Wedding Hijinks

Best Beast is part of the Enchanted Occasions series, but can easily be read as a standalone. Kai and Jovan are interesting and likable characters who have to use all their wits to keep their best friends’ wedding from becoming a disaster. In the process, they also find love with each other. There is so much humor and sass throughout the book and the interactions with all the characters is really enjoyable. E.J. Russell is one of my favorite authors - the amount of intricate and fascinating details she weaves into her stories is phenomenal. I just adore her world building.

The audiobook was narrated by Kirt Graves who does a fantastic job. The audio was well produced and that, along with a smooth and dynamic performance, made this audiobook fantastic.

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Entertaining

I'd read the novella before but I believe that the audio enhances it. It's also helpful to have read some of the authors other books as they are set in a wider universe. It does work as a standalone but I got more enjoyment out of it after reading others.
The mcs were great together and I loved the wedding plot.
Cute and quick listen

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Cute story

This was my first story in the "Enchanted Occasons" world by E.J. Russell and the novella worked well as a standalone.
The author created many fantastical paranormal creatures. I liked Kai and Jovan well, with Kai having the distinction of not always being visible. The two are invited to their best friend's wedding and it was really funny at times what sudden unexpected problems arose there. I really liked the two main characters, the chemistry between them was definitely right.
I liked the story, it was alternating, sometimes funny, sometimes with some drama and sometimes a steamy romance. Unexpected twists and turns make the book entertaining. A sweet story for in between.

Kirt Graves has a big part in this, who is a master at portraying the emotions of the protagonists super well, so that as a listener you find yourself in the middle of the story. It is always a pleasure to listen to Kirt Graves.

I requested a free copy of the audiobook and this is my honest opinion that I am volunteering

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Loved it

This was a great prequel, I loved it, parts of it made me laugh a lot. The narrator was also excellent.

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Enchanting & Entertaining! Fabulous Story & Listen

E.J. Russell takes you on a wild ride into her fascinating “Enchanted Occasions” world, a world filled with imaginative and equally fascinating paranormal beings. This novella sized book packs a punch and a whole lot of story. I adored the two lead characters, Kai Schiffer and Jovan Kos, Kai is half human but his other half takes over when in the supernatural world, making him invisible to others, with only one exception, he becomes visible for a doomsday situation. Jovan is an Interstitial Law Enforcement agent and a wolf warrior/berserker but currently he is the best man for his friend Ole, who is marrying Radka. Enchanted Occasions event planning is handling the affair so you can expect some bizarre situations and SNAFU, but beyond that there are more than usual mishaps. I loved the chemistry between Jovan and Kai, so happy they got spend time together and Jovan got to actually see Kai. This is a fast paced and cleverly plotted story, there is plenty of drama, humor and witty dialogue, twists and turns, heartfelt emotions and some steamy romance. E.J Russell, thank you for another entertaining story.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, E.J. Russell cast the perfect narrator to bring her story and characters to life. Kirt Graves is a talented narrator and a versatile voice artist. He is awesome at covering the roles of all the different characters, giving each their own distinct voice, making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. His portrayal of the characters is spot on and he is believable in every role he plays. He sets the perfect tone for the story, handles to witty dialogue with ease and handles the humor effortlessly. He also captures all the character’s emotions and projects them into his performance and has you feeling every single one. Kirt Graves is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another amazing listen.

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A bit different but I liked it.

I have to admit that the main reason I requested a review copy of this audiobook is because Kirt Graves performed it. I love everything I’ve ever listened to that he’s performed and this book was no exception.

I really enjoyed listening to this book; it’s the first one I’ve read by EJ Russell. It was a bit confusing in places because of all of the unusual character names and species. I’m not normally a fantasy reader which probably explains some of my confusion. I liked this enough that I plan to check out the other stories in this series.

A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.

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Fantastic listen!

This is my first book by this author and it won't be my last. I love how Kirt Graves bring the characters to life. I highly recommend this audiobook!

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I adore Best Beast!

Best Beast serves as a prequel to the Enchanted Occasions series, but works perfectly as a standalone.

I absolutely loved this book when I first read it last year. It was just so cute that I kept going back to read passages. I am absolutely thrilled that it's now in audio and I can listen whenever I need a pick-me-up! Kirt Graves did a fantastic job depicting Jovan and Kai, and the numerous other characters. The timing and the sense of chaos brewing was perfect!

Jovan and Kai are just adorable. This is the book you need when you're looking for main characters who are really good to each other. The storyline is fun but not complex, so you get to just enjoy these characters.

Now that I've listened to it, I find myself curious about what Kai and Jovan go on to do. If ever EJ wanted to write a series following the adventures of one couple, I think these two would be fantastic.

I originally read this first, but now that I've been reacquainted with this book the vibe has made me think strongly about Meghan Maslow's Must Love Demons (which is another favourite of mine!) If you enjoy mythological creatures, strong worldbuilding, gorgeous main characters and a fun, madcap storyline, I highly recommend both of these books.

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Sweet & So Creative, Great Job by K. Graves

Super cute story, with tons of imaginative characters! I know what I can expect from E.J. Russell, and I was not disappointed by Best Beast. It's a fun premise, with the wedding and opposites attract romance.

Audio perfectly performed by Kirt Graves, I can listen to him anywhere, any time, and any place!

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