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Wonderfully Entertaining

Revisado: 06-22-23

Thoroughly enjoyed Beware of Chicken 2! Wonderful tale, masterfully performed. Funny and lots of fun. Just the right amount of fantasy. Great storytelling that makes some profound points without being preachy. The performance is perfection! Highly recommend to fans and to folks who are new to the series.

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A Grim and Delightful Retelling

Revisado: 01-30-23

Witches, folktales, gods, immortals, priests and rabbis. An unexpected, creative, engrossing retelling of Sleeping Beauty steeped in magic, Russian folklore, the importance of integrity and the power of love. Sometimes touching, strange and yet relatable, this wonderfully written and beautifully performed story will keep you listening.

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Wonderfully Romantic, Surprising and Diverting

Revisado: 01-14-23

I had no preconceptions going in. I happen to be a biracial fashion historian who loves horses- I felt like this book was written just for me. I loved the detailed (historically accurate) descriptions of the lovely gowns. The examination of what it means to be mixed was surprisingly poignant and echoed much of my lived experience. I think fans of Jane Austen will enjoy this book. The writing is delightfully poetic. I generally veer away from romance novels. While romantic, this novel avoids feeling formulaic. The narration, especially the performance of Vidish Athavale was excellent.

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A Delightful and Engaging Performance

Revisado: 02-12-22

This book is so engaging it pulls you in. The writing is vivid and captivating. You can see everything in your mind’s eye from the lovely picture painted by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The character development is wonderful and the story is delicious. Come along as Mary, a sour, sullen, lonely child begins to bloom and learns to love. Carrie Hope Fletcher does a fantastic job giving each character a voice. She brings the story to life! Her “broad Yorkshire”, so important to the story, is delightful to hear. Fletcher transports us to 1901, Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire moor. So much is gained from sharing this story in audiobook format. Enjoy!

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A Lovely Tale Beautifully Read

Revisado: 02-10-22

What a wonderful story. No wonder it’s a classic that has been adapted and adapted into film. The English was plain and simple enough for all my children to enjoy it with me. The story was deep and meaningful enough to engage my heart as an adult. With all the stresses of modern life it was a comforting respite to escape into Sarah’s world, even as she endured her hardships and troubles. It has a good moral without being preachy. An audiobook the whole family can enjoy, delightfully read by Johanna Ward. Ignore the cover art, Burnett only mentions, a dozen times or more, that Sarah has black hair 😄

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Delightful- A weird and wonderful tale

Revisado: 02-08-22

A weird and wonderful fairytale beautifully retold. I loved the book and was excited when I saw a full cast recording offered by Audible. I really enjoyed this performance, which also captivated my 16 year old son. Shanon Hale sharing her thoughts on adapting the fairytale into a novel at the end was the cherry on top. You won’t want to stop listening.

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Delightful and Unexpected

Revisado: 04-26-21

I am a card carrying member of the Jane Austen Society of North America. My opinions on Austen have been featured in many publications. I’ve hosted multiple Jane Austen retreats and even an online conference with speakers and Austen scholars from around the world. So, you could say I’m a fan. As many times as I’ve read Pride and Prejudice, this parallel retelling surprised and delighted me. It was fresh, funny, poignant, thought provoking and thoroughly enjoyable. Even if you are not a fan of Austen, you’ll like this book. I loved the delicious descriptions of beautiful people, clothing, food and art. The author paints a picture with words so vivid it will stay with you long after you’re done with the book. Soniah Kamal does an absolutely superb job narrating. It’s hard to believe she is the author because she’s such a captivating and entertaining actor! This Janeite highly recommends Unmarriageable. You’re welcome.

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Great book and reader as always

Revisado: 03-05-21

Snowfall was not the dragon I was hoping for but she definitely didn’t disappoint,her crazy paranoia was a bit annoying but the book was SO good. I got all sad in the middle bc there wasn’t that much left. Can we all have a moment in silence for winter not coming on the quest to annoy qibli(quintet and all). I kinda wish snowfall had a vision from clear sights point of view tho. Very sad and excited for the next book,we’re gonna have to wait SO long! Well good vibes and let’s hope we don’t go crazy form waiting.

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THE BEST BOOK IN THE WHOLE SERIES

Revisado: 12-21-19

ahhhh love it so much my favorite book ever.ahhh I remember literally reading this book twice before winters.

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good book

Revisado: 12-21-19

sunny is a character i LOVE i really love I don't really know why I don't like her book as much as the others but I always full of stuff so it's better than starflights.oh and sunny thinks about starflight but starfight spent his book spending every moment thinking about her sunny never thinks about her self that much, Its nice.

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