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Stealing Sorcery
- The War of Broken Mirrors, Book 2
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,969
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,295
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,271
The immortal sorcerers - three legendary figures that toppled the empire of Xixis. Each has lived for over a hundred years, leaving a powerful legacy in their wake. But their children do not share their renowned immortality, and when the firstborn son of Edrick Theas is killed, sorceress Lydia Hastings is called to investigate the murder. When she discovers a sorcerous trail left by a creature of unfathomable power, she quickly realizes she needs outside help.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Improvement
- By Jonathan on 09-04-16
- Stealing Sorcery
- The War of Broken Mirrors, Book 2
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Andrew Rowe and Nick Podehl is the best combo for audiobooks
Reviewed: 09-07-24
Seriously, I love everything I've read by Andrew Rowe and Nick Podehl is my favorite male narrator right now. The world building is astounding, the characters are complex, smart, and funny, and the stories are always compelling. Eventually, I'll purchase physical copies, but for now I am LIVING for these audiobooks.
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The Spellshop
- By: Sarah Beth Durst
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,073
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,964
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,964
She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she’d never return to: her childhood home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Soul Needed This Book
- By Ms.Me on 08-30-24
- The Spellshop
- By: Sarah Beth Durst
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
Legends and Lattes meets Stardew Valley
Reviewed: 07-14-24
Reading this book was like watching a Ghibli film in the best way. It was so cute and cozy, and I love how vibrant the fantasy elements in it are with winged cats, merhorses, and so forth. It's honestly the perfect cottagecore fantasy.
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The Stranger Upstairs
- A Novel
- By: Lisa M. Matlin
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 119
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Story4 out of 5 stars 119
A therapist and self-help writer with all the answers, Sarah has just bought a gorgeous Victorian in the community of her dreams. Turns out you can get a killer deal on a house where someone was murdered. Plus, renovating Black Wood House makes for great blog content and a potent distraction from her failing marriage. Good thing nobody knows that her past is as tainted as the bloodstain on her bedroom floor.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I wanted to like it
- By C.Orlandi on 10-14-23
- The Stranger Upstairs
- A Novel
- By: Lisa M. Matlin
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
Poorly put together
Reviewed: 12-27-23
Although the performance is great and the prose is lovely, the plot is all over the place. It felt like the author was trying to do too many things at once and failed to bring it all together at the end. Act 1 set up a good foundation, and it was fine when it started to unravel in Act 2 because the plot as presented up to then made sense for some unraveling. I figured things will become more unhinged before the end when everything is wrapped up, but instead the ending leaves even more loose strings than Act 2. Also, the Big Reveal in the final chapters felt very Act 3 Villain imho :/
Overall, I do not recommend.
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The Romantic Agenda
- By: Claire Kann
- Narrated by: Adrienne Walker
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 75
Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm, but she’s never been brave enough to say so. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life—and no, it's not Joy—she's heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway, and Joy decides it’s her last chance to show him exactly what he’s overlooking. But maybe Joy is the one missing something…or someone…and his name is Fox.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This book frustrates me, and not because of the asexuality.
- By brownskinblue on 07-16-23
- The Romantic Agenda
- By: Claire Kann
- Narrated by: Adrienne Walker
A perfect ending
Reviewed: 07-25-23
There were a few stylistic choices I wasn't huge on near the beginning of the book, but the plot and characters drew me in and wouldn't let go. First time getting to enjoy a romantic comedy with an asexual MC. Most excellent!
I think the performance was a little fast, but it didn't detract from the story overmuch.
All in all, definitely worth the time and credit.
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Unseelie
- By: Ivelisse Housman
- Narrated by: Elena Rey
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Iselia “Seelie” Graygrove looks just like her twin, Isolde…but as an autistic changeling left in the human world by the fae as an infant, she has always known she is different. Seelie’s unpredictable magic makes it hard for her to fit in—and draws her and Isolde into the hunt for a fabled treasure. In a heist gone wrong, the sisters make some unexpected allies and find themselves unraveling a mystery that has its roots in the history of humans and fae alike.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Autistic MC!!! 💕
- By Deborah Overstreet on 05-17-23
- Unseelie
- By: Ivelisse Housman
- Narrated by: Elena Rey
An expertly woven tale of faerie, autism, & family
Reviewed: 05-18-23
Housman's debut novel is breathtaking. I'm still kind of reeling from the whole experience, so it's difficult to write something eloquent to describe the whole thing, but it definitely made my brain go ✨️brrrup✨️ I loved the characters, the story, the sensory details, and I absolutely cannot wait for book 2!!!
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Girl, Wash Your Face
- Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
- By: Rachel Hollis
- Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62,426
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54,097
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53,816
As the founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her own media company, Rachel Hollis developed an immense online community by sharing tips for better living while fearlessly revealing the messiness of her own life. Now, in this challenging and inspiring new book, Rachel exposes the 20 lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively.
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3 out of 5 stars
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More for women who are mothers
- By MeredithNCSU girl on 04-07-18
- Girl, Wash Your Face
- Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
- By: Rachel Hollis
- Narrated by: Rachel Hollis
Fatphobic and ableist
Reviewed: 02-08-23
Couldn't even finish it. Hollis not only has a lot of fatphobic and ableist language in this book, she makes it clear she has no intention of changing her mind about archaic viewpoints of health.
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Lesser Known Monsters
- By: Rory Michaelson
- Narrated by: Rhys Jennings
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
Oscar Tundale is not a hero. Anxious, indecisive, and awkward, he can barely get through a normal day. Now he’s about to find out monsters are real. Oscar’s friends—brave, stubborn Zara and hyperactive, paranoid Marcus—might help discover what hunts him and unravel the truth about the handsome doctor he pines for. But only heroes can save the world, so maybe the best Oscar can hope for is to not end it by accident.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great LGBTQ urban fantasy with mythology feels
- By CJDsCurrentRead on 01-27-23
- Lesser Known Monsters
- By: Rory Michaelson
- Narrated by: Rhys Jennings
A must-read for queer monster-lovers everywhere!!!
Reviewed: 11-03-22
I've had the unique opportunity to read LKM before the audiobook came out. There's so much to love about this story (I won't post spoilers), but Jennings brings Michaelson's settings and characters to life in a way that words alone cannot.
A lot of aspects in this work are emotionally-charged and Jennings does an excellent job of communicating that through his narration.
Michaelson's world is as rich and vibrant as it is dark and mysterious. The sensory details in the book as well as the ambrosial prose make me feel like I'm really there alongside their relatable characters.
I cannot wait to see more from this author and narrator!!!
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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown: Booktrack Edition
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 193
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 194
Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle. But once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave. One morning, after a perfectly ordinary party, Tana wakes up surrounded by corpses. The only other survivors are her exasperatingly endearing ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them by going straight to Coldtown's opulent heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I listened to this book a long time ago and loved
- By Reviewer and Listener 💗💗💗💗💗💗🧛❤️🩸💯❤️ on 02-24-19
- The Coldest Girl in Coldtown: Booktrack Edition
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Christine Lakin
A hauntingly beautiful allegory for addiction
Reviewed: 09-22-22
I've loved Holly Black's books and vampire novels for ages, and Black's take on the classic monster and it's place in society is nothing short of brilliant.
This is also my first time listening to a book with Booktracks music, and I thought it was a really good way to draw the listener in further.
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Book of Night
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Sara Amini
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,037
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,809
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,802
Charlie Hall has never found a lock she couldn’t pick, a book she couldn’t steal, or a bad decision she wouldn’t make. She's spent half her life working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to peer into locked rooms, strangle people in their beds, or worse. Gloamists guard their secrets greedily, creating an underground economy of grimoires. And to rob their fellow magicians, they need Charlie Hall.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just what I was expecting, but maybe not for all
- By Ollie Oxyn Free on 05-11-22
- Book of Night
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Sara Amini
DESPERATELY NEED BOOK 2!!!
Reviewed: 07-13-22
Holly Black once again delivered some of the most breathtakingly painful and beautiful prose imaginable. Can't wait for book two of the duology and much more YA and adult fiction from the author to come!!!
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Children of Blood and Bone
- By: Tomi Adeyemi
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16,936
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,436
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,406
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully Written
- By Samantha on 03-09-18
- Children of Blood and Bone
- By: Tomi Adeyemi
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Poignant and Moving
Reviewed: 06-13-18
Reminiscent of Avatar: The Last Air Bender (the magic, at least), Adeyemi makes a significant point about police brutality towards African-Americans in the US with her novel filled with raw emotion and unyeilding love. I was thrilled, moved, and inspired. Please read this book.
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