherwise pleasant story. I don't know why Audible is plagued with so many female narrators who sound like over-caffeinated chipmunks (or extremely high-pitched pre-teens). It's not enjoyable to listen to, especially if one asumes that they are purchasing a book for adults. I hate leaving negative reviews, when the negativity is aimed primarily at the narrator; but, this is an AUDIOBOOK site - so, I do think that narration is extremely important in chosing to purchase a book in audio format. The main character is a woman in her 30's, so it's important (to me at least) to have her sound as such.

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Meh, just OK.

This was an OK book. Narrator was alright. It was a bit slow and there was a lot of “Luke, I’ll kill you, shit up Luke and Luke you better run”. Kind of annoying. I’m not intrigued enough to continue with this series.

Quirky and fun

Where does Freaky Days rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would put it mid pack as I have listened to some amazing authors as well as narrators. However, I find myself going back to Amanda M. Lee's books as they are humerous and fun

What was one of the most memorable moments of Freaky Days?

That would be giving away plots

Which character – as performed by Caitlin Kelly – was your favorite?

None specifically stood out. Good read

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

N/A

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An interesting twist to the paranormal romance.

I hate that I am a bit of a "soup nazi" when it comes to finding books to read. I almost passed on this very interesting story line because it did not have a perfect 5 star rating. It would have been my loss, although I would have escaped being sucked into another interesting series. :)

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Get Your Freak On With Amanda!

Amanda M. Lee once again proves why she is worthy of the title of one of the queens of urban fantasy. I first became familiar with her work with the Wicked Witches of the Midwest series. This new series does not fail to satisfy the itch I developed from the aforementioned series. If you have a somewhat smart ass and snarky sense of humor, you will love her books. Cozy mysteries with a supernatural twist; what's not to love?

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Awesome!

Amanda M Lee writes magic! Her characters are people you want as your friends. Love her work.