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Mark of the Fool 6
- By: J.M. Clarke
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,064
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,773
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,773
To preserve the future, Alex must find the secrets of the past. After a devastating battle, Alex Roth is left with more questions than answers, and—as the Ravener grows more aggressive—he and his companions struggle to learn the truth of Thameland’s Cycle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I was struggling
- By JB on 08-06-24
- Mark of the Fool 6
- By: J.M. Clarke
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Amazing…
Reviewed: 02-20-25
This is by far the best series I have ever read. The way the author incorporates troupes, references, and pop culture into the story of a man born in a fantasy world is masterful. The narrator, by far the best I have heard, that plot revelation near the end of the book gave me goosebumps. The Traveler was simply her.
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Mark of the Fool 5
- By: J.M. Clarke
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,134
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,785
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,785
Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself against the dangers of Greymoor, calling upon summoned servants to defeat the Ravener’s hunters. But with the death of his pursuers, no answers are apparent, only more questions. And now Alex, the Heroes, his cabal, and the mighty Baelin seek answers in the ancient Crymlyn swamp, which the Sage of Thameland calls home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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the book has a big vocab and is just awesome
- By john johnston on 03-27-24
- Mark of the Fool 5
- By: J.M. Clarke
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
The narration.
Reviewed: 02-14-25
I just want to say the performer is one if the best I have ever heard, and I’ve been binging audible for the past 4-6 months. The voice, variety, accents, his overall capabilities as a narrator is something that should be standard. I love everyone of the voices and inflections he assigned to each character.
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A Soldier's Life, Book 2
- By: Always RollsAOne
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 754
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 678
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Story5 out of 5 stars 678
The politics of the Telhian Empire are on display as Eryk and the company navigates the dangers within the Empire. The wayward hero thinks he is going to have time to relax after the harrowing experience in Macha. Things are never that simple as Eryk continues to grow and mature as a soldier.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Same tricks
- By AMorg on 01-25-25
- A Soldier's Life, Book 2
- By: Always RollsAOne
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
Nice and Gritty
Reviewed: 01-20-25
Loved every second of it. Its only the ending where it got a little lazy. What does “bottom out” mean if the MC empties his mana with one woman, then steals the brain of a monster a moment later? Thats some high mana regen.
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The City of Spires
- A Progression Fantasy LitRPG (Newly Summoned Demoness, Book 3)
- By: Erios909
- Narrated by: Hannah Schooner, Giancarlo Herrera
- Length: 20 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
THE CITYSTATE OF NEFTASU HAS FALLEN. CELESTIALS CROSS THE SURFACE OF ELADU ONCE MORE. With the help of an Arch-Seraph and a Miracle, Elania and her friends have escaped the fall of Neftasu, and the first destruction of a Celestial Engine in millennia. But the underground conflict they survived has not prepared them for the challenges they find on the surface.
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3 out of 5 stars
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From LitRPG to Korean Rom-Com
- By Anonymous User on 12-23-24
- The City of Spires
- A Progression Fantasy LitRPG (Newly Summoned Demoness, Book 3)
- By: Erios909
- Narrated by: Hannah Schooner, Giancarlo Herrera
From LitRPG to Korean Rom-Com
Reviewed: 12-23-24
The first two books in the Heavenly Summoned Demoness series started off strong, but this third installment, The City of Spires, feels like an entirely different story—and not in a good way. As a fan of LitRPGs, I appreciate narratives that maintain a steady grind, consistent pacing, and effective use of LitRPG mechanics. The first book excelled in this regard, showcasing Elania’s constant struggle for survival. Her progression, skill acquisition, and strategic use of those skills were not only engaging but also essential to the story.
The second book introduced romance, specifically with Yolani, but handled it in a way that enhanced the narrative rather than detracting from it. It added depth to Elania’s journey by presenting new challenges, such as hitting a plateau and needing to upgrade or evolve her abilities to move forward. The romance was present but not overwhelming, serving as a complement to the action and adventure.
Unfortunately, the third book veers wildly off course. What started as an exciting action-adventure now feels more like a melodramatic Korean romance novel or comic. The story is bogged down by unnecessary love triangles, love squares, and an overabundance of romantic drama involving handsy divine beings. By chapter 33, the focus on unwanted sexual advances and excessive romantic scenes has become excessive, overshadowing the LitRPG mechanics and core narrative.
This shift in tone and focus undermines what made the first two books compelling. The story’s balance between action, progression, and character development is lost, leaving readers frustrated with a series that started with so much potential. 30+ chapters in and Elania has made no moves to improve herself in an environment where she can actually protect the people she cares for and tackle the other Divine Beings on equal footing. She made no moves to evolve her skills, no moves to find a way to improve herself divine abilities, or regular skills. She’s just… going with the flow…?
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The Path of Ascension 7
- By: C. Mantis
- Narrated by: J.S. Arquin
- Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,640
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,486
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,486
Deep inside Minkalla's depths Matt, Liz, Aster, and Susanne just fought one of the strongest monsters they have ever encountered. But their delve isn't over yet. Three floors remain and each promises to push them past their perceived limits. There is no escape. There is no higher Tier to get them out of trouble. The only things they can rely on are themselves and the rest of the party.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Too many interludes not enough core story.
- By T on 08-22-24
- The Path of Ascension 7
- By: C. Mantis
- Narrated by: J.S. Arquin
Like the last book, too many side characters
Reviewed: 11-12-24
This book and the last are among the worst in the series. It’s as if you are using this influx of pointless side characters to add frivolous filler to your books. A cheap tactic to increase the length of the books while doing little to progress the story. If I am able to skip the pointless side characters while still being capable of following the story of the main characters, then there’s a big problem. The overall story is good, the way you blend RPG and Wuxia together while using the great powers to add various stereotypical themes that comes with these genres is brilliant (SCI-Fi, medieval, swords, guns, magic, realms, etc). But by god dude, limit the side stories and keep your book centered.
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