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Three Mages and a Margarita by Annette Marie Narrator: Cris Dukehart
Series: The Guild Codex: Spellbound #1
Published by Tantor Audio on October 16, 2018
Genres: New Adult, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
Length: 7 hours and 14 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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Broke, almost homeless, and recently fired. Those are my official reasons for answering a wanted ad for a skeevy-looking bartender gig.
It went downhill the moment they asked me to do a trial shift instead of an interview - to see if I'd mesh with their "special" clientele. I think that part went great. Their customers were complete dickheads, and I was an asshole right back. That's the definition of fitting in, right?
I expected to get thrown out on my ass. Instead, they...offered me the job?
It turns out this place isn't a bar. It's a guild. And the three cocky guys I drenched with a margarita during my trial? Yeah, they were mages. Either I'm exactly the kind of takes-no-sh-t bartender this guild needs, or there's a good reason no one else wants to work here.
So what's a broke girl to do? Take the job, of course - with a pay raise.
Make sure to check out the companion series, The Guild Codex: Demonized, available now, and The Guild Codex: Warped, coauthored by Rob Jacobsen.
Also in this series: Three Mages and a Margarita, Dark Arts and a Daiquiri, Two Witches and a Whiskey, Dark Arts and a Daiquiri, Two Witches and a Whiskey, Four Shifters and a Stranger
I’m taking part in the 2026 Read-Along for the Guild Codex World by Annette Marie hosted by Books of My Heart.
I started the Guild Codex: Spellbound series back in 2019, but never finished. My thoughts are the same as when I first listened to this novel. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Guild Codex World and so, I’m excited to participate in this Read-Along.
Check out my full review below:
Original Review 2019: Three Mages and a Margarita is book one in The Guild Codex: Spellbound by Annetta Marie.
This is my first taste of Author Annetta Marie. I’ve had my eye on her work since she first came on the scene. Her covers are very eye-catching and make want to take a second look.
Three Mages and a Margarita was a very entertaining and amusing listen.
Tori is our lead. She’s a twenty-one-year-old heroine who’s currently sleeping on her brothers couch while attending college and working in the serving industry. Tori doesn’t have the best of luck on keeping a job and soon she’s looking for something new. Magically she finds herself at an unusual bar and the tale that unfolds is hilarious, snarky, sweet, and fun.
We are soon introduced to three mages who are all friends/roommates and work together to collect bounties. Tori’s interaction with each one is unique and each guy plays a role in her life as a friend. There might be a possible love interest, but that’s not here nor there.
The story-line is fast-paced and enchanting. The world-building is nice. The secondary characters are all unique, interesting, and fun.
Three Mages and a Margarita unfolds nicely and is a great start to the series. I can’t wait to continue on. If your looking for an enjoyable urban fantasy to listen too then this is definitely one to check out.
Narration: Cris Dukehart is a new to me narrator. She did a fantastic job with Tori and the rest of the gang. Things moved along at a nice pace, emotions where captured, and the snark came off as fun and appealing.
Rated: 4 Stars
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About Cris Dukehart
My name is Cris Dukehart. I am an Audie Nominee and Earphones Award Winning audiobook narrator and voiceover.
I’ve been told I approach the world with the quick witted humor of Mrs. Maisel and the spirit of a Southern Magnolia (which seems to me like a pretty mighty leap but sure felt good to hear and also seemed like the sort of thing a gal might want to include in her bio).
I’ve narrated over 400 books, across genres, from quirky memoirs, southern women’s fiction, and young adult titles to new adult urban fantasy and female-driven mysteries and I love being able to immerse myself in tales that include a rich array of characters of all ages and into stories that make a body believe in just a little bit of magic.
I have a natural and easy Mid-Atlantic dialect but also confidently perform the dialects from my southern upbringing (North Carolina, Virgnia, and West Virginia) as well as those I’ve picked up just meeting folks from my travels across the US and abroad.
I divide my time between my Mountain House, a Mid Century home perched on a mountain over looking the Caribbean, and an 1870 Southern Victorian riverfront home.
Both homes are PROJECTS (with a capital P) and need more than a little love, but along with my ridiculous sooper pooch, Bruce Ed, a menagerie of strays, a cast of family, friends, and characters that could just as well have stepped right off the pages of the books I read, a silly lot of DIY elbow grease, and you too… if you hang around here long enough… I’m pretty sure there’s a happily ever after waiting for all of us at the end.
About Annette Marie
Annette Marie is the best-selling author of The Guild Codex, an expansive collection of interwoven urban fantasy series ranging from thrilling adventure to hilarious hijinks to heartrending romance. Her other works include YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter.
Her first love is fantasy, while fast-paced adventures and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She lives in the frozen winter wasteland of Alberta, Canada (okay, it’s not quite that bad) with her husband and their furry minion of darkness—sorry, cat—Caesar. When not writing, she can be found elbow-deep in one art project or another while blissfully ignoring all adult responsibilities.
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I’m late checking out all the reviews for the read-along, but it looks like we are all enjoying it, and glad you enjoyed it again like the first time. Great review!
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Thanks Lisa for visiting.
Oh nice review… I agree! How many of the books have you read already? I’ve not read this series before.
I’ve listened up to book 3 in this series before. I’m now doing the read-along order. Not sure why I didn’t listen to more, because it’s a fun series. The other series in this read along are new to me. Thanks’ for visiting!
I was very excited to start the readalong. I read an older YA trilogy by her and loved them so I knew I would like her writing.
That’s great. I hope to join this read-along and looking forward to all the reviews and thoughts everyone has. Thanks for visiting!
I read all the books in the series so far and really enjoyed them. Just looked up my review for this book and it was from back in 2018. And this was also my first book by the author. I hope you can finish the series now with the readalong.
I’m looking forward to completing the series for the read-along. Not sure why I only listened up to 3 and then stopped. Thanks for checking out my review and visiting!
I enjoyed this audiobook also!!!!
Thank you for checking out my review. It was a good start.
I’m excited for this read-along. Looks like it’ll be a fun series.
I’m with you Role. I’m enjoying the novel’s I’ve listened too so far. Thanks for checking out my review for this first book and happy reading!
Thanks so much for joining us. I love Tori because she is just snarky and brave and smart. Thanks for sharing your review!
Tori is a fun character. I like all those things you list about her too. Thanks for visiting!