DEJA BREW

This audiobook offers a charming, romantic performance by narrators Marissa Hampton and Christopher Hampton. When former celebrity chef Sirena's cooking powers go awry, she unintentionally casts a spell that causes the entire town of Freya Grove to repeat the month of October. To restore her powers, she seeks aid from a former reality TV star named Gus; together, they navigate a series of bewitching events. While the plot offers thick exposition, the love connection between Sirena and Gus is simple yet compelling, and the Hamptons provide fine pacing and a hopeful tone. At the same time that the chemistry is authentic, the narrators' enchanting depictions of the magical yet modern town of Freya Grove create a fantastical romance. G.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]