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Curse of the Fae Library: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Magical Midlife Librarian Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 323 ratings

A magical tree library. An angry dragon. A family secret. Rosalind’s ordinary life is about to get turned upside down!


After a bitter divorce and no job prospects, forty-year-old Rosalind Baldwin yearns for a fresh start. She gets her chance when her estranged grandmother Clio urges her to come for a visit. But Clio is no ordinary grandma. She’s the legendary Librarian of Atlantis, a powerful fae who guards the sentient ash tree that houses a magical library.

Then Clio dies under mysterious circumstances.

Now only Rosalind, Clio’s sole female heir, can keep the Library of Atlantis open. It won’t be an easy job. The fae don’t trust her. Her sasquatch bodyguard Henry wants her to quit. Oh, and there’s a fire-breathing dragon rampaging on the library grounds.

Can Rosalind really run the mythical Library of Atlantis? Or will the same killer catch her before she even has the chance to try?

Curse of the Fae Library is perfect for readers who enjoy cozy paranormal fantasy with a dash of adventure and romance. Readers of Magical Midlife Mom will delight in revisiting familiar characters, although you can enjoy this series without reading any prior books.

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Inheriting a magical library could turn Rosalind's life around...
But it could also kill her.

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"This story has hidden family history, mysterious deadly dragons and a grumpy golden-hearted bodyguard, not to mention the tricksy fae themselves. Beautiful, charming, light-hearted escapisim." - Heather G. Harris, best-selling author of The Other Realm series

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTHT3X53
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avalon Labs LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Magical Midlife Librarian
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 323 ratings

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DM Fike
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DM Fike wanted desperately to become a superhero growing up. Barring that, she would have enjoyed riding a unicorn or at least meeting a fairy. Since none of that happened, she decided to write books about everyday people discovering magic through a series of epic adventures. She’s currently living out her own happily-ever-after with her husband and two wonderful children in Oregon.

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Customers find this book entertaining and well-written, with one review noting its twisty and interesting plot. They appreciate the character development, with one customer particularly loving the main character Rose. Moreover, the book is full of magic, with one customer highlighting its unique take on Yggdrasil, and customers consider it a good start to the series.

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one specifically mentioning their love for the main character Rose.

"...Wonderful characters, an engrossing story and excellent writing makes this adventure YA suitable and a fun read for adults!!" Read more

"...Having lost my mother 3 years ago I felt some kinship with the main character. I simply couldn't stop reading and finished in under a day...." Read more

"...I love the main character Rose and all the new supernatural people she meets. I cannot wait to read the next one" Read more

"...age (divorce, loss of loved ones, etc), yet full of magic and entertaining characters, with a lighter-hearted and cozy story arc...." Read more

9 customers mention "Fun read"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, particularly as an adventure YA suitable for young adults, with one customer noting its twisty and interesting plot.

"Thus book was very entertaining., however, so far I like the Magical Mom series better. But I have high hopes for this series! I love Henry." Read more

"This is a charming tale about a 40 year old woman who, after a divorce, needs to find a new path and reinvent herself. Be careful what you ask for!!..." Read more

"...of magic and entertaining characters, with a lighter-hearted and cozy story arc. Well written, with good world and character building...." Read more

"...and the characters. Incredibly fun read." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and fun to read, with one customer mentioning it was soothing to read.

"...My qualifications include: -The ability to read (and a great and abiding love for words)...." Read more

"...quite a few of these midlife fantasy novels and this is truly one of the better ones...." Read more

"...Wonderful characters, an engrossing story and excellent writing makes this adventure YA suitable and a fun read for adults!!" Read more

"After all the intense travel and holiday excitement reading this book was soothing. I have loved fantasy books since age three." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's magical elements and world-building, with one customer highlighting its unique take on Yggdrasil.

"...She tries her best to make sense of it all, understand this stunning world and accept the responsibility that is hers to bear...." Read more

"...tragedies as we age (divorce, loss of loved ones, etc), yet full of magic and entertaining characters, with a lighter-hearted and cozy story arc...." Read more

"Lots of magic and adventures, interesting characters, a fire breathing dragon, more adventures to read!!!! Enjoy!!!" Read more

"...And who doesn’t love a dragon. Definitely worth your time to learn about Rosalind and her powers." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book engaging, with one mentioning it's a great start to a new series and another noting it's super cute.

"Great start to this new series. This is the first book from this author that I have read and I really enjoyed it...." Read more

"...Wonderful characters, an engrossing story and excellent writing makes this adventure YA suitable and a fun read for adults!!" Read more

"I was hooked into this story immediately! Having lost my mother 3 years ago I felt some kinship with the main character...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    I’m not a muse, so I don’t think I qualify to be head librarian, but she must need an assistant, right? My qualifications include:
    -The ability to read (and a great and abiding love for words).
    -An appreciation for people of all cultures, including fae, dwarves, sasquatch, fairies, etc.
    -Willingness to learn new ways of doing things, including improvements on the Dewey Decimal System.
    -Eagerness to serve a sentient tree that is also a magical library for the good of all supernatural beings.
    -Bonus — I’m very good with cats, which should translate into being good with dragons as well.

    Thank you for your time and I really hope you’ll consider me for this position.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2025
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    Thus book was very entertaining., however, so far I like the Magical Mom series better. But I have high hopes for this series! I love Henry.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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    Great start to this new series. This is the first book from this author that I have read and I really enjoyed it. I have read quite a few of these midlife fantasy novels and this is truly one of the better ones. I like that the novel is really about what it feels like to find your place later in life without romance - at least only the touch that exists anytime people meet. If you’re an honest adult, you have to admit that you look at people, even if you are not really in the place to want a relationship. Anyway, well worth reading and I will pick up the next book in the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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    This is a charming tale about a 40 year old woman who, after a divorce, needs to find a new path and reinvent herself. Be careful what you ask for!! She got that - and then some!
    Rosalind finds a whole new fae world that she had no idea existed and she is a significant part of. She tries her best to make sense of it all, understand this stunning world and accept the responsibility that is hers to bear.

    This book has a very interesting take on Yggdrasil - the Tree of Life - and Atlantis. Both have been written about many times and are a staple in fantasy, but this combines them in a unique and refreshing way.

    Wonderful characters, an engrossing story and excellent writing makes this adventure YA suitable and a fun read for adults!!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
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    I was hooked into this story immediately! Having lost my mother 3 years ago I felt some kinship with the main character. I simply couldn't stop reading and finished in under a day. (I did have to get SOME sleep lol) I greatly look forward to reading more. Simply love it!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
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    This is the first book I read in the series and I loved it. I love the main character Rose and all the new supernatural people she meets. I cannot wait to read the next one
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    After all the intense travel and holiday excitement reading this book was soothing. I have loved fantasy books since age three.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
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    I happened upon this book while searching Kindle unlimited for paranormal women's books. And I'm so glad I did! I was engaged throughout, though the big points are rather obvious. Despite not having much "mystery", I adored the book (I may have known what would happen, but I enjoyed the journey anyway). I plan to both continue this series, but also read the other by the author. So far, I'm invested!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Smileyrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Light & Endearing
    Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2024
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    Ok. It’s not all light & positive, since her Grandmother gets immolated in the prologue, and there are a few grumps & bad guys, as well as a somewhat suspicious dragon who is the most likely culprit for immolating Clio. But this book has a sentient tree who is really warm & likeable & a magical library within said tree. And the dragon is actually rather adorable when she’s not trying to flambé Fae. So it’s definitely endearing!
  • Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2024
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    Great start to the series, the author paints such a vivid world and really likeable characters can’t wait to read how the series develops.
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant way to while away a day
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2025
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    Enjoyable piece of lighthearted story telling. Not complicated or deep but a feel good tale. No sex or real romance which is a plus imo.
  • SueB
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Place
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it ended too soon for me. I wish I could visit the library for real.

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