Her Spell That Cursed Me (Audiobook) — Review

Intro

Her Spell That Cursed Me is Book 2 of Luna Oblonsky’s Her Spell Trilogy presented as an Audible audiobook. Owners consistently describe it as an emotionally intense, twist-driven sequel that many readers found even stronger than the first book. That enthusiasm comes with consistent caveats: some buyers point to uneven pacing and structural/editing issues that make the middle stretches feel slow or confusing.

What it is / first look

The listing identifies this as an Audible audiobook of Her Spell That Cursed Me (Her Spell Trilogy, Book 2) by Luna Oblonsky, with narration credited to Kimberly M. Wetherell and "3 more" narrators. Owner feedback highlights the story as a direct sequel that deepens the main characters (Iona and Ariadne) and expands the stakes for the series' continuing plot.

Owners repeatedly emphasize a few headline impressions: it's character-driven, emotionally charged, full of twists and cliffhanger beats, and contains sensual scenes that some readers find particularly intense. At least one owner expressly called it a better second book than the first.

Who this is a good gift for

The binge-listener who loved Book 1

• Why: Owners say the sequel ties closely into the first book and gives more backstory and emotional development for Iona and Ariadne. The payoff and cliffhanger make it a high-engagement follow-up if the recipient already loved Book 1.
• Assumption: The recipient liked the first book and wants the story continued rather than a standalone.

The sapphic-romance / dark-fantasy reader

• Why: Multiple owners flagged the book’s romantic and erotic elements—one called it "Brilliant saffic reading"—and others praised the emotional stakes and character relationships, so it’s a hit for readers who enjoy queer romantic threads inside dark fantasy.
• Assumption: The recipient is comfortable with sensual/romantic content.

The audiobook-lover who devours series

• Why: Owners frequently mention they "devoured" the book and want the next installment immediately. If your giftee likes serialized listening and cliffhanger momentum, this fills that niche.
• Assumption: The recipient prefers audiobooks and will tolerate a cliffhanger ending.

The reader who enjoys character-heavy mysteries and twists

• Why: Owner feedback praises the book’s twists and the author’s skill at keeping the reader guessing about the true villain.
• Assumption: The recipient enjoys slower-building mysteries that reward patience.

In daily use

As an audiobook, this is a listen-first gift: think commute, walks, chores, or long car trips. Owners report quickly consuming the book—many describe binge-listening to reach the ending. Because this is the second volume, the experience is framed by what came before and what comes next: owners say the book builds on Book 1 and ends in a cliffhanger that pushes listeners toward Book 3.

The listing doesn’t specify the runtime or whether the audiobook is a single narrator performance versus a full-cast dramatization beyond naming Kimberly M. Wetherell and three additional narrators. If runtime or single- vs. multi-narrator format matters for your recipient (for example, long commutes or preference for solo narration), check the current listing before you buy.

Materials & build quality

For an audiobook, "build quality" translates to writing, pacing, production and narration. The listing credits Luna Oblonsky as author and names Kimberly M. Wetherell plus three other narrators. Owner feedback overwhelmingly praises Oblonsky’s storytelling—callouts include deeper character insight and emotionally effective scenes. Several owners specifically say the second book improves on the first and that the author keeps readers guessing with strong twists.

Conversely, repeated critical notes focus on pacing and editorial structure. One owner described the book as weighed down by poor pacing and structural choices and complained about trudging through "all 733 pages" (an owner-supplied detail). Another detailed how large action set pieces sometimes undercut the magic-system logic. That pattern suggests the narrative can feel uneven: powerful character moments and surprises intercut with stretches some listeners find slow or overloaded with set-up.

Safety considerations

There are no physical safety concerns—this is an audiobook. The relevant "safety" flags for gifting are content and emotional impact. Owners mention:

• Strong sensual content: several owners call out "sensual" chapters and describe the book as sexually charged in places.
• High emotional intensity: words like "roller coaster," "devastating," and "I need a hug and counseling" appear in owner feedback—this is an emotionally raw read for some listeners.
• Cliffhanger/unfinished tension: owners repeatedly describe an "insane" ending and say they're left desperate for Book 3, which can frustrate listeners who prefer resolved single-volume stories.

If the recipient avoids explicit romance or heavy emotional content, this may not be a safe pick. The listing doesn’t provide content warnings or trigger details, so double-check the current listing or sample the audiobook where possible.

Who should skip it

• Listeners who dislike cliffhangers: multiple owners mention a mean cliffhanger ending—if the recipient wants closure, this isn’t a good single-volume gift.
• Readers who avoid sensual / sexual scenes: owner comments call out sensual chapters explicitly.
• People who prefer tightly edited, consistently-paced plotting: several reviews fault pacing and editing choices; one owner called for stronger editorial work and found the structure jumbled.
• Listeners who need runtime or format details up front: the listing doesn’t specify runtime or the exact narration format beyond named narrators—verify before purchasing for long-commute listeners who care about duration.

Verdict

Buy / Maybe / Skip: Buy for fans of Book 1 or listeners who love twisty, emotional dark fantasy with sapphic romantic threads; Maybe for readers who enjoy ambitious but imperfect sequels; Skip for anyone who dislikes cliffhangers or sensual content.

Owner sentiment is strong: many readers loved this sequel and thought it improved on the first book, praising character work and twists. At the same time, there’s a clear, repeatable complaint about pacing and editorial structure that has turned some readers off. That split makes this an enthusiastic but conditional recommendation—great for the right recipient, annoying for the wrong one.

Check before you buy

• Confirm the audiobook runtime on the current listing if length matters to the recipient (the listing here does not specify runtime).
• Verify narrator format: narrator credits list Kimberly M. Wetherell and "3 more" narrators—if single-narrator performance vs. multi-voice matters, check the full credits.
• Consider content sensitivity: owners report sensual chapters and high emotional intensity—ask whether the recipient is comfortable with that level of romance/drama.
• If this is the recipient’s first exposure, consider gifting Book 1 first or together—owners say Book 2 ties closely into Book 1 and builds on it.
• Read a sample or check a few recent reviews for pacing complaints if the recipient dislikes slow middles or structural issues.