A Date to Impress Him

The Magi Accounts 2.5

By: Michele Notaro

Narrated by: CJ Storm

Who knew taking my little mage on a date would be so difficult?

With so much change happening at the house—three shifter kids are a lot to handle—Mads and I have been too busy to spend much alone time together. So, I figured a date night was in order.

Too bad every time we try, we have to put a fire out somewhere. At this rate, I’m not sure I’ll ever get to take my mage on a date.

A Date To Impress Him is a fun MM urban fantasy companion novella and meant to be listened to after The Shackles That Hold Us (The Magi Accounts, book two). It’s from Cosmo's perspective and takes place between the second and third audiobooks in the main series. This is a companion novella, not a standalone.

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Love Cosmo

Book: I am seriously loving these interludes from Cosmo's point of view. He is absolutely adorable. A big, fluffy lion indeed. This was a great story of what happens between all their fighting and veil tears. I also love that this is inclusive of the both the new characters and the rest of the family. Although a bit of a slow burn, the love of Cos and Mads continues to grow and Cos' patience is just swoon worthy. Love this series!

Narration: CJ Storm does a gruff sounding Cosmo. Love the sound of him and how it switches to other characters. I definitely wonder how he does this for a whole story, but he does it and makes it sound terrific. Love listening to this!

Cosmo's View

I love this series and I enjoy getting Cosmo's point of view for things. Madeo and Cosmo have different experiences in life so their views on things are different. We get a lot of Madeo's view so it's nice to get the other view. The audiobook of this just brings the story to life even more. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the wonderful narration by CJ Storm.


I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion

Cute novella from Cos' POV

This is a fairly light novella that's from Cos' POV. He just wants to take Mads on a date and things keep popping up. I love how we get to see things from another perspective especially Mads. It definitely needs to be listened too after the first two or you'll spoil some of the main plot plus be a tad confused. It's a really great addition to the series and CJ Storm has really gotten into the characters! I love this series and highly recommend it to everyone but most certainly to those who love magic and a slightly dystopian world.

Not a stand alone novella that will suck you in

A Date to Impress Him is not a standalone — it says so right in the blurb. It’s book 2.5 in a series. So if you were to jump in at this book — and I’m not saying I did — then you might not have any idea what’s happening and why. The premise is great - just two non humans (an alpha and a mage) wanting to go out on a date, and, as you may guess, it really doesn’t work out as intended. Two protective members of the pride, Mads and Cos get waylaid with family/pride issues. I think anyone who has tried to make a date (or three) with their spouse which has been cancelled or interrupted with family emergencies will really understand and appreciate the struggle. And yet these two really put their family/pride first and in doing so we get character development (both the main MCs and the other family members). We also see movement in some of the overarching battles and world struggles, which I can honestly say Notaro is a master at writing and CJ Storm is a master at narrating. I love the tension between the humans and the nonhumans and how that’s especially displayed in, for instance, the hospital scene. (I’m not telling you more, that’s a teaser). There are parallels to some of our current social disparities without being “preachy”, and while still feeling like fantasy get-away novel. Bottom line — this is well-written, well-narrated novella and it will suck you in even if you haven’t read the rest of the series. And then you’re definitely going to want to read the rest of the series, so schedule that in appropriately.

Love!!

Loved this perfect addition to the Magi Accounts series by Michele Notaro! This is one of my all time favorite paranormal series, it really grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go and this short novella is no exception. CJ Storm does a nice job narrating.