Author: Leigh Goff

Narrator: Erin Seidel

Length: 8 hours 7 minutes

Publisher: The Parliament House

Released: July 14, 2021

Genre: Horror

After her father’s untimely death, Jenna Ashby moves to Koush Hollow, a bayou town outside of New Orleans, dreading life with her wealthy mother. As the 16-year-old eco-warrior is introduced to the Diamonds & Pearls, her mother’s exclusive social club, she comes to the troubling realization that secrets are a way of life in Koush Hollow: How do the Diamonds & Pearls look so young, where does their money come from, and why is life along the bayou disappearing? As Jenna is drawn into their seductive world, her curiosity and concerns beg her to uncover the truth. However, in this town where mysticism abounds and secrets are deadly, the truth is not what Jenna could have ever imagined.

Leigh Goff is a young adult author with type 1 diabetes who is inspired by caffeine, enchanted spells, and unforgettable, star-crossed fates. She is the author of three published young adult novels, KOUSH HOLLOW, BEWITCHING HANNAH, and DISENCHANTED. She is also a member of SCBWI and a graduate from the University of Maryland. Although she’s terrible at casting any magic of her own, she is descended from accused witch, Elizabeth Duncan of Virginia, who went to trial in 1695.

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Overall: 4.5 out of 5
Story: 4 out of 5
Narration: 5 out of 5

Overall: An enjoyable listen, perfect to kick off fall.

Story: I was hoping for a little more horror, honestly. There was a little mysticism and magic, but the main points of the story were the environment, and Jenna (her journey and transformation). It was well written, and a good story, but not quite what I was expecting. I enjoyed watching Jenna grow throughout the story, and how she handled her whole life being uprooted. If you’re looking for a typical horror you’ll be disappointed, but a great coming of age with a side of mysticism.

Narration: I thought Seidel did a wonderful job bringing this story to life. It was easy to tell the different characters apart, and she did a great job overall with the narration. The pacing and tone of the teenagers was spot on, and it was almost like listening in to actual teenagers, while the older characters had a noticeable shift. A great listen.

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Leigh Goff. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

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