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Sherrilyn Kenyon is an extraordinary Story teller!

Revisado: 02-05-14

Where does Styxx rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Like Sherrilyn Kenyon's book "Acheron", I will carry "Styxx" with me in my heart - always. If you have never read the Dark Hunter series, I recommend "Acheron" then "Styxx". These two Dark Hunter books are the best in the DH collection. I have to warn you that the books are brutal and exhausting, but satisfying morsels that will have you sobbing out loud, shouting at the injustice and jumping up with joy. This is just my opinion, but I think "Styxx is an awesome book, and even better than "Acheron" ( I NEVER, EVER, though I'd favor another book in the series over "Acheron"). Who knew! Not me that's for sure! Please enjoy Styxx's book!

Who was your favorite character and why?

"Styxx" is a potent and captivating story; that will make your heart sympathize for a character that's always been portrayed through out the series as a villain. Acheron twin is characterized as a selfish, spoiled, and arrogant Prince Styxx of Didymos. However, he wasn't any of these deplorable characteristics. He was a Prince, who hide in the shadows with his bleeding heart in his hands; suffered in silence when all he wanted was someone to love him. He sacrificed his heart, body and soul for all the people in his family and kingdom; never asking for anything in return. He never thought he was worthy for anyone's love, affection, or respect. He did have his teacher, and his true love, but one by one, they were taken away from him because of a jealous, evil, Greek god. All because he refuse to cower or grovel, and challenged anyone to try and take his dignity. BIG mistake because these bastards tortured, raped, used, abused and broke his body and his spirit. Yet, this mighty Prince stood proud and tall. With tremendous odd against him, Styxx learned to never give an inch, never back down, and never show how badly wounded, battered, and torn his soul had become with all the abuse.He bled for, sacrificed and loved his twin, Acheron, who I seriously want to bitch slap; even though, Acheron is my beloved hero in the Dark Hunter series. Yet, Acheron scorned him, and covet Styxx's crown. He refused to see Styxx as the champion.He murdered for his sister, Ryssa, Princess of Didymos, who jealously tore at his tender heart every time she screamed her insults at him. Crap, I thought she was a sweet woman! Yes, she was affectionate with Acheron, but with Styxx she was a bitch from hell. I itch to deliver her to Hades; all the while kicking her posterior all the way! Grrrr....OH! Let me not forget his idiot father, who treated Styxx like his personal whipping boy. He delivered his "precious son" to priests, who torment him for months, all because he foolishly displayed his twin qualities. When Archon was brutalized, Styxx would feel the punishment too. Also, he sent Styxx on a trip with a band of men who raped and tortured him for 9 days!! (Oh lord, this chapter had me crying and I had to put the book down for an hour. I just kept chanting....Just Breath...) Then, he send Styxx, as a boy, into war with an army that hated him. Yet, Styxx prevailed, leading his soldier all the way to the enemy's sacred city Atlantis; becoming the greatest General that Greece has ever known. Ha! All I could think was "suck it" you jealous, greasy, traitorous pig of a father!He was extremely charming to "his" people that showed him kindness. For those who offended him, he struck with his sense of humor; he wore as a cloak to reflect all the vile comments and delivers his own barbs with such wicked sarcasm. I laughed loudly and clapped my hands for him. His charisma- strength of character, magnetism and presence is delightful and endearing.

What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?

Definitely loved, loved, loved Fred Berman. I just wish he would have slow down in the climatic parts of the story. However, I did feel his emotional response to the book with his voice and speed of his words.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I finished the book in 2 days! I couldn't stop thinking about the book or wanting to pausing the audible book. The story is difficult to listen to all the sexual abuse, but I love the dark hunter series. I just wish there was more passages of the characters in DH series. Yet, it's good to finally know and understand Styxx's story and his importance in the DH series.

Any additional comments?

Amazing book!Sherrilyn Kenyon is an extraordinary story teller. My emotions are scrambled, and I feel a bit tipsy after reading "Styxx".There are parallel chapters to "Acheron" book, but in a different POV. Wow!! In Styxx POV, he delivers in his promise to be an effective protagonist.

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WOW!

Revisado: 02-03-11

I love Megan Hart books. Happily ever after is for disney and little girls, but Megan writes for women ( and men if they like romance).
I love the men in the story, but Jack is my favorite because he's so open emotionally, sexually and intellectually. He makes cameo appearances in Naked and Dirty and I would love to see what happens with Jack and Sarah! I find Sam a bit weak and it pissed me off. WTF! was my reaction of Claire and Sam's relationship. Eventhough, Sam's character is weak he's still a nice guy women can love, but I love the bad boys! ;)
I would have given 5 stars, but the narrator's voice is so girlish and her masculine voices were appalling makes them sound like wimps.

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I liked this mystery.

Revisado: 03-24-05

I bought this mystery on a whim, but once I started to listen to it I couldn't stop. The protagonist's obsession to solve the mystery becomes personal and that's when the action explodes into every corner of his life.

The dramatic music was entertaining, but also ruined a few moments in the book for me because it cued me to know what was coming next.

The narrator made the characters come to life with his ever changing voice. I liked his articulations of softly spoken females, foreign accents, and high-pitched voices of children.
The book is short, but entertaining and I'm going to listen to When The Bough Breaks again and again.

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