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Out of Spite, Out of Mind

Magic 2.0 • Book 5

by Scott Meyer

Narrated by Luke Daniels

3.94 ABR Score (15.3K ratings)
★ 3.79 Goodreads (6.2K) ★ 4.33 Audible (9.1K)
7h 34m Released 2018 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Luke Daniels voicing multiple versions of the same person arguing with herself is reason enough to hit play.

  • Great if you want: light comedic fantasy with clever time-travel logic puzzles
  • Listening experience: breezy and joke-forward — more sitcom than epic fantasy
  • Narration: Daniels keeps each Brit distinct without losing the comedic timing
  • Skip if: you haven't started the series — context matters a lot here

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About This Audiobook

When reality turns out to be nothing more than manipulable computer code, the consequences of temporal meddling reach absurd new heights in this chaotic fantasy adventure. Brit has time-traveled so recklessly that multiple versions of herself now exist simultaneously, creating a nightmare scenario where Brit the Elder must navigate conflicting memories while her body literally glitches apart. The situation becomes even more complicated when her ex-boyfriend Phillip attempts to help her behind the back of his current girlfriend, who happens to be the younger version of Brit. Meanwhile, the broader community of code-manipulating wizards faces their own crises as Martin battles an unseen threat, Gwen grapples with an accidental proposal, and Gary's well-intentioned charity work spirals into predictable disaster.

Luke Daniels delivers a masterful performance that brings clarity to the story's deliberately confusing temporal dynamics and multiple character versions. His ability to differentiate between the various iterations of Brit while maintaining distinct voices for the ensemble cast showcases impressive vocal range and character work. Daniels navigates the rapid-fire dialogue and comedic timing with precision, ensuring that even the most convoluted plot threads remain engaging rather than overwhelming. The audio format proves ideal for this intricate narrative, as Daniels' expressive delivery helps listeners track the complex relationships and overlapping timelines that might prove challenging on the page.