Moonstruck Witch by Deanna Chase

Moonstruck Witch

Late-blooming witch sparks fiery reinvention

Written byDeanna Chase
Narrated byGabra Zackman
Length5h33m
Release dateOctober 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.9 on Audible

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AuthorDeanna Chase
NarratorGabra Zackman
Runtime5h33m
PublishedOctober 9, 2023
Rating★★★★☆ 4.9 / 5 on Audible
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Paranormal
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Marion Matched is done waiting for life to happen to her. At 45, she’s swapped corporate drudgery for a matchmaking business in the quirky coastal town of Premonition Pointe—where the ocean whispers secrets, the local coven practices in secret, and her curvy silhouette is suddenly the talk of the boardwalk. Deanna Chase’s *Moonstruck Witch* is a defiantly smart, emotionally juicy midlife romance that refuses to let its heroine fade into the background. It’s less about finding love and more about finding the audacity to chase it, especially when your ‘hobby’—midnight tarot readings—starts turning clairvoyant. The plot crackles with dry humor, literal spells of self-discovery, and a heroine who’s equal parts exhausted and electrified by her second chance at magic—both the mystical and the mundane variety. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the idea of ‘reinvention,’ this audiobook will shove it in your face with a grin.

Narrator Gabra Zackman doesn’t just read this story—she *enchants* it. Her voice drips with the kind of sass that makes Marion’s inner monologue feel like a stand-up special, while her ability to toggle between brittle sarcasm and outright wonder keeps the supernatural elements grounded in human wit. Zackman’s timing is impeccable, especially during comedic set pieces where Marion’s attempts to ‘accidentally’ cross paths with her brooding love interest derail into full-blown chaos. The production team nails the cozy audio quality, but it’s Zackman’s knack for vocal character work—particularly her rendering of Premonition Pointe’s eccentric residents—that makes the world feel alive. If you’re hunting for an audiobook that’s equal parts comfort food and a swift kick to the complacency, this is your cauldron.

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About the Narration

Narrated by Gabra Zackman, this 5h33m audiobook holds a 4.9-star average rating on Audible. The narration brings Deanna Chase's writing to life, making it a compelling choice for audiobook listeners.

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Editor's Review

AudioBook Atlas Editorial Team

I went into *Moonstruck Witch* expecting another sweet-meets-sassy midlife romance, but Deanna Chase’s story surprised me by refusing to play nice with my assumptions. Marion isn’t just a relatable protagonist—she’s a full-blown catharsis. I connected instantly with her exhaustion at being the ‘supportive’ type for everyone else while her own life felt stalled. Chase walks a tightrope here, balancing humor and heartbreak so deftly that I found myself laughing through tears more times than I expected. The magic system is a fresh twist: Marion’s spells are less Hogwarts and more ‘I cast a charm to stop my period cramps,’ which lands the supernatural in the realm of the gloriously relatable. That said, the pacing stumbles slightly in the middle act, where the subplot involving Marion’s ex drags just enough to make the romance feel a tad delayed. It’s a minor quibble in an otherwise tight narrative. Gabra Zackman’s narration is the secret weapon here. She nails the duality of Marion’s voice—equal parts weary and wicked—which is no small feat when the script demands everything from eye-rolls to emotional breakdowns. My only critique? Zackman’s rendition of the love interest, a brooding historian with a ‘grand gesture’ problem, leans so hard into the ‘rugged mystic’ vibe that it occasionally veers into parody. Still, the audiobook’s production is polished, with the ocean sounds and town chatter mixing seamlessly into the background. By the final chapter, I wasn’t just invested in Marion’s love story—I was invested in her *revolution*. If you’re craving a romance that respects your intelligence while also serving up a heaping helping of spice (both magical and otherwise), this is the audiobook to devour.

This review was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy and quality.

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