Marcia L. Berbeza

Riveting, As Usual

Revisado: 02-27-25

Consistently engrossing. I love all of the Casey Duncan novels and have read them all more than once.

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Cutesypoo

Revisado: 10-13-23

I’m really disappointed. The acting was so over the top it felt hamhanded and overdone. I love all of these actors, so I’m truly disappointed. Their performances were nuance free. A director could have hauled them in, but something obviously happened. The story was cobbled together and lacked magic. Not sure why it didn’t work, but it really didn’t.

After trying, I just couldn't get past listening for the first hour and a half. It was really cringeworthy. There is a reason why some actors are called hams. Soooo...I called Audible and returned it. I just couldn't take any more wink, wink, nudge, nudges.

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Great Story

Revisado: 09-27-23

Awesome book, great narration. My only regret is that it is a self contained story that wrapped up neatly and won’t require a sequel.

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Brand New Genre for a Favorite Author

Revisado: 08-05-23

I've been waiting to listen to this. Jennifer Estep is one of my favorite authors, It was a different type of story. So far, quite enjoyable. Can't wait to see what happens next!

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Science Fiction Needs Science

Revisado: 08-05-23

Normally, Jennifer Estep is one of my favorite authors. I automatically buy whatever she writes and I've relistened to several of her series more than a few times. But while she excels at fantasy, science fiction requires the rules of science to be applied. The descriptions of wood cabinets, real books, and a full gym on a small spaceship boggles the mind. As does the full shower. In space. Leading to a convenient "whoops" moment, where the heroine walks in on the hero. I just kept thinking that if she wasn't aware of the science, perhaps she could have paid attention to Star Wars or Star Trek or any of a dozen other space faring stories out there. This one just didn't make sense to the genre.

The narration was excellent.

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Another Fabulous Title

Revisado: 02-23-23

I worried that the series might be over when they shut down Rockton. So relieved that it isn’t! Just wish these stories came out more often.

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Great Book!

Revisado: 12-27-22

Ignore the other reviews, this was a great listen. Admittedly, this is my first book by this particular author, so I had no preconceived expectations. That being the case, the premise was highly enjoyable. I enjoyed the story and the narration. Both were well done.

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Good story, Interesting world building

Revisado: 04-06-22

I was surprised by this story. I wasn't sure I was going to like it and then I got caught up in the world building and wanted to find out more about the floating court and life behind the scenes of New Orleans. Wish it was part of a series because I would love to read more of Kai's adventures. It just feels so unfinished to leave it off with one story alone. Well done!

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Sound effects and music drown out the dialogue

Revisado: 05-12-21

I had to stop listening before the end of the first episode. I'm sure everyone was doing their very best acting, but one must bear in mind the audience. Between all of the sound effects and the dramatic music, it was drowning out the dialogue. I found myself straining to hear and understand the dialogue. I finally gave up because the spoken words were not as loud as the music and the sound effects. When I felt myself searching for closed captioning, that was it. For goodness sakes, balance the sound, please!!

After pondering this for several hours, I'm adding a bit more. The actors were obviously having a great time. I think the story is probably something that I would have enjoyed. However the barrage of noise completely drowned out the story telling. It did remind me of old time radio serials. But as stated earlier, it drowned out the narrative. If the sound engineer had reduced the volume on the music and sound effects, it would have been much more enjoyable. But as it is, I will not be completing it.

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Great Story!!

Revisado: 05-03-21

As remarked by other commenters, this is more of a novella than a full novel. That caveat aside, it is superior storytelling. I know my own listening preferences, so by the time I started this series, I had all 6 books that allow me to move from one book to the next. It is the mark of an excellent storyteller than I am thoroughly enjoying the journey. My funny bone is continually being tickled by this robot who is adverse to human interaction being hooked on soap operas and basing his reactions to situations to the lessons learned there. The sheer absurdity is delicious!

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