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Dark Arts and a Daiquiri by Annette Marie Narrator: Cris Dukehart
Series: The Guild Codex: Spellbound #2
Published by Tantor Audio on November 16, 2018
Genres: Dragons, Fae, Fantasy, Magic, New Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy, Witches
Length: 7 hours and 39 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
Purchase Links: Amazon, Libro, Kobo, Chirp, Audiobooks.com, B&N
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When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.
It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender - but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics. Good thing this lame-o human is adaptable, right?
Then my favorite guild members - three sexy, powerful, and intermittently charming mages - asked for my help. Did they want access to my encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails? Oh no. They wanted to wrap me up in a pretty ribbon and plunk me in the crosshairs of a murderous rogue to lure him out of hiding.
So that's what we did. And that's why I'm here. About to be kidnapped. Oh, and our grand plan for safely capturing said murderous rogue? Yeah, that completely fell apart about two minutes ago. Why did I agree to this again?
Make sure to check out the companion series, The Guild Codex: Demonized, available now, and The Guild Codex: Warped, coauthored by Rob Jacobsen.
©2018 Annette Marie (P)2018 Tantor
I’m taking part in the 2026 Read-Along for the Guild Codex World by Annette Marie hosted by Books of My Heart.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Guild Codex World and so, I’m excited to participate in this Read-Along. The fairy haunting the apartment is a great way to start this second novel in the series. I loved Tori’s time with the Ghost. This was just as exciting and fun as my first time listening. I really enjoyed the story.
Check out my full review below:
I’ve joined the 2026 Guild Codex series author reading order Read-Along hosted by Books of My Heart.
Original Review 2020:
I was hooked from the moment I started and I finished this audio in a day. Dark Arts and a Daiquiri is book two in The Guild Codex: Spellbound by Annette Marie.
Tori is a fun heroine. She’s feisty, sassy, caring, has a great sense of humor and all-around cool. We learn a little more about her. The one thing I did notice is that she makes a lot of idiotic and life endangering decisions on a whim, but it works for her character.
I adore the three mages; Kai, Aaron, and Ezra. I was glad that Tori was the lead and the guys where secondary this time around.
I enjoyed the plot which features fast-paced action and a mystery to solve. Ghost was a fun character and I liked the direction things took in this novel. The author explains more about the world and we get insight into certain magic classes and creatures.
As for the romance I will say I’m not sure on the love interests. I kind a wish there weren’t so many options, but the romance is not a solid part of this story. It takes a backseat.
Narrator: Cris Dukehart was great! I love all the voices and that each is distinctive and can be told apart. The action, adventure, and emotional feel of the characters come alive.
Dark Arts and a Daiquiri takes us on a magical fast-paced adventure. I can’t wait to dive into the next installment. What a fun cast of characters.
Rated: 4.5 Stars
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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.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2025 Audiobook Challenge
- 2025 Goodreads Challenge
- 2025 Library Love Challenge
- 2026 Read-Along Annette Marie
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