OYENTE

Kiesha

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Alec and the gang are back!

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-19-20

I have been eagerly awaiting the return of Alec and the gang. I went in with an open mind as there is a new narrator but he quickly won me over. His accents and pronunciations were spot on and he made each character unique. Compared to the previous three stories, this one was told at a slower pace in my opinion. It made the story feel cozy, as if you were actually there and was perfect for a country estate setting. There are two mysteries, a new estate to run and baby Halsey on the way. Needless to say, Alec has a lot going on but true to his nature, he handles it. For me, the murder mystery although intriguing was secondary. I was more concerned with catching up with my "fictional family" and unraveling the other mystery, the family secrets! I also enjoyed the vast historica detail from day to day life, to how estates are ran and the information surrounding the Black Act & the ancient inheritance law specific to Kent (I will be doing further research on this). There was even a bit of American history shared with the reader. I love all of Lucinda's Georgian novels but I've always been overly fond of the Alec Halsey series. The characters are well developed, the story was great and we solved a mystery. At one point, I even shed a tear. It's crazy but they really feel like family. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't WAIT for more. Thank you Lucinda for sharing your gift with us. Thank you Matthew for the wonderful narration. Until next time.

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Terrible

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1 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-15-19

Absolutely TERRIBLE. The story was incoherent. The characters were all over the place. The plot was non existent. Someone recommended this as a story similar to Dracula. That's a BLASPHEMOUS COMPARISON!!! This is nothing like Dracula. Save your credit.

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I loved the movie. Now I love the book too!

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-14-19

I really enjoyed this listen. It's been in my audible library for 5 years! I was in the mood for something Gothic and decided to give this a try. Really enjoyed the characters and storyline. I will say, I found the buildup to the climax to be a bit underwhelming, especially considering how it just ends without much followup. Even still, a great story and a great performance by the narrators.

4.5 / 5

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Wow

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-29-19

I really don't know how to write a review about this book. The writing was good and so was the narration but the story itself was disturbing. It reminded me of a warped version of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame without a hunchback. I knew that it was a bit dark but even I didn't expect this. First, this takes place in the mid to late 1790's Paris which shocked me as it was just after the terror. Also, I didn't know there was a conflict with gypsies during this time.

I honestly didn't think I would make it as it was brutal right from the beginning. I kept listening, hoping it would get better. It was the equivalent to not being able to turn away from a bad accident despite being horrified by it. I was disgusted by the behavior and actions of The Judge and his men, especially Charles. This story was filled with violence, oppression, rape, brutality and torture.

I felt so bad for the gypsies-- especially 14 year old Marie and Julian, his ward. I kept hoping The Judge would get better but he continued to spiral down into a a vortex of paranoid, narcissistic behavior. Honestly, I don't know why I expected him to get better. This is a man who raped a 14 year old and turned her into a sex slave. It was horrible to experience. The Judge and his men mercilessly hunted, abused and killed gypsies because of a sense of superiority and religion.

I can't help but wonder what was the authors purpose of this story? Was it to show that power can corrupt and turn normal people into monsters. Was it to show how doing something in the name of religion isn't always right. The hypocrisy of The Judge and the men was staggering. That's what I took from this story.

This is fiction but it's also a lesson of history. This story really made me think about what oppressed people throughout history must have gone through, especially women. I could not stop listening to this but it was hard at times. I'd sworn I wouldn't listen to any future books in this series but I think I'll give book 2 a try once released.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Story: 3.5 - 4
Narration: 5

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I found this enjoyable

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-19-19

I will preface this by saying, I'm not a Jane Austen purist. I tried reading P&P but she was just too wordy for me. I did however enjoy the movie. Anyway, I read the reviews on Goodreads prior to starting this book and I ALMOST didn't listen. The reviews were scathing but had one common theme--it wasn't like the original P&P/Jane Austen-ish enough. So I gave it a try and must say, I actually enjoyed it. Darcy and Elizabeth got on my nerves just a bit with all of the romance (I was in the mood for purely mystery) but I enjoyed them for the most part. The mystery was interesting and I never quiet knew who the phantom was. I had my ideas but it didn't fit what I was hearing. I was struck once everything was revealed. Although I enjoyed this read, it was not perfect. The author took too long to set the scene. The occupants of Pembereley were at times obtuse--i.e. about how the phantom moved around. I will say, if you're a HUGE fan of Austen/P&P, you have to approach this with an open mind, perhaps disassociate it from Austen. I found it very enjoyable.

Story and Narration: 4

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A Cute Regency

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-30-19

I am a huge Sheri Cobb South fan. I've read all of her books, my favorites being the John Pickett series. So I was happy to give this one a try. This turned out to be a cute regency with all of the fluff and frills of the era. Sheri has a magical way of writing. The plot was simple, not many surprises yet enjoyable. The characters were mostly likable, especially James and flighty Aunt Hattie. Margaret was a bit of a stiff though. At times, a part me felt that James was too good for her. She was a bit too practical and prideful for me. There was however a sweet side love story as well--I was so happy for this HEA. This varied from the normal amnesia plot just a bit. Only two issues for me: The extended misunderstanding and I did feel like last hour was a bit rushed. All in all, it was a fun, quick read with the expected HEA. 4 stars for story and narration.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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I've read better...

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
3 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-06-18

Whoa, Elizabeth the so called Queen of the North was insufferable. So selfish, bitter, self centered and really clueless. The intrigues by The Queen of the North and her family are what made the book for me--not the characters. Although I admit the intrigues were ill thought out. I was aghast by her expectations when they committed treason. I actually liked Henry IV in this book more so than I did in The Queens Choice--which isn't saying much.

3.5 for story and narration.

P. S. I've enjoyed this authors other books immensely.

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A Higher Loyalty Indeed

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-19-18

I've been eagerly anticipating this book for quiet some time. I first heard of James Comey during the 2016 election. I remember initially being furious when he reopened the Clinton investigation two weeks before the election. Reason won out and I realized not only was he in between a rock and a hard place but that he was simply doing his job but I still had a little anger towards him that eventually evaporated the more I learned about him.

I found this book interesting for many reasons. Obviously my initial curiosity was more towards the Trump aspect but I soon became more interested in Mr. Comey, his career and insights to his personal relationships. I was struck by his dedication and love for this country. There's an earnestness that is sincere and endearing.

He never proclaimed to be perfect or without flaws, he openly says he must be open to criticism. There's an air about him that screams "I want to do the right thing." The irony is the right thing sometimes produces a wrong result.

One of the most interesting aspects of this book was Comey's description of his time during the Bush (43) WH! I knew there had been controversies but I was a 19-early 20'ish girl who wasn't as interested in politics as I am today. Thus, this was in part a history lesson for me. The Stellar Wind crisis had me on the edge of my seat and breathless by the end of it! I'm eager to learn more about this time in history.

I don't know much about Mr. Ashcroft but I'm glad that he appeared to respect the separation and independence between DOJ and the Whitehouse. I was particularly impressed by Mueller, Comey and other FBI members who took a stand at Ashcroft's bedside! Although I've heard many media accounts of this, we are offered a different perspective by someone who was 'in the room where it happened'.

Another intriguing aspect was the CIA Torture program from Comey's perspective. I do remember following this issue closer as I find torture abhorrent. But I didn't know or care to understand the politics of the issue. I'm thankful that Comey and others tried to fight against this type of vile torture. Alas the good guys don't always win. After reading this, I was sad that so many of our government and elected officials made a choice to go against our morals and ideals. I was saddened that driven by ambition (and no doubt VP Cheney), Bush decided to replace Ashcroft with a Gonzalez as he would be willing to do his bidding.

In this book, one can see the love he had for his family, close friends and the country. It shines through like a bright light. His wife Patrice sounds like a heck of a woman, one I would love to sit down and have coffee with. His description of the trials and tribulations with his son Colin tugged at my heart strings.

He also strikes me as a very thoughtful and open man and director. I love that he immediately realized that the FBI was not diverse (minorities and women) and set out to change that with the rewording of the mission statement and by recruiting more diverse agents knowing it would be hard due to the mistrust between law enforcement and minorities yet he persisted.

There's a note of humbleness in his reflections. He seemed to deeply care about his agents and wants about making them feel more at ease. He took on a more caring, hands on approach to the FBI. Personally, I prefer bosses like this and I gather many agents appreciated this approach.

His interactions with Trump were things those of us who follow politics are familiar with. The only difference is we get more insight into his thoughts. The same is true for the Hillary Clinton investigation. You get the sense of why he made certain decisions and that the decisions were not made lightly nor was he unaware of the possible consequences. I don't think his decisions about HRC were at all done with malicious intent. I don't still wonder: Why was the investigation into the Trump campaign not divulged?

His observations and limited interactions with President Obama were some of my favorite. Primarily because of the pre-conceived notions he had about him going into the job. Over the course of four years, I think he grew to really admire and respect Obama. Also, when the you know what hit the fan, I was fascinated by the people who tried to lift him up, knowing that the decision was tough and may have had some impact on the outcome of the election.

I do think in some regards, he had an "I alone can fix it attitude" that got him in trouble. However, I'm a fixer myself and often have this view in my job but the difference is my decision might impact a couple thousand, not millions. I can't safely say it's easy to judge when you're not the one making the decisions... I definitely don't envy him in that regard.

My biggest takeaway was despite the lofty positions he held, despite his notorious reputation in some circles, he's just a regular person. He faced the same problems as we do. Bullying, loss, financial trouble, unhappiness in his job etc. He struggled with confronting certain issues/people, struggled with making decisions and when those decisions were made, constantly questioning if the right decision had been made. He has a sense of humor too. I laughed out loud on many occasions. My assessment is that he is fair, caring, flawed, humble, thoughtful, honest and a bit of a boy scout....the later goes with the "I alone attitude" that caused him so much grief. The attacks from my party and the GOP are vicious and not entirely accurate or fair IMO.

Narration was great. I would highly recommend this book. For me, it gave me some comfort as I could better understand what was in his head when crucial decisions were made. If you do read this go into it with an open mind, try to put the shoe on the other foot before passing judgement.

5 stars!

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Fun little read :)

Total
4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-14-18

I wasn't sure what to expect when I read that Lord Waverly--a villain in my eyes would be the hero I would have to wish a HEA. Paired with a young, French nun? Pish-posh! No way Jose!

Lord Waverly, who is in self appointed exhile in France is still as drawl, arrogant, and as infuriating as ever. But there's something different about him...Could it be a wee soft spot is forming despite his best efforts? The character development that Sheri weaves (no pun intended) from bad guy to good guy was similar to Helen's in The Weaver Takes a Wife. It was slow, believable and made you root for a person who was previously really unlikable.

Lissett, our French nun who is the total opposite of Waverly. Open, unassuming, sweet and rather innocent. Her backstory is unfortunately typical for women during this time period. She had a naivety about her that was at times annoying yet enduring. She was eager to please, eager to catch the eye (and love) of a man who has sworn that their marriage will be one of convenience. Yet she is determined to have more.

Ethan and Helen are prevalent in this story as well, a fact that made me smile--for the most part. We get an update on their little family. Both sets of couples have issues that are intertwined within the plot so I dare not go any further but suffice to say, I was ready to pull my hair out at times! However, all in all, I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed it more than Honeymoon in Brighton.

Narration was great. Really enjoyable.

4 stars!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Absolutely Awful

Total
2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 04-09-18

Where to start?

I did not like Polly one iota. One can't help but feel for her situation but she was a manipulative bit of goods. Although she was not malicious, the blatant lies were wearying. In addition to being naive (you will see what I mean when you hear her motives for going to London & her subsequent behaviour with the older gentleman in Brighton), she was haughty and testy at times. I liked Sir Aubrey but the romance between him and Polly was not believable so it was hard to cheer for a HEA.

Even the beautiful dynamics between Ethan and Helen were not the same. To be honest, this entire story felt rushed and didn't flow well--dull is an understatement. The secondary characters were not endearing. Sigh, this was a poor sequel to The Weaver Takes a Wife--Aubrey really deserved better. I can not recommend this. Save yourself the time. -_-

2 stars for Ethan & Helen
5 stars for narration

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