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Title: Pellucidar (Pellucidar 2)

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrator: Arthur Vincet

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-13-17

Publisher: Audioliterature

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

"Pellucidar" is a fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, part of his series about the fictional "hollow earth" land of Pellucidar. David Innes and his captive, a member of the reptilian Mahar master race of the interior world of Pellucidar, return from the surface world in the Iron Mole invented by his friend and companion in adventure Abner Perry. Emerging in Pellucidar at an unknown location, David frees his captive.

He names the place Greenwich and uses the technology he has brought to begin the systematic exploration and mapping of the unknown land while searching for his lost companions, Abner, Ghak, and Dian the Beautiful. He soon encounters and befriends a new ally, Ja the Mezop of the island country of Anoroc; later he finds Abner, from whom he learns that in his absence the human revolt against the Mahars has not been going well. A great novel of fantastic imagination by a master!

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Members Reviews:

#2 in a terrific series of 7 inner-earth novels

PELLUCIDAR is the second novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs' fabulous series of 7 books concerning the lost world inside a hollow earth and all that dwells therein. Filled with strange fauna, ferocious creatures, and savage peoples, Pellucidar is a timeless world of endless light and perils around every rock. This is the world in which hero David Innes must rescue Princess Dian from the clutches of Hooja the Sly One -- but disoriented during his return to Pellucidar from his trip to the outer surface, he must first relocate her; thus begins his odyssey in a foreign and violent land.

PELLUCIDAR -- also available as a public domain freebie -- follows (#1) AT THE EARTH'S CORE and precedes (#3) TANAR OF PELLUCIDAR. The other books in this series are: (#4) TARZAN AT THE EARTH'S CORE, (#5) BACK TO THE STONE AGE, (#6) LAND OF TERROR, and (#7) SAVAGE PELLUCIDAR. The books were written intermittently from about 1913 to 1944 (though the last story among the four tales that constitute volume 7 was not published until 1963), so characters will (to some extent) reflect the social conventions, attitudes, and prejudices of the early 20th century. But even if occasionally politically incorrect by today's standards, they are still great adventures and harmless fun.

ERB was a natural storyteller who developed fantastic series in such varied settings as Africa, the moon, Mars, Venus, the lost continent of Caspak, and Pellucidar. As much as I enjoyed them all, the Pellucidar series was (and still remains) my favorite. All 7 books in this series are highly entertaining and enjoyable, but it's best to read them in order. A set of all 7 is currently offered by Estar under the title ADVENTURES IN PELLUCIDAR.

A Classic

I read this as a boy and enjoyed it still.

great reading from ERB

As always...great reading from ERB.

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Title: Sacred Light

Subtitle: Armor of Magic, Book 1

Author: Simone Pond

Narrator: Caitlin Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Fiona Farrow is ignoring her destiny. She has no interest in guarding the Sacred Scrolls from the evil Shadow Order - not after the same job took her parents away. But when a powerful demon mage from the Shadow Order steals one of the Sacred Scrolls and starts hunting down Protectors of Light, Fiona will have to put on her magical suit of armor and face her fears. If she doesn't, the Shadow Order will destroy humanity and banish Fiona to an obscure dimension for the rest of her nightmarish eternity.

Members Reviews:

Decent story but frustrating protagonist

Decent start to a new series. Some interesting plot development. however, this is another fantasy novel with a female lead who is frustratingly obtuse.

Great story by a great author

Another great story by Simone pond. Great storyline great cast of characters I love the supernatural story action-packed story once I started reading I read till the end cannot wait for book 2 in the series.

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Title: Grass for His Pillow

Subtitle: Tales of the Otori, Book 2

Author: Lian Hearn

Narrator: Aiko Nakasone, Kevin Gray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Grass for His Pillow is the second novel in Lian Hearn's astonishingly beautiful series inspired by feudal Japan, Tales of the Otori.

In the ancient Oriental lands of the Otori, amidst a time of violent war, famine and treacherous alliances, the fate of the young lovers Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede hangs in the balance....

Takeo, heir to the great Otori clan, has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. His supernatural skills of virtual invisibility and acute hearing make him their most deadly assassin. But he must deny the solemn oath of vengeance he made, his adopted birthright of wealth, land and power - and his love for Kaede. If he does not devote himself entirely to the brutal ways of the Tribe, they will kill him. Whichever path he chooses, it will lead to hardship and sacrifice in the bitter winter of the high mountains and test him to the limits of his being.

Kaede, heiress to vast lands, is now the valuable pawn of ruthless warlords. She must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men - who must never suspect the dangerous secret she hides.

Critic Reviews:

"The beauty, savagery and strangeness of Hearn's gripping tale is heightened by her exquisite, crystalline prose. The second instalment in the Tales of the Otori is, astonishingly, even better than Across the Nightingale Floor." (Independent on Sunday)

Members Reviews:

Very much in the style of the first book; but I found myself getting bored.

This is the second book in the Tales of the Otori series by Lian Hearn. This book picks up where the first left off. Takeo leaves Kaede for training under the mysterious Tribe; whose supernatural abilities Takeo has inherited from his father. As his training concludes, and he is asked to take out certain missions, he must ask himself if his loyalties will lie with the Tribe or with the Otori? Kaede meanwhile is left on her own to return home and see what state her family is in. Kaede struggles to consolidate her power and claim the inheritance she was left in a world that is run by men.

This was a fitting second book for this series. It moved along at the steady, descriptive pace of the second book. Although for some reason I found myself getting bored while reading this book. The lush descriptions, while detailed, didn't bring the book to life in the way I hoped they would. I had a little trouble understanding some of the stupid decisions made by Kaede and Takeo along the way. Despite these misgivings, if you liked the first book you must read the second book. It is very much in the same style of the first book and continues the story of Kaede and Takeo. This book definitely builds to a climax preparing you for the war and conflict of the third novel.

A must read!

Grass for His Pillow is the continuation of the Tales of the Otori series about young Takeo. This book resumes where Book One, Across the Nightingale Floor ends. Thankfully, the story continues. The vivid descriptions, the mental portrayal of the scenery in which young Takeo & the heroine, Lady Kaede Shirakawa, find themselves, is vibrant and real. Lian Hearn takes a known world (Japan) and crafts another world just like it in which to set his story. There are many wonderful moments in this story and to tell them here would only lessen the experience.

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Title: The World of the Rings

Subtitle: Language, Religion, and Adventure in Tolkien

Author: Jared C. Lobdell

Narrator: Stuart Appleton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-29-16

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Jared Lobdell examines Tolkien's methods and his worldview by following the thread of three influences: the Edwardian adventure story, the science of philology, or comparative languages, and Roman Catholic theology. The "Edwardian mode" of adventure story (King Solomon's Mines, The Lost World) is one in which a small group of Englishmen make an expedition to foreign parts and find supernatural terrors awaiting them, finally returning home, mission accomplished. The architecture and narrative style of these adventure stories is followed completely in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien's towering erudition in ancient Germanic and Celtic languages helps to explain his successful use of a mixture of period styles in his storytelling, as well as his amazing facility coining memorable names. Although Tolkien's stories betray a strong Christian conception of virtue and suffering, his Catholic background raises difficult problems for understanding the tales, with their heroes who are basically irreligious. Lobdell pursues many subtle clues to arrive at a balanced answer.

Members Reviews:

Not my style

I cannot recommend this book. I did not enjoy it, and found its style largely rambling (poorly written), and making few points of interest to me. If you have a deep background in English literature or linguistics, this book may be of interests to you, provided of course you are a Tolkien fan. For the rest of us who are neither, I would recommend instead the works of Ralph C. Wood "The Gospel According to Tolkien"The Gospel According to Tolkien: Visions of the Kingdom in Middle-earthor Richard Purtill's "J.R.R. Tolkiien: Myth, Morality and Religion."The J.R.R. Tolkien: Myth, Morality, and ReligionI preferred Wood to Purtill, but both are informative, and in my mind much more engaging and clearly written than this work. There are a few interesting insights here, but amidst too much empty and rambling verbiage.

Short, but sweet

Most of the books that I've read about LotR that have come out sine the release of the films have been very long winded. None of them say anything original or substantial and tend to feel like a "dumbies guide". Mr. Lobdell's book isn't that long, but it really makes you think and touches on some interesting topics that other authors haven't (because they're too busy rehashing the same old things that every one else has been talking about).

I also really appriciate that Mr. Lobdell doesn't dumb down his language for his reader. When authors dumb down their language, I always have a feeling that they're talking down to me (which I don't appreciate). In this book, where a big word is meant, it's used, and it isn't substituted for a smaller, dumber word. As a result, I feel like I'm being "talked" to, instead of "talked" at.

A Loving Look At Middle Earth

This book was originally published ca 1980 as England and Always. I have not seen the original so I can't tell how much of this book is new material (beyond a chapter dealing with Peter Jackson's films). Lobdell has examined Tolkien's writings from several interesting and unusual perspectives. One of the most interesting deals with the influence of Edwardian adventure fiction (Haggard, etc.) on Tolkien.

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Title: The Buried Symbol

Subtitle: The Runes of Issalia, Book 1

Author: Jeffrey L. Kohanek

Narrator: Gregory Walston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-16

Publisher: Black Rose Writing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Discover a lost magic, long buried and forgotten....

Without a rune marking his role in society, Brock is doomed to a life below the lowest rung of the social ladder. Unwilling to accept his fate, the teen risks his life to obtain a fake rune that marks him as a member of the Empire's ruling class. He then embarks on a quest to join an institution where the Empire's future leaders are trained.

As a student of the Academy, he soon uncovers a chain of secrets kept hidden for centuries, secrets that expose cracks in the foundation of Empire society. Among his discoveries is a powerful magic, long buried and forgotten.

Brock's compassion and sense of justice are seeds that sprout tight friendships and a blossoming romance. An unwillingness to be bullied earns him a dangerous enemy, growing into a feud that escalates to a climactic showdown.

Members Reviews:

good story. subpar narrator.

The book was interesting. Both the world and premise leave a lot of potoential for this series. My only complaint about the story is that all the women the protagonist meets seems as easy as Bond girls.

The naration was not very good. I nearly stopped listening in the first few minutes because of it. That would have been a shame too because it an interesting book.

another good book bad narrator

I read a lot of books, and listen to a lot of books do you self a favor read the book first. the narrator wasn't as bad as the worst of them but he's close. it makes you realize that good narrators are hard to come by. I won't get the next if it's the same narrator. the book is OK but I can't tell until I read the next book. again I blame the narrator. lol

A great fantasy.

Equal ballance of character, plot and story. Friends on adventure and new horizons. Looking forward to the next.

fun book, but the reader drones

play this book at 1.2 it makes the narrator more tolerable

I realy enjoy the story and I can't wait for more

Meh

Robotic narration and juvenile cliched dialog sink what were some otherwise decent world building. probably wont be continuing the series.

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Title: Love & War

Subtitle: The Daughters of Zeus, Book 5

Author: Kaitlin Bevis

Narrator: Kaitlin Bevis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-16

Publisher: Kaitlin Bevis

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

After narrowly escaping with her life, Aphrodite wakes up to find herself at the demigods' base camp - a gorgeous tropical island. Powerless and injured, she has no choice but to glamour herself as a demigoddess in order to find out what's really going on. Lucky for her, she's not alone. Ares is with her, also in disguise. But she soon realizes she might be more of a liability than an asset when her panic attacks and nightmares threaten to expose them both.

Ares is as anxious as anyone to shut down the demigods' plot. But right now, all he can think about is Aphrodite. He almost killed her! And though the timing couldn't be any worse, he's falling hard and fast. He'll do anything to protect her, even if it means sacrificing himself.

Still, they find allies in the most unexpected places.

More goddess than demigoddess, Medea is married to the rebel leader, Jason. But there's something odd going on. Jason is acting very strange, and Medea finds herself drawn to a new demigoddess who mysteriously arrived on the island half-dead. She senses there's more to this visitor than meets the eye.

War is coming, there's no doubt. But, in her weakened state, does Aphrodite have any hope of surviving it?

Members Reviews:

Love this book series but hate one thing

The series is amazing but the only thing that sucks is that he last book in he series is not an audiobook! Seriously the only thing I am upset about. Other the. That, I love the series! Worth listening to or reading ^_^

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Title: The Cost of Betrayal

Author: David Dalglish

Narrator: C.J. McAllister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-16

Publisher: Dalglish Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Their prophet dead and their home lost, the half-bloods Harruq and Qurrah Tun form a strained alliance with a band of mercenaries outside the city of Veldaren. As the brothers and their allies wage a private war against powerful thief guilds, forces greater than them all threaten to tear them apart and ruin any hope for a better life. Harruq must defend his family at all costs, for Qurrah's love of a girl with a shattered mind and the power of a goddess may doom them all.

Members Reviews:

Stick With It - It's Worth it!!!

The beginning was tedious for me and had I been reading I would have skimmed through alot of the day to day details however the pace does get better and I found myself hanging on every word. Tessana is such a tortured soul and the way CJ McAllister narrates her and the others truly brings the story to life. At the core everyone is just trying to do what is right for their loved ones but life is messy and not easy and this story reflects that very well. I am eager to find out what happens next in the series. I would definitely purchase other books narrated by CJ McAllister. I was given this free review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Broke my heart, even rereading it!

I first fell in love with David Dalglish's novels when I stumbled upon a Trilogy offered on Kindle. The set was the first three of the half-orc series, these novels here. I knew that the story was setting us up for something huge later on in the series and this was the breaking of the bonds section. This was the novel that would show where the characters would go from their humble beginnings. So that meant some heartbreak was in order. I'm trying not to give spoilers but I will say this novel broke my heart the first time reading it and it broke it again listening to it this time.

I will say that I prefer the narrator from David's shadowdance series. I grew to love the voice is he gave some of my favorite characters. now that some of them appear in this novel, their voices are different, and that was slightly disappointing. I grew used to the new narrator though.

I have yet to read any novel by David dalglish that disappointed me. I highly recommend any of his books, especially his shadow dance series.

Qurrah's emo girlfriend is annoying...

I feel the first part of the book could have been skipped. Hurraq's relationship could have been fast forward through instead of describing it in agonizing detail. we already know from the first book that they love each other. Qurrah's girl friend was annoying. she came off like a edgy teen saying extreme shit just to disgust normies. for a while, I was waiting for someone to tell her she is a liar. The way she talked about her trauma made it sound made up.

Good book!

Interesting characters abound! Good fantasy novel with some interesting twists. Takes a bit to get into, but a great story. Worth a credit.

This book was provided at no cost for a fair and honest review.

Cringeworthy story

Not nearly as good or polished as his Shadowdance series. I'd suggest going there instead.

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Title: The Dragonward

Subtitle: The Godsfall Trilogy, Book 1

Author: Michael Meyerhofer

Narrator: Craig Beck

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-16

Publisher: Red Adept Publishing, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Three years after the War of the Lotus, alliances have already begun to unravel. As Rowen Locke struggles to maintain peace, troubling news reaches him from every corner. Persecution of the Shel'ai has reignited in the south, spurred on by a fanatical priest. To the north, the Isle Knights are withering under the leadership of mad Crovis Ammerhel. Old friends fight each other when not drowning their sorrows in taverns.

A new threat emerges from across the sea, dispatched by the same exiled Dragonkin who have been plotting their revenge for centuries. Rowen and his companions soon realize that the target is the Dragonward itself: their one and only defense against an evil so vast even Knightswrath could not vanquish it.

Members Reviews:

A New Branch to the Rowne Locke Story

Any additional comments?

Rowen Locke has struggled to keep the peace between all races since the end of the War of the Lotus 3 years earlier. But people are quick to forget how magic, the Shelai, and others brought peace, it is easier to remember the old hatreds. Then there is a new Shelai called Algol that has plans to bring down this world. Algol has partnered with Crovis Ammerhel and is planning on bringing down the Dragonward and return the dragonkin to this world. But Rowen Locke, Maddoc, Igrid, and others are going to do whatever they can to keep that from happening.

Rowen is doing his best to protect those that he loves, even though everyone else seems to be against him. But he is loyal and determined, even if he is arrested, falsely imprisoned, beaten, and threatened to be executed. I loved Igrid, she is strong and determined and wont quit no matter what. You can tell that she loves Rowen deeply although I think she was going to kill him. Algol is a powerful Sheai and has his own history but he is willing to do whatever it takes to bring back Nekiel.

If you like epic fantasy stories you have a read this one. This is an amazing story with lots of action, death, and a serious bad guy that has plans to destroy everything. What more could you want? If you like audiobooks, make sure to check out the Audible copy. The narration was amazing and helped draw me into the story.

I received The Dragonward from Sages Reading Room for free and I also purchased a copy of The Dragonward from Audible. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.

An Engaging Fantasy..

Any additional comments?

This a Fantasy Tale of a land where the people find it difficult to survive and where war may erupt at any moment.

The Dragonkin, have been exiled and are threatening revenge.

The story line was filled with twists, suspense and magic.

I was held captivated by the entire book.

Overall, an Engaging worthwhile read or listen.

Craig Beck did really well with the narration.

Note:

"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."

Good listen, liking this author more and more

Any additional comments?

Great listen from a good author. The narration is perfect throughout, Beck does a fantastic job with this novel, just like he did with the Dragonkin series.

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Title: Betrayal's Price

Subtitle: In Deception's Shadow, Book 1

Author: Lisa Blackwood

Narrator: Shiromi Arserio

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-16

Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Centuries ago the gods demanded Ashayna Stonemantle sacrifice her demon-tainted lover. She did, and then ended her own life, but it didn't fulfill her obligations to the gods.

Reborn into a new body, Ashayna has no awareness of her former life until her sentient magic manipulates her into seeking out Sorntar, Crown Prince of the Phoenix. The majestic and charismatic Sorntar reveals that she is host to a Larnkin - a spirit creature of vast power. If she can trust the word of a man who is part avian, he is host to her Larnkin's other half. When their Larnkins awaken early and force them into an unbreakable bond, Ashayna and Sorntar are accused of being corrupted by an ancient evil. To prove their innocence, they must discover what happened in the past to pit bondmate against bondmate. As the search for the truth draws them closer together, Ashayna realizes she's falling in love with Sorntar. But before she can tell him, his tainted Larnkin enslaves him. The gods demand she kill her beloved, as she did once before, but she will not do it, even if it's the only thing that will keep her soul safe from his darkness.

Members Reviews:

Betrayal's Price

When I first got this audio book, I was not so sure I'd enjoy it! I was wrong, I loved it, so much in fact that I went back to buy the others. The cover is actually what initially drew me to the book, but the fast moving and unexpected twists and turns kept me totally engrossed and guessing, until the very end. Shiromi Arserio did an excellent job in narrating this paranormal, adventurous love story. I love listening to the audio books as well as reading the ebook since it helps me know the proper enunciation of the places and characters names. Lisa Blackwood is a master at weaving an exciting, intriguing, story with well developed and personable characters. I'd have no qualms what so ever in recommending this book to others. I was quite pleasantly surprised and did not want to put it down until the end.

Brilliant Fantasy!

What did you love best about Betrayal's Price?

I love the characters and the story they were involved in and how it developed and evolved through the story.

Any additional comments?

Very good book and very good narration. Loved it!

great book,

this is the first book of Lisa that I have read .And it wount be the last .she keeps you in the story and you can't leave then she makes you want more when the book is over .a must read

Amazing story set in an awesome new world!!!

If you could sum up Betrayal's Price in three words, what would they be?

Awesome new world.

But that doesn't really cover it because its just an amazing story and wonderful all around.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved all of them and the details Lisa gives and just how she made such a wonderful book.

Which character as performed by Shiromi Arserio was your favorite?

It it too hard to choose who I liked best from her performance because she did such an amazing job and conveyed everyone's emotions perfectly

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Get lost in the world of Phoenix's and humans with magic just to spice it all together.

Any additional comments?

Such an amazing read. Lisa and Shiromi really brought this story to life. The last 4 or 5 hours of the story I couldn't stop listening.

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Title: Cara's Twelve

Author: Chantel Seabrook

Narrator: Anne Flosnik

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-16

Publisher: Stella Marie Alden

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Raised in the backwater province of Crowthorne, Cara finds her fate bound to a system she despises and a goddess she no longer believes in. When it becomes clear that the heir to the Elbian throne has found disfavor in the eyes of the goddess, Cara is ordained by blood to take her cousin's place as heir apparent.

One man from each of the 12 provinces are chosen by the royal council to pledge their lives and swords as champions and consorts of the future queen. From these men, Cara must choose the future king of Elbia. Before she is able to take her place on the throne, Cara and her 12 must visit each province and perform a sacred ceremony, one that will make Cara question everything she thought was real.

Cara soon realizes that not all of the men who swore to protect her are what they seem, and that there are those who would use her as a tool to gain power.

Cara's Twelve is a refreshingly different, romantic fantasy story of fair maidens and fearless warriors in a medieval land.

Members Reviews:

Very Unique Fantasy

The story was very unique and different than anything I have previously listened to. It was interesting and kept my attention.

I was not too sure how this story was going to hold my attention but there are quite a few twists and exciting moments and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

If you only like monogamous fantasy romances, this is NOT the book for you. Cara starts right off with 12 consorts! She has 2 years to travel to each of their hometowns and commit herself to their people and chosen consort. After her tour, she will be crowned the queen of the 12 provinces.

All 12 men chosen by the provinces swear loyalty to her and are supposed to be her protectors and consorts but not everything is as it seems. Not all men plan on keeping their vows...

While on tour, an uprising starts and her life and the life of her consorts hangs in the balance. There is a traitor trying to overthrow the current council and change the way things are done.

The narrator did an awesome job bringing the story to life. The story did not turn out how I expected it and I'm hoping for a book 2! There were several misunderstandings and decisions were made by Cara that really surprised me. I'm looking forward to a continuation of this tale!

**This audiobook was provided free of charge in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion**

A very powerful story about justice and treason

Any additional comments?

I have received a copy of this book in audio format from the narrator in exchange for an honest review.The reign of Elbia, composed by twelve provinces, is reigned by a despotic queen, who oppresses her people with very high taxes. Cara lives in one of the poorest provinces, and she does not see eye to eye with the queen nor believes in the goddess Annul. One day she receives communication that her cousin Maeve, princes and heiress to the throne, has been found barren and therefore rejected as future queen; and so the crown will fall then upon Cara, being her the next in the dynastic lineage. She will have twelve consorts, one from each province, and they all together will have to travel to the twelve provinces on a tour that will last for two years, performing in each place a traditional rite which will change Cara's vision of things.