Walking in a Witchy Wonderland: A Holiday Anthology

I’ll admit, I side-eyed the concept of a *witchy holiday anthology* at first—how many ways can you sex up a Christmas tree? But *Walking in a Witchy Wonderland* won me over by refusing to play it safe. The Savoie sisters are a delightful disaster: think less *Hallmark Channel* and more *practical magic meets reality TV*. Cross’s writing shines in the details, like a voodoo queen’s gingerbread that might just predict your death, or a Krampus who’s *way* too into negotiation. The standout story, *‘Krampus & the Curious Case of the Naughty List,’* balances dark humor and genuine stakes, though I wished the romance had more time to breathe before the (very satisfying) payoff. Narration-wise, Fairview and Snow are a dynamic pair, but the shift between their styles can be jarring in tighter transitions—some stories feel like whiplash between cozy and smoldering. Snow’s performance in the vampire-adjacent tale is *particularly* delicious, his voice all velvet menace, while Fairview nails the sisters’ chaotic energy. My only real critique? The anthology’s pacing stumbles in the middle with a story that leans too hard on exposition about the Savoie family lore. Still, the production quality is crisp, and the overall vibe—sexy, snarky, and steeped in Southern Gothic charm—makes it a standout for listeners tired of saccharine holiday fare. If you’ve ever wanted to swap *It’s a Wonderful Life* for *‘It’s a Wonderful Hex,’* this is your audiobook.