SPELLS, STRINGS, AND FORGOTTEN THINGS

Saskia Maarleveld brings magic and warmth to her narration of this contemporary fantasy-romance. Calliope Petredi and her sisters are witches who are bound to protect their town from sinister magic, but they must sacrifice memories to perform their spells. Maarleveld crafts distinct voices for each of the sisters--bright-voiced Calliope, the only sister who is willing to exchange memories for magic; her stern older sister, Thalia; and her sweet sister, Eurydice. When Calliope struggles to fight off a new evil, she accidentally severs her magical tie to her sisters and binds herself to Lucien, a handsome and mysterious stranger. Lucien's voice is deep and rich, with a hint of a French accent, and while he and Calliope initially clash, their intense connection and longing become clear in Maarleveld's skillful narration. E.E.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]