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Autumn of the Grimoire
- Sisters Solstice Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Frankie Porter, Daniel Fallon
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
A mysterious grimoire. A marriage full of dark secrets. A history sculpted by a quartet of ancient sister witches.
For 300 years, Sister Autumn has incited wars, burnt villages, killed kings, and released plagues at the bidding of the grimoire. Meanwhile, her Sister Winter, Sister Spring, and Sister Summer have brought forth only peace.
When an order from the grimoire sends Agatha to the Kingdom of Merveille, she already anticipates the worst. Unless she wants to face the wrath of the Goddess, Agatha must keep her head down and do as she's commanded.
But when the grimoire orders her to marry a pompous prince and play the role of a peasant "accepted" by vicious aristocrats, she finds herself at the center of a war between the classes and an age-old prophecy.
Within the court, many players harbor dark secrets—including her new husband. With her newfound influence, Agatha joins forces with the city's blacklisted in order to blur the lines between the common man and the elite, unravel the mysteries in her marriage, and decide once and for all if she will defy the grimoire and face the brutal consequences.
As secrets unfold, will Agatha continue to slay on behalf of the grimoire, or forge an uncharted history with her unlikely allies?
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- Monika
- 23-10-22
A perfect autumnal read
4,5 stars
This book is a pure delight! Maybe I was simply in the right mood when I picked it up but I devoured it in two days and I am already looking forward to the sequel.
Yes, it's tropey. Yes, it's a tad predictable at times. Yes, you can smell the romance a mile off. HOWEVER, all of these things are woven together in a way that just works, plain and simple.
Firstly, let me gush about the overall aesthetic. The atmosphere in this novel is one of its main aspects and probably its biggest strength. Autumn of the Grimoire feels like holding the season in your hands. You can practically smell the pumpkin spice gently wafting off its pages. It is a perfect read for this time of the year.
Next, I have to mention the characters. I instantly fell in love with all of the Sisters Solstice and cannot wait to read more about them. Obviously, Agatha is my favourite, but that is partly due to her being the main character, and partly because she is 100% my kind of girl. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamic among all four sisters, both the banter and the sheer amount of love they clearly have for one another. And don't even let me start on their familiars (which we absolutely need more of, by the way!).
The way this story is structured doesn't reveal a lot about Grimm straight away, but we gradually get more and more information about him which kept me interested and excited to read on. There is a bit of a mystery surrounding his character and the pay-off that comes with the reveal is absolutely worth it.
There is a bit of the "enemies-to-lovers" trope but because the overall plot is the main driving force throughout the book, it has more of a complimentary role, which I greatly appreciated. Also, it is not as heavy-handed as I have grown used to in fantasy in recent years and that is a massive plus.
Personally, I felt like Autumn of the Grimoire has distinct Serpent & Dove vibes (which I loved, at least the first book in the series). There is enough back-and-forth between the main two characters to keep things spicy and entertaining, yet still enough depth in each of their individual personalities to create the groundwork for a deeper connection.
I think that if the author keeps up the same level of interesting plot, well-balanced pacing, relatable and entertaining characters and an atmosphere that virtually transports you into the story, we are in for a very promising ride.
My only note is about the audiobook narration. I loved everything about Frankie Porter's narration (maybe she overdid it in a few places but it still made sense within each scene). As to Daniel Fallon (not sure I have the right spelling of the name, my apologies), I absolutely loved his voice and intonation, especially during Grimm's inner monologues and the dialogues. I just wish he would have made more of a distinction when he read the general narrative (the descriptions, the action scenes, etc.) because they felt a little flat. Also, when you have multiple narrators, the director should make sure they all pronounce the names (especially if they are not in English) in the same way. Being familiar with French, I was fine but it can be tricky for some readers.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-10-23
Love at first listen
Okay, so this story is right up my alley. Fierce and well-imagined female characters by the boatload, a storyline that holds the balance of comfort and intrigue, magic that doesn't feel mad tropey, gorgeous gothic imagery - it has it all.
What I really want you to know, though, is that Frankie Porter's voice made me fall in love with a whole new way of experiencing the books I already adore. I'm a die-hard paperback girl, known for lugging a backpack full across a continent and suddenly I find myself wanting to instead stare out the train window as Frankie Porter reads me a story. Her voice is like a warm bath, never intruding on the story but helping you sink deeper into it. The characters voices feel authentic, effortless and distinct. The pacing is gorgeous and she brings the world to life in ways I couldn't have imagined. I am converted. I can't wait to see what the Spring book has in store. More please!
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- Z. Goldie
- 30-10-22
An excellent magical romp, can't wait for book 2
I've just finished Autumn of the Grimoire, slightly angry that now I need to wait for book 2!
The cast are all great, their growth over the course of the book was highly enjoyable, with lovely writing from J.L. Vampa. The world building was excellent, with lots of levels of well earned intrigue setting up what should be a top series.
The dual narration caught me by surprise at first but it worked really well. Frankie Porter brought every scene to life while Daniel Fallon lends weight to Grim's scenes.
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