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Ancillary Justice
- By: Ann Leckie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,895
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,548
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,541
On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren - a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking thousands of soldiers in the service of the Radch, the empire that conquered the galaxy. Now, an act of treachery has ripped it all away, leaving her with one fragile human body, unanswered questions, and a burning desire for vengeance.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Has some redeeming value, but is deeply flawed
- By Matthew J. Mimnaugh on 08-07-19
- Ancillary Justice
- By: Ann Leckie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
Story is a C+, Narrator is an F.
Reviewed: 08-09-23
The story left a lot to be desired, especially compared to many other of today's big sci-fi and fantasy names. For having won so many awards, I was a bit let down by the story of Ancillary Justice.
The narrator really takes away from the quality of the audiobook, as many others have said. She doesn't really have the ability to do different voices, distinguishing between speakers, etc.
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He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure
- He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 1
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 28 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42,681
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38,230
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38,148
It’s not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil. He’ll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that’s just on the first day. He’s going to need courage, he’s going to need wit, and he’s going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he’s going to need pants.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great!
- By tb3 on 03-10-21
- He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure
- He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 1
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
Really disappointing LitRPG, cannot recommend
Reviewed: 05-18-23
Was hoping for more from this book. It felt half finished. Character motivations are all over the place. Jason is a Mary Sue. There are moments that are really great, but overall it's really inconsistent writing and story. The performance is great, but the story is 2 stars at best. Would recommend other LitRPGs, such as Shadeslinger, for those wanting a better story.
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Gilded Ghost
- The Ripple System, Book 3
- By: Kyle Kirrin
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 21 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,878
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,305
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,293
Now the site of EBO’s first completed Red Cathedral, the Onyx Delta has become the center of the virtual world, and the entire player base is descending on Ned’s city to try their hand at the fearsome new raid and reap the game-changing rewards within. At the same time, a powerful, menacing guild is running roughshod over the western continents, razing every city in their wake and winning Frank’s obnoxiously loud approval from afar. But Ned knows that it’s only a matter of time before their forces sail east to the delta and attempt to burn down everything he’s built.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Too much Frank and not enough story!
- By BeauFLA on 08-19-22
- Gilded Ghost
- The Ripple System, Book 3
- By: Kyle Kirrin
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
An excellent continuation of the series.
Reviewed: 08-13-22
Kyle Kirrin delivers again in the third book. If you enjoyed books one and two, I can strongly recommend you continue. Good story, good mechanics, good characterization.
Travis Baldtree does a phenomenal job with the narration.
Absolutely worth your credit.
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Black Sand Baron
- The Ripple System, Book 2
- By: Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,690
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,945
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,922
The manhunt has officially begun. Now the target of a game-wide Holy War, Ned is forced to flee the Onyx Sands. The odds are stacked against him; Tyrann has tens of thousands of followers, a religion that’s spreading like wildfire, and a powerful god that will be stepping into the world of EBO in a matter of days. Meanwhile, Ned’s allies are a squirrel-exploding bard, a repurposed home security system who takes her instructions far too literally, and a wildly unreliable talking axe named Frank. But even as the inevitable conflict draws closer, change is coming to EBO.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hey Look, Frank's Back
- By Thomas Alsop on 09-22-21
- Black Sand Baron
- The Ripple System, Book 2
- By: Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Fantastic continuation of the first novel!
Reviewed: 01-25-22
The second book delivers on what the first promises! Continued strong plot, likable characters, and an awesome narration. Looking forward to book #3!
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Shadeslinger
- The Ripple System, Book 1 (A Fantasy LitRPG Series)
- By: Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 21 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,176
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,218
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,203
Corporate flameout Ned Altimer dreams of leaving his world behind. So, when Earthblood Online splashes onto the VRMMO scene, he dives in and never looks back. His advantages are twofold: exclusive access to the game’s three-day Head Start period, and a ridiculously handsome talking axe named Frank who has knowledge of the game’s deepest secrets...if the magnificent Frank ever feels like sharing them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great new author! Looking forward to the next book
- By Browley on 02-04-21
- Shadeslinger
- The Ripple System, Book 1 (A Fantasy LitRPG Series)
- By: Kyle Kirrin, Portal Books
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Great story and performance!
Reviewed: 01-22-22
Highly recommend for those who enjoy other fantasy titles (Cosmere, WOT, etc.) The book feels like Ready Player One meets Dungeons and Dragons with very well written characters. The first few chapters feel a bit clunky, but ride it out and you'll love the book!
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Project Hail Mary
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 199,372
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 182,533
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Story5 out of 5 stars 181,980
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bazinga
- By Davidgonzalezsr on 05-04-21
- Project Hail Mary
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Better than Artemis, but it's not The Martian
Reviewed: 08-17-21
Narration was great! However, the story has some notable flaws that are hard to overlook. If The Martian is an A+ and Artemis is a C, Project Hail Mary is a solid B.
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The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 45 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 111,066
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 98,273
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Story5 out of 5 stars 98,187
Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the 10 consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It doesn't get any better than this!
- By Robert on 10-26-12
- The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Absolutely fantastic
Reviewed: 11-03-17
An absolute pleasure to read. The story is complex and thought provoking but never seems to stall. Great mixture of world building, battle, philosophy, character development and excitement.
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Morning Star
- Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
- By: Pierce Brown
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 21 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 52,069
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 47,659
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Story5 out of 5 stars 47,561
Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society's mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It doesn't get much better than this!
- By Audre on 03-24-16
- Morning Star
- Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy
- By: Pierce Brown
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Great end to the trilogy!
Reviewed: 07-22-17
Great story. Great narration. I almost rolled my eyes at one point, but turns out even I'd been had...I love when authors can do that. A+ read.
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Golden Son
- Book II of the Red Rising Trilogy
- By: Pierce Brown
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 53,728
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48,722
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Story5 out of 5 stars 48,592
Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies. Now fully embedded among the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his work to bring down Society from within.
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3 out of 5 stars
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IS THIS A JOKE? DO YOU SEE US LAUGHING?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 03-24-16
- Golden Son
- Book II of the Red Rising Trilogy
- By: Pierce Brown
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Absolutely fantastic sci-fi
Reviewed: 07-09-17
Continues to provide top notch Sci-fi. Awesome characters, awesome plot, great twists. A+ book and with a great narrator.
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Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance
- By: Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 19 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,795
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,065
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,024
It begins with a family dinner in Princeton, New Jersey. After months at sea, US Navy Commander Scott Hagan, captain of the USS James Greer, is on leave when he is attacked by an armed man in a crowded restaurant. Hagan is shot, but he manages to fight off the attacker. Though severely wounded, the gunman reveals he is a Russian whose brother was killed when his submarine was destroyed by Commander Hagan's ship. Hagan demands to know how the would-be assassin knew his exact location, but the man dies before he says more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New Faith In The Series - Cyber Terrorism & Islamic State
- By Derek on 12-07-16
- Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance
- By: Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Continues to honor the writing of Clancy
Reviewed: 05-07-17
Overall, Greaney continues to offer writing that is up to the quality of Tom Clancy's. Honestly represents the characters and current events.
I gave the story 4/5 because the last hour and a half of the book got a little....idk....not realistic and didn't fit with choices characters would have made. Scott Brick gives a great performance.
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