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Title: Earthbow

Subtitle: The Narentan Tumults

Author: Sherry Thompson

Narrator: Dickie Thomas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-13

Publisher: Gryphonwood Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

And so begins the warleader's descent into darkness... Cenoc, the self-styled Lord of Latimus, learns of hidden treasures that can make him even more powerful. Few dare oppose his will, even as they witness his growing madness. However, a remnant stands in his way: a newly knighted young man who is torn between his mission and an overwhelming desire for revenge; an enchanter-initiate who finds himself facing terrors even greater than the danger of opposing Cenoc; a teen Outworlder from Earth who has been gifted with the Earthbow and told he will learn its purpose - just before his mentor abandons him. Return to the world of Narenta in Earthbow, the second of Sherry Thompson's Earthbow.

Members Reviews:

Could not finish listening

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I cannot recommend this audio book at all not because of the story but because of the narrator. I couldn't stand to finish it.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator was unprofessional, used a cheap microphone set up; you can hear the edits where there is a different quality of sound to his voice. If I was the author, I would demand another reader. His use of long "a's", his lack of reading meaning into anything totally distracted from the words being read. His sandpaper voice didn't help, either. Next time get someone who can read better than a junior high school level.

Was Earthbow worth the listening time?

Couldn't finish it.

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Title: Pandora's Daughters

Subtitle: Shine, Book 3

Author: William Bernhardt

Narrator: Lara Wells

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-13

Publisher: Babylon Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

In the near future, a few young women manifest extraordinary abilities called "Shine"; each girl's ability is different. Some develop extraordinary mental abilities. Some become physically strong. Others have powers that defy description. But the world does not embrace these Shines. It fears them - especially after the destruction of Seattle is blamed on one Shine named Aura.

After her horrifying discovery of the underground cellblock where many Shine prisoners-and her mother-were held and experimented on, Aura resolved to escape from the TYL "rehab"; unaware of the government and scientific conspiracies swirling around her, she developed a plan with the other Shines utilizing their special abilities and, most importantly, teamwork. They blew a hole in the electrified wall surrounding TYL, but soon after they were apprehended by Dr. Coutant and her associates, who appeared to have advance knowledge of the escape attempt. Now she must somehow survive cruel retaliation and successfully find some way off the island - before it's too late.

Members Reviews:

Got lucky and discovered this series early!

I got lucky and discovered the very clever Shine series by William Bernhardt early on. The adventures of Aura and company make for a thrilling entry in the Superhero genre. It's very easy to fall into clichés when writing these sorts of things, but Bernhardt has a deft touch with characters and that makes the story all the more compelling.

This latest entry in the Shine series sees our heroes just after they've banded together to escape. Questions are answered and even more are raised. I hesitate to go into any more spoilers than this lest I ruin any surprises, and the author definitely knows his business when it comes to that sort of thing.

As this is a series, the quick read made for a pleasurable commute and I'm very much looking forward to the next one.

Buy this series! You won't be disappointed!

Continues on the right path

With this third installment, the author continues to move forward the series at a good clip, and at the same time we get more insights regarding how the powers work and the conspiracies that are at play. After a failed escape attempt, Aura and her friends seem to have reached the end of the line, but as the story progresses we see how these girls have started to bond with each other. This is a promise of very interesting things to come, and toward the end of this part, we will get delivery in at least part of that promise.

As has been the case with previous installments, we get a well-written story, that keep us engaged and that has enough elements in the plot to offer a myriad of possibilities. I have always been a fan of Bernhardt's legal thrillers, and with this series the author is definitely proving that he can be successful in a completely different genre. If you have not started this series yet, you would be well served to do so now.

The plot thickens...

The Shine series has become one of my favorite spare time distractions. Just finished this third installment at a Starbucks over a peppermint mocha latte. Itâs that kind of a treat. Having fun imagining the story as a movie. Could easily become one of those pop-culture hits where teen-aged heros become accepted by all ages. And Iâm not chainmailing youâ :-)

I think youâve got another day or two to pick this up for $.99.

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Title: Taminy

Subtitle: The Mer Cycle, Book 2

Author: Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff

Narrator: Brittany Pressley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

They said Meredydd-a-Lagan was a flukea rebellious girl who went to the Meris Sea in defiance of tradition. She was no fluke. She trod the path of Taminy-a-Cuinn, the girl who sought the Meri one hundred years before.

Taminy was said to have drowned, but she did not. She became what she sought; the Merithe Being who stands between God and Man. Now, shes human again and back from the Sea with a purpose: To save Caraid-land from its own king. Will she fulfill her purpose, or will she succumb to those who wish to control her and use her knowledge and power to control others?

Taminy is the sequel to The Meri.

Members Reviews:

Relationship of the Holy with women and men

Continues the story of The Meri and the relationship of people to the Holy. It considers the difference between real relationship and just the outer trappings of relationship. It is a tale of struggle, misunderstandings, gender bias, and redemption and it spoke powerfully to me. This is the second in the trilogy containing The Meri, Taminy, and The Crystal Rose. Highly recommended.

Even better than the first book

Ms. Bohnhoff has done it again. I couldn't put the book down!

Book 2 picks up where book 1 left us, so I highly recommend reading these in order. I had read some other reviews that said they didn't like that it didn't stand alone, and I can't find it in me to agree. I really liked that they built on each other. Most of the great Fantasy series' build upon the previous books, it allows for more detail and a better story line (imho).

The breif synopsis is that Taminy trades places with Meredydd (I don't want to spoil too much) and is thrown into life and the drama surrounding the Cyne (read: King. See, read the appendices first!) and the Osraed. She must fight to remember who she is, and not be distracted by the obsticles thrown at her.

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I REALLY enjoyed this story. Like I said in my review of book 1 I look forward to purchasing these in print (as I have ended up winning both books through GoodReads or LibraryThing).

Ok, so a little bit of "kind of" spoiling here:

There was one thing that I was curious about or that may have nagged me a bit while reading. About half way through the book one of the main characters just disappeared from the story. Gwynet seemed to be who the author was trailing for the first few chapters until Taminy was reintroduced then Gwynet slowly went to the wayside then was never mentioned again. I would have liked to see her at least peppered in a little bit. And I would have also liked to hear a bit more about the "mysterious woman" who showed up during the trials! Maybe book 3?? Cant wait!!

Otherwise I loved it! And I think it kind of reminds me of Skyrim...and would make a great video game (imho)!

Wonderful

An excellent continuation of The Mer Cycle! I loved getting to know characters from the first novel, seeing their growth, and observing their interactions with Taminy and her enemies. Can't wait to read the next one!

great second book

This series begins with The Meri. It's really excellent. Bohnhoff gives us a woman-centered religion dominated by a male priesthood, in an unusual context, with a fresh eye and a strong voice...and a satisfying second book.

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Title: Blessed by Sapphires

Subtitle: A Dance with Destiny, Book 2

Author: Jennifer Ensley

Narrator: Melissa Carey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-13

Publisher: Jennifer K. Ensley

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The past is seldom as we'd have it, and the future is too uncertain a thing. Embrace the here and now. Make the most of today, it's all you have, and all you can trust in.

And that's exactly what Jenevier was trying to do. Her mistakes were behind her, along with her bloody past. She wasn't even certain if she had a future anymore, she just lived each day as it came.

She'd bargained with God, tried to reverse the sun, erase her murderous crime. Alas, you must be certain you can pay the price before the bartering begins.

But, what do you do when your life is just one big long string of bad decisions? You grow and move forward, determined your future won't mirror your past. Or you change nothing. You just keep doing what you've always done until you stagnate and die. Either way, the decision is yours alone to make.

After wrongfully killing Merodach, Jenevier trades her soul for his life and wakes up all alone in a strange new world. She must pay the price, learn her lesson, and discover her intended blessing before she can start over. But along with her epiphany, she'll find a whole new realm complete with its own set of problems.

There's no perfect place in this universe because we're not perfect creatures. No matter where you find yourself, there you are. If you step into paradise dragging all your tainted and scarred baggage with you, then it's no longer paradise. Your flawed heart removes the bliss, negates utopia.

Home was all she longed for, all she dreamed of. But was her home, her past, a place she could run to? Or would she find it was the one place she wanted to run from?

Members Reviews:

Loved It!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend Blessed by Sapphires, It is a wonderful book. I enjoyed reading it and listening to it.

What other book might you compare Blessed by Sapphires to and why?

IDK

What about Melissa Careys performance did you like?

I did enjoy Melissa's narration of the book, she had emotion and excitement.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

She was torn from her family and the man she loved and sent to a strange place all by her self. Once she had feelings again she realized she could leave.

Any additional comments?

I have enjoyed the series. I am totally hooked! I love the different adventures she shares with us. I also love how easy the story seems to flow and come together so perfectly. Jennifer is an "Amazing" author and a wonderful person.

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Title: Lights and Shadows

Subtitle: The Prisoner and the Sun, Book 2

Author: Brad Magnarella

Narrator: Steve Marvel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-13

Publisher: Brad Magnarella

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The journey is over. The quest for the sun has fallen to ruin.

From the depths of a hopeless swamp, Iliff condemns himself. But when he encounters a dethroned king and his war-torn subjects, he stirs to new purpose: to protect these good people from the darkness of the world. It will be his redemption. Or will it? For the more fiercely Iliff struggles to fortify their light, the greater looms the enemy's shadow - and his own.

So continues The Prisoner and the Sun, the fantasy-based trilogy that asks: What lies beyond our walls?

Members Reviews:

A Review of Book Two

In the second book, Illif is now fully grown, with the consciousness, ambitions, concerns of a man. He is aided by a huge, Loch Ness-type creature in escaping from a Homeric miasma where he spends years trapped on an island, subsisting on raw catfish. He is taken in by a Utopian kingdom of innocent creatures who radiate their emotions in halos of color around their heads.

When he learns of the historic enmity between his adopted people and the conquering Garrot, he finds a way in which he can help. By employing his masonry skills from the days of the subterranean prison, Illif builds a fortress for the community which seems impregnable. The construction requires considerable resources and a change in outlook and organization for the peaceful, happy villagers. Here the allegory becomes far richer than the theme of protection from an external enemy. One faction of the community is bent on a final, total war with their adversaries. Another believes that the Garrot are not so different from themselves, and that the chances for peace are good. As the impending fight gets closer, even Illif begins to question whether the walls he has built are truly needed. Perhaps they are warping the spirit of the community, making them hide away in their fortress and count all outsiders as foreign, enemy.

The book ends in failure for the massive edifice that never seemed to fit the spirit of the villagers. And Illif, realizing he is a seeker and not a townsman, is back on the road toward the adventures that I, for one, am eagerly anticipating in Book Three.

A fantasy ride you don't want to miss (2)

Lights and Shadows (The Prisoner and the Sun #2) by Brad Magnarella is the second installment of the "The Prisoner and The Sun" trilogy. This second book takes up where book 1 ended, the action never misses a beat, and the journey continues full speed ahead. Just like book 1, I could not put this book down, and I really did not want it to end. This is an excellent book, well written and excellently edited. The characters are well defined, the tale is gripping and all I can say is; get it, read it and enjoy it. Happy reading. I look forward to reading book 3. I strongly recommend this book and this author.

Wonderful

When I started this book it was kinda slow to make sense, but when I cought on I was hooked, I have read the whole series and only wish the author would have left some room for more.

It is of the same type as the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings ect. good read.

excellent book

Very well written. Great stories line.

Story moves along well. Recommend this book.

Will buy the rest of the series.

Second book even better than the first

I genuinely enjoyed this book. It was fast moving and even better than the first. Brad Magnarella is an excellent, upcoming author.

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Titel: Die gefesselte Göttin (Drachenelfen 3)

Autor:: Bernhard Hennen

Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 31 hrs and 22 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-18-13

Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Nandalee und Gonvalon, die verwegensten unter den Drachenelfen, werden vor den Rat der mächtigen Himmelsschlangen gerufen, um nach dem Überfall auf die legendäre Blaue Halle Albenmarks einen ungeheuerlichen Racheakt vorzubereiten: Sie sollen die Menschen und ihre Götter an ihrer schwächsten Stelle, auf Nangog, treffen. Und so machen sie sich auf die gefährliche Reise, die gebannte Herrin dieser Welt, die gefesselte Göttin zu befreien. Währenddessen versucht der Herrscher Aaron verzweifelt, dem Spiel aus Intrigen, Mord und Krieg an seinem Hof Diplomatie und Vernunft entgegenzusetzen. Aber wem wird in diesem Wettlauf um Macht der nächste, alles entscheidenden Schachzug gelingen? Eines scheint klar - es sind die Elfen und Menschen, von denen die Zukunft aller abhängt!

©2013 Heyne Verlag (P)2013 Random House Audio

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Title: The Captain's Door

Author: C.S. Houghton

Narrator: K Orion Fray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-13

Publisher: C.S. Houghton

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

At the helm of a tall ship stands Mina Paradis. She may look young, but Mina's spent a lifetime serving her family and country. Now she's tired, so tired, of following orders and watching her friends grow old and die while she never ages a day.

Desperate to escape the slow suffocation of a circumscribed life, Mina prepares to break the terms of her indenture. Such treason threatens to propel her through an intensely personal struggle to save herself, spare her crew, and face an adolescence long-delayed.

The Captain's Door opens the Mina Paradis series with a unique exploration of obligation and independence set in an alternative 19th century. Fans of character-driven fantasy, like that of Ursula K. Le Guin, will appreciate the slower pace and literary build.

Members Reviews:

A very interesting fantasy

The story was well-told, with realistic and believable characters. The setting was both familiar and utterly unique at the same time. Even when there was gaps between the action the story kept you wanting to keep going. The narration was adequate; K Orion Fray has room to grow (much like the main character) - she will occasionally tend to monotone but differentiates the characters well enough and finds emotional resonance where it is most important. Overall I would highly recommend you give this title and author a try.

Good Adult Adventure on the Seas

What made the experience of listening to The Captain's Door the most enjoyable?

I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised to find it adult and read very well by K. Orion Fray.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Captain's Door?

Such bravery for a woman of that time period.

What about K. Orion Frays performance did you like?

Great clear specific enunciation!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The tenacity of the character from beginning to end.

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Title: The Color of Vengeance

Author: Kim Headlee

Narrator: Jim Kenyon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: Kim Headlee

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

When Angli cattle thieves slaughter his wife and son, Dwras son of Gwyn vows revenge upon their murderers. But how can a mere farmer prevail against ruthless, trained warriors? For the answer Dwras must look not to his sword, but within his heart.

Members Reviews:

Short, action pack and emotional

Kim Headlee writes historical events with the best of authors.

Headlee pulls you in until you are on the battlefield with the characters.

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Title: The Prince of Luster and Decay

Author: J. D. Brink

Narrator: Nigel Patterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-13

Publisher: Fugitive Fiction

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Sergeant Jacob Knox leads the Head Knockers, a unit of scout-saboteurs in the war against the Dread Duke and his armies. They are the favorite squad among Captain Brighton's Stormwalkers, until an ambush by shapeshifters kills the Captain, half the company, and Knox's best men. Now the new Captain has new orders: he's sending the Head Knockers to investigate an abandoned village, the possible source of the attack. It's just Knox, his sword, and a handful of boys barely old enough to shave against an evil force burrowed deep beneath the dirt streets of an empty town. Waiting for them there is the Prince of Luster and Decay - the demonic embodiment of greed - and it'll take more than a sword to defeat it.

Members Reviews:

Great Intro to a new fantasy series!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Prince of Luster and Decay to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I loved the battle in the tombs.

Which character as performed by Nigel Patterson was your favorite?

It's hard to choose between Sgt Knox and the Prince of Luster and Decay.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Any additional comments?

It was a fun, fast paced fantasy adventure.

Dark. I liked it.

If you are into dark age fantasy, horror and mystery, you could enjoy this one. The narrator has a really nice voice and can act. Sometimes the storytelling was a little too fast for my brain to keep up, but he portrayed the characters so well, that it kept me entertained. This is just a prequel, so the real "good" stuff is yet to come. I suppose that's what a prequel is supposed to do, make you want for more, and I do.

Pleasantly Surprised

If you could sum up The Prince of Luster and Decay in three words, what would they be?

Soldiers, Demons, War

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Prince of Luster and Decay?

The build up to the final scene was tense. The narrator did a fine job of keeping the atmosphere as the author would have intended. Vocally, Nigel Patterson sounds very like Sir Tony Robinson, which is no bad thing!

Which scene was your favorite?

I really enjoyed the final standoff between the sergeants character and The Prince

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

Yes, as a novella it was easily listened to on my morning commute

Any additional comments?

I shall be looking for the rest of the series!

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Title: The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince

Author: Robin Hobb

Narrator: Rachel Atkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-24-13

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Internationally-bestselling, critically-acclaimed author Robin Hobb takes readers deep into the history behind the Farseer series in this exclusive, new novella.

One of the darkest legends in the Realm of the Elderlings recounts the tale of the so-called Piebald Prince, a Witted pretender to the throne unseated by the actions of brave nobles so that the Farseer line could continue untainted. Now the truth behind the story is revealed through the account of Felicity, a low-born companion of the Princess Caution at Buckkeep.

With Felicity by her side, Caution grows into a headstrong Queen-in-Waiting. But when Caution gives birth to a bastard son who shares the piebald markings of his fathers horse, Felicity is the one who raises him. And as the prince comes to power, political intrigue sparks dangerous whispers about the Wit that will change the kingdom forever

Internationally-bestselling, critically-acclaimed author Robin Hobb takes readers deep into the history behind the Farseer series in this exclusive, new novella, The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince. In her trademark style, Hobb offers a revealing exploration of a family secret still reverberating generations later when assassin FitzChivalry Farseer comes onto the scene. Fans will not want to miss these tantalizing new insights into a much-beloved world and its unforgettable characters.

Critic Reviews:

Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writerswhat makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics. (The Times)

Robin Hobb writes achingly well (SFX)

Hobb is a remarkable storyteller. (Guardian)

Members Reviews:

A great short story

Another excellent story from Robin Hobb. Shorter than the other books, and self contained. I'm not sure if it's set before or after the other books, but it didn't stop me enjoying it.

great

I found Robin Hobb's story as gripping as all her tales, salutory and inspirational,

fine writing indeed.

Worth a listen

This book provides a great look into the history of the Wit within the Farseer family.

Robin Hobb never disappoints!

I would recommend this book whole heartedly. Short and sweet, it answers some key questions from the Farseer and Fool's trilogies.

Beautifully sad poinient tale

This is not essential listening for the realm of the elderlings but it is so beautifully written and moving it is likely one of my favourite installments. Add to that the narrator truly understood the tone and pulled it all together, a blessing considering the seriously dodgy (and sometime down right infuriating!) narration of other instalments.