Danielle Garrett has a wonderful collection of popular novellas, so Audiobook Fanatic decided to start with this one as it’s a perfect choice for Christmas. This is the second novella in the Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries series, but it can be listened to as a standalone. For Christmas this year, Rosella is back in Winterspell, working at the Sugar Shack, her family’s cookie shop. When the handsome Orion comes by and asks for her assistance regarding a time-sensitive case to help Santa, she’s skeptical but obliges. Soon, Rosella and Orion are searching the woods, and two elves show up, claiming to have been sent by Santa himself to track down an ancient grimoire that’s been stolen. Without the grimoire, Christmas cannot happen, and Santa’s immortality will end.
The short listen is full of action, magic, adventure, and vivid Christmasy scenes. Narrator Amanda Ronconi is a great choice for this fun, fast-paced story with an upbeat, perky performance that will keep you engaged. This family-friendly listen is perfect to listen to with loved ones during the holidays, and you’ll likely want to listen to more of Garrett’s magical novellas in the near future!