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Title: Aye, Robot

Subtitle: A Rex Nihilo Adventure - Starship Grifters, Book 2

Author: Robert Kroese

Narrator: J.D. Ledford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-09-17

Publisher: Robert Kroese

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 198 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

After interstellar con man Rex Nihilo hijacks a cargo freighter on a whim, he decides that he, and his long-suffering robot sidekick Sasha, have found their calling as space pirates. But when the ship's cargo turns out to be a cryogenically frozen religious fanatic who holds the secret to a vast galactic conspiracy, Rex and Sasha find themselves on the run from real pirates - as well as agents of the oppressive Malarchy, crazy space cultists, and the Ursa Minor mafia. If Rex is going to get out of this jam alive, he might just have to save the galaxy - again.

This edition of Aye, Robot also contains the complete audiobook, The Yanthus Prime Job.

Members Reviews:

Great Story with Bonus Novella, Recording needs review.

Another great story in the Rex Nihilo universe. Funny, fast-paced, and inventive. This audible version includes a bonus novella starring Pepper Melange. The recording does need to be re-edited. The quality is fine but there are several instances of repeated words and repeated sentences. These can be distracting and take you out of the moment.

Space!

What a fun story! I really enjoyed the continuing adventures of Rex Nihilo and Sasha. After listening to the first book and LOVING the narration by Kate Rudd I was initially disappointed with the narration from JD Ledford, but as the story went on it grew on me more. Though I still hope they get Rudd bak for the next book. Either way I'm looking forward to more space adventures with Rex and crew.

Fun, but not as good as the first

I loved the first book! The second is fun, with great narration, & new characters that I hope we hear me from. We also got some great character development at the end setting us up for the next book. Overall though, that's the thing, book two feels like a course correction & prep for what comes next.

Insanely funny.

This audiobook was full of chaotic ridiculousness, laugh out loud confusion, and comedic characters that make your eyes roll while smiling.

"Aye, Robot" is a crazy spacefaring adventure of pure comedy. While it is technically a sequel to "Starship Grifters" and still features the main characters, Sasha and Rex Nihilo, "Aye, Robot" doesn't really require listening to the first book in order to fully appreciate it. Laughter is the likely outcome either way.

The narrator for this audiobook is J.D Ledford and if she sounds a bit robotic at first, well, that's intentional; This story is told from the first person perspective of Sasha, Rex Nihilo's loyal but unappreciated robot sidekick. J.D Ledford's vocal range becomes more apparent and more impressive as the audiobook introduces more and more quarky characters; frustrated robots, drunken pirates, bug aliens, irritated old men, pious cult members, parrots...the list goes on. When you finally get to a bonus short story featuring a side character, Pepper, the strength of this narrator's talent is very obvious. There were a few instances of audio editing errors when a line is spoken twice, but these were easily ignored in light of everything else.

This audiobook is very highly recommended to anybody who needs a good clean laugh. There is no intellectual science fiction here. It's all goofy comedic gold centered around the insane antics of a theif, liar, and wannabe pirate in space.

Even better than the 1st

Very funny. Highly entertaining.

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Title: Copper Chain

Author: James Maxwell

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-17

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

When a desperate king threatens Dion and everything he loves, only dangerous magic can keep him safe.

Dion, now king of Xanthos, is finally in command of the naval fleet he's always dreamed of. But his hopes for peace are jeopardized when King Palemon, in dire need of ships to rescue his starving people from the frozen wastelands of the north, invades the Salesian city of Malakai.

Too weak to confront Dion directly, Palemon turns to magic: mysterious copper chains from the lost civilization of Aleuthea, which have the potential to control dragons...and Dion.

With the people he loves in danger, and his own freedom at risk, Dion's only hope is Chloe and the power she struggles to tame.

Members Reviews:

I really wanted this to be the last.

I enjoyed the book and the writing. The narrator remains great! BUT, I really wish the series ended, it would have easily been done and would have made sense the way this book was going, but nope. One paragraph saves the enemy almost like an after thought. Honestly, who knows how many books there will be in this SERIES, at this rate probably 6.

Great series

This series deserves more credit Its quite solid. Good ongoing story line, you like the characters. Twisting plots. It works. Well worth it. Simon Vance is again genius. Full recommend here.

Entertaining

Not my favorite book in the series. It is entertaining but definitely not the strongest in the series.

Spoiler alert

I love the characters but was not happy with the addition of Isabella. It almost seemed as if the author tried too hard to add her and then quickly did away with her when he didn't like how that was going.

Great

Characters from previous books have and become more interesting. Finally a compelling and tough enemy appears besides triton. Story action pack,emotionally felt.

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Title: Assassin's Price

Subtitle: The Imager Portfolio, Book 11

Author: L. E. Modesitt Jr.

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Six years have passed since the failed uprising of the High Holders, and the man behind the conspiracy is where the rex and Maitre Alastar can keep an eye on him.

Charyn has come of age and desperately wants to learn more so that he can become an effective rex after his father - but he's kept at a distance by the rex. So Charyn sets out to educate himself - circumspectly.

When Jarolian privateers disrupt Solidar's shipping, someone attempts to kill Charyn's younger brother as an act of protest. Threatening notes follow in the wake of acts of violence against the rex and his family, demanding action - build more ships or expect someone to die.

Members Reviews:

Imager adjacent

Modesitt is as always a great story teller and his ability to foster a connection between his protagonist and the reader is alive and well. However, this should have been simply a period piece fiction without any association to imagers. Writing is good but if its in the imagers portfolio I would have hoped it was inclusive of more imaging.

Different, not quite as good.

The first thing listeners will notice about this volume of the imager's portfolio is that the main character this time around isn't an imager. Overall, the story follows the expected trend of Modessitts other imager books, though I think this one falls a bit short of the previous stories. The intrigue was predictable and the villain almost more of a stereotype than a really interesting character. Overall, this one will only really be a must buy for the dedicated fan of the series. Enjoyable for what it is, but nothing really exciting about the developments.

Slower but not less interesting

The genius of the Imager books is how it restricts the near omnipotence of its protagonists through societal forces giving room to essentially medieval spy stories.

Assassin's Price is now the first book not staring an Imager as main protagonist and despite leading to a less action rich story it stays interesting. For series veterans - and frankly you should read all previous books before this one - it gives a fresh perspective on known characters. Despite the changes the new main character still fights with the limitations of his in theory unlimited powers as Rex of Solidar.

Also thanks to an excellent narrator each book of the series feels like coming home and while I prefer the action rich early books, I can suggest this to anyone who has followed the series up to this point. For newcomers too much familiarity with the characters is assumed. Not to mention that they can pick from better books I the series.

By the end of this book I was bored

I have listened or read every Modesitt book in the Saga of Recluce, Corean Chronicles, and Imager Portfolio, and this is the first one I that even mildly disappointed me. It wasn't that the main character was not an imager, it was the repetitive nature of the book and the complete lack of anything like a twist in the story. It seemed like the same three scenes in the book were repeated four or five times. Charyn feeling guilty about his girlfriend/mistress and being overly nice and sappy to her, Charyn's brother complaining about being stuck in the house, and an assassination attempt. Repeat four times, Charyn catches the bad guy, who he knew was the bad guy the whole book, the end.

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Title: The Dark Ability

Author: D. K. Holmberg

Narrator: Vikas Adam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-05-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 244 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Exiled by his family. Claimed by thieves. Could his dark ability be the key to his salvation?

Rsiran is a disappointment to his family, gifted with the ability to Slide. It is a dark magic, one where he can transport himself wherever he wants, but using it will only turn him into the thief his father fears.

Forbidden from Sliding, he's apprenticed under his father as a blacksmith where lorcith, a rare, precious metal with arcane properties, calls to him, seducing him into forming forbidden blades. When discovered, he's banished, sentenced indefinitely to the mines of Ilphaesn Mountain.

Though Rsiran tries to serve obediently, to learn to control the call of lorcith as his father demands, when his life is threatened in the darkness of the mines, he finds himself Sliding back to Elaeavn, where he finds a black market for his blades - and a new family of thieves.

There someone far more powerful than him discovers what he can do and intends to use him. He doesn't want to be a pawn in anyone's ambitions; all he ever wanted was a family. But the darkness inside him cannot be ignored - and he's already embroiled in an ancient struggle that only he may be able to end.

Members Reviews:

Decent but had potential to be grand

The story had so much potential. The world and the supporting characters were interesting. The main problem for me with it was the main character. He constantly second guesses his choices and indulges himself in self pity. And with all the second guessing of his choices you would think he would have some better plans. He was far to meek and soft for me through most of the book. By the last sixth of the book he had a little bit more of a backbone but still had undercurrents of the nauseating self pity. If you can get past this the book is amazing. Also was a pretty good performance. I will continue listening to sequels in hope of the main character evolving into more of a hero and less of the wimpy crybaby he seemed to be for so much of this first book. Like I said, this series has potential.

INTERESTING STORYLINE. HAS POTENTIAL.

I find the protagonist, Rsiran an interesting character. He defied his orders and was sent to the mines as punishment. He managed to escape and he joined a group of thieves. He has the power of "sliding" and made good use to help his friends. Not a bad start to a new series and worth continuing.

tolerable but kinda painful

let me start by saying this is a review coming from someone in the military and is not forgiving of weakness.

However, my god, what a self loathing, cowardly, and stupid sack of potatoes the main character can be. I've seen rodents with more backbone. If it were the 21st century he'd def be an emo kid.

Aside from that, the story is entertaining and the premise/construct behind it is intriguing. The book is worth listening to if ur a touch patient..or sympathetic..whatever. the main character does get a slight bit more gusto right towards the end, so hang in there troopers.

After I skipped whole minutes of his self pitying, woe is me b.s., I am pleased with the ending and will get the next book.

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Title: Scion of Ikshvaku

Subtitle: Ram Chandra Series, Book 1

Author: Amish

Narrator: Sagar Arya

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Ram Rajya. The Perfect Land. But perfection has a price. He paid that price.

3400 BCE. India.

Ayodhya is weakened by divisions. A terrible war has taken its toll. The damage runs deep. The demon King of Lanka, Raavan, does not impose his rule on the defeated. He instead imposes his trade. Money is sucked out of the empire. The Sapt Sindhu people descend into poverty, despondency and corruption. They cry for a leader to lead them out of the morass. Little do they appreciate that the leader is among them. One whom they know. A tortured and ostracised prince. A prince they tried to break. A prince called Ram.

He loves his country, even when his countrymen torment him. He stands alone for the law. His band of brothers, his Sita, and he against the darkness of chaos.

Will Ram rise above the taint that others heap on him? Will his love for Sita sustain him through his struggle? Will he defeat the demon Lord Raavan who destroyed his childhood? Will he fulfil the destiny of the Vishnu?

Begin an epic journey with Amish's latest: the Ram Chandra Series.

Members Reviews:

As Shekharji rightly said, 'Amish is literary popstar of India'!

Amazing narration and storytelling by Sagar Arya!

A great improvement from whoever narrated Shiva trilogy.

Awesome read.

Brilliant Visualisation

The narration was excellent, even at places where the narrator modifies his voice to suit the narrative the pronunciation is perfect. The story is gripping and even though all of us are familiar with the story, the twist are excellent.

Utter disappointment

Doesnt stack up to even 10% of Shiva triology. i continued patiently upto 18 chapters expecting that atleast from some chapter this story will become interesting but alas I'm abondoning this book. Its an utter disappointment in fact very boring after awesome stories of Shiva triology. i hope Amish will not waste his time in writing 4 more books on Ramayana if he wants to be among top read authors. Readers like me will simply move on to better stories.

awesome

i loved it. More books like this please. looking forward to the next parts. I am sure they will be as amazing as this one.

Excellent story writing

Poor performance on audible(specially the moods and yelling irritates).

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Apart from the issue with audio performance, the story was brilliant and written to the logic. It would have being great to understand the story from raavan side as well.

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Title: Overtaken

Subtitle: The Warrior Chronicles, Book 6

Author: K. F. Breene

Narrator: Caitlin Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-20-17

Publisher: Podium Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 194 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Reunited with her people, Shanti knows that she must make a move in order to finally put her duty to rest. But as always, Xandre is one step ahead of her.

For one brief moment, when she lets down her guard, Shanti falls into enemy hands. But if Xandre thought she would be a docile prisoner, he was sadly mistaken.

With Shanti running interference, it is up to the boys she has trained and the army Cayan leads to fight their way to her side.

The fate of the land will finally be decided. Which side will be overtaken?

Overtaken is the final book in the number one best-selling series.

Members Reviews:

Best Series

I am very choosy with the books I read & even care to review as I do read a lot. However, this series is one of my all time favorites & I am hoping KF Breene will expand on this series. The audio is fantastic! Caitlin Davies does an amazing job with all the voices and humor! It's one series I will and do listen to over and over again as well as read because it is so beautifully written with talent and humor and such love and devotion. All the books were beautifully done! Thank you for an amazing series. I truly hope there will be more to come.

Awesome conclusion!!!!

Any additional comments?

The sixth book in the Warrior Chronicles saga is one of the best conclusions to a series that I've had the pleasure to listen to in a long while. There aren't any dull moments in this book. Action, kidnapping, loss, deception, battle, trust, and a common cause along with Breene's sense of humour and writing style kept me wanting more and saddened when it ended. Overtaken is a great ending to a unique adventure series!

Dissapointed

I really liked this series however this last book left at alot to be desired. No true suspense, no new or interesting plots...the ending didn't leave me even curious about the book. This one just fell short of my expectations ... bummed really like all K.F. Breene ' s other books.

love the characters

so sad when it ends but happy I could tag along for the ride. must read series!

Loved it

I have all the books and audiobooks on this series and I absolutely love them all! Looking forward to the next journey series.

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Title: The Other Wind

Subtitle: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 6

Author: Ursula K. Le Guin

Narrator: Samuel Roukin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-19-17

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. The dead are pulling him to them at night. Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea.

Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go to Tenar, Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined by amber-eyed Irian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of a woman.

The threat can be confronted only in the Immanent Grove on Roke, the holiest place in the world, and there the king, hero, sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand.

In this final book of the Earthsea Cycle, Le Guin combines her magical fantasy with a profoundly human, earthly, humble touch.

Members Reviews:

love earthsea! sorry to see the series end.

I love this book. A happy and bittersweet ending to a wonderful series. My one complaint was the narrator's inability to decide how he wanted to pronounce the name"Irian". Eye-RYE'n? EAR-ee-on?? Either is fine with me, though most performances seem to go with the latter. But switching back and forth, even within the same short passage, was an oddity and a bit of a distraction from a job otherwise well done

Just love this series

Last books are great and sad, a good story that comes to a end is painful. For me this feeling tells me that I just finished a great series

A broken world made whole

I really enjoyed listening to this book. A hopeful tale of powerful beings working together to repair that which was broken.

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Title: The Heavenly Host

Subtitle: Demons of Astlan Series, Book 2

Author: J. L. Langland

Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 680 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Tom Perkinje, the reluctant Greater Demon and recent transplant from Harding, New Jersey, to the Abyss, has defeated and captured the not-so-valiant Sir Talarius, Knight Rampant of Tiernon, and has humiliated and demoralized the army known as the Rod of Tiernon. Unfortunately, to do so, he had to hack the mana streams between the god Tiernon and his High Priests, and now his buddies are telling him that Tiernon is going to send a Host to investigate this unprecedented event. Oh, and the fact that he reversed a Holy Artifact of Tiernon has not gone unnoticed, either. The folks upstairs are not pleased. His actions have completely disrupted the plans of not only the Rod of Tiernon but also the Sky Fleet of Oorstemoth, who had thought to bring Tom to justice for illegally destroying the ship trying to obliterate Tom and his friends. The two armies are now looking to unite and rescue Talarius and arrest Tom (permanently). Of course, there are also the three Arch Demons trying to steal a book that Lenamare, Tom's Accursed Master, stole from Oorstemoth, and whose demon horde had been infesting the wizard city of Freehold.

Members Reviews:

we need book 3!

Love the series, was a bit sceptic the first 10 minutes but rest was gold the narration is great even with a few slips of a characters voice. But other then that it was all butter.

spectacular

awsome continuation of the story. I love the performancand cannot wait for the next book.

Can't wait for the next in series.

New and amaxing twist on a fantasy storyline. Great story and hilarious. Narration was top notch.

Addictive!

I truly love this series! Got the first one on a whim, and was wowed by it. Itched till I got the next one, and now I have finished that, I lament that the third is not yet done!!

So to the universe I offer up my pleas, BRING OUT THE THIRD BOOK!!

This story while split into 3 volumes/books, is one continuous story so far, and a wonderful epic fantasy, that grabs you, makes you laugh, chuckle, and nod along.

Fun from first to last!

I love this story. this book is super fun to listen to from the beginning to end. just take my word and read it you won't be disappointed

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Title: Harbinger of Doom (Epic Fantasy Three Book Bundle)

Author: Glenn G. Thater

Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki, Gabrielle de Cuir

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-17

Publisher: Glenn G. Thater

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Epic fantasy featuring Norse gods, valiant knights, powerful sorcerers, otherworldly demons, and the undead! This series appeals to fans of Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings.

This three book bundle includes the first three volumes in the acclaimed epic fantasy series, Harbinger of Doom.

Mad wizards wrenched open a gateway to hell on Eotrus land. A gateway that's determined to stay open.

What is the young knight, Claradon Eotrus, to do when he discovers that the man he recruited to help him close that gateway is either the greatest hero the world has ever known or the devil himself, thrown down from the heavens by the gods in olden days? Is he out to save Midgaardor destroy it? Does he serve the Norse gods: Odin, Thor, and the rest, or did he slay them? And if he's truly the harbinger of doom, how can Claradon stop him? How can he even survive him?

Claradon's Midgaard is a world filled of valiant knights, mysterious sorcerers, ruthless bounty hunters, complex political intrigues, monsters of myth and legend: the undead of this variety and that, gods and demons, and otherworldly evils so frightening, you dare not read these books before sleep. But most of all, it's filled with stories that you will always remember and characters that you will never forget.

Critic Reviews:

"Thater is one of the most talented and exciting authors of our time. He is right up there with Tolkien, maybe even better. His unique writing technique leaves you pondering what is going to happen next and yearning for more." - Google Play reviewer

"...a masterfully crafted epic fantasy about the ages old struggle between good and evil." - Carol Marrs Phipps, author of Elf Killers

Members Reviews:

A Great great introduction to G.G. Thater ...

fantastic audio version of a fantastic series. I am excitedly waiting for more to be converted to audio books. I have read many books of this series and I have to say I really enjoy Glenn G. Thater's work in this series. They are fun easy reads that will keep you wanting more.

An epic dark fantasy.

I loved the whole feel of it. I love that the story shows both sides of the story, not just our typical heroes. Keeps me wanting more and to see who will truly live in the end of the story's end. Big fan. Angle Theta is awesome!

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Titre: Harry Potter et l'Ordre du Phénix (Harry Potter 5)

Auteur: J.K. Rowling

Narrateur: Dominique Collignon-Maurin

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 31 hrs and 12 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 05-11-17

Éditeur: Pottermore from J.K. Rowling

Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 13 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Résumé de l'éditeur:

L'école de sorcellerie Poudlard n'a plus rien de secret pour Harry Potter. Mais il est très anxieux... L'adolescence, les examens, la présence des membres de l'Ordre du Phénix et ces étranges cauchemars... Car Voldemort est bel et bien de retour. Le ministère de la Magie semble ne pas prendre la menace au sérieux, contrairement à Dumbledore. La résistance s'organise autour d'Harry Potter qui va devoir compter sur ses amis Ron et Hermione pour affronter de nouvelles épreuves.

Désormais véritable phénomène littéraire reconnu, la saga Harry Potter de J.K. Rowling surprend encore avec ce cinquième tome. Un livre audio palpitant à télécharger et écouter !

©2003 J.K. Rowling (P)2016 Gallimard

Avis des membres:

Unbelievable quality for the price!

SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). So far, I have noticed the following: (EU/US) dialling / dialing; Shan't! / Won't!; sherbet lemon / lemon drop; motorbike / motorcycle; and dustbin / trashcan. For many purists of the series who never liked the idea of modifying the original text for an American audience, this is a good thing. Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences.

The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. I've been excited about the release of this book since it was announced, but I never expected the book as a whole to be so well crafted.

A couple of things to note:

1. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy red hardback with gold lettering on the spine.

2. The paper is thick with an eggshell glossy finish.

3. All chapter intros are illustrated.

4. Some images take up full pages or multiple pages. Most illustrations share the page with text.

5. Every inch of the book is illustrated or decorated in some fashion. There are NO white pages in the book. Even the pages without large illustrations have the paper printed and marked with ink blots or paper "stains".

I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to read the series (again, or for the first time), especially if you plan to read this with someone younger. If this book is a demonstration of what is to come with the illustrated editions for the rest of the series, we're all in for six more impeccable treats.

An absolute must-have for the Harry Potter fan!

IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind.