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Awaken the Three
- Highglade Series, Book 2
- De: DL Jennings
- Narrado por: David Lane Pusey
- Duración: 14 h y 7 m
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Aldis Tennech, the once-great general of the armies of Gal'dorok, finds himself in exile. His only hope of reclaiming glory lies in the hands of a self-proclaimed emperor, and the unearthly powers that put him there. Meanwhile, improbable alliances are forged in the north, as unexpected enemies rear their heads and threaten ruin - with a single thread in common, connecting them all.
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Great for all fantasy lovers
- De Mary en 09-14-20
- Awaken the Three
- Highglade Series, Book 2
- De: DL Jennings
- Narrado por: David Lane Pusey
An excellent second book!
Revisado: 10-14-24
Awaken the Three is a captivating continuation of the beloved Highglade series, immersing readers once again in a rich tapestry of classic fantasy. With its multiple perspectives, this installment expertly weaves together diverse storylines, characters, and settings, allowing us to fully explore the expansive world Jennings has meticulously crafted.
One of the standout features of this book is the notable improvement in character dialogue. The interactions feel more vibrant and authentic, fostering a deeper emotional connection to the characters compared to the first book. Each point of view is distinctly drawn, enhancing the character-driven narrative that I find so engaging.
The journeys the characters embark on are both thrilling and unpredictable, filled with unexpected twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. Jennings has truly elevated the storytelling, making it a delight to follow each character’s unique path.
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The Failures
- Wanderlands, Book 1
- De: Benjamin Liar
- Narrado por: John Skelley
- Duración: 26 h y 41 m
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Welcome to the Wanderlands. A vast machine made for reasons unknown, the Wanderlands was broken long ago. First went the sky, splintering and cracking, and then very slowly, the whole machine—the whole world—began to go dark. Meet the Failures. Following the summons of a strange dream, a scattering of adventurers, degenerates, and children find themselves drawn toward the same place: the vast underground Keep. They will discover there that they have been called for a purpose—and that purpose could be the destruction of everything they love.
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Great world building , fantastic narrator, immersive listening
- De Amazon Customer en 07-03-24
- The Failures
- Wanderlands, Book 1
- De: Benjamin Liar
- Narrado por: John Skelley
Every fantasy reader will love this book
Revisado: 08-28-24
The plot, the characters, and the world are so well developed in this debut novel! I enjoyed all of the perspectives and nothing feels better than being immensely confused in a fantasy book but finally figuring out what is happening. I know that sounds weird but it’s the most incredible feeling.
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Where the Dark Stands Still
- De: A. B. Poranek
- Narrado por: Ola Forman
- Duración: 11 h y 55 m
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Liska knows that magic is monstrous, and its practitioners are monsters. She has done everything possible to suppress her own magic, to disastrous consequences. Desperate to be free of it, Liska flees her small village and delves into the dangerous, demon-inhabited spirit-wood to steal a mythical fern flower. If she plucks it, she can use its one wish to banish her powers.
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2.8/5
- De Juliana en 04-15-25
- Where the Dark Stands Still
- De: A. B. Poranek
- Narrado por: Ola Forman
A charming YA fantasy
Revisado: 07-13-24
I went into this book without knowing much because I saw the cover and immediately needed to have it. But sometimes, you can judge a book by the cover.
This standalone, debut YA fantasy with folklore, demons, witchcraft, and sentient houses was such a charming read. I deeply enjoyed the references to Polish folklore that are woven through the story. The story follows Liskia, the determined but broken female main character, who is set on ridding herself of her magic. She ties herself to the forest demon, the Leksy, for a year of servitude, who promises to take away her magic.. Over the course of the year, Liskia and the Leksy grow close as Liskia attempts to free her magic.
The characters, especially Liska, are so easy to love and the Leksy is a really solid fantasy love interest/morally grey character. The author is able to bring to life not only the characters but the setting - specifically the house and the woods!
Here is the thing, I just had a fantastic time reading this book. It has everything you will want - the plot was developed, there was some romance, a found family, a mesmerizing setting, a determined female protagonist, and a devastating ending. Truly the ending made me sob and it felt just perfect. The “big reveal” and the last part of the book felt a little rushed but honestly, this book was excellent and I will definitely be on the look out for this author’s next book!
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The Witchstone
- De: Henry H. Neff
- Narrado por: Ramiz Monsef
- Duración: 17 h y 43 m
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Meet Laszlo, eight-hundred-year-old demon and Hell’s least productive Curse Keeper. From his office beneath Midtown, he oversees the Drakeford Curse, which involves a pathetic family upstate and a mysterious black monolith. It’s a sexy enough assignment—colonial origins, mutating victims, et cetera—but Laszlo has no interest in maximizing the curse’s potential; he’d rather sunbathe in Ibiza, quaff martinis, and hustle the hustlers on Manhattan’s subway.
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Clever and highly entertaining
- De Valerie Yanetta en 08-03-24
- The Witchstone
- De: Henry H. Neff
- Narrado por: Ramiz Monsef
Evil curses, Demons, and Hell as a corporation - What more could you need!
Revisado: 06-28-24
The hilarious, cozy, adventure fantasy books just keep coming this year but The Witchstone may be one of my favorites of the year though!
I had so much fun listening to this book ( I smiled during the entire epilogue) but the substance was not lacking at all. The narration is so so well done! The story follows Laszio, a nepo-baby demon who works for the society of curse keepers (think of Hell like a corporation) and Maggie Drakeford, a human who is next in line to be cursed by the very curse that Laszio keeps. Laszio is in some tough shit at work so he decides to “work with” Maggie and her brother, Lump, to save himself. The partnership leads to a laugh out loud, descriptive adventure that takes our characters all over the world.
Some how Neff is able to create an incredible story and world while also developing Laszio, Maggie, and Lump! Maggie’s development over the course of the story was so wonderful, and there were moments that felt so real and true. The supernatural elements and supporting characters are also so well done and add to the story in every single way. Finally, this book is ridiculously funny- not only just the dialogue but also the character description (Clarence will always be my fav)!
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Heartless Hunter
- The Crimson Moth Duology, Book 1
- De: Kristen Ciccarelli
- Narrado por: Grace Gray
- Duración: 12 h y 8 m
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On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is. Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe.
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Please tell me there will be a book 2
- De Loulou en 02-24-24
- Heartless Hunter
- The Crimson Moth Duology, Book 1
- De: Kristen Ciccarelli
- Narrado por: Grace Gray
Witches & Enemies to Lovers - what more could you want!
Revisado: 03-27-24
I really enjoyed this book. Rune is a really wonderful main character and I enjoyed learning about the witches in this world! This book is heartbreaking and I am dying for book two! Narrator is really wonderful!
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