Tuesday, 17 February 2026

THE GHOSTS OF WONKY INN


The Ghosts Of Wonky Inn by Jeannie Wycherley
Book 2 in the Wonky Inn series
Narrated by Kim Bretton
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobookAudiobook


About The Ghosts Of Wonky Inn:
Alf has tried to banish her demons.

And her ghosts.

But memories of her recent past linger and keep her awake.

Every night it’s the same. Insomnia.

When she does eventually drift off, she’s woken almost immediately by a sobbing spirit.

He says he's lost.

And worse than that, someone is trying to kill him.

Who is this sad specimen of a spirit? And where does he belong?

And how do you kill someone … who is already dead?

Find out what Alf gets up to next as the Wonky Inn adventures continue.

Read The Ghosts of Wonky Inn today.
Source: Info in the "About The Ghosts Of Wonky Inn" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42189205-the-ghosts-of-wonky-inn on 29/04/2022.

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My Thoughts:
Short and sweet!

Just like the first book, a fun witchy romp in a quaint English village. However, instead of my interest peaking, it seems to be waning... So I am not so sure about the staying power of this series. But should I get into the mood for short witchy fun reads, I probably be picking up this series again...

If I break this book down to it's parts, this book ought to score a 4. However, it just don't feel like a four. So three and a half it is then!

Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 3.5
Character development = 4
Story itself = 3
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (4 hrs and 51 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 5

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 cherries


Books In The Wonky Inn Series:
Book 1: THE WONKIEST WITCH Book 1.5: THE WITCH WHO KILLED CHRISTMAS Book 2: THE GHOSTS OF WONKY INN Book 3: WEIRD WEDDING AT WONKY INN Book 4: FEARFUL FORTUNES AND TERRIBLE TAROT Book 5: THE MYSTERY OF THE MARSH MALAISE Book 6: THE MYSTERIOUS MR. WYLIE Book 7: THE GREAT WITCHY CAKE OFF Book 8: VENGEFUL VAMPIRE AT WONKY INN Book 8.5: WITCHING IN A WINTER WONKYLAND Book 9: A GAGGLE OF GHASTLY GRANDMAMAS Book 9.5: O WITCHY TOWN OF WHITTLECOMBE Book 10: MAGIC MURDER AND A MOVIE STAR Book 11: JUDGE JURY AND JAILHOUSE ROCKCAKES Book 12: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S WONKY Book 13: HALLOWEEN HEEBIE-GEEBIES Book 14: OH MUMMY! Book 14.5: OWL I WANT FOR WITCHMAS IS HOO Book 15: PIECES OF HATE Book 15.5: THE FAERY OF WITCHMAS PAST Book 16: WONKYTONK WITCH Book 17: A WONKY APPRENTICE Book 18: A BARBAROUS BAND OF BLOOD BROTHERS Book 19: THE WITCHY WOOD AND THE WEIRDLY WYSE Book 20: BY ALL THAT'S GREEN!

 
Meet The Author

About Jeannie Wycherley:
I’m a genre-hopping introvert and word witch living somewhere between the forest and the sea in East Devon, UK.

An ex-lecturer with a PhD in History, I now run a seaside gift shop with my husband and split my time between selling teddy bears (I’m fanatical about teddy bears) and writing stories about magic and witchcraft.

People ask where my ideas come from. The truth is, I find inspiration absolutely everywhere: in myths, stories and songs; a bit of people watching; a word here, a look there. But it is the beautiful landscape of Devon that holds me most in its thrall: the tangled forests, the rolling hills, the troubled skies, the everchanging seascape. Devon has it all – rocky coastline, cliffs, pebble and sandy beaches, winding lanes and picture-perfect villages.

A good day for me means a blustery wind, racing waves and salty rain. I live with my husband and two dogs whom I adore; I make a lot of soup, play too many computer games and love watching movies, but most of all I love losing myself in the worlds I create.

I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I enjoy writing them.


The Narrator

About Kim Bretton:
Prior to moving from London to NYC in 2005 Kim worked predominantly on the London stage both originating roles in West End productions and playing in long running shows both in London and on National and International tours. She has played in numerous Shakespeare and classical works as well as musical theatre and modern plays. Her TV and film credits include Call Red for ITV, Don’t Look Back for New Forest Films, the lead role in the TV series Mentors and an obscene amount of radio, video games, commercials and voice overs.

She moved to Nashville, TN 10 years ago and continues to do theatre roles in between writing, directing and voice over work. Kim is an Audie Award nominee, a Broadway World Award winner and was Voted Best Actress in Nashville by The Nashville Scene.



FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.

Sunday, 15 February 2026

UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR


Unintended Cultivator by Eric Dontigney
Book 1 in the Unintended Cultivator series
Narrated by Adam Verner
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobookAudiobook


He never intended to be a cultivator. The heavens have another plan…

Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach.

However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple. Chosen over the nobles who once looked down on him, he is adopted into a makeshift family of three ancient cultivators, each with a lifetime of knowledge and insights. These old monsters will teach Sen everything they can, from the art of the jian and spear to the mysteries of arcane alchemy.

Yet, on the path to defying the heavens, Sen will have to make difficult choices. He needs to decide what kind of person he wants to be, and what mark he wants to leave on the world. Because when his training ends, he will have the power to shake the world. He will also have formidable enemies who will do anything to put him back in his place…
Source: Info in the "About Unintended Cultivator" was taken from amazon on 12/02/2025.


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My Thoughts:
This book is obviously based on the Chinese culture. Like the name Sen. That sounds Chinese to me. Dumplings. Definitely Chinese!

I usually avoid books that has "volumes" in its series. I have a prejudice against book serieses which imitates TV serieses in production style. But this book... I didn't realise it until I was halfway through the first chapter. But by then I was infitely curious about Sen...

The ending did round up the current story dilemma which is nice! However, it is nothing explosive! More like of a quite "see you soon". The epilogue gave pointers for the plot of the next book in the series.

Adam Verner did a wonderful job of bringing this book to life!


Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (13 hrs and 40 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 5


Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 cherries


Books In The Unintended Cultivator Series:
Book 1: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Book 2: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol2 Book 3: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol3 Book 4: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol4 Book 5: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol5 Book 6: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol6 Book 7: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol7 Book 8: UNINTENDED CULTIVATOR Vol8


 
Meet The Author

About Eric Dontigney:
Raised in Western New York, Eric Dontigney has lived in New Mexico, Florida, Wisconsin, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. He currently resides near Dayton, OH. He is a fan of photo-realism and impressionist paintings, coffee, and well-made food.

Not wishing to tarnish the good names of writers who have come before him, he refuses to name influences. He will admit to reading Neil Gaiman, Harlan Ellison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ayn Rand, Stephen J. Cannell, Jim Butcher, Kate Chopin, Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, Camus, James Baldwin, Tim O'Brien, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Stephen King.


The Narrator

About Adam Verner:
Adam Verner is a full-time narrator and voice talent with over one hundred titles recorded. He is the recipient of AudioFile Earphones Awards for Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck and The Big It by A. B. Guthrie, Jr. Adam earned his MFA in acting from the Chicago College of the Fine Arts at Roosevelt University.



FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.