A Drop of Fortune is peek cozy fantasy in the best way. This is definitely a low stakes, easy read. However, don’t mistake that for being boring. There was plenty in the plot between an infuriating curse, healing, and prejudice against witches to keep you engaged. I’m a sucker for found family and the group Evelyn surrounds herself with hits just right. I also enjoyed the personal journey of Evelyn finding her place in the world and a place to belong. Her owl familiar, Archie, is such a ball of sass that will keep you laughing with his very particular views. I also enjoyed the relationship development between Evelyn and a certain herb merchant. You’ll be rooting for them from their first interaction. They’re not the only couple you’ll be rooting for either. I also loved the world building and setting for this story. Set in a harbor town and surrounding farmland, the location added to the overall cozy vibe of the story. I read this via audiobook and loved Amanda Ronconi’s narration. I can’t recommend the audiobook for this enough.

Evelyn Rosewood has been conscripted to work for the horrible king - but now has the opportunity to regain her freedom. If she can dispel the blight on the crops of the harbour town Shyglass, she will be released from her contract. So she and her talking owl familiar Archie move to the town, where witches are not welcomed by everyone.

This is such a feel good novel! I would describe Danielle Garrett's older novels as lighthearted paranormal realism, but this is cosy romantasy at its finest. I love quirky characters, am a sucker for cute animal companions and enjoy a good found family story. This is all of that and more. The conflict is real, but not too harrowing and the romance is heartwarming with a touch of grumpy vs sunshine.

I listened to the whole audiobook narrated by Amanda Ronconi in one weekend. I only stopped when I had to and I especially liked her portrail of Archie, the owl.

I throughly enjoyed this book, 5 stars from me! I would recommend it for people who enjoyed "The Spellshop", "The House Witch" (book 1) and "The only purple House in Town".

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select for the download of this audiobook!

Thank you to Danielle Garrett, Dreamscape Select, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to a free eaudio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This isn't really a bad book, it's just not what I expected. I thought there'd be a harrowing quest with near-death experiences, a handsome rogue, a cackling villain, cool uses of magic, etc. Nope. Accompanied by her selfish and annoying owl familiar, Evelyn goes on a quaint little trek to investigate a blight and meets oodles of people. Many become friends, some become enemies. She helps the villagers, stands up to the bullies, and gets to the bottom of the blight without bloodshed. Her romance is sweet and chaste. She realizes she's home, and cue the awwww....

Like the other reviews say, this is a cozy, not an epic. I didn't think much of the difference until I read this book. Now I get it. If you like feel-good stories with more heart than plot, you'll probably be on board with this book. I'm not against cozies, but when you're expecting something more ambitious, it's rather a let down.

It also didn't help that I didn't care for the narration. I've always wondered what an American accent sounds like to foreigners, and I imagine it sounds like Amanda Ronconi's narration. The entire time I was listening I was trying to think of how to describe it. Blunt? Aggressive? Abrupt? Loud? I don't know, I just know I don't like her voice.

So, not a bad book, but not for me.

4.5 stars, rated up

A cozy, magical realism adventure fantasy with a slow burn to boot? Please let me drop everything to read, or in this case, listen 😍

The plot is engaging, the writing flows, and the narrator does a great job of bringing the characters to life.

I adored this story, absolutely adored it.

This was my first time reading the author and I’m already looking forward

Recommended.



Thank you to Roots & Wings Press, Dreamscape Select, and NetGalley for the ALC

Love this author and this narrator- they are a book match made in heaven! I’ve listened to literally dozens of books by this author and narrator combo and they never get old. This is the start to a brand new series and I cannot wait for the next! Highly recommend all of her books, especially audio because the narrator adds a magical element.

*I received an advanced listening copy for review. This is my own opinion.*

This book is like a round of DND in book/audiobook form. It's very cozy with low stakes, and a lot of fun!

Evelyn is an indentured witch, but she's sent away to cure a blight spreading from a harbor town. There she makes new friends, meets some enemies, and falls in love with the handsome herb seller. I think my favorite character was Archie, her owl familiar. He's quite sassy and fun.

This is my first foray into the cozy fantasy romance genre, so I'm not sure what to compare it to, but i would recommend it if you're looking for a light, easy fantasy!

Thanks to Netgalley, Danielle Garrett, and Roots and Wings Press for the ALC.

I want to start by saying that the narration for this book is very well done and helped the book come alive.
This is an adorable comfy fall read. It's got a YA feel to it and has lots of cozy sweet romance throughout. The characters in this story were a lot of fun especially the side characters like Archie the owl. I felt like the romance was a bit of instalove and once it happened they were just together the rest of the time and the story centered around other events instead of them. Overall it was a wonderful read!

This was a perfect cozy fantasy. If you are a fan of Travis Baldree, then I highly recommend that you check this one out! The characters are soft and kind and warm, and the setting is so cozy. There's just enough tension to keep you wondering how it will all work out while still making you feel like you're wrapped in a warm blanket with a cup of hot tea. Definitely a worthwhile fall read!

A wonderfully cute, cozy, witchy, fantasy mystery. I really enjoyed this sweet little story and I especially loved Archie, the pygmy owl. This book is perfect for those looking for their next cozy read and to escape into a low stakes world.

This book screams cozy fantasy. I love how much personality is given to an animal (Archie). He was my favorite character and I couldn't get enough of him. I felt like I was completely transported into the town. A perfect addition to your Fall TBR. This book had all the found family good feelings. This was closed door.

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

"A Drop of Fortune (Four Corners Coven #1)" by Danielle Garrett is very much Cozy Fantasy with a hint of cozy mystery. The mystery part focuses on Royal Witch Evelyn trying to cure the blight on the land surrounding a port city. She's partly there so that she's out of sight out of mind, of sorts, from the king while a power struggle is going between him and his supposed half brother.

The fantasy part is this is a bit along the lines of your typical dungeons and dragons or fantasy renaissance/medieval fair. It all kept very cozy level. No swearing, romance is very mild and any violence is implied but not described.

Absolutely loved!
Rain storms, inns, spells, potions, stews, a magic shop, flying broomsticks and a love interest? The perfect cozy book to start a series I can’t wait to read more of.
Fantastic narration as always from Amanda Ronconi

Audio Version via Netgalley

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This is the perfect book to start off the fall season! Such a fun comfy and cozy read. I loved all the characters especially Archie the owl. This found family made me so happy. I will definitely be recommending this to all my friends and excited for the series to continue.

Narrated by Amanda Ronconi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. She is one of my favorite narrators.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced audio copy of A Drop of Fortune in exchange for an honest review.

This is quintessential cozy fantasy romance with a twist of mystery and romance. It was very low stakes but I could easily see myself reading an entire 10 book series set in this village within a week without even noticing. I would say not every book needs spice but this book could have really hit a perfect niche if it had some. It is closed door for my fellow romance readers but ends with a HFN

Definitely on the cozy side. This was such a good easy read, no high stakes and extremely cute. Love the characters and that owl is way too sarcastic sometimes. It has family found. Found your place. And I loved all the characters, side ones and main . Would definitely recommend!!!