Susan, You're The Chosen One: Welcome To Midlife Magic: Book One

An engaging, energetic story that has humour, warmth, wit and lots of magic. The main character is brilliant and the story pulls you in immediately. Definitely worth reading!

I love Ms Hignetts books, so of course I grabbed her new series starter. Wow! So funny, my family are giving me 'those' looks. Again. But as I've come to expect from this author, amidst the humor and fantasy, a poignant thread of truth and irony. Our Susan maybe going through a challenging menopause, the circumstances may seem extreme, however it reflects the way women of a 'certain age' who are 'going through the change' are treated. Like ticking time bombs at best, or candidates for pastel walled mental health facilities at worst. People talk at us, yes, I'm one of those who need to be talked to in soothing voices, as if we're slightly feeble toddlers. My company policy is that women going through menopause have to have regular chats with their managers to make sure our mental health is ok. Sounds good. But my manager is about 8 (I may be exaggerating slightly), and what if that manager was male? The indignity and stupidity of pathologizing a perfectly natural process... Well, the author captures this so well. I was cheering Susan on all the way. The scene with the sea hag...well, I had to read it aloud to my family. My mother got it, my kids may well be looking to see if they can find one of Susan's doctors to up my meds...I've read, or tried to read other midlife magic authors, but this is the first of that genre that I can really identify with. Mostly I find books based on this age group don't seem to get it. Femaleness doesn't end with menopause, our lives aren't over because our periods stop, we don't need to be handled or managed any differently than anyone else. Susan gets it.. she's living it.she is a calm, capable woman, even if she has to remind herself of that every so often.I am struggling to wait for the next book in the series. Please hurry up!At least I can console myself with a visit to Sandy and Mavka, just picked up the foils box set x

A good tale from thinking she’s mad ( she has history) to realising that maybe she isn’t, to… well, it’s a journey of self discovery. It has some laugh out loud bits, some silliness, reads well, conversations flow well - worth a read and I’ll be reading part 2

What an amazing series of stories! I actually laughed out loud in some parts. If you are a lady of a certain age you will empathise with Susan (the main character) she is strong and fabulous! Buy the whole series and enjoy!

Loved this book can not wait to read the next one. Loved the characters and the story line. It's amusing and funny in places a good read.

I wasn't sure if I'd like this but gave it a go. Thank goodness I did. Bits exciting, sexy and funny. Susan is definitely a kick ass character.On to the next installment

For those venturing into their 40s and an alternative take on post divorce getting back on the horse to embrace life. All be it in an alternative reality.Marvel at alt fiction.

Loved the main character, loved the way the Fae fit into the human world and the karaoke bar made me snort tea 😂

This was a great book, full of interesting, unpredictable characters and surprises.I enjoyed not being able to guess as to where the story was going, it really draws you in. Highly recommend this series and author .

Susan....that poor woman!What a calamity of errors!This book is sad, funny and full of action.I can't wait to see what happens next.Love it!

A really fun and fantastic book! It was a blast! I laugh a lot and had a great time. Really really really enjoy it!

I loved this high fantasy book, couldn’t put it down. It has the right kind of humour and seriousness that makes you fall for the characters, even if they are flawed. I can’t wait to read the next one.

What would you do if creatures appeared saying you are the chosen? Believe it? Think hallucinations? As satisfying as it is that this heroine comes into her own, gets closer about her gaslighting ex, and new powers; it's also a quirky, satisfyingly logical, fun read. And book 2 is already out!