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Quicksilver
- The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1
- By: Callie Hart
- Narrated by: Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
- Length: 20 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 30,933
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30,247
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,248
Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares… but it turns out they're real.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best Romantasy this year!
- By Gabby love on 11-02-24
- Quicksilver
- The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1
- By: Callie Hart
- Narrated by: Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
Smutty Chick Lit... not serious fantasy
Reviewed: 05-20-25
Disappointed by audibles auto-generated tags... again. intricate world building, complex characters, unique magic syste... all nonsene. Just another smutty chick lit. Not sure I'll make it through the whole book.
PS Made it! If you're looking for believable characters or world building, skip this book. The more salacious scenes, however, are pretty steamy.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea
- A Cosmere Novel
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,365
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,910
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,910
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant writing.
- By Taylor on 04-25-24
- Tress of the Emerald Sea
- A Cosmere Novel
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Absolutely gorgeous. Fun. Don't miss a word.
Reviewed: 07-26-24
Few books suck the reader into a beautiful set of characters, places, and ideas in the light-hearted way that Tress does. Amazing narratory writing and just perfect reading and editing make this story soooooooo engrossing. Do not miss the gem!
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City of Stairs
- By: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,523
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,356
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,360
The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions - until its divine protectors were killed. Now Bulikov has become just another colonial outpost of the world's new geopolitical power, but the surreal landscape of the city itself - first shaped, now shattered, by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon it - stands as a constant, haunting reminder of its former supremacy. Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Something Different
- By Scott S. on 10-17-14
- City of Stairs
- By: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo
Captivating story... Terrifying lip-smacking
Reviewed: 05-05-24
What a lovely story about faith and it's intersection with reality. The MC is not quite believable... lucky and inspired by turns... but fun to follow, nonetheless.
If not for the endless, random, entirely unnecessary mouth sounds (it's like the sound editor has some fetish that only takes them every other week), the performance would be masterful. Characters are distinct and full of personality. BUT THE LIPS... AAAAAARRRGH!
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Brute Force
- By: Scott Meyer
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 765
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 656
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 656
A peaceful organization of civilized planets is faced with a threat to their very existence. Desperate to save themselves, they turn for help to the most brutal, backward, violent species in the known galaxy: humans.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining at first, disappointing at the end.
- By V. King on 04-29-23
- Brute Force
- By: Scott Meyer
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Funny, Easy, and a Breathe of Fresh Air
Reviewed: 11-01-23
This book starts slow... but just give it until the end of the 3rd chapter. I was disappointed with Magic 2.0 but Scott really comes through here.
And there are not enough good things to say about Luke's performance. Truly a master.
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Morningwood: Everybody Loves Large Chests (Vol.1)
- By: Neven Iliev
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,776
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,845
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,841
Large chests are said to encompass all manner of hopes and dreams. Men covet them. Women envy them. But one fact holds true - everyone wants to get their hands on some big ones. The same holds true for one intrepid adventurer - a strapping young lad by the name of Himmel. Armed with his grandfather's trusty longsword and the dream of being the strongest, he sets out on the journey of a lifetime!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really Entertaining
- By HeatherY on 11-23-17
- Morningwood: Everybody Loves Large Chests (Vol.1)
- By: Neven Iliev
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
#GetsNoMaidens
Reviewed: 07-06-23
Cuz that's how it is. Funny as any story on Audible tho. And Jeff Hayes!!!!
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Torith
- System Universe, Book 2
- By: SunriseCV
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,029
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,598
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,596
It’s not easy being a System Traveler. Well, the traveling part is hard, at least. But once Derek got his feet under him, he hit the ground running, saving an entire area from a massive dungeon overflow in the process. He even found some companions to help ease the massive hole inside him formed from spending decades alone in the void.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Book one and two should have been one book
- By Anonymous User on 02-16-23
- Torith
- System Universe, Book 2
- By: SunriseCV
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
Torrid story, smut narrator but I still enjoyed it
Reviewed: 03-23-23
Not sure why a keep coming back to this. My 6 yr old uses ChatGPT to create better stories with better writing and better characters.
But it's somehow fun to listen to it. Even with the awkward use of pronouns and nouns.
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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 4,874
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,302
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,290
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
Light, easy listening.
Reviewed: 11-30-22
The author doesn't take himself too seriously... Characters have depth to be interesting outside of the main plot line. But be warned: you gotta start on book 1.
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The Land: Founding: A LitRPG Saga
- Chaos Seeds, Book 1
- By: Aleron Kong
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33,829
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31,234
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31,174
Tricked into a world of banished gods, demons, goblins, sprites and magic, Richter must learn to meet the perils of The Land and begin to forge his own kingdom. Actions have consequences across The Land, with powerful creatures and factions now hell-bent on Richter's destruction. Can Richter forge allegiances to survive this harsh and unforgiving world or will he fall to the dark denizens of this ancient and unforgiving realm? A tale to shake "The Land" itself, measuring 10/10 on the Richter scale, how will Richter's choices shape the future of The Land and all who reside in it?
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2 out of 5 stars
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A bit cringy
- By Jeremy Schultz on 03-13-18
- The Land: Founding: A LitRPG Saga
- Chaos Seeds, Book 1
- By: Aleron Kong
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Strong reading/sound effects, weak character dev
Reviewed: 11-18-22
As always, Nick Podehl is a gift to all who can hear.
"The Father of American LitRPG", on the other hand, has produced an underwhelming attempt at the genre. Although the first chapter starts strong, the quality tapers rapidly. Characters are very thin and weakly developed. The story lacks texture and/or interesting features.
The experience of the audiobook is akin to watching a bunch of total newbs play through their very first campaign while comparing the experience to an episode of Dimension 20. It's really that cringe.
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Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56,888
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48,626
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48,305
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be required reading
- By Blue Zion on 12-22-18
- Sapiens
- A Brief History of Humankind
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
Who we are and where we're going, objectively
Reviewed: 09-11-22
It is surprising and refreshing to see a natural perspective on the nature of humans and humanity, with careful focus on Sapiens.
In the style of Plato and Socrates, Harari makes seemingly brazen assertions about humanity that become the only reasonable explanation or model for what humanity is. This may not satisfy some, but in this book I found a companion and a champion for a more rational view of our history and present.
Even though that present is now 10 years or of date and Harari underutilizes the impacts of some important historical developments in our recent human history, his tendency toward caution over hyperbole creates a captivating and thought provoking tour of the human condition.
TLDR: Awesome. Thought provoking. As objective as a scientific perspective will allow.
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The Gate of the Feral Gods
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 4
- By: Matt Dinniman
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 18 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18,273
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,742
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Story5 out of 5 stars 15,721
A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps. It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked.
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5 out of 5 stars
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NEW ACHIEVEMENT!!!!
- By Scott kimball on 09-17-21
- The Gate of the Feral Gods
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 4
- By: Matt Dinniman
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
Even the commercial at the end is awesome!
Reviewed: 08-17-22
Seriously though.... This lighthearted romp through a post apocalyptic future is great! Get it while they references are still hot!
One of the best listening experiences of the last 10 years. Or pretty much ever.
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