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The ABCs of Spellcraft #6
Don't Rock the Boardwalk
A mime walks into a Spellcraft shop ...
Sounds like the start of a bad joke, but Dixon and Yuri are most definitely not laughing. Because this particular mime needs a Crafting deactivated—one that's been helping an outsider buy up Pinyin Beach.
And it originated at the Penn family's shop.
While undoing Spellcraft is Dixon's specialty, Yuri thinks they should determine who ordered the Spell first. It's too awkward to ask Dixon's parents. And the mime isn't talking.
Going undercover on the South Dock Boardwalk to find out for themselves might not be the most direct way to tackle the problem, but it sure is the most enlightening. From whispered secrets to secret societies, the guys find out more about the underpinnings of Pinyin Bay than they ever imagined.
Hopefully they can figure out what it all means before it's bye bye, Boardwalk.
Sounds like the start of a bad joke, but Dixon and Yuri are most definitely not laughing. Because this particular mime needs a Crafting deactivated—one that's been helping an outsider buy up Pinyin Beach.
And it originated at the Penn family's shop.
While undoing Spellcraft is Dixon's specialty, Yuri thinks they should determine who ordered the Spell first. It's too awkward to ask Dixon's parents. And the mime isn't talking.
Going undercover on the South Dock Boardwalk to find out for themselves might not be the most direct way to tackle the problem, but it sure is the most enlightening. From whispered secrets to secret societies, the guys find out more about the underpinnings of Pinyin Bay than they ever imagined.
Hopefully they can figure out what it all means before it's bye bye, Boardwalk.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2020
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Jordan Castillo Price
139 books2,136 followersAuthor and artist Jordan Castillo Price writes paranormal sci-fi thrillers colored by her time in the Midwest, from inner city Chicago, to various cities across southern Wisconsin. She’s settled in a 1910 Cape Cod near Lake Michigan with tons of character and a plethora of bizarre spiders. Any disembodied noises, she’s decided, will be blamed on the ice maker.
Jordan is best known as the author of the PsyCop series, an unfolding tale of paranormal mystery and suspense starring Victor Bayne, a gay medium who's plagued by ghostly visitations.
Jordan is best known as the author of the PsyCop series, an unfolding tale of paranormal mystery and suspense starring Victor Bayne, a gay medium who's plagued by ghostly visitations.
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February 7, 2021
Don’t Rock the Boardwalk (ABCs of Spellcraft 6)
By Jordan Castillo Price,
Published by JCP Books, 2020
Four stars
The penultimate goofball episode in this series, “Don’t Rock the Boardwalk” is set in the picturesque (i.e. shabby) town of Pinyin Bay, somewhere in a magical America. Dixon Penn, scion of an old but impecunious family of Scriveners (magic spellcrafters), has, along the way, discovered his skills and his quill and his big, taciturn, tattooed boyfriend Yuri (referred to as his grown man friend).
As this series begins to wind down, and our two man-friends are settling into a comfy life in the Penn family home, strange things continue to happen in Pinyin Bay that begin to form a disturbing pattern. When a piece of damaging spellcraft is brought to Dixon’s attention by a mime who performs on the town’s bayside boardwalk, the Scrivener and his Seer have to figure out what’s going on, both to prevent shame from falling on Dixon’s father, and also to stop what appears increasingly to be a sinister plot to hijack the town both Dixon and Yuri call home.
I keep wanting to liken the books in this series to sitcoms from my childhood like “I Love Lucy;” but I realize that I should think of something more recent, like from my kids’ childhood. How about “The Wizards of Waverly Place?” I guess the crucial connection I’m trying to make is the situation comedy aspect of it. Dixon is a ditz and a chatterbox, and until he met Yuri, kind of a trollope (there, the censors will never catch that term!). Yuri, for his part, has had a tough life, as a gay man in Russia and magical to boot, he was misused by various people until rescued by Dixon, who loves him with horny abandon. Yuri is a kind of poignant, noble character, while Dixon is adorable but (to me) irritating.
The book relies on Price’s clever writing and absurd plotting, because one can’t really think too deeply about the actual goings-on in the book, because a lot of it doesn’t bear scrutiny. As a curator (retired), I was particularly charmed by the details of the Shirque mansion, childhood home of Dixon’s frenemy/nemesis Vano Shirque (who, it turns out, Dixon might have underestimated). The greatest pleasure is in the characters, especially Dixon and Yuri, through whose eyes the adventure is seen. All the oddball people bring this oddball place to life, like a freakish Pleasantville, populated by magical versions of the folks we knew in the golden days of TV Land.
By Jordan Castillo Price,
Published by JCP Books, 2020
Four stars
The penultimate goofball episode in this series, “Don’t Rock the Boardwalk” is set in the picturesque (i.e. shabby) town of Pinyin Bay, somewhere in a magical America. Dixon Penn, scion of an old but impecunious family of Scriveners (magic spellcrafters), has, along the way, discovered his skills and his quill and his big, taciturn, tattooed boyfriend Yuri (referred to as his grown man friend).
As this series begins to wind down, and our two man-friends are settling into a comfy life in the Penn family home, strange things continue to happen in Pinyin Bay that begin to form a disturbing pattern. When a piece of damaging spellcraft is brought to Dixon’s attention by a mime who performs on the town’s bayside boardwalk, the Scrivener and his Seer have to figure out what’s going on, both to prevent shame from falling on Dixon’s father, and also to stop what appears increasingly to be a sinister plot to hijack the town both Dixon and Yuri call home.
I keep wanting to liken the books in this series to sitcoms from my childhood like “I Love Lucy;” but I realize that I should think of something more recent, like from my kids’ childhood. How about “The Wizards of Waverly Place?” I guess the crucial connection I’m trying to make is the situation comedy aspect of it. Dixon is a ditz and a chatterbox, and until he met Yuri, kind of a trollope (there, the censors will never catch that term!). Yuri, for his part, has had a tough life, as a gay man in Russia and magical to boot, he was misused by various people until rescued by Dixon, who loves him with horny abandon. Yuri is a kind of poignant, noble character, while Dixon is adorable but (to me) irritating.
The book relies on Price’s clever writing and absurd plotting, because one can’t really think too deeply about the actual goings-on in the book, because a lot of it doesn’t bear scrutiny. As a curator (retired), I was particularly charmed by the details of the Shirque mansion, childhood home of Dixon’s frenemy/nemesis Vano Shirque (who, it turns out, Dixon might have underestimated). The greatest pleasure is in the characters, especially Dixon and Yuri, through whose eyes the adventure is seen. All the oddball people bring this oddball place to life, like a freakish Pleasantville, populated by magical versions of the folks we knew in the golden days of TV Land.
January 19, 2022
4 Stars
Review:
This was another cute and enjoyable story. A bit of the usual silly shenanigans. Also an interesting and enjoyable story with a bit of a mystery. But it also had some really sweet relationship stuff, what with Yuri showing some of his vulnerable, squishy side, and Dixon knowing how hard it is for Yuri to show his emotions and vulnerability and taking care with those situations despite being someone who normally blurts out everything he's thinking and feeling. *SPOILER* *END SPOILER* I love how much they love each others' quirks and opposite-ness, like how Yuri likes is that Dixon is so optimistic and has enough hope for both of them, and how Dixon loves how butch and strong Yuri is. *SPOILER (Ok, not really, but it's more fun to hear things from the character sometimes.)* *END SPOILER* It was honestly the sweetness of the relationship that stood out the most to me in this story, even though that wasn't really the focus. I kept saying awww and just really loved it. Overall, a sweet, fun, enjoyable book!
I enjoyed the audiobook, narrated by Nick Hudson. Further thoughts on the audio can be found in my review for Book 1 or The ABCs of Spellcraft Collection Volume 1 or 2.
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of previous books in Jordan Castillo Price's The ABCs of Spellcraft series. Anyone who likes sweet m/m romance, unique magic systems, and silly, sitcom-esque stories that aren't meant to be taken too seriously.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
This was another cute and enjoyable story. A bit of the usual silly shenanigans. Also an interesting and enjoyable story with a bit of a mystery. But it also had some really sweet relationship stuff, what with Yuri showing some of his vulnerable, squishy side, and Dixon knowing how hard it is for Yuri to show his emotions and vulnerability and taking care with those situations despite being someone who normally blurts out everything he's thinking and feeling. *SPOILER* *END SPOILER* I love how much they love each others' quirks and opposite-ness, like how Yuri likes is that Dixon is so optimistic and has enough hope for both of them, and how Dixon loves how butch and strong Yuri is. *SPOILER (Ok, not really, but it's more fun to hear things from the character sometimes.)* *END SPOILER* It was honestly the sweetness of the relationship that stood out the most to me in this story, even though that wasn't really the focus. I kept saying awww and just really loved it. Overall, a sweet, fun, enjoyable book!
I enjoyed the audiobook, narrated by Nick Hudson. Further thoughts on the audio can be found in my review for Book 1 or The ABCs of Spellcraft Collection Volume 1 or 2.
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of previous books in Jordan Castillo Price's The ABCs of Spellcraft series. Anyone who likes sweet m/m romance, unique magic systems, and silly, sitcom-esque stories that aren't meant to be taken too seriously.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
April 7, 2020
While this was as humorous as I’ve come to expect from this series, I didn’t feel like this was a complete story. I know there’s a plot arc to the series that isn’t ready to be completed yet, but I still felt like there wasn’t enough wrapped up for the book to make a point.
I did love to see the interactions between Yuri and Dixon. They are so opposite that they completely fit together like puzzle pieces.
I did love to see the interactions between Yuri and Dixon. They are so opposite that they completely fit together like puzzle pieces.
April 12, 2023
Dixon frowned. “Level with me, Yuri—why did my showing up end the orgy?”
“There was no orgy.”
“I need to know. Was it something I said?”
“There was no orgy,” I repeated.
“There was no orgy.”
“I need to know. Was it something I said?”
“There was no orgy,” I repeated.
October 6, 2020
The mystery from the previous book, on why Pinyin Bay property seems to be snapped up fast and being 'redeveloped' is heightening up fast in this second book of the arc and sixth book overall in the series. It was filled with the usual random and at times frenetic fun, action and humour, and Yuri and Dixon still doesn't disappoint. Especially Dixon with his off the wall ramblings and humorous ponderings and observations at the most random of times.
The series ultimately stays true to its quirky urban fantasy with a somewhat cozy mystery feel aspect and it doesn't let up one bit. The writing was good as always, but I'm still a little miffed as to why the sexy times are always glazed over but not given much detail, but the craziness and humour of it all do make up for that so I'm going to let it slide.
Now I am just a little afraid to delve into the next book, for fear that there will be no more books in this series for me to revisit Pinyin Bay thereafter. But then again, I can always reread and revisit it any time in the future, so there's that.
The series ultimately stays true to its quirky urban fantasy with a somewhat cozy mystery feel aspect and it doesn't let up one bit. The writing was good as always, but I'm still a little miffed as to why the sexy times are always glazed over but not given much detail, but the craziness and humour of it all do make up for that so I'm going to let it slide.
Now I am just a little afraid to delve into the next book, for fear that there will be no more books in this series for me to revisit Pinyin Bay thereafter. But then again, I can always reread and revisit it any time in the future, so there's that.
October 14, 2020
Good fun but note this story isn't quite complete. I LOLd a lot at the terrible mime descriptions.
All the novellas build on what came before but this one has some unresolved matters which carry on straight away into What the Frack?
All the novellas build on what came before but this one has some unresolved matters which carry on straight away into What the Frack?
July 25, 2020
Fun, fun , fun
Another great installment in this series. Dixon as a tour guide was hysterical, with his made up answers. These two guys are a blast to watch!
Another great installment in this series. Dixon as a tour guide was hysterical, with his made up answers. These two guys are a blast to watch!
July 8, 2020
Personally? I think I would have preferred to have read this as one longer book than in the short story forum that it is being written in... otherwise, excellent read! *grin*
August 3, 2020
Another interesting installment.
I love Yuri and Dixon although I felt they were somewhat lacking in this one.
I love Yuri and Dixon although I felt they were somewhat lacking in this one.
June 22, 2020
This isn't the first time the guys have gone in undercover to discover the "faulty" or misused crafting but there was something about doing so in their own backyard that made Don't Rock the Boardwalk that much more interesting. I hesitate to say "more fun" because the whole series has been fun from the beginning but it does seem to have that something extra special and again for me that was being right their in Pinyin Bay and having come from the Penn family shop.
The whole series has had the perfect blend of romance and humor to label it romantic comedy, for me however it does seem odd to use that genre tag with an equal blend of paranormal and mystery but Jordan Castillo Price makes it work. Don't Rock the Boardwalk is no different. Dixon as a tour guide and Yuri as a street artist is absolutely divine. Let's face it, if you've been reading Dixon and Yuri's adventures you know by now that Dixon has the gift of gab so the tour guide disguise is pure genius, even if some of his facts are of his own creation or embellishment and when Yuri finds himself on the tour one day, I'll just say it may not have been Who's On First? but their timing was as spot on as many classic comedy routines are.
As for Dixon and Yuri on a personal level, they just continue to grow both in their individual crafts and their love for each other. I don't want to say they tackle this case different than others but as they do take on roles that don't work together I think they are apart more in Boardwalk than any other entry in the series. Which in one way is a bit of a disappointment because I love seeing them interact but on the other hand I think it shows just how much they've grown to be able to work apart and still get the job done and still find time for that Dixon/Yuri magic that ABCs of Spellcraft is known for.
If you are wondering about reading order, well The ABCs of Spellcraft needs to be experienced as written. There's a certain level of completion to each novella but there is an overall arc to boys' journey. So far Jordan Castillo Price has two story arcs in the series, #1-4 and #'s 5 & 6 and the upcoming 7: What the Frack?. Trust me, if you enjoy magic, mystery, romance, humor, and heat then Spellcraft is definitely a series for you.
The whole series has had the perfect blend of romance and humor to label it romantic comedy, for me however it does seem odd to use that genre tag with an equal blend of paranormal and mystery but Jordan Castillo Price makes it work. Don't Rock the Boardwalk is no different. Dixon as a tour guide and Yuri as a street artist is absolutely divine. Let's face it, if you've been reading Dixon and Yuri's adventures you know by now that Dixon has the gift of gab so the tour guide disguise is pure genius, even if some of his facts are of his own creation or embellishment and when Yuri finds himself on the tour one day, I'll just say it may not have been Who's On First? but their timing was as spot on as many classic comedy routines are.
As for Dixon and Yuri on a personal level, they just continue to grow both in their individual crafts and their love for each other. I don't want to say they tackle this case different than others but as they do take on roles that don't work together I think they are apart more in Boardwalk than any other entry in the series. Which in one way is a bit of a disappointment because I love seeing them interact but on the other hand I think it shows just how much they've grown to be able to work apart and still get the job done and still find time for that Dixon/Yuri magic that ABCs of Spellcraft is known for.
If you are wondering about reading order, well The ABCs of Spellcraft needs to be experienced as written. There's a certain level of completion to each novella but there is an overall arc to boys' journey. So far Jordan Castillo Price has two story arcs in the series, #1-4 and #'s 5 & 6 and the upcoming 7: What the Frack?. Trust me, if you enjoy magic, mystery, romance, humor, and heat then Spellcraft is definitely a series for you.
April 16, 2020
5****Stars
Novella: Don’t Rock The Boardwalk
Series: The A B C’s of Spellcraft Bk 6
Author: Jordan Castillo Price
Publisher: JCP Publications LLC
Genre: Mystery, Romance/Paranormal
Rated: Mature LGBTQ
Pages: 100
Release date: April 7,2020
Ahh so Dixon and Yuri are settling in to Pinyin Bay as a couple. Dixon reminisces about his past living there and asks Yuri about his origins in Russia. Since this author writes each POV changing in every other chapter we learn Yuri’s feelings of needing a place to belong and with Dixon.
So when a mime wanders into the SpellCraft shop it is a comedians delight….Almost like Laurel and Hardy and Who’s on First….(if you are too young to understand google it) Since ‘the guys’ need more answers, before they can help de-activate a spell before Pinyin Bay is destroyed by big business, buying out the shoreline of the town.
So Yuri and Dixon go to the main street, in the heart of the town to investigate. The Boardwalk on the water is the place they start, with Yuri hired by the street artist and Dixon on the barge ride.
There is no explaining how delightful this sorta slap schtick writing keeps the reader entertained while our two young men learn of the secrets that lie below the town .
As always this story was wonderful!.....
Novella: Don’t Rock The Boardwalk
Series: The A B C’s of Spellcraft Bk 6
Author: Jordan Castillo Price
Publisher: JCP Publications LLC
Genre: Mystery, Romance/Paranormal
Rated: Mature LGBTQ
Pages: 100
Release date: April 7,2020
Ahh so Dixon and Yuri are settling in to Pinyin Bay as a couple. Dixon reminisces about his past living there and asks Yuri about his origins in Russia. Since this author writes each POV changing in every other chapter we learn Yuri’s feelings of needing a place to belong and with Dixon.
So when a mime wanders into the SpellCraft shop it is a comedians delight….Almost like Laurel and Hardy and Who’s on First….(if you are too young to understand google it) Since ‘the guys’ need more answers, before they can help de-activate a spell before Pinyin Bay is destroyed by big business, buying out the shoreline of the town.
So Yuri and Dixon go to the main street, in the heart of the town to investigate. The Boardwalk on the water is the place they start, with Yuri hired by the street artist and Dixon on the barge ride.
There is no explaining how delightful this sorta slap schtick writing keeps the reader entertained while our two young men learn of the secrets that lie below the town .
As always this story was wonderful!.....
March 28, 2020
4.5 stars
Pinyin Bay is in danger… But fortunately, Dixon and Yuri are around to save the day!
When a mime turns up at their door with a familiar craft and a request, Dixon is ready to investigate, dragging a reluctant Yuri with him. Finding out who is behind the attempt at destroying their beloved town requires a stealthy job which involves plenty of disguises, a merry band of naturists and even wolverines…. When everything seems lost, Dixon crafty feather intervenes to craft the miracle but… is it already too late?
Yuri and Dixon are back… and they bring with them an assortment of crazy relatives, bizarre characters and lots of fun…. I really love their dynamics, and the new characters never stop to surprise me. I almost lost it every time Crouch and Dixon held a “conversation”. Simply hilarious. The mystery behind Pinyin Bay is not solved yet, and I really can’t wait to find out what happens next. With these two and their crazy entourage, fun is guaranteed!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Pinyin Bay is in danger… But fortunately, Dixon and Yuri are around to save the day!
When a mime turns up at their door with a familiar craft and a request, Dixon is ready to investigate, dragging a reluctant Yuri with him. Finding out who is behind the attempt at destroying their beloved town requires a stealthy job which involves plenty of disguises, a merry band of naturists and even wolverines…. When everything seems lost, Dixon crafty feather intervenes to craft the miracle but… is it already too late?
Yuri and Dixon are back… and they bring with them an assortment of crazy relatives, bizarre characters and lots of fun…. I really love their dynamics, and the new characters never stop to surprise me. I almost lost it every time Crouch and Dixon held a “conversation”. Simply hilarious. The mystery behind Pinyin Bay is not solved yet, and I really can’t wait to find out what happens next. With these two and their crazy entourage, fun is guaranteed!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
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May 10, 2020
There's so much to like in this installment. Yuri and Dixon are a lot more comfortable with each other, but there's still a lot they're learning about each other. There were a bunch of things that really made me laugh in this, but one of my favorite was Dixon's preoccupation with the fencing and wolverines. He was an awesome tour guide as well, with his made up answers --it was even better when Yuri joined him on one of the trips and offered in answer to a tourist's question that 75 leagues was deep enough to sink a boat. The Naturalists were truly a touch of genius, and Yuri's last encounter with them had me snort- laughing.
Crouch, the mine, and Sabine's whole relationship was another hysterical sub-plot.
What I love about these stories is that all the improbable events tie together at the end. They may end in a cliffhanger of sorts, but there's always a resolution where it didn't seem like one was possible. It amazes me because I know how difficult that must be as an author, but Castillo Price makes it seem effortless as well as hilarious.
I highly recommend this series.
Crouch, the mine, and Sabine's whole relationship was another hysterical sub-plot.
What I love about these stories is that all the improbable events tie together at the end. They may end in a cliffhanger of sorts, but there's always a resolution where it didn't seem like one was possible. It amazes me because I know how difficult that must be as an author, but Castillo Price makes it seem effortless as well as hilarious.
I highly recommend this series.
March 4, 2021
This is another great addition by JCP in The ABCs of Spellcraft series and it's rolling with hilarious moments and another mystery to be solved. The story picks up immediately after Dixon and Yuri move in together. Yuri and Dixon are working in the Penn's Family Shop when a mime walks in freaking Yuri out. The mime has a Spellcraft that needs to be Uncrafted and it turns out that Dixon's father wrote it. It turns out the Spellcraft has been helping a mysterious outsider buy up Pinyin Beach which explains why Yuri was evicted from his rental in the previous book. Dixon and Yuri have to go undercover on the Boardwalk to figure out who the mysterious buyer is and save Dixon's father's reputation. With a mime trying to mime, misunderstood miming moments, familiar faces, and a mysterious outsider, Yuri and Dixon are in for another great adventure :) It ends with a hint of the upcoming events that Yuri and Dixon will face in What the Frack? so keep on reading!
August 17, 2020
You'll be Mime
A Mime wants to hire Spellcasters Yuri and Dixon, to uncraft a casting made by Dixon's father. The couple are the only crafters around on a day that a conference is being held, so the two , who have been informed - by mime - that someone is trying to buy out the boardwalk at Pinyin Bay, go undercover to investigate. The mime is also trying to woo Sabina, Dixon's cousin.
This is another fun instalment, though it ends with a book for the next one, in which Dixon is his usual frothy self who is terrible at being subtle, whilst Yuri would like to blend into the background but as a muscled six foot Russian is impossible to miss.
It's clear someone is trying to force the Board of the town into selling for nefarious purposes, and there's a also wobbly middle aged nudists!
A Mime wants to hire Spellcasters Yuri and Dixon, to uncraft a casting made by Dixon's father. The couple are the only crafters around on a day that a conference is being held, so the two , who have been informed - by mime - that someone is trying to buy out the boardwalk at Pinyin Bay, go undercover to investigate. The mime is also trying to woo Sabina, Dixon's cousin.
This is another fun instalment, though it ends with a book for the next one, in which Dixon is his usual frothy self who is terrible at being subtle, whilst Yuri would like to blend into the background but as a muscled six foot Russian is impossible to miss.
It's clear someone is trying to force the Board of the town into selling for nefarious purposes, and there's a also wobbly middle aged nudists!
April 9, 2020
This short novel (about 100 pages) seems to be an intermediate step between the last entry (finding out that something was amiss concerning the bay front) and the entry to come after this one (perhaps finding out who the main culprits are). This entry determined part of the problem and at least two of the players involved.
But the most important thing about this entry - to me, at least - is the depth of Yuri's character and his love for Dixon that Ms Price brings into the series.
This is essentially a serial - no cliffhanger, but no final resolution to the overall arc either. However, the small sub-plots brought out in this and earlier entries do get completion and add to the overall mystery.
But the most important thing about this entry - to me, at least - is the depth of Yuri's character and his love for Dixon that Ms Price brings into the series.
This is essentially a serial - no cliffhanger, but no final resolution to the overall arc either. However, the small sub-plots brought out in this and earlier entries do get completion and add to the overall mystery.
October 19, 2020
In true Local Hero style, Dixon and Yuri scramble to stop the demolition squad as it closes in on the historic Pinyin Bay foreshore, alternatively aided and frustrated by the local boardwalk buskers. I loved the mime artist who stubbornly refused to speak throughout most of the book and Dixon’s wildly inaccurate but very enthusiastic guesses as to what he was trying to communicate! JCP has a knack of producing endearingly zany minor characters and she excels herself in this story. She also has a habit of putting a very grumpy Yuri through the more embarrassing or unpleasant situations, which of course, only makes him more grumpy. Entertainingly amusing! 🎧 Nick continues to delight - he was born to narrate this series.
April 6, 2020
Another great instalment in a series that has won my heart. Funny and heartwarming I had a smile on my face all the time I was reading.
I love these two, but Yuri? Yuri is my favourite. Somehow he sneaked his way into my heart, probably because he loves Dixon in such a strong, unrelenting way *sighs* And here we see this: he is determined to save the boardwalk for what it means to Dixon plain and simple, and he'll do whatever it takes to do it.
Fair warning, this finish with a cliffhanger, but if you are reading this series you know you will be reading the next book, cliffhanger or not cliffhanger *laughs*
I love these two, but Yuri? Yuri is my favourite. Somehow he sneaked his way into my heart, probably because he loves Dixon in such a strong, unrelenting way *sighs* And here we see this: he is determined to save the boardwalk for what it means to Dixon plain and simple, and he'll do whatever it takes to do it.
Fair warning, this finish with a cliffhanger, but if you are reading this series you know you will be reading the next book, cliffhanger or not cliffhanger *laughs*
June 21, 2020
This is the start of a new story-line arc for our boys. Much of the plot is spent setting up the local boardwalk backstory, and those townsfolk invested in either preserving or dispensing with the aforementioned structure - as such, the plot pacing seems less frenetic. I'm still liking the alternating chapter POVs from Dixon and Yuri with greater exploration into Yuri's appreciation for having settled down into his new life/work with his lover. There are some really funny moments involving Dixon's interpretations of the mime's communications - Dixon would be a total liability in a game of charades! 3.5 stars.
November 19, 2020
Yuri and Dixon find themselves brought in to stop the sale of the Boardwalk, which just turns out to be the last thing that needs to be bought up in Pinyin Bay. They are working for a mime which is classic because Yuri is terrified and Dixon is terrible at guessing. They seem to have everything settled in their life now with a place to live and a plan for their continued Spellcrafting. But if Pinyin Bay is sold off everything would change again. So Yuri and Dixon go undercover (with expectedly hilarious results) and try to find how to stop the sale. It was light and extremely funny, with a very big ending. Can't wait to see where that cliffhanger goes!
April 3, 2020
Jordan Castillo Price should focus on their ABCs of Spellcraft series now, as we can all use some levity in the midst of the pandemic. Reading Don’t Rock the Boardwalk let me laugh at Yuri’s existential questions while experiencing cabin fever and helped me make it through another day of isolation. This story brought back a couple of characters from earlier books and also introduced a couple of fun guys who I hope reoccur going forward. At first, I thought this might finish off this storyline, but the ending definitely needs another Pinyon Bay episode or several!
April 8, 2020
Another fun and funny story of Dixon and Yuri as they get a step (however small) closer to figuring out who is attempting to buy up all the areas around Pinyin Bay. There are secrets, some mystery, a mime, and nudists…I mean naturalists...to amuse and entertain. It's not as funny as some of the other books, and it doesn’t advance the story very far, but it's definitely an amusing good way to spend an afternoon. (I loved Dixon's efforts at being a tour guide, and his never-ending stream-of-consciousness running mouth.)
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
April 18, 2020
How could she call borsch unappetizing! It is the best soup ever! Even vegan version of it.
But this is not the reason i gave it 2 stars, it is just that i did not like this story as much as the previous ones and cliffhanger at the end was well too much of cliffhanger for this short story. Usually each book in the series still have a closure of the current story at the end even if there is a promise of next one. And while i guess the story of them hanging out at the beach came to an end, it still did not feel as a proper closure, thus feeling of disappointment from my side.
But this is not the reason i gave it 2 stars, it is just that i did not like this story as much as the previous ones and cliffhanger at the end was well too much of cliffhanger for this short story. Usually each book in the series still have a closure of the current story at the end even if there is a promise of next one. And while i guess the story of them hanging out at the beach came to an end, it still did not feel as a proper closure, thus feeling of disappointment from my side.
January 20, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up
I was really frustrated that this ended on a cliffhanger. I mean, APL the books do on this series but it’s more of a preview. The plot of the book ends but then they’ll get a phone call or something leading to the next adventure. This was a full-on cliffhanger.
But it was fun to see old faces and new ones as well as grease-painted ones. There were lots of funny moments and maybe the balloting idea needed some work, the rest was quite entertaining and had a number of plot twists. If it weren’t so late and I didn’t have stuff to do, I’d start the next one right away.
I was really frustrated that this ended on a cliffhanger. I mean, APL the books do on this series but it’s more of a preview. The plot of the book ends but then they’ll get a phone call or something leading to the next adventure. This was a full-on cliffhanger.
But it was fun to see old faces and new ones as well as grease-painted ones. There were lots of funny moments and maybe the balloting idea needed some work, the rest was quite entertaining and had a number of plot twists. If it weren’t so late and I didn’t have stuff to do, I’d start the next one right away.
March 26, 2020
4.5 stars Oh My God! I adore Dixon and Yuri. This newest addition to the series is terrific. A mime (poor Yuri), Naturists (again, poor Yuri), old friends, and new bring another adventure. The story is a bridge from the last book and to the next with plenty of action, adventure, awkwardness, and laughs. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger (very unusual for Ms. Price) but the 'volshebstvo' aka. magic does work in mysterious ways. I'm ready for the next book!
April 9, 2020
I love coming back to Yuri and Dixon! It's so funny to see what happening with them. This story is no different. I love that Dixon just makes me laugh so much and added with Yuri seriousness just makes me laugh do much my husband is asking me if I am okay. Just all these characters are amazing and I just absolutely love this storyline. I can't wait for this next book to see what also happens with these two.
May 1, 2023
I enjoyed this one but to be honest it was a bit slower than the others, I think it's because it was setting up for another adventure.
QUICK THOUGHTS
• Paranormal/magic
• Fast easy read
• Established couple
• A bit of a mystery
• The start to another adventure
• Made me chuckle
• Still love Dixon & Yuri
• The ending was a bit abrupt so not as satisfied with the ending as I would have liked but thankfully there is another story coming
• NOT a stand-alone
QUICK THOUGHTS
• Paranormal/magic
• Fast easy read
• Established couple
• A bit of a mystery
• The start to another adventure
• Made me chuckle
• Still love Dixon & Yuri
• The ending was a bit abrupt so not as satisfied with the ending as I would have liked but thankfully there is another story coming
• NOT a stand-alone
March 26, 2020
This is definitely getting interesting. Although I'm a bit annoyed at the cliffhanger at the end. I'm ready to see what happens next and we now know who some of the players in this deadly game are. And with what happened at the end, I'm wondering how they are going to fix it and survive all that's now happened. Definitely intrigued by this book.
May 1, 2020
3.5?
I'm torn on this one. I do like the series and I can relate to Yuri, but this segment felt half-cooked.
Writing is always good with Jordan and descriptions of Pinyon Bay remind me somewhat of Boardwalk in Brooklyn, but where the previous installments felt like a completed shorts, this one ends unfinished and next one will probably continue this story's arc.
I'm torn on this one. I do like the series and I can relate to Yuri, but this segment felt half-cooked.
Writing is always good with Jordan and descriptions of Pinyon Bay remind me somewhat of Boardwalk in Brooklyn, but where the previous installments felt like a completed shorts, this one ends unfinished and next one will probably continue this story's arc.
March 5, 2021
Wonderful!
This series just gets better and better! Jordan Castillo Price has such a way with her characters that I believe that they are real! Dixon just can’t stay out of trouble and Yuri is the epitome of calm and protective. I truly enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to see what comes next. Highly recommended
This series just gets better and better! Jordan Castillo Price has such a way with her characters that I believe that they are real! Dixon just can’t stay out of trouble and Yuri is the epitome of calm and protective. I truly enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to see what comes next. Highly recommended
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