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Title: The Inventor's Secret

Author: Andrea Cremer

Narrator: Leslie Bellair

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-22-14

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

New from Andrea Cremer, the New York Times best-selling author of the Nightshade novels, comes an action-packed alternate-history steampunk adventure.

In this world, sixteen-year-old Charlotte and her fellow refugees have scraped out an existence on the edge of Britains industrial empire. Though they live by the skin of their teeth, they have their health (at least when they can find enough food and avoid the Imperial Labor Gatherers) and each other. When a new exile with no memory of his escape or even his own name seeks shelter in their camp he brings new dangers with him and secrets about the terrible future that awaits all those who have struggled has to live free of the bonds of the empires Machineworks.

The Inventors Secret is the first book of a YA steampunk series set in an alternate nineteenth-century North America where the Revolutionary War never took place and the British Empire has expanded into a global juggernaut propelled by marvelous and horrible machinery. Perfect for fans of Libba Bray's The Diviners, Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Angel, ScottWesterfeld's Leviathan and Phillip Reeve's Mortal Engines.

Members Reviews:

Mechanically great

What did you love best about The Inventor's Secret?

I like the alternate reality. The characters were each well defined.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Linette: I like her firery style.

What about Leslie Bellairs performance did you like?

The performance was well done. She identified each characters well with her voice.

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

No

Any additional comments?

This is the first steampunk book I have the opportunity of reading (listening to). I enjoyed the alternate reality story line and the eclectic characters. This book is written for a TA audience. As an adult, the story came through as immature at times; especially when it addressed Charlotte's infatuated feelings. I addressed those with a few rolls of the eyes.

Sometimes it was also difficult to believe that a young girl who was not raised in the ways of society, found it so easy to play the part of a debutante. I was expecting more conflicting emotions and feats.

I enjoyed learning about the different classes and how they intertwined. Although there were several main personas in the story, they each were unique in their own way. They contributed to the tale as needed without bringing confusion as to who is who. The descriptions of the different apparatuses used in the book were quite clever.

Overall, I enjoyed this quick read.

A good read. Entertaining.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It got me hooked quickly with the steampunk theme and alternate universe. The only flaw was the readers voice for the character Grave, it felt too childish for me and I found it annoying at times. But for the rest of the characters she voiced well for their personalities.

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Title: Elusion

Author: Claudia Gabel, Cheryl Klam

Narrator: Arielle DeLisle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-18-14

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Soon, Elusion will change the world and life as we know it.

A new technology called Elusion is sweeping the country. An app, a visor, and a wristband will virtually transport you to an exotic destination where adventure can be pursued without the complications or consequences of real life.

Regan is an Elusion insider. Or at least she used to be. Her father invented the program, and her best friend, Patrick, heir to the tech giant Orexis, is about to release it nationwide. But ever since her father's unexpected death, Regan can't bear to Escape, especially since waking up from the dream means crashing back to her grim reality.

Still, when there are rumors of trouble in Elusion, accusations that it's addictive and dangerous, Regan is determined to defend it. But the critics of Elusion come from surprising sources, including Josh, the handsome skeptic with his own personal stakes. As Regan investigates the claims, she discovers a disturbing web of secrets. She will soon have to choose between love and loyalty...a decision that will affect the lives of millions.

Suspense, thrills, and romance fuel this near-future story about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

Members Reviews:

I loved this story & the narration!

This was such a unique and interesting story, it was very entertaining! The author did an amazing job & the narrator did too! I can't wait to listen to the next book!!!

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Title: Don't Even Think About It

Author: Sarah Mlynowski

Narrator: Erin Spencer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-11-14

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Contemporary teen fiction with romance, secrets, scandals, and ESP from the author of Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have).

We weren't always like this. We used to be average New York City high school sophomores. Until our homeroom went for flu shots. We were prepared for some side effects. Maybe a headache. Maybe a sore arm. We definitely didn't expect to get telepathic powers. But suddenly we could hear what everyone was thinking. Our friends. Our parents. Our crushes. Now we all know that Tess is in love with her best friend, Teddy. That Mackenzie cheated on Cooper. That, um, Nurse Carmichael used to be a stripper.

Since we've kept our freakish skill a secret, we can sit next to the class brainiac and ace our tests. We can dump our boyfriends right before they dump us. We know what our friends really think of our jeans, our breath, our new bangs. We always know what's coming. Some of us will thrive. Some of us will crack. None of us will ever be the same. So stop obsessing about your ex. We're always listening.

Critic Reviews:

Starred Review,

, Januy 6, 2014:

"Mlynowski continues to make comedy look easy in this smart and frequently hilarious novel, which features a collective first-person narrative that fits the premise like a glove... Filled with heartbreak, hilarity, and some brutal truths, Mlynowskis novel will leave readers thinking about the gaps between our private and public selves and the lies we tell others and ourselves."

, January 1, 2014:

"Readers will hope for a sequel with amped-up Espie secrets and scandals. Hand to fans of Cecily von Ziegesars all-seeing Gossip Girl and Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivians Burn for Burn revenge books. Now, flu shot, anyone?"

, February 1, 2014:

"The multiple characters are remarkably distinctive, and the plot moves along briskly, combining family drama, complicated romance and friendship turmoil into a compelling view of teen dynamics."

From the Hardcover edition.

Members Reviews:

I'm Too Old & Just Not Young Enough to Enjoy This

Would you try another book from Sarah Mlynowski and/or Erin Spencer?

I love Sarah Mlynowski! I've enjoyed several of her Whatever After Series audible books with my daughter to initiate her love for reading. I've also read Bra's and Broomsticks, which I loved as well. Her books are light, witty, and fun and embrace what I typically what I love about Sophie Kinsella books. They are just refreshing, whimsical, and delightful.

Would you be willing to try another one of Erin Spencers performances?

Sure.

What character would you cut from Don't Even Think About It?

Well there are 22. If we can obsolete about 17 of them that would be a great start.

Any additional comments?

The premise of this book I believe was great. The execution left a lot to be desired. 22 students developing ESP was too much to take on. Possibly it should have been a collective of 3 no more than 5 students. If this was Ferris Buehler and his crew the ramifications would be AWESOMELY entertaining. The 3rd person narrative leaves a lackluster. I know ESP allowed them to read each others thoughts but I feel like a first person narrative could have better captured the why behind their thoughts.

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Titel: Rubinrot (Liebe geht durch alle Zeiten 1)

Autor:: Kerstin Gier

Erzähler: Josefine Preuß, Maria Ehrich

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-25-14

Herausgeber: Arena Verlag

Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen

Kategorien: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Manchmal ist es ein echtes Kreuz, in einer Familie zu leben, die jede Menge Geheimnisse hat. Der Überzeugung ist zumindest die 16jährige Gwendolyn. Bis sie sich eines Tages aus heiterem Himmel im London um die letzte Jahrhundertwende wiederfindet. Und ihr klar wird, dass ausgerechnet sie das allergrößte Geheimnis ihrer Familie ist. Was ihr dagegen nicht klar ist: Dass man sich zwischen den Zeiten möglichst nicht verlieben sollte. Denn das macht die Sache erst recht kompliziert!

©2009 Arena Verlag (P)2012 Arena Verlag

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Sehr lustig

Ich bin sicher um 30 Jahre älter als die Leser, für die diese Romane eigentlich gedacht sind. Dennoch haben sie mir sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Gewöhnlich höre ich nur Science Fiction bzw. Fantasy-Romane auf Englisch--bin seit mehreren Jahrzehnten in Amerika wohnhaft--aber dank einer Empfehlung meiner Schwester habe ich in diesem Fall eine Ausnahme gemacht, um mich letztendlich darum zu freuen. Komischerweise kann man in deutschsprachigen Bücher für Jugendliche Sachen machen, die sich im Englischen nie machen lassen. Dadurch wirkt eine Geschichte, die durchaus leicht vorauszusagen bleibt, doch irgendwie frisch.

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Title: Hunter

Subtitle: The Silver Series, Book 6

Author: Cheree Lynn Alsop

Narrator: Christopher Dumbreski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-17-14

Publisher: Cheree Alsop

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Hunter, the sixth book of the Silver Series, is about Dray, a werewolf who feels trapped and alone in his small farming town. Dray's world is shaken when a cute girl shows up the same time as a vengeful wild werewolf pack. With Jaze's help, Dray fights to protect his town, but when Jaze is in trouble, Dray puts everything on the line to help the werewolves who changed his life.

Hunter is about finding the courage to step into the unknown. It is a story of risking life for love, and discovering the truth about one's self in the heart of adversity.

Members Reviews:

Best narrator

I love Christopher dumbreski he is the best narrator is this series, his voices for all the characters are amazing

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Title: Thrall

Subtitle: A Daughters of Lilith Novel, Volume 1

Author: Jennifer Quintenz

Narrator: Kristin Hatcher

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-14

Publisher: Secret Tree Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Braedyn is a normal girl just trying to survive high school with her two devoted friends, Royal and Cassie. Together they're doing a pretty good job of shrugging off the slings and arrows cast their way by the popular crowd when a new boy, Lucas, moves into the house next door. Suddenly Braedyn finds herself falling in love for the first time.

But as her 16th birthday approaches, Braedyn discovers humankind is at war with the Lilitu, an ancient race of enticing demons that prey on human souls. Her father is a member of the Guard fighting against the Lilitu - and so are the new neighbors, including her crush, Lucas.

As her world starts to unravel at the seams, Braedyn learns the right answers aren't always clear or easy. And as for "good" and "evil" - it all depends on how we choose to act.

Inspired by the ancient Mesopotamian myths of Lilith and her offspring, Thrall explores first love, strong friendships, and taking on adult responsibilities against the backdrop of powerful supernatural forces and life-and-death stakes.

Members Reviews:

Excellent!

Thrall is an amazing book. Starts out with a pretty normal teenage girl about to turn 16: small group of friends, dealing with the bully cheerleaders at school along with the jocks, and suddenly running into a hot guy who makes her flush. This quickly changes. Braden is introduced to the world of Lilitu, or sirens, and her entire life is flipped on its head. Being told that she cant be with the guy she wants, and not being able to tell him why, is an awful thing for a girl with her first crush. Having her body change uncontrollably and in an unwanted, but sudden, way is just one more thing that she has to deal with.

I love how the author doesnt fall into the trap of the whiny teenagers. Teenagers today are a lot more grown up than they used to be, and listening to/reading books with super whiny teenagers just drive me crazy. Thankfully, Jennifer Quintenz did not have this problem. The teenagers in the book are pretty much just like the teenagers I run into at the store. It was very true to reality, and I liked that. I definitely give this book 5 STARS!!

**The only problem I had was in one chapter, the audio overlapped itself a few times. It was very distracting.

Outstanding

I ended up having to return this book because it was skipping. I was able to listen to half of it and then was so in love that I bought it at the book store. The story line keeps you on your toes. I wish I had been able to finish the book audio, it helps me to imagine better but even paper was incredible. I found myself holding my breath in parts, other parts I could not put the book down to sleep. This was a real page turner, hopefully they will work out the bug. I am going to get the next one and hope that it does not have the same issue!

So so

The reader was not a good match. It needed a younger voice. This reader had a pleasant tone and quality just not a good match for this book. This impacted my interest overall I fear

The story was so so. It didn't engage me terribly. I finished the book but have no plans to continue. The story didn't flow well. It just wasn't terribly interesting.

audio book thrall

loved it can't wait for next book only one problem person who reads the book has no real emotion no excitement otherwise very good

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Titel: Wie Monde so silbern (Die Luna-Chroniken 1)

Autor:: Marissa Meyer

Erzähler: Vanida Karun

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 57 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-23-13

Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH

Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen

Kategorien: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Cinder lebt bei ihrer Stiefmutter und ihren zwei Stiefschwestern, arbeitet als Mechanikerin und versucht gegen alle Widerstände, sich nicht unterkriegen zu lassen. Als eines Tages in unauffälliger Kleidung niemand anderes als Prinz Kai an ihrem Marktstand auftaucht, wirft das unzählige Fragen auf: Warum braucht der Prinz ihre Hilfe? Und was hat es mit dem plötzlichen Besuch der Königin von Luna auf sich, die Prinz Kai unbedingt heiraten will? Die Ereignisse überschlagen sich, bis sie in dem großen Ball, auf dem Cinder sich einschmuggelt, ihren Höhepunkt finden. Und diesmal wird Cinder mehr verlieren als nur ihren Schuh...

©2013 Carlsen Verlag GmbH, Hamburg (P)2013 Hörbuch Hamburg HHV GmbH, Hamburg

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Titel: Das Zeichen der Athene (Helden des Olymp 3)

Autor:: Rick Riordan

Erzähler: Marius Clarén

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-20-13

Herausgeber: Lübbe Audio

Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Sieben Halbgötter werden den Olymp vor dem Untergang bewahren, so sagt es die alte Prophezeiung. Und als Annabeth und Percy zusammen mit ihren neuen Freunden wieder aufeinandertreffen, scheinen sich die sieben endlich gefunden zu haben. Mit ihrem Schiff, der Argo II, machen sie sich auf den Weg ins antike Rom. Aber können sie die alte Feindschaft zwischen den Nachkommen der griechischen und römischen Götter überwinden? Die Götter des Olymp sind noch immer mitten unter uns.

©2013 Lübbe Audio, Bastei Lübbe GmbH & Co.KG, Köln (P)2013 Lübbe Audio, Bastei Lübbe GmbH & Co.KG, Köln

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Title: TimeRiders

Author: Alex Scarrow

Narrator: Aaron Landon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-09-13

Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Maddy should have died in a plane crash. Liam should have died at sea when the Titanic sank. Sal should have died in a tragic fire. But a mysterious man whisked them away to safety.

Maddy, Liam, and Sal quickly learn that time travel is no longer just a hope for the future; it is a dangerous reality. And they weren't just rescued from their terrible fatesthey were recruited for the agency of TimeRiders created to protect the world from those seeking to alter the course of history for personal gain. By reliving the highly documented events in New York City on 9/11, they can closely monitor history for any deviations-large or small. When just such a change is detected, they are alerted that a threat is at hand unleashing the evil of the Nazis to wreak havoc with Earth's present and future. Can Maddy, Liam, and Sal fulfill their destinies as keepers of time to save the world from utter destruction?

An exhilarating adventure that shifts readers back in time to Nazi Germany and then forward into an ever-changing present.

Members Reviews:

Rather mundane story, not very scifi

I'm not sure why I was committed to finishing this book. While it was not bad, I can definitely say it was not good. It seems that all books I have read by Scarrow lack a certain depth of plot and character. It is almost as if the books are aimed toward *very* young adults (age 13?).

I can definitely say I will not read the rest in the series.

If you are looking for a science fiction heavy book about time travel, this is not the book for you.

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Title: The Golden Lily

Subtitle: Bloodlines, Book 2

Author: Richelle Mead

Narrator: Emily Shaffer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-13

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Golden Lily, the second title in the sensational Bloodlines series from Richelle Mead. Read by the actress Emily Shaffer.

Its a risky game protecting vampire secrets, especially when you lie at the heart of the most dangerous of them all. Alchemist Sydney Sage is in hiding at the human boarding school Amberwood, where she has been tasked with keeping secret and protecting the life of vampire princess Jill Dragomir.

But after a series of attacks, Sydney learns something shocking about the paranormal world she inhabits. Vampire hunters arent just the stuff of legend. Theyre real. And someone very close to her maybe one of them....

Members Reviews:

I liked it a lot

The story was very good and I am looking forward to listening to the rest of the series

Maintaining the standard for the series

Any additional comments?

As in the Vampire Academy series, the spin off (which centres around Sydney from the original series) is centred around heroes that are a little too stalwart and villains that are a little too mean. However, the more complex character backgrounds and exploration make them a little more believable. I particularly liked the way in which Sydney's prejudices were explained and gradually challenged throughout the book.

The plot is engaging, and this along with the development of the supernatural world (we become more familiar with witchcraft, and also the origins of the Alchemist 'society' in this instalment) is the main strength of the book. The quality of the writing is what lets the book down. I found I couldn't ignore the frequent use of cliches and repeated phrases, which really detracted from the experience in places. I think Emily Shafter is a very good narrator, (although I will always prefer an English accent) but naturally the similarity in the tone of her voice for the repeated parts makes it more obvious than it might be in the written version. The alternative voices given to Adrian and some other characters, added to the quality of the listening.

On the whole I enjoyed the story and would recommend it to fans of the Vampire Diaries (written) series or the works of Cassandra Clare.

Fun but terrible English accent!

Any additional comments?

Loved the VA books so thought I'd try these out too. I find It quite difficult to identity with Sydney's character as she is extremely straight laced and completely dim when it comes to social situations. Perhaps it's just hard to see her as a strong lead after the fiery Rose? However this series is great fun to listen to, and good for a bit of escapism. Now all I have to do is get used to Adrian's terrible English accent. Some of the pronunciations seem to have been pulled from nowhere, particularly irritating is the addition of r to random words, in no county is the word have spoken as harve. Still it's not cockney so perhaps I should be grateful!

Raptured

I literally cannot wait for the next instalment. I absolutely love the characters especially Adrian!

accents

the story was just as, if not better, than the first. I cannot wait to listen to the next one.