Spells of Mist and Spirit

Tarot Academy Series, Book 5

By: Sarah Piper

Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Nicole Poole

How dark are you willing to go for the ones you love?

Our enemy claims that the darkness lives in all Arcana. That in a world of light and shadow, one cannot exist without the other. That we're all but one tragedy away from giving in. Even the mages who've sworn to love and protect me. Even me - the Star herself.

We call ourselves the Light Arcana, but you know what? The enemy's right. I've seen that darkness. Tasted it. Felt it flickering inside me like a black flame.

The Dark Arcana have taken nearly everything from me. My parents. My friends. My magick. My men. No more.

It's time to ignite that flame. It's time to show them what happens when the Star blazes hot enough to burn.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Sarah Piper (P)2021 Tantor

Narration makes and breaks

The story, the writing, the characters are all good. For me, a great narration can elevate a so-so book to great and can diminish a great work to bad memory.

I found both in this set. Stephen Dexter reads like a high school drama kid wanna-be. Over dramatizing, inappropriate inflection and an overall whiny tone with each characterization. Definatly on my "do not listen" list.

In contrast, Nicole Poole is one of the top 5 narrators working today. Her timing, tone and everyday conversational approach help to create a smooth, relaxed entertainment adventure. Her character voices are distinct and bring each character to life. I actually discovered this set thru searching for books where Poole is narrator.
The biggest marketing mistake was bringing in a second voice. Poole is strong enough to carry any book on her own.
(over 1000 audio books on my "done" shelf)

I devoured this series

I absolutely loved and devoured reading this as an ebook while also listening to it because for the first time I found something that was both available on KU and audible! I enjoyed this a bunch and wish there were more like this!

Tarot Academy 5: Spells of Mist and Spirit by Sarah Piper

Tarot Academy 5: Spells of Mist and Spirit by Sarah Piper ~~ This book was breathtaking! Piper dives into the question of how far you’ll go for the ones you love, and the answers aren’t easy. The enemy’s claim—that darkness lies within all Arcana—was a brilliant theme, and it carried through every confrontation. Spoiler alert: I loved how the mist and spirit elements were used to blur the lines between life and death, light and shadow, and it made the emotional stakes skyrocket. The love, the sacrifices, the betrayals—it all came together in a stunning way. The ending left me in awe and desperate for the next chapter of this magical journey.

✨ I absolutely loved these books! Each one pulled me further into the Tarot Academy world, and Sarah Piper never disappoints. I can’t wait to keep reading and see how this adventure concludes.

what an ending!!

as someone who fell in love with this aeries this ending was both perfect and heart breaking!! I so want more stories of Stevie and her mages but the ending brought me to tears in the over and over again!!!

For a Grand finale this hits all it's marks, solid action, great drama, sweet moments, and tons of continuity callbacks that true solve any and all puzzles that the reader might have!!

10 out of 10! would highly recommend!!!

Well done

This is my new favorite series. Great story line. Well developed characters. Worth the credits