Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Cozy Mysteries, Books 4-6 by Paula Lester

Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Cozy Mysteries, Books 4-6

Witchy Whodunits with Bite and Heart

Written byPaula Lester
Narrated byAshley Music
Length13h53m
Release dateApril 12, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (199 ratings)

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AuthorPaula Lester
NarratorAshley Music
Runtime13h53m
PublishedApril 12, 2021
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (199 ratings)
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy, Women Sleuths
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Paula Lester’s *Sunnyside Retired Witches Community* series hits its stride in this three-book collection, blending sharp-witted cozy mysteries with a retirement home that’s more *Golden Girls* meets *Practical Magic* than bingo night. The real magic isn’t just in the spells—it’s in how Lester balances humor, intrigue, and a found family of misfits, from a snarky djinn to a demon with a soft spot for knitting. These aren’t your grandmother’s cozies; the stakes feel personal, the banter crackles, and the paranormal elements never overshadow the human (or witchy) heart at the center.

Ashley Music’s narration is a standout, delivering Zoey Rivers’ dry wit with perfect timing and giving each resident—whether a gruff werewolf or a dramatic clairvoyant—a distinct, memorable voice. The audiobook thrives on her ability to pivot from laugh-out-loud sarcasm to genuine tenderness, making the 13-plus hours fly by. What sets this apart from typical cozies? The worldbuilding feels lived-in, the mysteries are clever without being convoluted, and the humor lands *every time*—no easy feat in a genre that often leans on clichés. If you love mysteries with heart, sass, and just enough supernatural spice, this is your next binge-listen.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ll admit, I was skeptical about a cozy mystery series set in a retirement home for witches—would it lean too cutesy? Too slow? *Sunnyside* Books 4-6 proved me wrong within the first hour. Paula Lester has a knack for writing characters who feel like real people (albeit ones who might hex you for stealing their dessert), and the mysteries here are satisfyingly twisty without requiring a flowchart to follow. The standout? Book 5’s whodunit, which weaves in a cold case with emotional weight, proving cozies can pack a punch. Ashley Music’s narration is the secret sauce. She nails Zoey’s exasperated-but-affectionate tone, and her voicing of the djinn, Malik, is *chef’s kiss*—equal parts smug and charming. That said, the production isn’t flawless: a few audio edits are noticeable (a sudden volume dip in Book 6’s climax pulled me out of the moment), and the demon character’s growl can veer into cartoonish territory. Still, the pacing is brisk, the humor lands, and the found-family dynamics give the series soul. My only real critique? I wanted *more*—especially from the clairvoyant, whose subplot in Book 4 felt underdeveloped. But if you’re craving a cozy with bite, wit, and a narrator who makes you feel like you’re gossiping with old friends, this is a winner. Just maybe don’t listen while driving—you’ll laugh too hard at the one-liners.

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