Devi Nair
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by: Amanda Ranconi ā± Duration: 7 hours š·ļø Publisher: Roots & Wings Press šļø Published: October 26, 2023 š§āāļø Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Blair just wants to sleep. Truly, deeply, desperately sleep. For anyone whoās battled insomnia, that alone feels like a quest worthy of a fantasy novel. Unfortunately for Blair, thereās a ghost wailing in the garden, and rest is officially off the table. Enter Ghosts in the Garden, a paranormal cozy mystery that balances emotional depth with comfort-read vibes like itās second nature.
If youāve been following the Magic Inn Paranormal Mysteries series, you already know what youāre in for: a blend of charm, humor, heart, and the kind of spectral sleuthing that somehow makes you want to move into a haunted bed-and-breakfast. Ghosts in the Garden hits that sweet spot again.
This time, Blair and the Magic Inn crew are pulled into a 30-year-old cold case, and not in a gimmicky, spooky-for-spookyās-sake way. This mystery is rooted in grief, memory, and the ache of unanswered questions. Watching Blair unravel Rachel Palmerās story is quietly devastating and deeply satisfying, especially as the investigation brings long-overdue closure to both the living and the dead.The mystery itself feels effortlessly woven, like Garrett just lets the clues bloom naturally (fitting for a story set around a ghostly garden). The emotional arc lands too. Thereās real ache in the 30-year-old case, and by the time closure comes, so does a tear or two. The dialogue sparkles, the pacing hums, and the worldbuilding continues to feel as comforting as your favorite enchanted quilt.
And yes, the writing is beautiful, but itās Danielle Garrett, so thatās a given. The real magic happens in the layers: the tenderness with which grief is handled, the found-family warmth of the inn, and the way even the ghosts feel human. Add Amanda Ranconiās narration with every emotion perfectly pitched, every Flapjack appearance a delight, and this audiobook becomes an experience. Some author-narrator pairings just work. Danielle Garrett and Amanda Ranconi? Absolute paranormal cozy royalty.
Would I recommend it? Ghosts in the Garden is everything I want from a paranormal cozy mystery in a comforting, emotionally resonant, gently spooky, and full of heart manner. If you love ghost stories that focus less on fear and more on healing, this one will stay with you. I finished it feeling soothed, a little misty-eyed, and already eager for the next visit to the Magic Inn. Honestly, I never want this series to end.
š§ Listened in audio š¢ Narrated by: Amanda Ranconi ā± Duration: 7 hours š·ļø Publisher: Roots & Wings Press šļø Published: October 26, 2023 š§āāļø Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Blair just wants to sleep. Truly, deeply, desperately sleep. For anyone whoās battled insomnia, that alone feels like a quest worthy of a fantasy novel. Unfortunately for Blair, thereās a ghost wailing in the garden, and rest is officially off the table. Enter Ghosts in the Garden, a paranormal cozy mystery that balances emotional depth with comfort-read vibes like itās second nature.
If youāve been following the Magic Inn Paranormal Mysteries series, you already know what youāre in for: a blend of charm, humor, heart, and the kind of spectral sleuthing that somehow makes you want to move into a haunted bed-and-breakfast. Ghosts in the Garden hits that sweet spot again.
This time, Blair and the Magic Inn crew are pulled into a 30-year-old cold case, and not in a gimmicky, spooky-for-spookyās-sake way. This mystery is rooted in grief, memory, and the ache of unanswered questions. Watching Blair unravel Rachel Palmerās story is quietly devastating and deeply satisfying, especially as the investigation brings long-overdue closure to both the living and the dead.The mystery itself feels effortlessly woven, like Garrett just lets the clues bloom naturally (fitting for a story set around a ghostly garden). The emotional arc lands too. Thereās real ache in the 30-year-old case, and by the time closure comes, so does a tear or two. The dialogue sparkles, the pacing hums, and the worldbuilding continues to feel as comforting as your favorite enchanted quilt.
And yes, the writing is beautiful, but itās Danielle Garrett, so thatās a given. The real magic happens in the layers: the tenderness with which grief is handled, the found-family warmth of the inn, and the way even the ghosts feel human. Add Amanda Ranconiās narration with every emotion perfectly pitched, every Flapjack appearance a delight, and this audiobook becomes an experience. Some author-narrator pairings just work. Danielle Garrett and Amanda Ranconi? Absolute paranormal cozy royalty.
Would I recommend it? Ghosts in the Garden is everything I want from a paranormal cozy mystery in a comforting, emotionally resonant, gently spooky, and full of heart manner. If you love ghost stories that focus less on fear and more on healing, this one will stay with you. I finished it feeling soothed, a little misty-eyed, and already eager for the next visit to the Magic Inn. Honestly, I never want this series to end.