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House of Roots and Ruin
- Sisters of the Salt
- De: Erin A. Craig
- Narrado por: Phoebe Strole
- Duración: 14 h y 32 m
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Despite dreams of adventures far beyond the Salann shores, seventeen-year-old Verity Thaumas has remained at her family’s estate, Highmoor, with her older sister Camille, while their sisters have scattered across Arcannia. When their sister Mercy sends word that the Duchess of Bloem—wife of a celebrated botanist—is interested in having Verity paint a portrait of her son, Alexander, Verity jumps at the chance, but Camille won’t allow it. Forced to reveal the secret she’s kept for years, Camille tells Verity the truth one day: Verity is still seeing ghosts, she just doesn’t know it.
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I couldn't stop listening
- De Kindle Customer en 04-18-25
- House of Roots and Ruin
- Sisters of the Salt
- De: Erin A. Craig
- Narrado por: Phoebe Strole
I couldn't stop listening
Revisado: 04-18-25
House of Roots and Ruin is a beautifully written gothic fantasy that keeps you hooked from the very first page. The lush, atmospheric prose and eerie setting draw you into a world brimming with secrets, family curses, and dark magic. Erin A. Craig masterfully builds suspense, making it nearly impossible to put the book down—this is a true page-turner. The twists and revelations keep coming, with every chapter raising the stakes and deepening the mystery. The main character’s emotional journey is just as gripping as the supernatural elements, making this book a must-read for anyone who loves haunting, fast-paced stories.
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From Below
- De: Darcy Coates
- Narrado por: Abby Craden
- Duración: 12 h y 34 m
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Hundreds of feet beneath the ocean's surface, a graveyard waits. Years ago, the SS Arcadia vanished without a trace during a routine voyage. Though a strange, garbled emergency message was broadcast, neither the ship nor any of its crew could be found. Sixty years later, its wreck has finally been discovered more than three hundred miles from its intended course: a silent graveyard deep beneath the ocean's surface, eagerly waiting for the first sign of life.
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From Below
- De Brian en 06-09-24
- From Below
- De: Darcy Coates
- Narrado por: Abby Craden
ghost ship vibes
Revisado: 02-09-25
Book Review: From Below by Darcy Coates
I’m working my way through all of Darcy Coates’ books, and From Below was next on my list. With about ten more to go, I’m getting close! This one left me with mixed feelings—while I thoroughly enjoyed the eerie atmosphere and mystery, the pacing made me eager for it to wrap up at times.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is its dual timeline. The story alternates between the present day, where a dive team is exploring the sunken SS Arcadia, and 100 years ago, when the ship was still afloat and heading toward its tragic fate. This back-and-forth storytelling added depth and intrigue, slowly unraveling the ship’s secrets while the divers uncover eerie remnants of the past.
As expected with Coates, the horror elements were well done—claustrophobic, suspenseful, and filled with an unsettling sense of isolation beneath the waves. The deep-sea setting was terrifying in itself, and the supernatural twists kept me hooked. However, the pacing felt uneven. While the slow build helped establish the mystery and tension, there were moments where I found myself waiting for things to move forward a little faster.
Overall, From Below is a solid read for fans of deep-sea horror and ghostly mysteries. It’s atmospheric, chilling, and delivers on its premise, even if it drags in places. Not my favorite Darcy Coates book, but definitely worth reading—especially if you love stories that mix historical tragedy with modern-day investigations.
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When the Stars Go Dark
- A Novel
- De: Paula McLain
- Narrado por: Marin Ireland
- Duración: 11 h y 29 m
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Anna Hart is a seasoned missing persons detective in San Francisco with far too much knowledge of the darkest side of human nature. When tragedy strikes her personal life, Anna, desperate and numb, flees to the Northern California village of Mendocino to grieve. She lived there as a child with her beloved foster parents, and now she believes it might be the only place left for her. Yet the day she arrives, she learns that a local teenage girl has gone missing.
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Its all about the writing
- De J. Molnar en 04-17-21
- When the Stars Go Dark
- A Novel
- De: Paula McLain
- Narrado por: Marin Ireland
As a disclaimer this includes child kidnapping and death*
Revisado: 02-03-25
Following Anna, a detective specializing in missing persons, the story weaves together past trauma, suspense, and a gripping mystery that kept me turning pages late into the night.
As a disclaimer this includes child kidnapping and death*
McLain does an incredible job balancing psychological depth with a chilling, immersive storyline. The characters felt so real, and the way the book explored loss, survival, and resilience really hit me. I also really loved the spiritual side of this book. It really explored the deceive work of the past The author captured the time in such a picturesque way.
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Queen of the Lost Boys
- The Neverland Chronicles, Book 3
- De: T.S. Kinley
- Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
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Fate has never been kind to Gwendolyn Mary Darling Carlisle. For a brief moment, she was given a taste of the fairytale… and it was divine—until darkness descended upon Neverland. Now, the island is ripe for the taking. An evil usurper, cloaked in black wings, seeks the realm for himself. He is ripping the Lost Boys apart from within. Debts are coming due, and a dark stain is seeping into Gwen's soul.
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Oh my god
- De Whitney P. en 01-19-24
- Queen of the Lost Boys
- The Neverland Chronicles, Book 3
- De: T.S. Kinley
- Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark
I wish it had been developed
Revisado: 01-27-25
First things first—any book starting with narration by Captain Hook has already earned my interest. #pirateslifeforme. That being said, I have a lot of thoughts, and while my inner petty reader wants to make assumptions about the writing process, I’ll try to keep this focused.
The story has amazing bones. The outline and world-building are solid, and it has all the potential to be an incredible retelling of Peter Pan. However, it falls into a common trap I’ve noticed in some adult reimaginings of classics: relying heavily on erotica to carry the narrative.
When the carnal tension becomes the focal point, there’s less pressure to develop the story, the characters, or their relationships to their full potential. Unfortunately, this seems to be the case here. The erotica elements didn’t enhance the story; instead, they felt unnecessary—like they were added simply to repackage a beloved classic as “spicy” or to cater to a niche audience.
The protagonist could have been an excellent character—a nuanced daughter of Wendy with her own arc and personality—but her promiscuity felt more like a gimmick than a meaningful trait. There’s a fine line between writing adult themes and using sex as a crutch to fill in gaps in storytelling, and this book leaned heavily into the latter.
That said, I want to give credit where it’s due. The structure of the series is strong, and the world-building is immersive. There’s genuine potential here, and it’s clear the authors had a vision. For readers who enjoy smut-heavy retellings, this might be the perfect read. But for me, it felt like a missed opportunity to explore deeper character development and a richer plot.
Ultimately, while I’m proud of myself for stepping outside my comfort zone and exploring new genres, this one just wasn’t for me. The erotic elements didn’t add value to the story, and I found myself wishing the authors had leaned more on their strengths—the vivid world-building and intriguing premise—instead of spicing things up unnecessarily.
If you’re looking for a retelling with strong foundations, Queen of the Lost Boys is worth a look. But if you prefer stories that don’t rely on smut to carry the plot, you might find yourself wishing it had delivered on its potential in other ways.
Would I continue reading similar books? Probably not. Did I enjoy parts of the story and the structure of the series as a whole? Absolutely.
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Straight on till Morning
- The Neverland Chronicles, Book 2
- De: T.S. Kinley
- Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark
- Duración: 9 h y 23 m
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No one returns from Neverland unscathed. Gwendolyn Mary Darling Carlisle is no different. Seduced by a fantasy, only to have it shatter her soul. Deception and lies haunt her memories of Peter and his Lost Boys, turning her into a woman she no longer recognizes. The love for her ailing sister was the only thread that pulled her back to her destitute life. Michaela's time is growing short. Gwen is forced to come to terms with the fact that death is at their doorstep, and she is powerless to stop it. Until she discovers a secret that could change everything.
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Enchanting
- De Phillip Vittetoe en 04-24-24
- Straight on till Morning
- The Neverland Chronicles, Book 2
- De: T.S. Kinley
- Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark
solid outlines
Revisado: 01-26-25
I'll never understand the need for spice to sell a stroy the outline is there just develope your idea
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Second to the Right
- The Neverland Chronicles, Book 1
- De: T.S. Kinley
- Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark
- Duración: 8 h y 34 m
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Gwendolyn Mary Darling Carlisle's young life has been a saga of misfortune. After a tragic accident unexpectedly took her parents, Gwen found herself the sole caregiver for her ailing sister. It's her eighteenth birthday, but with responsibilities weighing heavy, she struggles to find something worth celebrating. Everything in her life has fallen apart. That is until she finds a mysterious man in her bedroom. Peter Pan has returned to the Darling estate. The boy from Neverland, who refused to grow up, has, in fact, grown into an alluring man.
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There just aren’t words
- De Bushbeans en 08-25-23
- Second to the Right
- The Neverland Chronicles, Book 1
- De: T.S. Kinley
- Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark
I enjoyed the outline
Revisado: 01-25-25
I like the premise of the story, spicy literature just isn't my thing. I love the twist made to classic beloved characters
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Of Secrets and Slippers
- Daughters of Eville, Book 7
- De: Chanda Hahn
- Narrado por: Jesse Vilinsky
- Duración: 10 h y 50 m
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The final book in the Daughters of Eville series. This is Honor's story. A 12 Dancing Princesses twisted villain tale.
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twelve dancing princesses
- De Melissa Willis en 04-23-25
- Of Secrets and Slippers
- Daughters of Eville, Book 7
- De: Chanda Hahn
- Narrado por: Jesse Vilinsky
fantastic conclusion
Revisado: 01-20-25
The final book in The Daughters of Eville series is here, and WOW—it’s the perfect ending! This retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses (a story I’m not super familiar with) is full of secrets, danger, self-discovery, and, of course, the most powerful magic of all: love. ❤️
What I loved most was how this book brought everything full circle, celebrating the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. It ties up loose ends beautifully while delivering plenty of suspense and heartfelt moments.
Even though most of the books in this series work as standalones, I’d recommend reading them all—especially since Rumple plays such a big role in this one!
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Of Thorns and Beauty
- Twisted Pages Series, Book 1
- De: Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle
- Narrado por: Shiromi Arserio
- Duración: 8 h y 47 m
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Zaina will never be free. She's forced into an arranged marriage to a Viking King in a castle full of secrets. But she carries secrets of her own, and the scars of her haunted past. Handed off from one monster to another, she has no choice but to do her best to survive and protect her sisters. Even if it costs her everything.
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great reimagining of Beauty and the Beast
- De Marc Vital en 12-22-22
- Of Thorns and Beauty
- Twisted Pages Series, Book 1
- De: Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle
- Narrado por: Shiromi Arserio
I love the voices
Revisado: 10-20-24
This is wonderfully depicted. It makes the story so much strong. i have so so enjoyed thr character developments
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The Haunting of Rookward House
- De: Darcy Coates
- Narrado por: Joe Hempel
- Duración: 6 h y 28 m
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When Guy finds the deed to a house in his mother's attic, it seems like an incredible stroke of luck. Sure, it hasn't been inhabited in years, and vines strangle the age-stained walls, but Guy's convinced he can clean the building up and sell it. He'd be crazy to turn down free money. Right? Rookward House may be hours away from its nearest neighbor, but he can't escape the feeling that he's being watched. Still, he doesn't believe in ghost stories and decides to camp in the crumbling old mansion while he does repairs. Surely nothing too bad can happen in the space of a week.
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Great!!
- De Linda en 02-08-24
- The Haunting of Rookward House
- De: Darcy Coates
- Narrado por: Joe Hempel
why are endings so tough
Revisado: 10-03-24
Great story, great detail, great character development and then a quick ending to leave you with questions
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The Carrow Haunt
- De: Darcy Coates
- Narrado por: Caroline Hewitt
- Duración: 9 h y 47 m
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Remy is a tour guide for the notoriously haunted Carrow House. The old place is a haunt for the superstitious, but Remy hasn't seen any proof of the paranormal yet. So when she's asked to host guests for a week-long stay in order to research Carrow's phenomena, she hopes to finally experience some of the sightings that made the house famous.
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Chapter 4 is from the wrong book
- De stacey en 01-07-24
- The Carrow Haunt
- De: Darcy Coates
- Narrado por: Caroline Hewitt
I Cried
Revisado: 10-01-24
This is my third Darcy C story and while I thought the first two had great detail, and good character development this one was my favorite as it end well. I hate when a story feels like the ending is campy-rushed and hap Hazzard finish.
This one gave some "Rose Red" vibes and twice I gave an eye roll as I saw the ending coming but you know what it didn't go the way I thought and I loved that. Though I found myseld constantly telling the characters to just burn the an house down.
This is a solid spooky read.
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