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A Holiday to Sustain Us

The Magi Accounts

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A Holiday to Sustain Us

By: Michele Notaro
Narrated by: Zachary Zaba
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One kiss under the mistletoe and now I’m hooked. I can’t get him out of my head… and I think I might like it.

Convincing my pride to have a holiday celebration was supposed to be a fun way to bring everyone together. But my plan went awry when my younger pride mate convinced everyone I needed a kiss. I hadn’t expected Ash to volunteer. And I certainly hadn’t expected him to kiss me on the lips and… linger.

Now, all I can think about is feeling his lips on mine again. Instead of planning gift giving and parties, I’m planning how to win Ash over. And what better way to convince him to spend time with me than to have him help me with my holiday plans?

The holidays are coming to the Ono-Nai house, and I only have one thing I’m wishing for this year—Ash.

A Holiday to Sustain Us is a fun MM urban fantasy companion story meant to be listened to AFTER A Purpose That Restores Us (The Magi Accounts 3). It’s from Charlie's perspective and takes place between books 3 and 4 of the main series. This is a companion novel, NOT a standalone, although the love story is resolved in this book.

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I really like The Magi Accounts Series and enjoyed this Christmas story.
The writing style is wonderful as always and the world is described in detail. Unlike the other books in the series, there isn't quite as much suspense as before. But that doesn't matter, because there are still memories that cause panic attacks and flashbacks that remind us of a not-so-good time.
The magician Ash experiences Christmas and all its holiday traditions for the first time in years. This was not allowed in the abusive Magi Compound.
Ash and Charlie's story begins with a kiss under mistletoe and then develops into so much more. In the end, I found Ash's gift to Charlie very touching. Basically, the novella is humorous with a great Christmas and funny moments. In the series, it's a more lighthearted book and it fits perfectly for Christmas. An entertaining book that I listened to in one go.

Zachary Zaba narrated the audiobook and he did a good job. I could usually tell the voices of the protagonists apart, although I found that some were very similar.

A cute story

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Not a stand-alone. You need to start with book one as the story is a continuation and well worth reading.

Great world-building and the characters have good backstories. We meet Charlie and Ash, who are among the lowest groups living in this new world. First, there are Humans, Shifters and then the Magi, the order of society. Charlie is a shifter who loves to dress femme, and Ash is a Magi.

Cosmo is the leader of a pride group of cat shifters and the Alpha leader of one of the task force groups; he's also the leader of the Shifter community. Both Charlie and Ash live in Cosmo's pride house.

This book brings together everyone to celebrate Christmas. Loved this additional book.

This book's complex relationships between the shifters and the Magi are wound effortlessly. Such a great read/listen.

Zachary Zaba did an amazing job of the narration. I did, however, have to speed up the narration to 1.20 on Audible, but this is usual for me.

A Holiday to Sustain Us
The Magi Accounts
By: Michele Notaro
Narrated by: Zachary Zaba
Series: The Magi Accounts, Book 3.6
Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

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I received this audiobook for free from GRR at my request. My review is my opinion and an honest review - neither the author nor GRR influenced my opinion.

A great addition to the series, with a xmas vibe.

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I enjoyed this holiday story as the mage Ash gets to experience the whole holiday tradition for the first time after years spent at the abusive Magi Compound. He also gets closer to Charlie, a shifter in the Ono Nais pride. It's mostly a sweet story, with the mages all getting to fully experience the traditions they were never allowed at the compound. It's a bit of a break from the breakneck action and drama on the main books. There is a little angst and drama from memories, flash-backs, and panic attacks related to past experiences, but nothing severe or on page. It's just the pride enjoying and sharing the holiday, including shopping and gift-giving, and Charlie and Ash getting to know one another better. (MUCH better.) If you are looking for the usual angst, trauma, and drama from the main books, you may be disappointed. This one is more fluff and fun. I enjoyed seeing the pride get a break and get a chance to enjoy the holiday and each other.

The narration was good, but some voices were a little similar, and sometimes I had to replay a section to remember who was speaking.

I received a free review copy and this is my voluntary, honest opinion.

Nice Holiday story with love and a little angst

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I’m loving Michele Notaro’s The Magi Accounts stories and this one was no exception. It’s Ash and Charlie’s story. A quiet love story that starts with a kiss under the Christmas Mistletoe and culminates in way more.

Ash has never really celebrated Christmas. On the Magi compound, such things were forbidden. He’s been exposed to a bit of the magic of the season, but never had a full-on Christmas. Charlie and the rest of his pride aim to change that. They’re dedicated to making the holidays the best ever – especially for the motley crew they’ve taken in since last Christmas.

Trust has never been Ash’s strength, but as he settles into the pride house – and falls in love with Charlie - all that changes.

This story has a bit of violence – as is befitting the series. It also has so many little touching moments. I won’t mention all of them, but I will say the Ash’s gift to Charlie left me a little teary. Throw in rescue animals and a huge house of love, and you’ve got a great story. So glad I listened.

Zachary Zaba is a fantastic narrator and he did a great job with this series. I’m so glad I listened.

A fun holiday romp

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Ash and Charlie's romance gave me all the sweet holiday feels. Because I've been keeping up with the main Magi Accounts storyline, their pairing wasn't a huge surprise to me, but it was still wonderful to watch their connection evolve over time. Charlie was such an earnest, caring sweetheart, and it was so cute to see how fumbly and nervous he got around Ash after their first kiss. I wish this story had been told in a dual narrative so I could have known where Ash's head was at in those early stages, but instead I was just as in the dark and desperately hopeful as Charlie. I understood Charlie's hesitation to push for more with Ash, especially given how new his addition to the pack was, but every time Ash and Charlie spent a night cuddled up together for comfort my heart melted a little more. I wanted to groan every time Charlie chickened out of asking Ash on a date, or even just for another kiss, but luckily Ash plucked up the courage before Charlie could stew too much. For drawing things out so much in the beginning, once they got on the same page, their physical relationship took off quickly. I certainly wasn't complaining about how eager the two of them were to explore each other, and knowing that chemistry was rooted in a deep emotional connection only made it more satisfying for me. With the will-they/won't-they drama aside, the rest of the novella was a fun Christmas celebration with Secret Santa gifts, Solstice preparations, and all the silly Pride bonding moments I adore so much. Mixed in with the laughter and fun were some tough reminders of the scars this family carries from their pasts, but with such a strong support system, no one had to struggle through the holidays on their own. I'd consider this the most upbeat storyline in the series so far, and it was the perfect length to enjoy in a single sitting.

An adorable holiday treat!

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