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A Fae Coin Transported Me into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden
- A Fortune Favors the Fae Standalone
- By: AJ Sherwood
- Narrated by: Zachary Zaba, Tor Thom
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 145
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 141
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Story5 out of 5 stars 141
What happens when you fall and hit the webtoons trope tree? You get killed by Truck-kun, get transported to a fantasy world by a sentient Fae coin, and become the first gay holy maiden. Jake Alexander is Not Happy to be sure. Fortunately in Jake's case, part of the trope tree includes the gorgeous Duke of the North, Theon. And starting a business from scratch, which he's always wanted to do. And revitalizing his new country which is on the verge of collapse.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Tor Narrates Like Reading a Bullet List
- By pdxBooks on 01-20-25
- A Fae Coin Transported Me into Another World and Now I'm the Gay Holy Maiden
- A Fortune Favors the Fae Standalone
- By: AJ Sherwood
- Narrated by: Zachary Zaba, Tor Thom
Cute story
Reviewed: 03-17-25
I love a good isekai, and this one hits all the right notes. My problem is with the narrators. They both have excellent voices, they speak clearly and are paced nicely, but neither one is suited for either cuteness or spice. Nonfiction exposé about the sordid lives of historical figures? Absolutely. Complicated spy thrillers? Sure. Hijinks and sexy times? They’re far too dry.
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Parable of the Sower
- By: Octavia E. Butler
- Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,671
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,193
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,153
God is change. That is the central truth of the Earthseed movement, whose unlikely prophet is 18-year-old Lauren Olamina. The young woman's diary entries tell the story of her life amid a violent 21st-century hell of walled neighborhoods and drug-crazed pyromaniacs - and reveal her evolving Earthseed philosophy. Against a backdrop of horror emerges a message of hope: if we are willing to embrace divine change, we will survive to fulfill our destiny among the stars.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dystopia before dystopia was cool...
- By Amber on 05-28-14
- Parable of the Sower
- By: Octavia E. Butler
- Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
I want to love this so much…
Reviewed: 01-19-25
…but I am really struggling with both the narrator and Butler’s narrative style. Thigpen has a beautiful, mellifluous voice but I just don’t buy her as our 18year old protagonist.
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Something Extraordinary
- Something Fabulous
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Ell Potter, Steve West
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
Sir Horley Comewithers isn’t particularly interested in getting married, especially when his match is a perfectly respectable young woman. Sir Horley is, after all, extravagantly gay. But he’s resigned to a fate there’s no point resisting—until a dear friend does it for him. Arabella Tarleton has no interest in romance, but even she can see that Sir Horley’s nuptials are destined to end in a lifetime of misery. Well, not on her watch. And what are friends for, if not abducting you on the night before your wedding in an overdramatic attempt to save you from a terrible mistake?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heartfelt, quirky, fun and beautiful
- By Christina G. on 01-29-25
- Something Extraordinary
- Something Fabulous
- By: Alexis Hall
- Narrated by: Ell Potter, Steve West
Platonic perfection
Reviewed: 12-20-24
All the farcical fun of Something Fabulous, all the under-represented character exploration of Something Spectacular, and a perfect representation of fully adult platonic love. I loved every single minute of this book. Arabella Tarelton makes me feel seen in ways I never imagined possible for mainstream fiction. Honestly, 7/5 stars, will definitely be a frequent re-listen.
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A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars
- R'iyah Family Archives, Book 1
- By: AJ Sherwood
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Michael Ferraiuolo, Greg Boudreaux
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 869
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 802
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 801
One mage: Bel Adams–part demon, gun shy about being rejected by one again, needs a familiar. One familiar: Nico di Rossi–Army Ranger, needs a change of pace and a new purpose in life, is a golden retriever in human form (though not literally). Plus one familiar: Garen Dallarosa–Secret Service, part gargoyle, needs his ex-lover Nico back.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Finally good queer poly rep!
- By Amazon Customer on 07-14-22
- A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars
- R'iyah Family Archives, Book 1
- By: AJ Sherwood
- Narrated by: Tim Paige, Michael Ferraiuolo, Greg Boudreaux
Pure, magical, chaos
Reviewed: 09-13-24
Absolutely love the story, the dynamic between Bel, Nico, and Garren is fun and entertaining. Don’t love having three different readers, especially when one of them is the incredibly talented Greg Boudreaux.
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THIRDS Volume One: Books 1-3
- The THIRDS Collection, Book 1
- By: Charlie Cochet
- Narrated by: Mark Westfield
- Length: 24 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley's testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences aren't far behind. Dex fears he'll get transferred from the Human Police Force's Sixth Precinct. Instead, his adoptive father pulls a few strings, and Dex gets recruited as a Defense Agent at the THIRDS. Dex is determined to get his life back on track, but his first meeting with Team Leader Sloane Brodie turns disastrous.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fun characters, good plot
- By Saltypants on 08-17-24
- THIRDS Volume One: Books 1-3
- The THIRDS Collection, Book 1
- By: Charlie Cochet
- Narrated by: Mark Westfield
Fun characters, good plot
Reviewed: 08-17-24
Police procedurals aren’t usually my jam, but queer shifters are so I figured I’d give it a shot. Definitely worth it. Dex and Sloane are a classic grumpy/sunshine with a great dynamic. Add in a heavy dose of forbidden romance and an antagonistic best friend and you’ve got a fun ride from beginning to end.
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A Strange and Stubborn Endurance
- By: Foz Meadows
- Narrated by: James Fouhey, Vikas Adam
- Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 230
Velasin vin Aaro never planned to marry at all, let alone a girl from neighboring Tithena. When an ugly confrontation reveals his preference for men, Vel fears he’s ruined the diplomatic union before it can even begin. But while his family is ready to disown him, the Tithenai envoy has a different solution: for Vel to marry his former intended’s brother instead.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An ambitious and enjoyable read.
- By S. L. Garner on 07-28-22
- A Strange and Stubborn Endurance
- By: Foz Meadows
- Narrated by: James Fouhey, Vikas Adam
So twisty!
Reviewed: 07-31-24
The whole story was one beautifully executed surprise after another and I was rarely sure about what was going to happen next. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, and I loved every minute of it
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The Spells We Cast
- By: Jason June
- Narrated by: Jason June
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49
Nigel Barrett has spent his whole life preparing for the Culling, a spell-casting competition that determines which of the world’s teenage magicians will be stripped of their powers to preserve magical balance. But nothing could have prepared him to face Ori Olson, a broody rival whose caustic wit cloaks a painful past. From the moment Nigel and Ori meet, sparks fly. Their powers are stronger, more thrilling, the closer they get—not that they can risk becoming attached.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very interesting story and a great book
- By K.M on 03-12-25
- The Spells We Cast
- By: Jason June
- Narrated by: Jason June
I want more!
Reviewed: 05-07-24
Nigel and Ori are both so stinking adorable and I want more of them. I want to follow them as they truly come into their power, and as they explore their connection. I want to see how they shape their world for a more just society. I want to watch their soul-deep connection grow into something special and comfortable and all encompassing. I want more.
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The Rules and Regulations of Mediating Myths & Magic
- By: F.T. Lukens
- Narrated by: W. Blake Kimber
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
Desperate to pay for college, Bridger Whitt is willing to overlook the peculiarities of his new job—entering via the roof, the weird stacks of old books and even older scrolls, the seemingly incorporeal voices he hears from time to time—but its pretty hard to ignore being pulled under Lake Michigan by... mermaids? Worse yet, this happens in front of his new crush, Leo, the dreamy football star who just moved to town. Fantastic.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it
- By ClinD2002 on 09-07-23
Cute story
Reviewed: 05-02-24
Who doesn’t love some magical teens? And bisexual magical teens are even better. And bisexual magical teens who successfully navigate coming out, high school friendships, parents, and a whole new magical world are the best.
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The Hourglass Throne
- The Tarot Sequence, Book 3
- By: K. D. Edwards
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley
- Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,084
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 975
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Story5 out of 5 stars 970
As Rune Saint John grapples with the challenges of assuming the Sun Throne, a powerful barrier appears around New Atlantis’ famed rejuvenation center. But who could have created such formidable magic...what do they want from the immortality clinic...and what remains of the dozens trapped inside? Now, the rulers of New Atlantis must confront an enemy both new and ancient as the flow of time itself is drawn into the conflict. And as Rune finds himself drawn back to the fall of his father’s court and his own torture, the secrets that he has guarded will be dragged into the light.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Narration was STELLAR, story was not
- By Carol on 06-27-22
- The Hourglass Throne
- The Tarot Sequence, Book 3
- By: K. D. Edwards
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley
Love the story, but…
Reviewed: 03-04-24
Seriously, it’s a great story and I can’t wait for the next one in the series. However, the narrator has decided to take some voices in a different direction than the previous two books. I don’t hate it, but I preferred the original accents.
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The Last Sun
- By: K. D. Edwards
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,124
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,891
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,889
Rune Saint John, the last child of the fallen Sun Court, is hired to search for Lady Judgment's missing son, Addam, on New Atlantis, the island city where the Atlanteans moved after ordinary humans destroyed their original home. With his companion and bodyguard, Brand, he questions Addam's relatives and business contacts through the highest ranks of the nobles of New Atlantis. But as they investigate, they uncover more than a missing man: a legendary creature connected to the secret of the massacre of Rune's Court.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Holy shit that was so good!!!
- By SMC on 10-12-18
- The Last Sun
- By: K. D. Edwards
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley
What a beautiful surprise!
Reviewed: 02-27-24
Things I absolutely loved about this book:
The characters aren’t children. Rune is at least 35 years old and is still rather young for his race, which seems reasonable given an expected three digit lifespan.
The feelings of the seventeen year old are considered and handled appropriately.
The friendship full of love between Rune and Brand. Romantic love is great and all, but platonic relationships typically suffer when romance thrives. That doesn’t happen here, instead the friends work on how to fit Rune’s budding feelings into their dynamic.
The fated relationship (tala) isn’t necessarily romantic at all. It might not even be cooperative. The fact that there’s this element of fate that could be adversarial is an interesting twist on an overused trope. Addam is obviously leaning hard into romance, but Rune isn’t going to just let it happen without questions.
Everyone is bisexual, and that’s just beautiful.
The mythology is fresh and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Rune’s world.
Josh Hurley is an exceptional narrator who brings everyone to life.
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