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Complicated but interesting plot with great narration

Revisado: 04-01-25

The narration made me feel like I was listening to a BBC production of Poirot. The narrator did an amazing job with the voices. It was occasionally too quiet to hear while in the car. The plot was complex, almost convoluted, but some of the things that made no sense to me in the beginning were eventually explained satisfactorily.

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thoroughly satisfying

Revisado: 01-08-25

I loved the incredible dual narration! This was a clean, closed door romance with swoony kisses and no foul language. The characters had realistic conversations about important issues, their fears and motivations were believeable, and the slow-burn enemies to friends to lovers was delicious.

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So cute!

Revisado: 07-18-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

I loved this story! The narrator captured the children's voices perfectly. The dragons were entertaining, and the whole idea of the nurse dragon was unique. It raises questions about human responsibility for nature. Cora is faced with some tough choices. Very relatable middle grade story. Kidnapping and on off-screen death occurs.

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Heart-wrenching, poignant tales

Revisado: 04-14-24

Blind Beauty is a collection of three short noble-dark stories where three different heroines fight to overcome great evil with love and forgiveness. In Blind Beauty, every character has their own struggle with anger and bitterness, but each has the opportunity for a fresh start. Each person’s actions affect everyone else. Even the most villainous has reasons for why he does what he does and gains the reader’s sympathy.
Crossing to Afendia and Hart Spring show the evil of slavery and greed but that change can come when people stand up for what’s right. They both begin rather bleak, with so many characters feeling powerless to change their situation, but once the first person takes a stand, others follow. Afendia reminded me a little of Pilgrim’s Progress in parts, with a theme of sacrifice. Hart Spring is a creative take on the Snow White story without romance. I enjoyed how the villain got his comeuppance.
These stories are told from an omniscient POV, which is not for everyone, but it worked for this book. If you love the flavor of the original Grimm fairy tales and John Bunyan’s work, you will enjoy Blind Beauty.

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Entirely satisfying!

Revisado: 03-10-24 El oyente recibió este título gratis

This may be my favorite of the series so far. Kidnapping, adventure on the high seas, the order in disarray, dragons taking things into their own talons--never have the stakes been higher. Darcy and Elizabeth's romance still thrills, Mrs. Collins and Anne Wentworth shine. The bad guys are badder and the ton is snootier, but all receive their comeuppance. "Touch her and die" goes to a whole new level. Love it! If you enjoy Jane Austen variations or Dragons, you will love this series.
Some language and a threat of assault.

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Energetic and Captivating!

Revisado: 02-09-24

I loved listening to Henry Winkler! He has so much energy and life, but his battles with self-esteem and dyslexia kept him humble, not to mention his parents' lack of support. His story kept me completely engrossed. From being the Fonz to directing, to writing books, it was fascinating. The plot was more of a thematic spiral than linear, with a conversational atmosphere.His journey is one anyone can appreciate.

CW: Some language, including occasional f-words, and one brief description of a sexual encounter that stops short of completely explicit.

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Romances I read for the Dragons

Revisado: 09-04-23

The dragons in this series are so well done--from the descriptions to the personalities to the voices, with distinct traits for species as well as individuals. Being in the regency Era with familiar literary characters makes it extra fun. Love it!

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Loved it!

Revisado: 08-27-23

The Blue Order is to dragons as Men In Black is to aliens. This is an exciting, humorous adventure with light romance. Lydia's fate is much more satisfying than the original.

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Fun for both Austen and Fantasy Fans

Revisado: 08-21-23

This story picks up where the previous installment left off, with Collins and Pemberly creating various problems. It is a dual POV, and I appreciate the addition of Darcy's perspective in the series. The narrator does an excellent job with the various dragon voices. I enjoyed the change in Mary's role from the original. Many other changes were made, but they fit the new story well. Overall, a highly entertaining plot and memorable characters. I love Pemberly--so cute!

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Exciting historical adventure

Revisado: 08-02-23

A gripping plot and memorable characters with a rich historical backdrop. Minimal language and some spice.

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