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  • The Headmistress

  • Written by: Milena McKay
  • Narrated by: Abby Craden
  • Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (44 ratings)

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The Headmistress

Written by: Milena McKay
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Publisher's Summary

Lambda Literary 2022 Lesbian Romance winner

Golden Crown Literary Society 2022 winner in the following categories:

  • Romantic Blend
  • Ann Bannon Popular Choice
  • Tee Corinne Cover Design (Em Schreiber, cover designer)

A chance encounter. An unforgettable night.

And back home, trouble is brewing on the remote island of Three Dragons, where nothing feels like it used to. Alone and lonely, Sam Threadneedle wishes upon a star, hoping for change. But when said change comes, it's with a roar and not a whimper.

Torn between loyalty and lust, Sam is forced to reevaluate everything.

Can she and the Home of Dragons withstand the storm that is Magdalene Nox, or will any and all crumble?

Not everything is as it seems, and as she slowly unravels the mysteries behind the centuries-old walls, Sam realizes that home is much more than oak and stone.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Milena McKay (P)2022 Tantor
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Enthralling

A sleepless night though I could not stop listening.
Holy Shit Abby Craden!
Holy Shit Milena McKay!
Finally Holy Fucking Hell Magdalene Fucking Nox!

I dragged my feet with the purchase of this audiobook, convinced that I was making a mistake.
Jesus was I wrong! The Headmistress was nothing that I expected yet absolutely everything I needed.

I am still processing what I could possibly say to give this book, author and narrator justice.
I just want to push past my exhaustion and listen to this audiobook immediately. To become lost again within their story and the of voice of Magdalene Fucking Nox!

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Nice!

For a sapphic romance novel, this was great! The story held my attention, characters were well developed and relatable, and the narration was stellar, dare I say....hot.... Worth the time spent listening!

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Milena does it again!

Milena McKay’s writing is superb. Combine that with Abby’s performance and you have a great book. I had already read the ebook but I enjoyed the audiobook just as much if not more.

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great

most excellent, loved the story and Abby Craden brought it to life. Now have to go listen to Milena's other book 😍👍👍💥

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I'll be re-listening this one many times

Great storyline, relatable character, good mix of funny and serious. I'll have to check out other books by McKay now. The narration puts a bow on top of everything, Abby Craden can read the phonebook and make it sound interesting.

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Loved it!

This audiobook was phenomenal. Abby Craden, as always, is the queen of Sapphic narration with perfect voices, inflection, emotion, all of it! I always know when I’m picking an audiobook that it’s a winner if Abby read it (even if the book sucks, I’d pay just to listen to her voice for 8+ hours…Can I get an amen, ladies?? Has anyone else listened to her 6 minutes of the phonebook narration?!)

The story itself was fantastic! The characters were well-developed and all very likable. I loved the not-so-icy ice queen and the sweet, geeky math nerd! The romance was well-paced and steamy as hell (queue sizzling sound effects), with plenty of tension and plenty of gratification, but also very solid emotional development, and a satisfying conclusion.

I knew there was also a mystery genre tag on this book, but I didn’t honestly know what to expect going into it. I was pleasantly surprised by the mysterious side arc that kept me guessing and coincided neatly with the main romantic plot to heighten the tension and suspense throughout, and ultimately result in a twisty and unexpected ending!

The writing style was superb – elegant and unblemished. This is my first book by McKay and will certainly not be my last! It’s high praise from me that, despite being written from a single perspective, I didn’t feel that I missed the other MCs perspective as I often do; a feat achieved through beautiful descriptions of body language and facial expressions along with well-written dialogue and banter.

A solid 5 stars for me. 110% recommend the audio version - this is one of those instances where the story’s greatness is absolutely amplified by phenomenal narration!

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A must listen, wonderful performance and story

Performance: 4.99 ⭐️
Story: 4.5 ⭐️

I was shocked at first hearing Magdalene’s voice (I wasn’t a fan, waaaay too raspy) but I gave it another chance and fell in love! The narrator found her groove as the book went on. Her voice brings the story to life.

As for the story, there were a few moments that I cringed at but besides that, the novel is entertaining, thrilling, and beautifully written.

If you’re on the fence, definitely make the jump. Do not skip this audiobook!

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