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Santa Cruise
- By: Fern Michaels
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 247
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story4 out of 5 stars 237
At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina formed a deep bond. Now, 15 years after leaving school behind, they’re back for a reunion, laughing, reminiscing, and chatting how much has changed - and how much hasn’t. But Frankie has an idea to help solve that: a singles cruise for the holidays.
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4 out of 5 stars
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holiday read
- By holly Nelson on 12-11-21
- Santa Cruise
- By: Fern Michaels
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
The book read like an ad for a cruise
Reviewed: 12-15-24
The book and MCs were flat. There were no surprises, how the story begins is exactly how I expected it to end. I didn't like the inane details of the cruise, the dinner menus, bar drinks, daily itineraries, the flash dance mob, etc. I listened to this because it is labeled as an "editor's pick" so disappointed, do not recommend.
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The Will of the Many
- Hierarchy, Book 1
- By: James Islington
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
- Length: 28 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,420
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,883
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,881
The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I don’t know what the other reviews are on about
- By Chase on 06-24-23
- The Will of the Many
- Hierarchy, Book 1
- By: James Islington
- Narrated by: Euan Morton
Long and intense - worth the time
Reviewed: 12-08-24
I listed to this book. I could not stop. Very intense and vivid characters and would building. All the details matter, not something you can get distracted and not miss something important. I appreciate that - that the author didn't waste my time. My only disappointment is that the sequel isn't out yet! And it's not out for another 6 months 5/25. Also shout out to the voice actor -- superb!
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea
- Cerulean Chronicles, Book 2
- By: TJ Klune
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,290
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,178
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,178
Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. He is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Adjust your coziness expectations. This is heavier than the first one.
- By Anonymous User on 09-11-24
- Somewhere Beyond the Sea
- Cerulean Chronicles, Book 2
- By: TJ Klune
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
For a young audience
Reviewed: 10-18-24
I thought the first book was for a young adult. This is something for a young teen on tween. No spice - everyone lives and loves happily ever after. Would be a nice family read, especially if you're looking for queer characters and families.
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Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33,011
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30,518
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,444
Five years ago Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire - a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. He never returned. Now it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good book
- By Jason N. on 07-20-17
- Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Character intro/world building
Reviewed: 09-23-24
I thought the narration was really good. I had a really hard time keeping the characters straight. Because it's the first book in a series, I understand there is a rush build the scenes and intro characters, but I did have a hard time following. Not sure I will continue with the series, i think it is best for a young audience.
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night
- Crowns of Nyaxia, Book 1
- By: Carissa Broadbent
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,938
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,408
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,408
The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Dani on 08-16-23
- The Serpent and the Wings of Night
- Crowns of Nyaxia, Book 1
- By: Carissa Broadbent
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb
Entertaining, but not deep
Reviewed: 08-05-24
I like the world building. I like the main characters love story. It was sweet (low spice). I didn't like how Oraya was portrayed as badass but with zero intuition or curiosity. The story was built on her simultaneously being very astute at sizing up bad guys and keeping herself alive, and completely blind of herself and the political situation. I found that frustrating. Reminded me of the Hunger Games. Overall I liked it, loved the narration. Will listen to book #2
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God of Fury
- Legacy of Gods, Book 5
- By: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Shane East, Mackenzie Cartwright, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,502
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,356
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,356
I’m not attracted to men.. Or so I thought before I slammed into Nikolai Sokolov.. A mafia heir, a notorious bastard, and a violent monster.. An ill-fated meeting puts me in his path. And just like that, he has his sights set on me. A quiet artist, a golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother. He doesn’t seem to care that the odds are stacked against us. In fact, he sets out to break my steel-like control and blur my limits. I thought my biggest worry was being noticed by Nikolai. I’m learning the hard way that being wanted by this beautiful nightmare is much worse.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfection
- By Tasha Duhl on 12-06-23
- God of Fury
- Legacy of Gods, Book 5
- By: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Shane East, Mackenzie Cartwright, Zara Hampton-Brown, Full Cast
Story ok, narration terrible
Reviewed: 01-30-24
I generally like this cast of narrators. The cuts between character voices was so choppy. MC Brandon was so over- acted, I literally cringed.
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Apple Boy
- The Quiet Work, Book 1
- By: Isobel Starling
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 81
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 81
After a traumatic event, Winter Aeling finds himself destitute and penniless in the backwater town of Mallowick. He needs to travel to the city of Serein and impart grave news that will bring war to the Empire, but without a horse, money, and with not a soul willing to help him, he has no choice but to line up with the common folk seeking paid work on the harvest. When Winter is singled out for abuse by a brute of a farm boss, the only man who stands up for him is the boss's beguiling son, Adam.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Starling and Furlong - a winning team!
- By Nancy on 05-25-19
- Apple Boy
- The Quiet Work, Book 1
- By: Isobel Starling
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
Pass on this
Reviewed: 12-11-23
It ends in a cliffhanger and the next book is never published. This was a disappointment after reading Starling's Shatterproof Bond Series.
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The Rebel Candidate
- Shatterproof Bond, Book 6
- By: Isobel Starling
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story5 out of 5 stars 20
Sam and Declan are done with being field agents. The successful Vienna mission ended with a little bonus—a memory key that contained compromising material about Sir James Aiken. The plan was to use it as a bargaining tool to extract them both from A.L.L....but fate had other ideas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dramatic Conclusion
- By Anonymous on 09-28-24
- The Rebel Candidate
- Shatterproof Bond, Book 6
- By: Isobel Starling
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
Book is good, narration is spectacular
Reviewed: 06-03-23
I really loved this series as an audio book. Love the store line and main characters. I hope their will at least be a spin-off.
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In the Solace
- Metahuman Files, Book 6
- By: Hailey Turner
- Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 258
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 233
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Story5 out of 5 stars 232
Colonel Liam Wessex is happy to see Jamie Callahan and Kyle Brannigan finally married, but it leaves him wishing his own life wasn’t such a mess. With his classified identity revealed to the British public, Liam struggles with the transition into civilian life. When MI6 Agent Oliver Archer stumbles back into his world, Liam has a second chance to make things right between them, if only the prickly agent would let him close again.
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4 out of 5 stars
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the book was great but....
- By JaeBae on 07-30-20
- In the Solace
- Metahuman Files, Book 6
- By: Hailey Turner
- Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux
Excellent performance
Reviewed: 09-18-22
I read this series and listened to the last book on audible. The narrator really brought the story to life. I enjoyed this book the most. The series is good, you don't need to read the series to enjoy this book - but it helps to have the background info. The author does a good job of giving the reader the basics. I liked the series, but this one was my favorite.
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The Speed of Light in Air, Water, and Glass
- By: Laura Scalzo
- Narrated by: Jessica Gurd, Craig Sechler
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Black hole or exploding star? Julia's been wondering how it all ends up. In the meantime, she's making fractals and hiding in plain sight in Washington, D.C. As she helps Kal find a lost diary from the Secret War in Laos and Tomoka shows her a series of found paintings from Heian Japan, she learns that each of us has the power to write history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow, what a story
- By Nina B on 09-09-22
- The Speed of Light in Air, Water, and Glass
- By: Laura Scalzo
- Narrated by: Jessica Gurd, Craig Sechler
Wow, what a story
Reviewed: 09-09-22
A family friendly story the whole family will enjoy. We listened to this on a car trip and we enjoyed the story so much. As a parent, it was so spot on with the "teenager thinking". The historical elements, the setting in DC were meticulously researched; the story of new and lasting friendships and the missteps of families was so honest and real. It was a treat to experience with my kids ages 22-11. My one dig is with the narrator, she has a pronounced Canadian accent, seemed like an odd choice when everything else about the book was so - thoughtful.
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